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25/10/2019 3:16 am
How the Aztek got that way
A classic example of how Detriot's bean-counters can bring disaster. Click here to see the Hemming's article.
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John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
25/10/2019 5:22 am
Thanks John. I thought it got that way due to heavy drinking on the job or drugs.
25/10/2019 6:53 am
The ugliest part is the hood nostrils. And even the concept drawings had them.
They tried to go "rugged" but gave it minivan dimensions. Call it a crossover all you want but even my Compass looks like an SUV, not a poser, by having 18" wheels, reasonable ground clearance, and appropriate dimensions in height versus width. It just needs more guts (a V6 would be nice) and a 4 Low (no low on its 4WD) to be an OHV.
25/10/2019 10:05 am
I always thoought it looked like it had been designed by a committee. Guess I wasn't far off.
26/10/2019 1:59 am
The Peter Principle magnified. I have seen it many times in my corporate career.
26/10/2019 8:56 am
I think this sketch shows it all. lol
26/10/2019 9:45 am
Corporate arrogance and bullying equals Aztec. Hard to believe it could be this bad.
26/10/2019 6:56 pm
Welcome to "modern" thinking!