If You Want a Car That's Sure to Stand Out, Get One of These

7. Autozam AZ-1

Produced in: 1992-1995 Cost Estimate: $13,000 You would think that a sports car with a name like Autozam would have a little bit more power. Even though Suzuki's AZ-1 never actually reached the major leagues, it's nonetheless noteworthy for a number of reasons.

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Wikimedia.org / Tennen-Gas / Autozam AZ-1 Produced between 1992 and 1995, the coupe was available in Siberia Blue and Classic Red to appeal to a wide range of buyers. The Toyota-owned AZ-1 had low sales despite being a reasonably priced mid-range car, falling short of its low 800-per-month goal. However, a major factor in this project's success at the time was Japan's collapsing economy.

8. Isuzu Cross

Produced in: 1997–2001 Cost Estimate: $46,000 Undoubtedly, the Isuzu VehiCross is a fascinating vehicle to observe. It's an odd hybrid that condenses SUV characteristics to make them more manageable. When it was introduced to the market in 1997, the car wasn't meant to last. Production completely halted in 2001.

Isuzu @Isuzu_VehiCross | Twitter.com / VehiCross In that time, only 5958 units were built, the majority of which were shipped to America. It should come as no surprise that the VehiCross' appearance did not exactly win over the American market. Although uglier automobiles have been produced, this model wasn't inexpensive at $46,000 per unit.