Words can't quite describe the strange appearance of the Pontiac Aztek. It sports a truly bizarre two-tier front fascia that looks like it's in pain, like perhaps it was created by a team of aliens ...

Oddball. That’s arguably the best word to describe the Aztek, a commercial flop so bad that it hurried Pontiac’s canning in the aftermath of the 2007 – 2008 financial crisis. Twinned with the Buick ...

It goes without saying that consumers of products are likely to be drawn to items that are pleasing to the eye, which explains why sleek and sexy sports cars like the Chevrolet Corvette are so ...

Everybody knows the story of the Pontiac Aztek, a vehicle widely considered to be one of the ugliest ever put into production—and a perfect example of an automaker bungling what seemed to be a great ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

The Pontiac Aztek's committee-driven design changes destroyed its bold concept, turning a promising crossover into a sales ...

Not only is the Pontiac Aztek sport-utility vehicle no longer on sale, it never existed. Just like Roger Smith, Aztek is persona non grata within the halls of General Motors. It was on the watch of ...

As is the case with every turning point in automotive history, there’s always one model that’s ahead of its time and falls off the wayside as a result. I previously discussed how the 1992 Jeep Grand ...