I think the 3rd Gen with the 2nd Gen nose looks quite cool. It's been quite well done. I think if Pontiac had made it we'd be used to it and would all like it.
As for the van, it looks more like a hearse! Lol. I agree re the Escort van comment, it looks like they've just put a 3nd Gen nose on a van, the front wing and windscreen lines don't look quite right somehow. Again, looks like a nice job though.