The Worst cars of the 2009 Chicago Auto Show

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The 2009 Chicago Auto Show , the nation's largest, is about to get underway with manufacturers displaying the cars they hope will sell well in 2009.

But what are the best and worst cars on display at this year's Chicago Auto Show?

Today, let's start with the worst cars.

Here's a list of the Top 5 possible Worst Cars that will be displayed at this year's show.

Take a look at the list, and the reason that the cars stand out for this dubious distinction.

After you've considered the choices below please vote for the worst car. And best of all, once you vote you'll see the results of the poll immediately.

Next time: The Best Cars of the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.

BMW X6

BMWX6

The Chicago Auto show web site says, "BMW likes to dub it the world's first Sports Activity Coupe." But according to editors at Britain's Top Gear:

"You have to hand it to BMW. Just as the world is collectively made redundant, the world economy decides to commit very public suicide and everyone suddenly decides to pay forensic attention to C02 emissions, they launch the X6; an SAV that defines the notion of conspicuous consumption.
It only seats four, looks like someone shot a 6-series full of bull testosterone and then made it balance on rollerskates.

The X6 is remarkable to drive on road, thanks to its utter inability
off it – despite the rugged looks. It does precisely nothing that any
other BMW car in the range doesn’t do better."

Chevrolet Aveo

Aveo

The Chicago Auto Show web site says,  "Chevrolet’s Aveo lineup attracts the highest rate of first-time buyers
of any GM vehicle. For ’09, this includes the Aveo sedan and Aveo5 – a
sporty five-door hatchback redesigned on the outside and inside."

Top Gear writes,"The badge sums it up. Wedged helplessly between the two halves of
the grille, looking like a hasty, apologetic afterthought (“What’s
that, Dave? We forgot the badge? Just stick it, er, there…”).

It’s a nasty, tacky bit of design that neatly encapsulates
everything that’s wrong with the Aveo, a car so tired and uninspiring
that it can legally be prescribed to serial insomniacs to help them
‘get a decent bit of kip’."

The Truth About Cars describers it as: " The Aveo continues to offer a snap-crackle-pop interior, mediocre gas
mileage, roly-poly handling and gutless onramp terror. With GM touting
for bailout bucks, the fact that this sad excuse for an economy car
comes from Korea is painfully poignant. And just plain painful.

Jeep Compass

Compass

The Chicago Auto Show web site says, "Jeep Compass is one of brand’s two front-wheel-drive-based products
with a fully independent suspension (the other is the Patriot)"

The editors at Top Gear say:

"We’ve got no sympathy for the captains of Jeep’s sinking ship, seeing as they brought it on themselves.

Like a bunch of spotty interns on the Apprentice, they took one of
the world’s finest off-road brands and deconstructed it to the point of
embarrassing, eyes-to-the-floor failure. The Compass is a brilliant symbol of that disintegration, with its
useless, part-time, go-nowhere 4×4 system, naff styling and cheapo
interior."

TTAC says "From droning tires to a jouncy suspension to an engine that moans more
than a five-year-old denied Disneyland, this un-Jeep is a cacophony of
cheap. Design-wise, The Compass is a sub-moronic riff on the brand’s
storied heritage. If you need further proof that Jeep Compass is an
abominable snow job, check out the fake rivets on the shift knob.
Better yet, don’t."

Hummer H2

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The Chicago Auto Show web site says, "The incomparable HUMMER H2 enters ‘09 with new technologies – including
Bluetooth connectivity– new interior amenities, a Black Chrome limited
edition model and standard E85 FlexFuel capability"

The Truth About Cars writers say, "It fits with my theory that all SUVs need to look like Patton could have
used ‘em to invade Sicily. Problem is, the poster child for “Drill
Baby, Drill!” is anything but. It’s a Chevy Tahoe in a fat suit. A body
on frame anachronism that not even a G.I. Joe doll could love."

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Sebring

The Chicago Auto Show web site says, "Roominess and practicality are hallmarks of this affordable
four-passenger convertible. The LX has a vinyl roof, the Touring and
Limiteds a cloth top."

Top Gear writes, "So bad, even the man at Hertz will wince apologetically as he hands you the keys. This car has no reason – no right – to exist.

TTAC says, "What do you do after a tremendous, demographic-busting hit like the
300C? If you’re Chrysler, you offer up a malformed, worst-in-segment,
natural-born rental car and expect consumers to buy it. When historians
write Chrysler’s obituary, the Sebring will get its own chapter."

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