FIRST LOOK At New FIAT TOPOLINO In Monaco RESTAURANT! + Massive Rockfall On Drive Home! 🇮🇹🚙🪨
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- FIRST LOOK At New FIAT TOPOLINO In Monaco RESTAURANT! + Massive Rockfall On Drive Home! 🇮🇹🚙🪨
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The Italians have style ❤I love it ❤
As an Italian I say it sucks!
As much i love the Topolino , it is defintley not worth 2000 extra. Stellantis didn't even give the doored version an roll back sunroof. I think many will find this a bit of a deal breaker.
The dolce vita has that
Thanks for the look and information. The Dolce Vita has me thinking back to a quick door removable hardware kit, like we visited a while back. The Dolce Vita's rag top opening is a stylish way to open up the roof, but looks to be held closed by some Velcro-style stuff. It seems if an option for some sort of sliding or removable glass roof option on the Ami and Topolino would be a sales-boosting feature.
I’m supposed to receive a Topolino in 2 weeks, i’m so excited ! You’ve helped me wait for it with your videos, I can fantasize about going on little adventures. You guys are awesome, sending a kiss to Twiggs 😘
How exciting for you! So glad you’ve enjoyed!
Qué maravilla! Cuánto han tardado desde que lo pediste? 8 semanas o más? Disfrute su coche
I want one but they almost flip the Citroen one in the fifth gear and then another guy flipped his in monaco i can see theyre the same car
Wow! I was working online - you popped up and I was glad to take a break from work. I love the look of the Topolino. I read seats are actually leather (my S40 Volvo has some cream and comfy leather seats), but as you said, these seats in AMI and probably this one are not so comfy. Thanks lads...I think I'm flamin' addicted! 😮😯 Mind how you go, away from rock falls... and Stay Safe, and 'Charged'😉 Lots of love from this Yorkshire lass 🤩
A real cute car. I remember walking around there watching helicopters take off!
Indeed!
Your clothing is funky, please mention the labels and where you purchased them especially the cap and tshirt please ❤
Thanks. Jacket and Hat, Zara. Tee shirt Maison Labiche (Palace shop nice, sale!)
Please get a Dolce Vita, they are just adorable, and would be perfect for the summer 😍
I do think when you pass your test, a Honda e would suit your channel perfectly. Most importantly, it has bags of character but still small and with a tiny turning circle. Plus it would be a little bigger, has A/C and a shortish range, so you could still do 'will it/won't it' make it videos. Lastly you would only have to change the channel name to 'Me and Mon e'.
I have had my Honda e for 3 years now and I love it, best car I have had in 25 cars and 37 years of driving.
Full licence, but second hand 24kWh leaf has ashp tim, not the same charm as elton but...
Also the Yoyo and silence04 are microcars with ac. I would add microlino but it is too expensive
@@lucius574 I agree that the microlino is too expensive but so is the Honda e ... both are mini EV supercars, just like the Mini Moke was back in the '60s
Love that seaside colour. Très chic. A rag-top Ami would be super cool, but I'd have to have doors.
Yes it would
looks good...nice colour.
It’s a very FRESH colour
thnx so much :)
thank you for your answers to so many people in chat🙏
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Hi, in the promo video there is a case on the back, did you spot any any kind of fixing points for that ? If so is it the sort of thing you could to to elton ?
this intrigues me and I’m fairly sure the answer must be yes as I imagine the main frame is the same?
Try wrapping the roof with white vinyl.Check out pictures of the U2 spy plane cockpit in the 1960s,I know you remember!Or Monaco rally Mini Coopers
I remember the mini coopers!
Happy Wednesday lads :)
In fact, I find the design of the Topolino more modern and refined compared to the AMI; essentially, it's the same car, but over time Fiat managed to add some charming touches to Citroen's original car.
Well, what a huge boulder; it would be a tragedy if a car were to pass by at that moment!!!
And please, stay safe when you head out on the road.
Indeed!
Hi, I remember your video about an extra power bank, is there any chance to connect AMI to extra power source and drive at the same time ?
All the best !
Afraid not
I love the look of Fiat and Citroen cars.
Stick to the Citroen 👍🏻
I would have liked to a see a version with a combustion engine, I would have immediately purchased one because I love the classic 500. Being electric with 45km/h and such little range... never.
The 45 km/h limit is not due to being electric, it's due to regulations: this is not a car, it's a quadricycle with no airbags, abs and so on hence the regulatory enforced speed limit... Also due to the fact you can drive it without a driving licence... There are lots of petrol vehicles in the same category in France and they are all limited to 45 km/h max speed. As for the range, it's just to keep it cheap.
Indeed it’s why we bought a Citroën ami two years ago
If you need more range you need a different vehicle, and you don't want to spent hours in such vehicle and you definitely don't want to drive it at high way speeds. This is just a great car for in a city, this is not the tool to go to an other city.
And if you like the fiat 500 just buy the fiat 500, that has a range of 200+ km and top speed of around 150 kmh
The same badge engineering as in the late phase of the British motor industry. They even have a Quartic steering wheel. History repeats.
Indeed
Did your Ami have the dash vents? I saw a comment saying they might be for the coloured covering on the convertible but I wondered if the Citroen had them also?
No it doesn’t
The Abarth 500s are super popular in Monaco, kinda like a mini supercar.
FLESH!
I think those holes are for drainage--spilled drinks and condensation off the windscreen.
Are you sure that the Topolino wasn't 'parked' in the restaurant by the same bloke who crashed his Ami at the Station hairpin on the Monaco GP circuit? 🤣🤣🤣
May have been!
A change is as good as a rest 😁
Isn't there a roof conversion available for the Ami ?
Not that I know of within range of where we live… but we’d LOVE one!
Well, very interesting. I wonder whether the different styling will be enough to charge a premium for it.
I think in certain places yes and others no
❤ VERY futuristic, optically, this car looks much better then all other new cars 😅
I ordered one in Dolcevita Trim, perfect car to use within Monaco indeed. Only problem is that it takes 5 months till delivery.
Oh gosh the Ami was much the same time frame.
@@MeandMonAmi We would have almost ordered an AMI Tonic as delivery was only 6 weeks. I guess they worked on their delivery since you got yours. But we just prefer the open concept for the summer.
@@Mazeboxx yes it’ll be fantastic round here in Summer.
Must say if one had lots of money would love one of those. Looks so much less utilitarian than the Ami. But 2k for 'style' is a lot. The Dolce Vita would great if you lived in Caribbean but currently town driving would be horrible with traffic fumes. V similar to the Ami Buggy which I actually marginally prefer
It’s a very hefty premium for style. Docle vita will sell well here though
So happy that the rocks did not hit you two!
Us too it was genuinely scary
Byeeeeeeèe! Mr Boo.
Wouldn't it be great to have an in-between version of the Topolino with the normal doors but a canvas folding roof just like the famous convertible version of the Fiat 500?
Oh Yes. We want a canvas folding roof for Elton
I love the glass color . Air conditioning?
Sadly no. Same car
How nice of you to show us the new Topolino, which, just so the non Italian viewers know, means a small mouse but has a long history as a car name in Italy. Does not look like a mouse to me at all. 😬
As for the rockfall - driving up and down from Monaco to Eze on the Moyenne Corniche after heavy rain has been my nightmare for years. I only got hit once. I was lucky.
There are multiple falls this week. The road to nice is still closed!
@@MeandMonAmi not nice 😞
Just started watching, Did you notice if your Ami draught excluders fit the Topolino?
EDIT: Just watched further on, Draught excluders mentioned at 5.17
Are the dashboard slots/holes to secure the topolino dashboard storage box in place?
Storage box not fitted on this one.
They will it’s the same inside
@@MeandMonAmi Still waiting for the Topolino UK launch but just ordered your draught excluder kit from your website - and added an Ami Blue Car mug as well. 😀
Looks like it could be October/November before deliveries but good to be ready !
Oh no! So glad you are ok! 😮😮😮 - as someone said…mid week video, we are not worthy. Thank you so much!
Have you ever come across the Opel version on your travels?
Not in the flesh! Met an owner
I don't know if anyone has posted this is I believe the holes in the dash are for the blanket straps
you could be right…
The holes on the top of the Dash Board, could they be to stop condensation on the Windscreen? A very Interesting Episode.🧸🧸🚙
They may be to fasten the towel like thing that goes there but they will also let in cold in winter though Mr Boo thinks they don’t go to outside the cab..
@@MeandMonAmi It would be Bad in Scotland, mind you so is the Ami. A Scottish owner gave his Ami a Full Charge in Winter. Half an hour later when he got in and switched it on, the Range was reduced to 37 miles.
You are right about the large amount of micro cars in Monaco and Côte d’Azur in general and it is not rare to see an Ami parked between a RR and a Lambo !
Indeed there are lots
Is there any modern version of the Sinclair C5 out there?
Thanks and glad we didn’t get it wildly wrong. Shame we missed you would have been a fun ami meet up!
The Fiat version appears to have tinted glass in comparison to the Ami? A bit better in a sunny climate.
Did the dashboard holes match the Ami?
No the ami doesn’t have them
Wow! That rock fall could have been nasty 😳 Someone’s looking down on you both - it must be because of all the churches you visit!
Thank goodness I remembered to take my hat off in the last one
I like the FIAT color but after all it's the same car as the AMI and the ROCKS
Indeed
It may be expensive, but the opening roof of the Dolcevita would solve Elton's problem with the summer heat.
Yup open roof is what we want/need!
Shame they didn't decide to put the opening roof on both versions of the Topolino. Would much prefer that to the glass roof.
@@MeandMonAmi Order it as Sparepart from Fiat. Can´t be much work to change this roof segment in an Ami
My best friends son works in Monaco and lives in cap -dail ( excuse spelling) .maybe not worth the extra cash for you .its very similar to Ami ,but nice colours. Lucky you missed the rock fall , maybe time to buy a lottery ticket ! Before your luck runs out .
Indeed!
Based on the Citroën Ami, but looks definitely better than the Ami and the Opel Rocks-e.
Husband and I have only just arrived in Perpignan France, were we will live. I have admired the Ami and now the Topolino. I'm looking at both, for the ease and affordablilty, but my question is do they require insurance? Or generally how much does it cost for the insurance if needed?
And the husband now wants to know why I don't have a nick name for him, like you have for Mr. Boo.
Yes insurance required. We Pay around €900 a year for both os us. Check out our two year ami review video which may help your decision either way
Thank you!@@MeandMonAmi
Glad you survived the rock fall. I think those holes are for fixing the sausage shaped cushion thing on the Dolce Vita version.
That could be right! I think they would provide more ventilation as well though?
@@MeandMonAmiNo, because the ventilation system is hooked up with hoses. The holes are just for the straps that hold the "sausages" to the dash.
Interesting video there.
The price difference between the Citroen and Fiat seems odd. Who’d buy the Topo when the Ami is cheaper….except the super rich in Monaco. It might be a first for Fiat to be the ‘posh’ option 🤣
Indeed they are gambling on that!
Don't waste your cash, stick with Elton! same car basically!!! Great video as always
Indeed. Thanks
You hit the nail on the head "same car underneath " the amis utilitarian looks were part of the appeal. In brexit Britain of course its more expensive. Everything is.
Yup I genuinely like both looks and i think they will hot different markets
The holes in the dashboard must serve as drains for water that may enter in the version without doors.
Lol
I prefer downside of Cap D‘ail, having an Apero at La Pinede.
Greetings!
The Citroen is likely more.
I love the Dolce Vita! That could be your summer car and keep te Ami for winter! ❤
Great video. USA resident here. Based on the top speed and range this thing is just a glorified golf cart. People use golf carts here (Arizona) as neighbourhood vehicles. I did not see any sun-visors? The headlamps look puny, are they glass or plastic? Can't see this vehicle ever coming to the USA.
Thanks. Check out our Citroen Ami adventure videos (same car as this) we’ve certainly taken it to more places than the average golf cart
You are right, but they are great for the ancient european cities that are filled with small roads
thank you Tim & Mr Boo ! great to have tipped you (and i am not living in Monaco unfortunately, but in the rainy Belgium, beautiful Bruges ! do get a Topolino Dolce Vita, it will be the perfect sister/summerlove for Elton !
Thanks so much for the tip off. We’d love a dolce vita but I don’t think we have the money sadly..
Peugeot is really working the badge engineering thing on this moped. Is this the third badge they have slapped on it now? First Citroën, then Opel and now Fiat? Or are they doing other badges as well?
When you pass your driving test would you consider the new electric Renault 5? It looks amazing!
It does look great. A Renault 5 crossed with a mini!
@@MeandMonAmi you should have a look at the Microlino too- proper steel unibody frame for better rigidity and impact resistance and 90kph speed
Mister Me and Mister Boo and Elton and Twiggy 🐶🐕Tim you missed the rock fall fortunately as I'm thinking that would have been catastrophic if it had fell on Elton 😮😮 The Fiat slant on the Citroen Ami looked a little different especially the colour & have to say it suits it ❤ the price I'm thinking Fiat are cashing in on it being newcto the car market & they know they will sell plenty especially in places like Monaco! I can see Citroen doing a face-lift to the Ami soon to rival the Fiat for sales ! Either way it's good for the customers 👌stay safe and well and obviously stay charged 🎉
I don’t think we’d have lived to tell the tale!
I believe they're changing the gear change on the AMI to match.
I think so
Hi lads from Spain. I'm with you, it's not worth it. Surprised you didn't go for lunch and see if you could get a discount for going to see the Topolino. You could also have left leaflets with the car advertising your draught excluders.
So are you and mr boo gonna buy one?
We’d love a dolce vita but cant afford it
Another rockslide and your Ami might just become a Dolce Vita.
Great ventilation for free.
Oh yes!
I should wonder much if they aren't made in the same Factory, as the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo? It is only the color having another sound. They are also the same car inside. Finn. Denmark
Made by stellantis in Morocco I think
Baby black Jesus must have been looking out for you both!
He must!
Thats like some Final Destination stuff there , if you guys had not stopped to see the Topolino you would have been seriously hurt or worse! Maybe its a sign from the Universal forces that you need to buy a Topolino ?
It was genuinely a bit scary not least because we’d stopped to reshoot something and if we hadn’t..
@@MeandMonAmi 😱 thank goodness you had luck 🤞 on your side guys 🙏 stay safe 👍
I'm sure an angle grinder, some rope and plenty of toothpaste would not only give Elton a lovely Dolce Vita look but also make some great content for your next video. Get to it, boys! 👍🤣😂🤣🤗
We are cut out for such a task!
re vinyl roof wrap & go pro mount, easiet thing is to leave a small cut out in wrap at your usual go pro anchor point, & ive with a mere 99% shaded roof, but ask a fitter as to how tough it is in this instance, it may not be a reson for concern just our lack of knowledge, maybe ask a biker forum!? ..they pull the g's that would test a mounted cam on a petrol tank or fairing right!? ..if they give it the thumbs up i'm sure elton would be fine, if still a concern match up & glue (neatly) some solid low profile.upvc for the go pro suction mount to be put on, or similarly decorative c
ear acylic ( with a French flag in it) ..uv stabilised so it takes more time to craze in the french heat, make sure the glue has a contact adhesive dissolver that you can use to remove it safely at end of life.
Thanks very much
Another mid week surprise video, we’re not worthy 😉 I’d love a topolino - not sure when they are coming to the UK, between the three models - the topolino is my favourite mainly for the colour❤. I wonder if they will do better accessories like sunroof options which you’ll be able to fit to the Ami 🤞🏻 Another great video 👍🏻
Thanks. I’ve not seen inside a Opel rocks
@@MeandMonAmi I think it’s almost identical to the Ami apart from the colour - the opel I’ve seen is a bright yellow instead of the Ami which are orange (although there are also more colour options in the Ami store). I like the topolino seat colour, although I’m not sure how practical white is. I also like the striped pillow thing that goes in the topolino on the dash, not sure if there are trays underneath. I wonder if the luggage rack is an optional extra or just exclusive to the dolce vita version.
The most important thing is did they spend 50 pence more and fit full wheel arches so that the rear of the lights, door locks etc don’t get coated in water and muck?
Hmmmm. What’s your money on?
Probably not, the main design fault of the whole car and so simple and cheap to rectify
A quick question for you guys: do you prefer French flair in your car or the Italian vibe? I think it was worth the drive down to Monaco to see the Fiat Topolino in person. 😊
Good question. I’m going to be boring and say I love both but stylistically they are very different
Cute car. Tim I am fully charged!
It is.
Don't forget that YoYo you just walked past...
I missed that!
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino. Had to flaunt that.
I'm sure my grandmother's bathroom was tiled in Topolino! 😀
That’s very funny and true!
That rockfall would have solved the sunroof problem I guess 😂
And all future eps!
There are some specialist companies who can take standard cars and add a sunroof to them.
I’ve yet to locate one anywhere near us sadly.
are you getting one?... I know I want one..
The same crap for even more Ducats…. Stellantis knows how to earn money.
In Italy the Ami sells around 6000€ .
Dolce vita needs the optional doors like the buggy has.
I really admire the, workability ,and design simplicity, of the car . Of course not including the idiosyncracies😬
Now that it’s a fiat. Wish that i can get it in Canada.
You can probably buy the plastic panels from the topolino and change your Ami into a Fiat. But when you want to service it at the Citroen dealer they might look at you so you feel bad.😂
Ha indeed. I’d cheerfully buy the dolce vita roof!
Love retro 500 style front end. would love to see Abarth let loose on one of these.
Is there an E Abarth?
I do prefer the fiat styling quite a bit over the ami
Isn't it just a badge engineered Citroen Ami?
yes
Yup
Also a USB type C plug is included at the FIAT microcar instead the type-A one the AMI is provided. A very nice introduction with this microcar, the AMI's little brother!
Thanks for the info!
It's really stupid thst Citroen don't mske a clip off removable roof top for the summer. What a pain in the bollix
I’d buy one in a heartbeat
Absolutely love the look and the colour ❤
It’s very cute
😎
Can't you just take your doors off on the Ami? Have a metal shop build a steel bar to replace it like the offroad Ami has.
The problem is the car lives outside and to take all the tech we use out of it (we take the cameras out obviously!) every night would be a nightmare
@@MeandMonAmiAh, yes, that is a problem.
I must confess that it looks a lot more cute than Elton. But don't tell him I said that! 😉
I won’t!
Fiat Topolova ;)
just put a bit of black tape over the draft gap 😂
Good luck making that work around the handles!
I've only just noticed that it looks just like the original fiat 500 from the front, I had one painted like a bumble bee, but that's another story
I’d like to see that pic!
Guys. You may want to look at the Microlino lite Swiss AM bubble car which is being released soon. It seems to address most of the issues highlighted in the Citroen Ami.
Yes it’s fun but quite a lot more expensive and needs a licence