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These Are The Cars That Look Like Animals

Kyle Hyatt
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a third generation chevrolet chevy camaro front end photoshopped onto a catfish
a third generation chevrolet chevy camaro front end photoshopped onto a catfish

In my question of the day post from last week, I opined the lack of cars styled to look like cool, intense animals like sharks and cheetahs, and then I asked you folks to serve up a bunch more cars that look like animals. Well, you delivered and this are my favorites from your submissions.

BMW iX As A Capybara

A gray BMW iX electric SUV is parked in front of a garage.
A gray BMW iX electric SUV is parked in front of a garage.
A majestic capybara looks attentive while sitting on dirt and bark.
A majestic capybara looks attentive while sitting on dirt and bark.

I have been referring to the BMW iX as “The Capybara” for a while now. Tell me I’m not the only one who sees it.

Submitted by Frequent Car Buyer

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Chevy Spark As A Stuffed Hamster

A white Chevrolet Spark is on a white background
A white Chevrolet Spark is on a white background
A gray toy stuffed hamster on a white background
A gray toy stuffed hamster on a white background

Oh and special mention for the Chevy Spark. More or less I call all cars like this “Hamster Cars”

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Submitted by Ninety-9

NC Mazda Miata As A Catfish

A red NC generation Mazda Miata drives on a canyon road.
A red NC generation Mazda Miata drives on a canyon road.
A person is holding a catfish in their arms. The catfish has its mouth open.
A person is holding a catfish in their arms. The catfish has its mouth open.

To be fair, they both look happy?

Submitted by Paaron

Lexus As A Chihuahua

A copper Lexus SUV is parked in front of buildings.
A copper Lexus SUV is parked in front of buildings.
Photo: Hoser68 via Kinja
Photo: Hoser68 via Kinja

This is definitely not the most charitable comparison, but some people just really hate that spindle grille.

Submitted by Hoser68

BMW M3/M4 As A Cartoon Beaver

A bright green BMW M3 is parked on tarmac.
A bright green BMW M3 is parked on tarmac.
A cartoon beaver with wide eyes and buck teeth is staring at you.
A cartoon beaver with wide eyes and buck teeth is staring at you.

Every time I see the BMW M3/M4/iX, all I can see are the massive freakin’ beaver teeth.

Real beaver teeth are gross looking, so here’s a cartoon beaver for reference.

Submitted by shanepj13

Ferrari 458 Speciale As Mr. And Mrs. Bighead

A red Ferrari 458 Speciale with white and blue stripes is parked on pavement.
A red Ferrari 458 Speciale with white and blue stripes is parked on pavement.
A cartoon anthropomorphized frog woman is on the phone.
A cartoon anthropomorphized frog woman is on the phone.

The 458 Speciale reminds me of the Bigheads from Rocko’s Modern Life, who were anthropomorphic cartoon frogs.

Submitted by mountainbikingandtrackdays

Honda CR-Z As A Bull Terrier

A white honda CR-Z parked on a white background
A white honda CR-Z parked on a white background
A white bull terrier dog trots in the dirt with tail up.
A white bull terrier dog trots in the dirt with tail up.

CRZ always looked like a Bull Terrier to me

Submitted by Ninety-9

Infiniti FX35 As A Whale Shark

A brown/black Infiniti FX35 is parked in front of a white background.
A brown/black Infiniti FX35 is parked in front of a white background.
A whale shark swims peacefully towards you.
A whale shark swims peacefully towards you.

Infiniti tried to call the FX35 a bionic cheetah, when it was far closer to a whale shark

Submitted by dug deep

Infiniti QX56 As A Beluga

Three views of a white Infiniti QX56.
Three views of a white Infiniti QX56.
A beluga whale looks at you sadly from inside an aquarium tank.
A beluga whale looks at you sadly from inside an aquarium tank.

Q56 and a Beluga whale. That hideous bulbous front nose.

Submitted by -Tom-

Ford Mustang Mach-E As A Dentally Challenged Human Senior

A split image with a toothless old person on the left and the rear of a silver Ford Mustang Mach
A split image with a toothless old person on the left and the rear of a silver Ford Mustang Mach

Since we be animals.... the MachE rear end makes me see a toothless senior.

Submitted by Maha

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