Owned A Pontiac Aztek, And Honestly, I Think The Haters Missed Out - Jalopnik

A Pontiac Aztek owner is pushing back on the long-running mockery, saying the vehicle’s critics missed what it offered. Lalita Chemello says she is among the few who actually owned an Aztek, long before the car gained pop-culture attention via Breaking Bad. She points to the Aztek’s origins as a concept unveiled at the 2000 North American International Auto Show and describes it as the first-ever crossover to hit the market, based on a shortened Pontiac Montana minivan platform. While concept promises didn’t fully carry over to production, she highlights its interior success, despite mixed exterior reviews.