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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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Nissan Azeal pics.

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...5_03_azeal.htm
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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is this something of a scion tc fighter?
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Will do OK looks-wise if it competes against Echo/Aveo.
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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I'd rather drive a pile of vomit.
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:26 PM
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Hmmmm, I don't know, I think it's a pretty neat looking little car.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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Holy cow!

And I don't mean it in good way at all...

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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck!
I'd rather drive a pile of vomit.
That got me to out loud!
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Scion tC with Nissan front end?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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*waits for redzed to tell us how much more stylish and relevant this vehicle is than anything GM has made, is making, or ever will make*



Oh yeah, I find it to be not so attractive. Some Scion tC in the long wheelbase/short rear overhang, but with a goofy front end, perhaps?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
*waits for redzed to tell us how much more stylish and relevant this vehicle is than anything GM has made, is making, or ever will make*
Compared to a Cobalt, this thing does look more "stylish and relevant." Not that it's all that hard to trump the dull looking Cobalt.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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LMAO!!

*sigh* Thanks for playing along and making my point.



Neither "fugly" nor "dull" is a synonym for "stylish", but given the choice, I'll typically take "dull" over "fugly" as far as styling is concerned. But that is just me.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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The strangest thing about the Azeal is just how "production ready" this concept car looks. Overall, I see more miniaturized Maxima cues than anything else. Think of this car as a sub-350Z sport coupe - the sort of segment Sentra based coupes traditionally occupied.

What everyone seems to miss is that the Sentra-replacement is going to spawn at least four (or more) North American derivatives. We can expect a coupe, sedan (or two), an SUV/crossover (or two) and a van/crossover (PT/HHR-type).
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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It looks good, I think. It's a concept, so if it hits production they'll get rid of some of the oddities that make the car look off. The front fenders just abruptly stopping at the windshield, for example. By the time that's a production car it's going to look sweet. Nissan typically puts out nice looking cars.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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It resembles a 350Z gone horribly awry. Nope, don't much care for this odd-ball. But thanks redzed for pointing out that whatever Nissan touches turns to gold (in your eyes anyway). It made me laugh. If this goes in production I have little doubts Cobalt will kick its tail in sales.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
It resembles a 350Z gone horribly awry. Nope, don't much care for this odd-ball. But thanks redzed for pointing out that whatever Nissan touches turns to gold (in your eyes anyway). It made me laugh. If this goes in production I have little doubts Cobalt will kick its tail in sales.
Couldnt have said it better. Its an interesting concept, but I truly believe GM has a winner in the Cobalt. They didnt in the Cavalier or Sunfire, but the Cobalt rocks



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