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    Isuzu Zen

    Its kinda old but I guess Isuzu only likes the 2 door statement cars. The Isuzu cross-cultural pollination car borrows from the VX.

    With production models like the VehiCROSS to its credit, Isuzu is obviously willing to take risks in design. A straw poll proves that Isuzu hit the mark with the ZEN. Members of the Japanese press politely removed their shoes before entering the interior when ZEN was outfitted with tatami mats. If Isuzu has its way, mobile tea ceremonies could become the next big thing.

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    I see more Axiom than VX but not much of either.
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    I'd call it cross polli-ugly!! The dash looks like the front of a 70's Aston Martin Lagonda.
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    Thumbs down

    So THAT'S why Isuzu has been closing dealerships across the N. American continent at such an alarming rate...EMBARRASSMENT !

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    I am still not so sure about a refridgerator on wheels.
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    Thank you Victor.

    You've helped me with my new years resolution... I lost 5lbs in seconds by way of vomit after looking at those pictures. Now I'm only one good violent stomach flu away from my 10lbs goal...

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    Yeah, wtf is with these new boxy vehicles? I mean, the front end is somewhat interesting, but the profile and the rear are freaking ugly as sin.

    Bart

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    New? It is from 2001 - it's still an ugly wooden box though!

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    It definitely looks more like an Axiom than a VX. I like the functionality - minivans and SUVs with foldaway seats are pretty slick - but the exterior is HORRIFIC.

    But that's just my opinion.
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    ISUZU : note to corporate self...when stumped for interior design solutions...use a folding chair.

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    WOW! These guys really are going out of business...maybe they should... and what the hell are you tripping on, if you see VX anywhere in that mess.

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    So that was supposed to be the visual representation of one hand clapping?

    Then there's this;

    WordNet
    zen - noun
    1. school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan
    2. a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
    3. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

    WordNet® 2.1, © 2005 Princeton University


    So in answer to CHOPPERs question, I'm wondering if #3 might have been involved in the design process.

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    I wouldn't be caught DEAD in that thing... although it does resemble a sarcophagus.
    Gregg
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    Burnin' Salvia, more like it

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