With all due respect, I don't think looks has anything to do with popularity. I believe brand loyalty has more to do with it. The Impala way outsells the less expensive, more fuel efficient Malibu. The Malibu in my opinion is ugly on the exterior, but I like the interior. The Impala looks very boring and the interior although a step up from the previous model, is very cheap looking and uncomfortable. Certain segments tend to be more popular with certain brands.

I'm sorry but I completely disagree with that person's view on those Toyota models looking good. They look weird! Mazda looks good, Nissan has some good looking models, but not Toyota. If people would by cars based on looks with price in consideration, Chrysler would have surpassed GM's sales in the 90s. Honestly, I think we are in an ugly trend though there are a few that look good like the Challenger. The Camaro just doesn't look right if you ask me.