What the? Lagonda Concept is based on a Mercedes GL

The C-pillar of that car is a chunky, messy, unrefined disaster. Of course, why drag the C-pillar into it?

looks like a wanna be infiniti FX50

Not bad...

The ML looks pretty nice in certain POVs; the GLK looks great in terms of "design attempt"; and the GL simply looks like a huge beluga whale that is literally the size of an Escalade, and when you sit inside it, staring at its chunky and dull interior (in most areas), it's not only small but also cramped looking.

I agree that this Lagonda Concept looks like the FX, esp. its grille and overall form, but Aston Martin was never a design "definer" or a revolutionary starter like Chris Bangle; however, AM manages to make its cars pleasant looking, and considering that the GL is based on the ML, making it handle like a smaller car, this Lagonda vehicle should also be pleasant to drive.

In other words, I DO want! :D

Not a single design element of this... THING indicates any association whatsoever a single Aston Martin - past or present.

The use of the Aston Martin Lagonda moniker on a vehicle this ungainly (and unnecessary) is surely a step in the wrong direction for a company renowned for its flowing, graceful, and purposeful designs.

I'm tremendously disappointed with this effort... On Every Level.

DaHarder, I've gotta say, I really like your comments - not just on this topic, but on plenty of others, too. You think through things carefully, and explain your thoughts clearly. It's a pleasure to read what you write.

Thank You... There was a time when posting comments in here was a pleasure, and most of us shared in a thoughtful, respectful manner, but it appears that those days have long passed. Too many threads created solely for the purpose of starting 'flame wars', accompanied by too many members posting primarily to undermine/belittle the opinions of others is the most obvious culprit. (anyway - back to our previously scheduled topic aka this Aston Abomination!)

I'm glad I'm not the only one who notices DaHarder's intelligent and mature comments; I'm often looking specifically for his take on any post.

Ditto!!! Okay, lets make this a post for cococo, Daharder, dotuno, and the "agents".

I have a question for you guys. I am not totally familiar with the "Lagonda" name-plate but wouldnt you suggest this is a nice "Modern-interpretation" of the Aston/Lagonda name? Im just asking, honestly. It doesnt look, at all, bad. I know many may deboost but I wont take it to heart because I know if any of you deboost me, you will explain why...

To answer your question LACMAN...no, it's not a nice modernday interpretation of the original. The original was a luxury chauffeur car. This abomination is clearly a CUV.

I can't stand these modernday twists on original designs. For instance, calling the Ford Flex a Ford Fairlane at the conceptual phase. It didn't even come close to looking like a Fairlane.

Aston Martin one of the world's most prestigious brands working with Mercedes-Benz a world class luxury auto maker = good things to come.

I'm stating the obvious, but aesthetics are really personal, aren't they? Lacman (and this is not a criticism, just an observation) likes this car, while most of the reaction I've seen (such as at Carspin.net) has been overwhelmingly negative. So to answer your question, Lacman, I wouldn't agree at all that this is a nice modern interpretation of a Lagonda. Not only do I think it's unbelievably bad looking, I see no connection to any Aston or Lagonda. I can't say I know the full Lagonda history, I believe it was an independent company which was bought by Aston Martin at some point. Aston used the name on a few models, usually 4 door sedans.

As for the lunacy on this forum, it's nice when you can sift through the junk and find the thoughtful, insightful comments, even if you don't agree. Watch, I'll get deboosted now.

This car doesnt look good enough to be an Aston Martin, and it looks no more upscale than a typical suv.

Hey knowledgeable crowd, I heard the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is going to share the same platform as the GL. Can anybody confirm?