Upon its release, people laughed at the iX due to its long rabbit-toothed 'kidney grille' design, bizarre trapezoid front body panel and the fact that it didn't quite fit the image of "The Ultimate Driving Machine". Whatever the case, the iX is very comfortable and packed with tech like an electrochromic sunroof and the powerful Bowers & Wilkins 4D audio system. In stock xDrive40 guise with 322bhp, it may not feel lightning fast off the line, but when the iX is running, the immediate throttle response is a lot of fun. And honestly, we think the smaller grilles on this car wouldn't look right sitting next to those aggressive headlights.

Renault Avantime: A Bold Experiment in Automotive Design

According to many, the Renault Avantim's ambiguous design features and body shape gave it an 'ugly' character. However, there has not been another MPV-coupe like the Avantime since its release in 2001 and it's its uniqueness that we can't help but love. It looks like it should wear the Renault Sport badge with its fruity 3.0-litre V6 and wing-mounted grilles.

It looks sporty at its best with large curved rear windows and silver roof sections. It's clear that Renault put a lot of planning into the Avantim and rather than follow other MPVs they took a risk and gave us a concept car for the road.

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Volvo 240: Classic Design Elements That Made It Unique

It was boring to some because its looks weren't as sleek as other cars of the time, but it has exactly the kind of handsome and charming retro look that we particularly like: it had a square front grille, large headlights with great headlight wipers, and side stripes that ran the entire length of the car. Inside, things were pretty basic but you had a selection of satisfying rocker switches while the retro headrests topped off the look. The 'Flying Brick' turbo variant with 153bhp could be considered energetic even by today's standards.

Daihatsu Copen: A Quirky Design That Divides Opinions

Many people disliked Copen's aesthetic style while its body shape was often compared to Croc sandals. Its body styling almost resembles that of the shrunken Audi TT and, from some angles, the Porsche 911. Although we can't entirely disagree, the Copen offers a great open-top experience with its smart folding electric roof and zingy 68bhp turbocharged 0.6-litre engine. He came back alive on the road, weighing only 850 kg. This meant that the Copen could be thrown around corners at breakneck speed and had superb road response.

History of the Alfa Romeo Brera

Upon release, the Brera was not known exactly whether it was a luxury GT cruiser or a sports car and its base front-wheel drive layout was enough to direct its target audience towards the Nissan 350Z opposition. The Brera was thirsty and heavy at 1445 kg (3185 lb), and its disappointing chassis meant that handling was numb. Despite this, we can't help but appreciate the Brera's striking looks – from the quad exhausts emerging from the rear bumper to the front headlights and the pointed grille; It looks like a bird of prey.

Matra Rancho: The Quirky SUV Ahead of Its Time

In the late 1970s, the off-roader market was expanding; To get on board, Matra sold his new Rancho as a 'multi-purpose leisure vehicle'. Its offroad capability matched that of a hatchback as all Ranchos were front-wheel drive, had no high-low range box and under the bonnet was a 1.4-litre engine good for just 80bhp.

As awesome as its performance was, its vague looks were adorable: black bumpers, big front fog lights, high-sided body shape and retro styling, and that's why we love it. It may have been the Skoda Yeti of its time rather than a bona fide off-roader, but it has earned a special place on our list for these reasons alone – and a genuine trailblazer too. We even give it bonus points for promotional photography like this.

Vauxhall Astra Coupe: Interior Comfort and Driving Experience

The Astra Coupe attempted to step into the Calibra's shoes but never quite managed it. Its body was sleek but not as attractive as the Calibra and its engines were weak, resulting in disappointing performance. The rare Turbo version was faster but came with torque steer.  They may never have got it quite right, but the Astra Coupe still looks refined, and the responsive performance makes Porsche Boxster drivers think twice about setting up the lights.

Rover 800 Coupe: A Timeless British Luxury Icon

The Rover 800 was sold in the US under the Sterling brand. It was beset with various gremlins, one of which was that the headlights dimmed whenever the air conditioning was turned on, reinforcing American prejudices about British build quality. A relaunch attempt addressed some of the defects, but unfortunately before the coupe could be launched, Sterling withdrew from the US, and it remained in Britain, where it failed to compete against the Germans. Plus, we think the Rover 800 Coupé still offers sheer grandeur with its long bonnet, side strips running the length of the car and sumptuous leather interior with black piping, complete with wooden lashings that were impressively crafted for that era.

Volvo 480: The Quirky Classic That Broke the Mold

Like the Porsche 944, there's nothing better than a hatchback with pop-up headlights. Flip the 480 on its roof and try not to look like a Volvo 240 with the fog lights and front grille. It looks like a barrel of fun and that's why we love it. It was a looker, but people laughed at its poor performance until Volvo put a turbo in the 1.7-liter powerplant, which then pushed the top speed to over 120 mph.