I'm not surprised, the French seem to have a way about them to produce cheap, quirky runabouts that the public lap up. I seriously doubt they'll release it here, just too risk averse, and if they do you just know they'll ramp the price up then wonder why they didn't sell any. Here's hoping Citroen UK do the right thing!
They will sell millions of these. If they were available here in Sweden I'd buy one tomorrow, literally. Perfect for people (like me) who have an ICE car and want to go electric but can't afford a new "proper" car. The Ami would work for 80% of our driving and for the remaining 20% we can keep the ICE car as the Ami won't cost any tax etc. Brilliant.
Legally it is a moped/scooter. Much safer and better than a regular scooter and perfect price/size for going around in a city. Normal cars are just too expensive for average people.
It would make perfect sense for me. Work from home and run my child to school, a distance further than you want to walk but too short to use a ICE car and kill it with short journey syndrome. He's hoping Citroen take a risk or we can do personal imports somehow.
Citroen should bring the car to the uk. It's perfect for the disabled who have to go shopping in miniature electric scooters using pavements. They could take a partner so it is sociable. Also paying with the disability allowance. Got to be a winner
@@florian1578 Actually not to bad of an idea, but the range might be a bit of a problem. Maybe get the Eurostar and pick one up as close as you can to the french side of the Eurotunnel then just book a slot and drive it onboard. Good luck getting it back home from folkstone quickly though xD
My perfect car would be a low powered, great all round visibility, one specification, one colour in matt, low top speed, small, very simple, minimal dials and buttons, simple minimal and straight dashboard, easy to clean (vinyl seats), simple inexpensive parts, boxy, inexpensive insurance, and an easy and inexpensive way to repair scratches and dents. I have not been this excited about a new car since 1996. If they had these to rent around Peterborough I would be joining the club, if I don’t actually buy one. Well done Citroen! I am a driving instructor and would love it if I could put dual controls in.
This is has a great niche for city dwellers to commute to and from the local airports/train stations. However i'd say it needs a simple roof rack or roof box as standard. For two people and two large suitcases. it needs somewhere to put the second suitcase.
I’m 31 and I’m getting one! I can’t wait, I’m so so so excited to drive my little Ami 💜 I’ve been trying bikes, scooters and public transport and I just can’t in recent weather conditions, I’m absolutely exhausted once I get home. This isn’t a perfect “car” but it’s ideal for me
Me to!!! But what do you think of the Price USP Compared to Cars I mean you can get pre-owned cars for under 5K l.. I guess it depends what the Insurance protcols would be ?
At first glance this car seems ideal for many of us but a 44 mile driving range is a bit worrying. Imagine you were unexpectedly diverted due to roadworks or similar. And how often do we get lost when this happens due to incompet diversion signage due to the incompetent local authority? Another consideration is the current trend in energy prices. Electric cars are losing their appeal as a consequence. In the comment above, somebody asked about insurance costs. I imagine they would be pretty low due to the construction process, but this comes at a frightening cost. Accidents will happen. How often have you seen the aftermath of a collision where the occupants escaped without life changing injuries due to the construction of the car? In a vehicle that doesn't have much construction, guess what absorbs that damage? The occupants. Until everybody is driving vehicles that weigh less than 500kg at less than 30mph, I wouldn't be found dead in such a vehicle because I won't get in one.
If 8 horsepower sounds too little, remember that it's four times what the original 2CV had when it was released ("2CV" is a word game on "deux chevaux", two horses). And that car sold pretty well.
The 2CV was named after it’s tax horsepower rating, which was extrapolated from the displacement/ bore/ stroke of the engine and not it’s actual horsepower rating, which was a bit more decent.
Yep, and a 2nd hand 2cv costs a small fortune. But, they’re brilliant, just like the new Ami. Only Citrön would dare build one. They’ll sell like hot cakes, or maybe, hot baguettes!
In a car with such little construction, guess what absorbs the energy when hit with a heavy, high speed vehicle? The occupants. I wouldn't be seen dead in one because I wouldn't get in one.
I love it. Great design, cheaper than a Honda CIty and the range is just enough for the city commute and you can plug it in any outlet (but will take time, if it's a regular house plus). God bless Citroen.
Yep and delivery drivers around the country won’t bust a blood vessel raging being stuck behind one for mile after mile. You know it will happen rightly or wrongly, when cars travel under the posted limit other drivers see red.
@@davekp6773 sit back enjoy the journey and give yourself a bit more time to get there, and let others overtake whenever possible, with less stress your karma will be calmer.
I actually love this... Though its not available in my country. It will be a breeze to drive for office and evening outings in these heavy city traffic.
The comments are tipically missing the point: this kind of vehicles exist for years in Europe, they're just made to get from A to B in the cheapest way, and for the ones who can't afford a real car. Just look at France (and Portugal too). Ligier, Microcar are some of the french brands who make these kind of vehicles. And you don't have to get a driver's license (but you have to attend code classes anyway). And it reminds me the Mitsubishi Midget (the first one appeared in 1957).
Absolutely correct. Here in rural Portugal and Spain, there are loads of 2 seater 2 stroke Aixam cars driving around. Typical limited to 50km per hour and driven without the need for a driving license. Horrible, noisy polluting engines and costing as much as a small normal car. These Amis will be a fantastic improvement. People really are missing the point about these cars. They're a fantastic second car for anyone to use to locally. In addition, older people can use these to provide mobility, not just in cities, but also in rural areas, where no public transport exists. I'd definitely have one. My Hyundai for long journeys, my Defender for off-roading and an Ami for 95% of local short journeys. Horses for courses.
@@ianworley8169 totally agree, my point exactly, and with everyone saying they need to go faster, no they don't, people need to learn to slow down, whatever they are rushing to will still be there, or they could leave a bit earlier.
I'm not sure cost is really a factor here in rural Portugal and Spain. There are quite a few Aixams pottering about noisily. The majority are new models and apparently cost well over 10,000 euros new. The real reason is because they can be driven by elderly people without driving licences. They're a bit of a nuisance, driving along at 30 km, but don't cause accidents or serious problems. These Citroen Amis would make a fantastic, quiet, economical alternative and be great for the environment in rural areas too.
This is it, this is what I've been asking for from the car industry for years. A modern replacement for the 2cv. I agree with the speed issue. 40mph would make it more useful for the suburbs, 56mph and a little longer in form and they wouldnt be able to build them fast enough
Very funky watching you drive in and out of the housing estate where my university shared house is -- whilst I'm studying MA Automotive Journalism, no less! Great video.
Oh! Skoda Superb! For s minute there I was worried you would use weird measures like feets or inches but fortunately, you used something simpler and that everyone can understand, Skoda Superb.
To qualify as a light quadricycle, it must not weigh more than 350kg minus the battery, the powerplant cannot be above 505cc ( 600cc for diesel powered versions). There is a 4kw (5.364 bhp) max power limit across ICE and BEV versions. The speed is also limited to 45kph (28mph). There is a quadricycle category above this called heavy Quadricycle, where power limit is raised to 15kw (20bhp) and no max speed limit, also a higher weight limit of 550kg ( not including the batteries). It is a niche product but these tiny things will likely get more popular within big cities.
This was my first time watching y'all's channel, and it was wonderful. It felt like I was watching an early 00s episode of Too Gear, but I'm not, it's a brand new car! Loved it, definitely subscribing.
In Denmark you'd probably have to be 18 and have a motorcycle or even car driver's license, to drive this. ..but honestly: I rather like it. Would have one for fun, if possible.
Great review - shame there isn't a bit more speed 40/50 mph. I live out in the sticks and commute into town and city, I can imagine at 29mph or less it'll be frustrating not being able to keep up with the flow of traffic, when a 30 mph road opens up into a national speed limited, but I guess that's why it's aimed at city folk.
Thanks for watching. We agree - while it's not a car you'd want take too far beyond the city, even 10mph extra top speed would give it that little extra versatility
Nice review, not biased in favor of current monstrosities. My first four cars (1967-2001) were VW vans: no power steering, max hp 65, but EXCELLENT handling characteristics and economy (plus multiuse)
How does it perform on steep hills though - I'd like one if it IS classed as a quadricycle but between my home and my work/town there are 2 very steep hills.
In a way, this is a lot like the iPhone. Apple designed something that did exactly what we needed, but nothing more. No configurability, just the basic functions that work really well. No colour choice, no options, no panels to scratch or polish. In fact the only glaring difference is that this is cheap!
A perfectly decent solution for in town mobility. I think the Twizzy is more capable for getting to the next town because of the better perfromance but the AMI provides full weather protection, much better for the UK.
Solar panel on the roof and I won't need charging that often. Bluetooth boombox for music and you are set. I'm just worried that in the summer those little windows won't give much ventilation and cooling. No sunroof option?
Put self adhesive foam on the roof from the inside, that window will drip like nothing on a frosty day when it starts to thaw, been there been rained on.
Great little car. I will buy one but I do wonder about the safety issues in London. Driving standards have dropped massively And what’s with its speed limit of 30mph. Could be tricky
For most cities in the EU without the ability to reach at least 70km/h is not practical at all. Driving 45km'h in a city where most streets have a 70km/h limit can be challenging, and no to great experience.
The entire point of this "car" is to be cheap. That is why the limit is at 45 km/h. Then it only has to follow the regulations of a scooter. It is strange how people go crazy because they compare it to cars. But actually it is legally a scooter, not a car. And a very safe scooter actually. Insurance, licenses, parts, etc will be much cheaper than with a regular car.
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 I understand you, but when someone drives a scooter at 45km/h on a lane you can easily overtake it, this car will take lane lake almost every normal other car put there. Driving this 45km/h on 70km/h limit in the city and I already see problems there.
@@IgorsPlay I think that is good, because then people will only overtake this scotercar where it is wide and safe with good margins. Too many people overtake scooters with too small margins to oncoming traffic
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 In Slovenia where I live you can’t drive below the speed limit, it is the same as you drive over the speed limit! And as I know is the same in most EU countries
I can see it being something you'd buy for the car commute from the suburbs to work in the city. Cheap to run. Cheap to buy. And I'll bet you can take it into cities where your ICE vehicle is banned or charged for entry.
You defiantly would need Tax & Insurance as it's a legal requirement in UK to drive/ride on the road, though cant see it costing that much, since a Scooter only costs £21 to Tax, though not sure for insurance but only having low top speed, again can't see it costing that much more than a Scooter.
the fact that this car only actually does 26mph is probably not enough. If it did, say, 40 then that would be more like it. Can you imagine travelling on a ring road at 26 ?
I am getting a bit frustrated with. people completing about the top speed. IT’S NOT A CAR. If it were faster, it would become one defeating the whole point of the product.
@@Arkilos Oh dear. Everyone else better change their opinion then ! It looks like a car. Is the whole point of the product to not be a car ? - really, is that its whole point ? it acts like a car (even the title of the video is "is this the weirdest *car* of 2020"), it doesn't even do 30 . Basically, its a sinclair C5 with a roof. I like the thing, its just not fast enough to do anything other than cause a traffic jam. The rest of the world doesn't really care if you shout "its not a car". Even the sans-permis vehicles in france are much faster (they generally do 40-45 mph) . They're "not cars" either. - oh, and at 4:40 even the reviewer agrees with me too. Still frustrated ?
I wish they had opsions to upgrade seats to C3 seats, add insulation to motor, a bigger battarie, way stronger motors. Like it would be really nice to have these options
The speed limit in British cities is 30 km/h. The top speed of the Citroën Ami is 45 km/h. The speed limit on British national roads is 60 km/h. With a Citroën Ami, you can drive on British national roads at 15 km/h shy of the speed limit.
@@PedroConejo1939 it is somewhat harder to fall off, and a bit dryer in inclement weather, as a motorcyclists of many years I have been there and done that, but I appreciate the practicality, it may never replace a larger bike, but a scooter most definitely.
no cap; this is clearly a body kit for a golf cart. its the exact same dimensions and its how they get around that legal license age issue for minors, thats why its slow enough to be classified as a toy
Great concept, but 27mph top speed rules it out - that's just not safe, forcing everything else to overtake you on a 40mph urban road for example. IF they do a higher powered version that could do, say 40mph, then I would buy one to use for local journeys.
Not weird, progressive! The right tool for the job. Hope to see these taking the place of a bunch of porky rigs sucking up precious space and resources. Awesome.
You've got to love Citroen for daring to be different! They're selling like hot cakes here in France, particularly in Paris.
I'm not surprised, the French seem to have a way about them to produce cheap, quirky runabouts that the public lap up. I seriously doubt they'll release it here, just too risk averse, and if they do you just know they'll ramp the price up then wonder why they didn't sell any. Here's hoping Citroen UK do the right thing!
Once it comes to the uk I’m gonna try my hardest to get one
@@jonharris6923
Very well said.
They’re not that diffrient then
They will sell millions of these. If they were available here in Sweden I'd buy one tomorrow, literally.
Perfect for people (like me) who have an ICE car and want to go electric but can't afford a new "proper" car. The Ami would work for 80% of our driving and for the remaining 20% we can keep the ICE car as the Ami won't cost any tax etc. Brilliant.
Legally it is a moped/scooter. Much safer and better than a regular scooter and perfect price/size for going around in a city. Normal cars are just too expensive for average people.
Basically kei cars
"Normal cars are too expensive for average people "
So I think this is a perfect example of "we've screwed up in economic policy"
45km/h will be a roadblock.
@@fl00fydragon Taxes and regulations make them expensive yes
@@Fuckingenius Yup, but not inside most cities, where normal cars drive about the same speed anyway.
Would it rotate if you opened both doors on a windy day?
😂
@@slence7974 ?
@@johnobiro5202 You made me laugh.
John Obiro: Ah ah ah you made my day, nice one!!! Imagine if one could recharge the car like that on a windy day???
Good point! Sit it on a turntable connected to a generator and it'll self charge!
The trick: Every 14 years old french kids first car will be a Citroen. Wich creates a boundary to the brand.
this will be a hit...this will force other companies to make something similar
Hopefully it forces Renault to update the Twizy.
That was a brilliant thing but a bit outdated by today's standards. And TWICE the price of this.
@@ZesPak and really good in British weather, Twizzy with the rain horizontal and blowing a gale or an Ami?
And BETTER hopefully.
@@ZesPak Check out the SEAT Minimo. It is basically an updated Twizy, but with side windows.
It would make perfect sense for me. Work from home and run my child to school, a distance further than you want to walk but too short to use a ICE car and kill it with short journey syndrome. He's hoping Citroen take a risk or we can do personal imports somehow.
It's like a waterproof scooter.
That's what it is registered as. Roofed-Scooter.
Or an unnecessarily large and heavy golf cart
@@banchnotok it would still be fun to have though
Should be called Le Quirque Kar!
@@Svoss6 Its only around 40cm larger, shorter and less long. and with 60kg more for being fully enclosed.
Citroen should bring the car to the uk. It's perfect for the disabled who have to go shopping in miniature electric scooters using pavements. They could take a partner so it is sociable. Also paying with the disability allowance. Got to be a winner
I hadn't thought of the disability possibilities - good call.
Spiritual successor to the Invacar
There’s a change they may I looked it up
France is not that far if they don't sell it in Uk. Take a train and put Ami in your pocket
@@florian1578 Actually not to bad of an idea, but the range might be a bit of a problem. Maybe get the Eurostar and pick one up as close as you can to the french side of the Eurotunnel then just book a slot and drive it onboard. Good luck getting it back home from folkstone quickly though xD
My perfect car would be a low powered, great all round visibility, one specification, one colour in matt, low top speed, small, very simple, minimal dials and buttons, simple minimal and straight dashboard, easy to clean (vinyl seats), simple inexpensive parts, boxy, inexpensive insurance, and an easy and inexpensive way to repair scratches and dents. I have not been this excited about a new car since 1996. If they had these to rent around Peterborough I would be joining the club, if I don’t actually buy one. Well done Citroen! I am a driving instructor and would love it if I could put dual controls in.
This is has a great niche for city dwellers to commute to and from the local airports/train stations. However i'd say it needs a simple roof rack or roof box as standard. For two people and two large suitcases. it needs somewhere to put the second suitcase.
You put two people to two cases your probably doubled the weight of the car and lowered its top speed to half
You can get roof bars as extras
I'd get one just for 80% of the journeys I do, shopping, going to work etc.
One bag of shopping lol
It’s coming to the UK next year :D
I’m 31 and I’m getting one! I can’t wait, I’m so so so excited to drive my little Ami 💜 I’ve been trying bikes, scooters and public transport and I just can’t in recent weather conditions, I’m absolutely exhausted once I get home. This isn’t a perfect “car” but it’s ideal for me
Me to!!! But what do you think of the Price USP Compared to Cars I mean you can get pre-owned cars for under 5K l.. I guess it depends what the Insurance protcols would be ?
At first glance this car seems ideal for many of us but a 44 mile driving range is a bit worrying. Imagine you were unexpectedly diverted due to roadworks or similar. And how often do we get lost when this happens due to incompet diversion signage due to the incompetent local authority?
Another consideration is the current trend in energy prices. Electric cars are losing their appeal as a consequence.
In the comment above, somebody asked about insurance costs. I imagine they would be pretty low due to the construction process, but this comes at a frightening cost. Accidents will happen. How often have you seen the aftermath of a collision where the occupants escaped without life changing injuries due to the construction of the car? In a vehicle that doesn't have much construction, guess what absorbs that damage? The occupants.
Until everybody is driving vehicles that weigh less than 500kg at less than 30mph, I wouldn't be found dead in such a vehicle because I won't get in one.
If 8 horsepower sounds too little, remember that it's four times what the original 2CV had when it was released ("2CV" is a word game on "deux chevaux", two horses). And that car sold pretty well.
That's just a common and pretty stupid myth it had also 8 HP like this car.
Also it's deux chevaux vapeur idiot.
The 2CV was named after it’s tax horsepower rating, which was extrapolated from the displacement/ bore/ stroke of the engine and not it’s actual horsepower rating, which was a bit more decent.
Yep, and a 2nd hand 2cv costs a small fortune. But, they’re brilliant, just like the new Ami. Only Citrön would dare build one. They’ll sell like hot cakes, or maybe, hot baguettes!
In a car with such little construction, guess what absorbs the energy when hit with a heavy, high speed vehicle? The occupants.
I wouldn't be seen dead in one because I wouldn't get in one.
I love it. Great design, cheaper than a Honda CIty and the range is just enough for the city commute and you can plug it in any outlet (but will take time, if it's a regular house plus).
God bless Citroen.
Good review and love that you’ve done it in Coventry! I hope you do more car reviews in smaller cities all over the UK.
"It's hard to tell if it's coming or going" 😂😂😂
Neither.
That face gives me flashbacks of the Fiat Multipla.
35 mph would give it more sales in the outer suburbs.
Yep and delivery drivers around the country won’t bust a blood vessel raging being stuck behind one for mile after mile. You know it will happen rightly or wrongly, when cars travel under the posted limit other drivers see red.
@@davekp6773 sit back enjoy the journey and give yourself a bit more time to get there, and let others overtake whenever possible, with less stress your karma will be calmer.
One would need to be quite dauntless for that kind of speed in a short, narrow plastic cart like this....😱
@@jaccovandijk9279 Tell me about it when I'm doing 120k on my Tmax. ;)
28 mph is a legal restriction so that it counts as a quadricycle and can be driven by almost everyone
I actually love this... Though its not available in my country. It will be a breeze to drive for office and evening outings in these heavy city traffic.
The comments are tipically missing the point: this kind of vehicles exist for years in Europe, they're just made to get from A to B in the cheapest way, and for the ones who can't afford a real car. Just look at France (and Portugal too). Ligier, Microcar are some of the french brands who make these kind of vehicles. And you don't have to get a driver's license (but you have to attend code classes anyway). And it reminds me the Mitsubishi Midget (the first one appeared in 1957).
Absolutely correct. Here in rural Portugal and Spain, there are loads of 2 seater 2 stroke Aixam cars driving around. Typical limited to 50km per hour and driven without the need for a driving license. Horrible, noisy polluting engines and costing as much as a small normal car. These Amis will be a fantastic improvement. People really are missing the point about these cars. They're a fantastic second car for anyone to use to locally. In addition, older people can use these to provide mobility, not just in cities, but also in rural areas, where no public transport exists. I'd definitely have one. My Hyundai for long journeys, my Defender for off-roading and an Ami for 95% of local short journeys. Horses for courses.
@@ianworley8169 totally agree, my point exactly, and with everyone saying they need to go faster, no they don't, people need to learn to slow down, whatever they are rushing to will still be there, or they could leave a bit earlier.
I'm not sure cost is really a factor here in rural Portugal and Spain. There are quite a few Aixams pottering about noisily. The majority are new models and apparently cost well over 10,000 euros new. The real reason is because they can be driven by elderly people without driving licences. They're a bit of a nuisance, driving along at 30 km, but don't cause accidents or serious problems. These Citroen Amis would make a fantastic, quiet, economical alternative and be great for the environment in rural areas too.
This is it, this is what I've been asking for from the car industry for years. A modern replacement for the 2cv. I agree with the speed issue. 40mph would make it more useful for the suburbs, 56mph and a little longer in form and they wouldnt be able to build them fast enough
The 2cv is a four seater, like the C1 or C3. The first C3 looked a bit like the 2CV
Very good review, a great car for modern times.
What are modern times??
Very funky watching you drive in and out of the housing estate where my university shared house is -- whilst I'm studying MA Automotive Journalism, no less! Great video.
Good luck with your studies! Alex
@@Autoexpress Thank you, much appreciated! And, you know, if you have any jobs going in the summer... 😂
It looks like those electric robo taxi’s that we’ll see driving around in 10 years time🤟
Oh! Skoda Superb! For s minute there I was worried you would use weird measures like feets or inches but fortunately, you used something simpler and that everyone can understand, Skoda Superb.
To qualify as a light quadricycle, it must not weigh more than 350kg minus the battery, the powerplant cannot be above 505cc ( 600cc for diesel powered versions). There is a 4kw (5.364 bhp) max power limit across ICE and BEV versions. The speed is also limited to 45kph (28mph). There is a quadricycle category above this called heavy Quadricycle, where power limit is raised to 15kw (20bhp) and no max speed limit, also a higher weight limit of 550kg ( not including the batteries). It is a niche product but these tiny things will likely get more popular within big cities.
Are these legal in the UK? I would love to get one as I don't feel safe on a scooter.
This was my first time watching y'all's channel, and it was wonderful. It felt like I was watching an early 00s episode of Too Gear, but I'm not, it's a brand new car! Loved it, definitely subscribing.
In Denmark you'd probably have to be 18 and have a motorcycle or even car driver's license, to drive this. ..but honestly: I rather like it. Would have one for fun, if possible.
IRC B1/B2 license needed for this
"I'm asking about the car, obviously"... :) Nice video, thanks.
To be fair ur only meant to do a Max 30 mph in town anyways so 28 mph is plenty, considering it’s stop start, stop start every 5 seconds. Love it x
Good review!!
I wonder what Sir Clive Sinclair feels, seeing this?
Great review - shame there isn't a bit more speed 40/50 mph. I live out in the sticks and commute into town and city, I can imagine at 29mph or less it'll be frustrating not being able to keep up with the flow of traffic, when a 30 mph road opens up into a national speed limited, but I guess that's why it's aimed at city folk.
Thanks for watching. We agree - while it's not a car you'd want take too far beyond the city, even 10mph extra top speed would give it that little extra versatility
i love it. i want one in the states. its the perfect grocery getter, errand runner, slap around towner - exactly what it was designed for
Really hope this comes to the uk , can drive it on a CBT license;)
This thing is beautiful. I love it so much
Nice review, not biased in favor of current monstrosities.
My first four cars (1967-2001) were VW vans: no power steering, max hp 65, but EXCELLENT handling characteristics and economy (plus multiuse)
How does it perform on steep hills though - I'd like one if it IS classed as a quadricycle but between my home and my work/town there are 2 very steep hills.
Great little car for Town use. As you mentioned could do do with a few more mph. 35 to 40 would be great.
I really would love 1 of these! But do you need a licence for 1 of these in the UK? Because I've heard you don't in the EU
I show it to my 4 years old son and he loved it...
In a way, this is a lot like the iPhone. Apple designed something that did exactly what we needed, but nothing more. No configurability, just the basic functions that work really well. No colour choice, no options, no panels to scratch or polish. In fact the only glaring difference is that this is cheap!
It would be perfect as a tow behind for my motorhome.
Too bad we can't get one in the US.
Thanks to our British friends to appreciate this french car 🇫🇷
Absolutely Love it !
A perfectly decent solution for in town mobility. I think the Twizzy is more capable for getting to the next town because of the better perfromance but the AMI provides full weather protection, much better for the UK.
Twizy can have optional windows but no heater, so you need to wrap up in winter!!
@@davidwynn-davies252 didn't know about the optional windows, but at nearly twice the price already its not helpful.
@@CrusaderSports250 let’s hope Citroen bring the Ami to the UK for you then!
Solar panel on the roof and I won't need charging that often. Bluetooth boombox for music and you are set. I'm just worried that in the summer those little windows won't give much ventilation and cooling. No sunroof option?
Put self adhesive foam on the roof from the inside, that window will drip like nothing on a frosty day when it starts to thaw, been there been rained on.
Great little car. I will buy one but I do wonder about the safety issues in London. Driving standards have dropped massively And what’s with its speed limit of 30mph. Could be tricky
I liked your sense of humor far more than the car. However, I do see a need for such a car. I personally drive an Kia Soul ev and we love it.
I can't get a license because of my visual impairment (I can see fine but can't pass a lettered vision test), so this would be ideal for me!
I hope these come to America for car sharing in the city!
Don't understand how they cut costs to make a car 6000 eur. When a full Suzuki alto starts at 3600 eur
show us where an alto costs 3600 Euro...in the EU
There is no real car that costs 3600 Euro unless you mean used price.
For most cities in the EU without the ability to reach at least 70km/h is not practical at all. Driving 45km'h in a city where most streets have a 70km/h limit can be challenging, and no to great experience.
Ami needs 15-20hp and top speed of 80km/h and it would be perfect.
The entire point of this "car" is to be cheap. That is why the limit is at 45 km/h. Then it only has to follow the regulations of a scooter. It is strange how people go crazy because they compare it to cars. But actually it is legally a scooter, not a car. And a very safe scooter actually.
Insurance, licenses, parts, etc will be much cheaper than with a regular car.
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 I understand you, but when someone drives a scooter at 45km/h on a lane you can easily overtake it, this car will take lane lake almost every normal other car put there.
Driving this 45km/h on 70km/h limit in the city and I already see problems there.
@@IgorsPlay I think that is good, because then people will only overtake this scotercar where it is wide and safe with good margins. Too many people overtake scooters with too small margins to oncoming traffic
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 In Slovenia where I live you can’t drive below the speed limit, it is the same as you drive over the speed limit! And as I know is the same in most EU countries
What an entertaining presenter. Nodding along to his observations on modern motoring too.
Weirdest or not we all want one.
I’d be interested if it could manage 50 mph, good for the country lanes I use to get to work.
Ahahahha😆😆😆😆💪you are must be not very smart
I can see it being something you'd buy for the car commute from the suburbs to work in the city.
Cheap to run. Cheap to buy. And I'll bet you can take it into cities where your ICE vehicle is banned or charged for entry.
Do you have to get MOT, TAX and insurance ?
You defiantly would need Tax & Insurance as it's a legal requirement in UK to drive/ride on the road, though cant see it costing that much, since a Scooter only costs £21 to Tax, though not sure for insurance but only having low top speed, again can't see it costing that much more than a Scooter.
the fact that this car only actually does 26mph is probably not enough. If it did, say, 40 then that would be more like it. Can you imagine travelling on a ring road at 26 ?
I am getting a bit frustrated with. people completing about the top speed.
IT’S NOT A CAR.
If it were faster, it would become one defeating the whole point of the product.
@@Arkilos Oh dear. Everyone else better change their opinion then ! It looks like a car. Is the whole point of the product to not be a car ? - really, is that its whole point ? it acts like a car (even the title of the video is "is this the weirdest *car* of 2020"), it doesn't even do 30 . Basically, its a sinclair C5 with a roof. I like the thing, its just not fast enough to do anything other than cause a traffic jam. The rest of the world doesn't really care if you shout "its not a car". Even the sans-permis vehicles in france are much faster (they generally do 40-45 mph) . They're "not cars" either. - oh, and at 4:40 even the reviewer agrees with me too. Still frustrated ?
@@Arkilos Frustrated? Wow you are a sensitive little soul.
I wish they had opsions to upgrade seats to C3 seats, add insulation to motor, a bigger battarie, way stronger motors. Like it would be really nice to have these options
What about safety? Does it have a stiff frame?
Does it creep like a normal auto and hill start in a similar way ?
Still waiting for a UK release...
4'02'' that "parking" has nothing to do with a civilized country
The original smart car was also 2.4m long, but that car was made to full car standards - not the dangerous quadricycle category
But you cannot drive a Smart when you are 14...
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do you need a push to get it up a big hill?
We need this is in uk 🇬🇧 🚗
Very cheap electric car
The speed limit in British cities is 30 km/h.
The top speed of the Citroën Ami is 45 km/h.
The speed limit on British national roads is 60 km/h.
With a Citroën Ami, you can drive on British national roads at 15 km/h shy of the speed limit.
I'm interested what does Gordon Murray think about this car and the overall package of it ?
I literally want one of these to do the shopping with and run around town save my motorbike for the longer journeys.
I love it I want to buy one.
Its environment friendly.
they all made in Morocco.
The postman used it in Morocco.
Just great for cities.
I definitely will buy one. But the only thing worries me is the driving in London.
I'm in the US and I want one.
im concerned about safey. would i get squished in case of some minor accident.
Wish this was available in the Philippines. Small EVs are very popular here, particularly 3 wheelers. This would be perfect here.
Interesting useless fact: The longitudinal simetry of this design is due to the use of a mirrow.
(I don't know what does a mirrow on a designer desk).
I love this thing. Then again, I live in Paris so it makes sense. Looking forward to renting one in the city.
I want an AMI Cargo - perfect for work, shopping and if I need to take my 2 dogs to the Vets!
"proper doors and windows". That's the main reason why this will sell and the Twizy sucks.
I want one!
Looks like a giggle for shopping trips etc,but where i live is very hilly,1 in 7s everywhere and i just wonder how or indeed if it could cope
Really hope someone bring it to Vietnam. 95% Vietnamese are using motorbikes now with price (2000-3000USD).
How much does this cost in the us tho
This would be good for delivery services or elderly retirement communities in the US. Allot of retirees opt for a golf cart, and this feels safer.
Looks like a nice practical city car but also looks scary Do you have the crash test ratings?
I don't think they will be needed but you need to compare it to mopeds, not cars. In that company, I suspect it would perform rather well.
@@PedroConejo1939 it is somewhat harder to fall off, and a bit dryer in inclement weather, as a motorcyclists of many years I have been there and done that, but I appreciate the practicality, it may never replace a larger bike, but a scooter most definitely.
my guess is it is probably safe for it crash into others but it is probably unsafe if others crash into it lol
@@8777ga I guess you just have to drive it defensively like any motorbikes
do you need to insure or mot it?
What about Ami’s body ? Plastic or Steel ? Or Fiber ?
Steel frame with plastic panels over it.
So, when will it appear in The States?
Wonder if any road tax and expect insurance to be low and could one charge it at a re-charging garage/station!
no cap; this is clearly a body kit for a golf cart. its the exact same dimensions and its how they get around that legal license age issue for minors, thats why its slow enough to be classified as a toy
50kmph is allowed speed in most urban zones in Europe.
Please introduce these in India, Citroen
This is good car but can it buy with more power please answer me
Suzuki Bandit (Citroen Ami) Urban Truck
Great concept, but 27mph top speed rules it out - that's just not safe, forcing everything else to overtake you on a 40mph urban road for example. IF they do a higher powered version that could do, say 40mph, then I would buy one to use for local journeys.
It would then move out of its prime demographic, at least in France.
Do we think a tuning company could possibly raise the top speed ?
How did it get from London to Coventry..??? 😂
Sir that car is lounch in India or not
Citroen is showing the future,such clever design and technology.
Not weird, progressive! The right tool for the job. Hope to see these taking the place of a bunch of porky rigs sucking up precious space and resources. Awesome.