I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the tent-and-inflatable-mattress-and-removable-cooler-in-the-rear-center-console package. As I recall, these quirky features were simultaneously the advertised selling points and what made it unappealing, more so than its appearance. Like buying a car out of a SkyMall catalogue.<p>From Wikipedia[1]:<p>"The Aztek was able to carry within its interior a standard 4 feet (1.2 m) by 8 feet (2.4 m) sheet of plywood and was available with two rear cargo area options: a pull-out cargo tray that held up to 400 pounds (180 kg) that rolled on built-in wheels when removed from the vehicle, or a versatile cargo net system that held up to 200 pounds (91 kg) and could be configured (a claimed) 22 different ways. Options included a center console that doubled as a removable cooler and a tent/inflatable mattress package that, along with a built-in air compressor, allowed the Aztek to double as a camper. Extending this image was a seat-back mounted backpack, and a number of specialty racks for bicycles, canoes, snowboards, and other such items. An optional 10 speaker Pioneer stereo system provided a set of controls located at the rear of the vehicle for tail-gate parties as well as an unusual 2-piece tailgate with built-in cup-holders and contoured seating area for added comfort."<p>Most of these features are more fun than useful. Yes, I use backpacks. No, I don't need my car to have a backpack. It's like they started with a concept for a 'lifestyle' commercial with young, beautiful people having parties and campfires and looking at the stars, and then worked backwards towards a vehicle from there. Like they literally glued on symbols of vitality to a vehicle.<p>[1] <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Aztek#Technology_and_notable_features" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Aztek#Technology_and_no...</a>