Paging Elton John

Besides having a horrible that seems to have little to do with anything, Mini's new Rocketman concept for the 2011 Geneva Autoshow is an ugly little beast. What's more, the looks aren't even that original, resembling a shortened version of the equally ugly Citroen C-Cactus concept from 2007.

C-Cactus, F-Fugly

Vive la France. This 2007 Citroen concept continues it’s recent tradition of introducing bloated organic autos for the show circuit and the road. The C-Cactus recipe includes equal parts of Geely Panda and Porky the Pig, with a bit of Porsche Cayenne thrown in for good measure. There’s word it’ll make it to production – thankfully Citroen doesn’t sell cars in North America.

Citreon DS (the new one)

I was such a fan of the original DS, that the new one is a bit of a let down. I mean - they basically replaced a style icon with a cutesy feminine and slightly homely French version of a Mini Cooper. It's everything the original DS wasn't. Original DS = looked like nothing else. New DS = looks like the rest of the lineup. Original DS = a sleek yet simple 4 door sedan. New DS: a two hatchback with pretty standard, chunky proportions - and a bit overwrought in the aesthetics department.

I guess it isn't quite fugly - moreso fugly by comparison. Plus it's weird shark fin B pillar makes the car look really look past the doors. It almost looks like it has bread van proportions (especiall in rear 3/4 view).


And what's with this picture supplied with the press release? Why is this woman going to eat the keys? Is this supposed to be erotic?