I think it's hideous too, but the problem i have is that basically every new vehicle design is hideous when it comes out. Then over time, they grow on me, and i think "wasn't that hideous a couple of years ago?" I'm not condoning the looks of this long nose contraption, but we'll all probably get used to it and some will own one one day. Hated the sprinter at first too but sure wish i had one!
But you're right about the Sprinter. I didn't like it at first either. But now I do.
I like the Sprinters as well, especially the newer models. But did you notice that the Sprinter's looks changed to resemble something more North American over the years? So much was written about the "superior-one box" design when they first hit these shores, yet it looks as if it now has that "archaic- two box" design used by the North American designs. I can only conclude that they made it boxier so they could sell more of them.
__________________
"there is neither science nor fact prevailing here" - vlamgat