That's the whole idea.
Instead of looking like a computer generated, back talking, computer chip on wheels (which, of course it really IS); it's intended to bring back the kick of driving an affordable but sporty car.
It's a Pony car again if only in the minds of buyers and 9 year old kids looking at pictures of them for the first time
I've now seen a couple on the freeways and they DO have the look that was missing in the past and blown on so many other 'retro' drives.
Thank goodness it's not a PT Cruiser.