I don't think it looks that bad. The most important factor is its creating a stir, and being relatively interesting. The majority of the rest of Nissan's range is pretty dull and occasionally ugly. However the [old and] new Qashqai looks brilliant, and this certainly ain't half bad. I even find the 370Z a bit boring already (looks wise).
The thing is though, the Qazana will sell well at least in the UK, where the Qashqai has done pretty well.