Why the Mitsuoka Galue Is the Most Bizarre Car Design Ever Made

The Legendary Eyesore: Mitsuoka Galue

If you ever wondered what happens when a car company tries too hard to stand out, look no further than the Mitsuoka Galue. Since 1996, Mitsuoka has unleashed not one, but four generations of the Galue, each time somehow making it even more outrageous and, frankly, uglier than the last. The Galue’s design is a mashup of classic British luxury and, well, questionable Japanese creativity. It’s like someone put a Rolls-Royce and a Nissan in a blender and hit ‘chaos’.

Mitsuoka Galue car front view - epic fail

The Epic Fail that Keeps on Giving

Every new generation of the Galue has managed to surprise car enthusiasts – and not in a good way. Mitsuoka’s commitment to bizarre styling is almost admirable. It’s as if they took criticism as a challenge: “Oh, you think this is ugly? Wait for the next one!” The Galue’s awkward grille, mismatched body lines, and retro-chic gone wrong make it a rolling meme in the automotive world. If you see one on the road, count yourself lucky – or unlucky, depending on your taste.

Honestly, you have to respect Mitsuoka for their bravery. It takes guts to keep doubling down on a design that has the internet in stitches. If nothing else, the Galue proves that beauty truly is in the eye of the (very forgiving) beholder!

Sources:
Top Gear: Mitsuoka Galue – An Epic Fail