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Motowalt · 01-10-2013, 04:30 PM

Not sure if this is the appropriate forum to post this, but thought it was interesting and cool and that you guys could appreciate it.

Don't see a power to weight ratio, but it looks like it'd be a blast to drive.

85 MPG
107 MPH
Manual or auto transmission.
$6,800.00
Made in the USA!

http://www.eliomotors.com/videos/

What do you think?

Snoopyalien24 · 01-10-2013, 04:33 PM

Color SUCKS and the ad too

But I like it. If it was performance oriented, this would be fun at autox

chenshuo · 01-10-2013, 04:42 PM

i'd buy it for $6800 BUT i can't carry passengers. it's basically just a bike with a roof.

RavenFR-S · 01-10-2013, 04:54 PM

It will have about 80hp 3 cylinder and weigh about 1800lbs.

You can carry a passenger. It is a two seater.

There will be about 10 colors to choose from.

I plan to get one.

ATL BRZ · 01-10-2013, 05:07 PM

those headlights look weak, like unable to light up a dark road

the video is cheesy, and so is the car...

DNAPoPo · 01-10-2013, 07:48 PM

Looks like a great little people mover!

ZetaVI · 01-10-2013, 08:03 PM

The color names make me chuckle. The headlights looks like two mini flashlights from Costco. I can just imagine myself driving at nighttime and seeing that thing mistakenly as a gigantic frog. Oddly enough, it isn't very ugly. I've seen worse.

that_one_guy · 01-10-2013, 08:50 PM

I LOVE the idea of a reverse trike but the market they are selling this to just won't buy it. First it is licensed as a motorcycle so you will need a motorcycle license. The Can-am got around this by offering the license test at the dealership but that is a toy and people who are buying a toy are willing to do a little extra work.

In many states both driver and passenger will be required to wear a helmet, I didn't see that helmet on any of those people who were just popping into the grocery. Yes it has a back seat but not enough for the average American's 2.3 children, nor is it versatile enough for even the rarest occasion, say you take your girlfriend out and she wears a dress/skirt, she won't get in the back of this. Plus, can you imagine installing a baby seat, or the painful/awkward position you'd put yourself in to get groceries in and out?

Some people may buy this as a second or third car, but it won't be the revolution they seem to want it to be. I say they make a sporty one to buy as a toy, then when people adjust their lifestyle to the pros/cons and can see themselves in one, come out with a more 'liveable' version.

Regardless of who they sell it to, that is a great price!

Pandle · 01-10-2013, 10:13 PM

I just don't understand why they keep making 3 wheel cars...? If it hasn't worked before why will it work now?

Longhorn248 · 01-10-2013, 10:23 PM

I would buy this. Doubt it will actually come out though.

caliboy15 · 01-10-2013, 10:26 PM

I want one..

B L U E S L A T E · 01-10-2013, 10:39 PM

Interesting... would be perfect for daily commute. It just sucks it only sits one person. Would be perfect if it seats 2.

Chauntalei · 01-10-2013, 10:51 PM

Sounds to me like they're just doing a kit car body for a Smart engine. If you look at the Smart Pure Coupe, it's a 1L, inline 3, 70hp engine. Coincidence?

Chauntalei · 01-10-2013, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E

Interesting... would be perfect for daily commute. It just sucks it only sits one person. Would be perfect if it seats 2.

It does, passenger sits behind the driver.

01-10-2013, 04:30 PM	#1
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RavenFR-S Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Louisiana Posts: 167 Thanks: 5 Thanked 32 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It will have about 80hp 3 cylinder and weigh about 1800lbs. You can carry a passenger. It is a two seater. There will be about 10 colors to choose from. I plan to get one.

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ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The color names make me chuckle. The headlights looks like two mini flashlights from Costco. I can just imagine myself driving at nighttime and seeing that thing mistakenly as a gigantic frog. Oddly enough, it isn't very ugly. I've seen worse.

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that_one_guy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: none Location: CA Posts: 437 Thanks: 46 Thanked 368 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I LOVE the idea of a reverse trike but the market they are selling this to just won't buy it. First it is licensed as a motorcycle so you will need a motorcycle license. The Can-am got around this by offering the license test at the dealership but that is a toy and people who are buying a toy are willing to do a little extra work. In many states both driver and passenger will be required to wear a helmet, I didn't see that helmet on any of those people who were just popping into the grocery. Yes it has a back seat but not enough for the average American's 2.3 children, nor is it versatile enough for even the rarest occasion, say you take your girlfriend out and she wears a dress/skirt, she won't get in the back of this. Plus, can you imagine installing a baby seat, or the painful/awkward position you'd put yourself in to get groceries in and out? Some people may buy this as a second or third car, but it won't be the revolution they seem to want it to be. I say they make a sporty one to buy as a toy, then when people adjust their lifestyle to the pros/cons and can see themselves in one, come out with a more 'liveable' version. Regardless of who they sell it to, that is a great price!

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Pandle Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ Location: Washington Posts: 84 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just don't understand why they keep making 3 wheel cars...? If it hasn't worked before why will it work now?

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B L U E S L A T E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BMW E84 Location: SoCal Posts: 706 Thanks: 635 Thanked 388 Times in 219 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting... would be perfect for daily commute. It just sucks it only sits one person. Would be perfect if it seats 2.

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