DRAG RACE: Citroen Ami vs Renault Twizy & more - mini electric car battle | What Car?

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  • @whatcar
    @whatcar  3 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    Which of these beasts would you be taking home? Ami, Twizy, G-Wiz, or Micro Electric?? 🤔

    • @MrBravo143
      @MrBravo143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      The old G-Wiz still running without much problems after years, can't guarantee that with others.

    • @firstnamesecondname5341
      @firstnamesecondname5341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I wouldn’t but if it was a case of which one would I rent once I’d got to my destination city as in London then it would be the Citroen Ami particularly if it’s raining and a Boris bike wasn’t a desirable option. Now just for city councils to sort out the parking and charging infrastructure

    • @dylans9764
      @dylans9764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Twizy. Its narrow body must be ace in the city.

    • @marktanzi4803
      @marktanzi4803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Chinese made Cevo EV, Today Sunshine mini EV, Zhidou D2, Wuling Mini EV and Chinese own look like Twizy, are the best overall and very affordable EV.

    • @SirHackaL0t.
      @SirHackaL0t. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      The Micro is the best looking imo. It seems to be an oddly sized Jeep.

  • @BigBratJ
    @BigBratJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2234

    "...if you want something that is faster, better quality and quite a lot cheaper than the G-Wiz, then get yourself a table"_ Jeremy Clarkson.

    • @IvoTrausch
      @IvoTrausch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      The Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust aka Geoff

    • @ruimpinho
      @ruimpinho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      One of the best top gear moments 😆

    • @hockey1freak
      @hockey1freak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@IvoTrausch I love that car cause my name is actually Geoff

    • @ianofliverpool7701
      @ianofliverpool7701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That`s ok for him to mock when he`s a multi millionaire.

    • @signingoffbye
      @signingoffbye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup

  • @sanapadsense1999
    @sanapadsense1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +737

    The Ami car has precise specifications because it is intended for young motorists who do not yet have their driving license and therefore French legislation imposes a speed limit, which is why it is slower.

    • @tanveerashiq3774
      @tanveerashiq3774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm just really surprised it's ended up behind the G-wiz despite being about two decades newer

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You could swap out the engine for a Hayebusa, get a higher speed limit and a car legal on motorways and carriageways.

    • @albaaviles7148
      @albaaviles7148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      In Spain we have the same legislation for those cars. I actually own a Ligier which is basically the same but not an EV (although there are EV‘s as you can see). Here you can drive those cars if you’re older than 15 with a special license

    • @bougeault
      @bougeault 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is right. But Stellantis group plans to sell the AMI in Germany under the Opel Brand, and specifications will probably be a bet different, especially for the speed limit which could be greather (200 km/h? :-) The faster Opel model could also be sold in UK under the Vauxhall brand... May be... May be... Hush hush...

    • @pencilme1n
      @pencilme1n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It might be legal on the road for 14 year olds in France bit it isn't in the UK. Speed limiters are easily disabled.

  • @6andrew2
    @6andrew2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +809

    For City travel only: Just like with the e-scooters you pick up with a credit card and drop off when finished, the quadracycle will be available in the same way. I'd choose the Citroen Ami for this purpose.

    • @drillerkiller9
      @drillerkiller9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      E-Scooters are a terrible plague of chinese electro-trash and will (hopefully) not be around much longer

    • @at9670
      @at9670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@drillerkiller9 could you explain why? Profit for china? Unusable?

    • @FroyourHistory
      @FroyourHistory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@at9670 maybe he thinks it's an e-waste/abandonment issue?

    • @IvoTrausch
      @IvoTrausch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@at9670 Mainly because of all the boneheads leaving them in the middle of the sidewalks, bike lanes, streets, bridges, crosswalks, hedges, parks, lakes, etc. Not that it's their fault really, but humanity can't be trusted with taking care of things.
      Also they are terribly inefficient since they don't last all that long even if people don't trash them and they need to get picked up to charge every night, they are quite unsafe both to the rider and to others, and they don't solve the problem they were meant to.

    • @biponacci
      @biponacci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@IvoTrausch Also they just discourage people from using sidewalks so they end up driving from A-B instead, or just joining them.

  • @LarsDahlin
    @LarsDahlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Citroën Ami really makes me smile in a good way. Love the playfulness in it.

    • @esk8jaimes
      @esk8jaimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here.

    • @Olivezon
      @Olivezon ปีที่แล้ว

      It's so funny so see people's faces when I am running my AMI. Some are smiling, most of them, some are surprised, and some show a kind of fear :D lol and some act as if they don't watch you :) so funny to see the reactions around.

  • @firstnamesecondname5341
    @firstnamesecondname5341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    The Citroen Ami is the next generation Boris Bike

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      i literally just burst out laughing whenever I hear “Boris bike” lol

    • @hockey1freak
      @hockey1freak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@isaacsrandomvideos667 Instead of Lyft's mustache, they should equip all Boris Bike's with flappy bonde hair

    • @andrewgilbride7546
      @andrewgilbride7546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Boris bikes introduced by Ken Livingston.

    • @slurpii4669
      @slurpii4669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@isaacsrandomvideos667 wait till you hear about the boris bus

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slurpii4669 it’s like 30x boris bikes! Absolute “boris bliss”

  • @sethreeder4264
    @sethreeder4264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I've had an Ami 2 since July 2021, I live in rural France and it's ideal. Side by side seating which is great for my slightly incapacitated wife (the Renault Twizy is a no, no for her). The best bit is that there is loads of storage space, on the dashboard, on the floor, behind the seats. This quad is built for personalisation ... go ahead and make it into whatever you want.

    • @yanikivanov
      @yanikivanov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thnx for comment im in line to get amy.....
      I hope it will serve us for some time....cheers from Ukraine

  • @m80116
    @m80116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    I like the AMI it looks like a mini MINIVAN and you could notice the suspension doing a proper job, to me it seems like they aimed at a Citroen C3 level and I believe they succeeded: you can notice the response and body roll being similar to a real Citroen car in the slalom, a company that knows what is doing.

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hmmm... potentially a 2CV “remaster”?

    • @olivierfranceschi252
      @olivierfranceschi252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it uses peugeot 208 parts at the front, so good handling...

    • @scottex.
      @scottex. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@olivierfranceschi252 it handles really good, only thing is that atleast on mine the rear suspensions (somewhere, i still dont understand where) kind of make a noise. Might be from all the handbrake turns ive done tho

    • @G1NZOU
      @G1NZOU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Citroën seem to always be on the ball when it comes to suspension, they know their stuff.

    • @Olivezon
      @Olivezon ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd like to say you're right, but...I've got this AMI and I really love it, but the suspensions are terrible...it's like there are none, really.

  • @SteelSkin667
    @SteelSkin667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Interesting tidbit : in France anything over 6 Kw (8 bhp) and 45 kph max speed (28 mph) is considered a proper car, so the Twizy is sold in a power and speed-limited variant that is spec'd identically to the AMI. The 17 BHP version on the other hand requires a driving license, meaning that unlike the AMI, the Twizy also has to conform to all the regular passenger car regulations.

    • @TempoLOOKING
      @TempoLOOKING ปีที่แล้ว

      ....so many will now die in the fires..... curse you French standards....😂😊

    • @EngineeringNibbles
      @EngineeringNibbles 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Small extra: the power/speed limited model also has a different gearbox with ratios that also lower top speed

  • @jonburnell532
    @jonburnell532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    2:56 A reversing camera... really?! 🤣
    Love these types of cars. Tizzy wins for me, always loved how they look.

    • @EnhancedNightmare
      @EnhancedNightmare 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      in itself its super cheap to do, just usb camera on a longer cable. Just that car maker are robbing us with options

    • @neutron8764
      @neutron8764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Ridiculous option to squeeze more profit 😂

    • @beas_espofficial6245
      @beas_espofficial6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "This car is so big ugh i can't reverse park properly"

    • @hanskranz9897
      @hanskranz9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Loved how they look" is why engineering goes down the drain. Some cars are just barbies for men...

  • @atwr15
    @atwr15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I've driven a Twizzy. So much fun. The one I drove had trouble stopping wheel spin it accelerated so fast. Ideal for shopping. The only problem it's has very little room for any shopping.

    • @robloxfan4271
      @robloxfan4271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The twizzy cargo sorts that problem

    • @mossthatrules77
      @mossthatrules77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A pathetic pod car for people who live in pods, what were you shopping for exactly? Bugs?

    • @ihavenonamek733
      @ihavenonamek733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet your wife's boyfriend bought it for you...

    • @rickharriss
      @rickharriss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mossthatrules77 The cargo ie minus the rear seat can carry 70 Kg more shopping than I ever have.

    • @jamesgrover2005
      @jamesgrover2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plenty of room unless you've got a passenger, a bag of shopping fits either side of the seat and two on the back seat

  • @miguelbarrosorainha5951
    @miguelbarrosorainha5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    Citroën Ami by far! Amazing design and such a great concept for city mobility! Congrats Citroen

    • @esk8jaimes
      @esk8jaimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. Do feel free to tell them that on Twitter too.

    • @Svoss6
      @Svoss6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, and for most people they can go to their local shop and back easily

    • @ZuhlJin
      @ZuhlJin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is a useful vehicle. No question.
      But I think it's ugly.

    • @phillippie9737
      @phillippie9737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nay, it’s far to slow to be used even in a city. It needs to go at least 40 to 45 mph for it to be usable

    • @esk8jaimes
      @esk8jaimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@phillippie9737 lol, you'd be lucky to go 30mph with all the traffic in our Cities here in the UK, think the average vehicle movement speed is 15mph, plus speed limits of 20mph.

  • @badbusdriver7160
    @badbusdriver7160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Pretty sure the guy in the ME jumped the start. Taking this into account, it still definitely had the fastest initial acceleration, but I think had they all set off at the same time, the Twizy would have taken the win. Twizy would be my choice for its mad looks and 50mph performance, but surely it wouldn't be too difficult to engineer in some proper doors?.

    • @letspika6344
      @letspika6344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One of the few ones writing a comment about it, the twizy would have won by about half a second

    • @nigelworwood8530
      @nigelworwood8530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But have you seen how the passenger gets in?

  • @robsmith1a
    @robsmith1a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    One of the most fun cars I ever had was. Hillman Imp. So slow I could drive it flat out all of the time and stay legal. Much more fun than the frustration of a really fast car you can't use anywhere near it's potential. Twizy would be a great toy.

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If only they weren’t so rare nowadays. I’d have snagged one.

    • @bernardfender5147
      @bernardfender5147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's always more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow

    • @video99couk
      @video99couk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My daily driver is a Hillman Avenger. But that's surprisingly quick.

    • @tonythatorc971
      @tonythatorc971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isaacsrandomvideos667 I've seen you so many times in comment sections from My Summer Car to BeamNG I think too

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonythatorc971 especially MSC

  • @HopeX9
    @HopeX9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    For me, the Citroën Ami is a real game changer in this quadricycle category.

    • @esk8jaimes
      @esk8jaimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn't agree more.

    • @XiaoPangZi
      @XiaoPangZi ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? It clearly performs much worse (actually curious)

    • @robotsonmars1989
      @robotsonmars1989 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just too slow.. needs to hit 40 mph minimum

  • @zchal66
    @zchal66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    4:03 for the actual drag race

    • @SolarWebsite
      @SolarWebsite 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      THANK YOU

  • @idrisddraig2
    @idrisddraig2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    When the Ami gets old (and cheap) I will own and modify one (I live in France). They are resonably popular - I live up at 1000m above see level and some of the neighbours have them! There is talk of a higher powered version, current one has the very low top speed to fit into a certain car class in France - the Chassis is capable of quite a lot more.

    • @storm4710
      @storm4710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same
      If i had enough money i would buy one then modify the hell out of it

    • @rigoloweb4762
      @rigoloweb4762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the chassis has reliatibilty issues... some cars have to go back to factory

    • @storm4710
      @storm4710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rigoloweb4762 Still want one

    • @esk8jaimes
      @esk8jaimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Looking forward to seeing this upgrade happen,
      would likely silence people who say it can't do 40-60mph.

    • @mikebikekite1
      @mikebikekite1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a fun city runabout I think the Ami is great. I'd prefer to see more range or at least options to expand the battery.

  • @iainrowan8651
    @iainrowan8651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    The Twizy is awesome! I had one for nearly 2 years. So much fun to drive especially with a tuning kit. Yes it's not practical, it has no windows and it can't be locked but that just makes it even more quirky. I found all sorts in my Twizy of a morning, leaves, animals and even snow. Just be prepared for the constant attention :)

    • @ruimpinho
      @ruimpinho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How do you handle bird poo?

    • @cheemsman6789
      @cheemsman6789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You've never felt the touch of a woman.

    • @fionafiona1146
      @fionafiona1146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Window "add ons" are available after market

    • @bernardfender5147
      @bernardfender5147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No windows? How did you see out off it?🤣

    • @adarbs6384
      @adarbs6384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really want a Twizy...but with the added windows...but I'd still be worried about big spiders getting in 😱

  • @DouglasParkinson
    @DouglasParkinson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've kind of had my eye on a G-Wiz lately, partly because there's a guy who lives somewhere between my home and work and drives one, which really brought it into focus.
    You mention the improvements of the second generation; I did read on Wikipedia that a third generation does exist, with further tweaks and most importantly, an upgrade to lithium batteries.
    I don't know how many there are in the UK, if they were even available over here, but that would be the one I'd aim for.

    • @ayush885
      @ayush885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Back in 2014, there was a G wiz (known in India as Mahindra Reva), which used to take the same path I took to school.
      It did fascinate people, but didn't look out of place in the city traffic.
      The other ones in this video probably do.

  • @AntJoseph_
    @AntJoseph_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    This just takes drag races to a whole other level when it comes to quality

    • @AntJoseph_
      @AntJoseph_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eirik5242 no. Quality, really.

    • @gamma_dablam
      @gamma_dablam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eirik5242 you aren't succeeding

    • @KrotowX
      @KrotowX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wussy races?

  • @davidhollowood6580
    @davidhollowood6580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    A certain amount of “quickness” is required even in the city. Unless you prefer not being able to make it from one light to the next before it turns yellow.

    • @rybbah
      @rybbah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is just a necessity you have to follow to let anyone drive it. Don't forget you don't need driver's license for it

    • @AutumnWind92
      @AutumnWind92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rybbah how can someone follow the road rules without having a license? All the signs and rules? I dont get it

    • @davidhollowood6580
      @davidhollowood6580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AutumnWind92 An interesting question as regardless of an objects mass or potential for damage it may be the cause of an accident because it wasn’t being operated properly.

    • @petergilbert72
      @petergilbert72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But they all looked quick enough at speeds up to 28mph

    • @danielkuleshov5876
      @danielkuleshov5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      this up to goverment to decide , not up to citroen

  • @ericlafoy8561
    @ericlafoy8561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I will choose the Twizy simply because I had one since new in 2016 with more than 40,000 miles and in the summer on hot days without the windows it's really fun. You also forgot to mention the rear wheel drive and when you tune your Twizy like I did with 100 Newton metric torque , it is really really fun to drive with a top speed of 60 / 65 mph. The mapping also increases the regenerative braking and increases mileage when driven carefully... And it is completely legal.

  • @zackstopzackstop8091
    @zackstopzackstop8091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The G-Wiz all the way it is so goofy looking it just warms my heart

  • @jamesmansion2572
    @jamesmansion2572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'd love to say 'Ami' and if all I did was to drive to the station and Tesco (which is close to the station) then it would be fine. But I think I could get to the next town (and choice of supermarket) by backroads in a Twizy without being a dangerous roadblock. So that would get my nod.

  • @francisgalashan5418
    @francisgalashan5418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just waiting for my Ami delivery from Italy. Bought after analysing my vehicle journeys and figured out it should do 85% of them adequately and with less impact than driving the 5-seater 400 BHP 2,300 kg EV panzerwagen that I currently use. Plus it is the cutest of the line-up. 28 mph on an urban 40 mph zone is a non-issue imo - its a speed limit not a requirement and most of these zones are dual carriageways so do please feel free to pass me!

    • @fetchstixRHD
      @fetchstixRHD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, most of the higher speed roads in "urban" areas I've seen are either pretty quiet, or have multiple lanes. You can overtake me safely, and it's not like I'm going to start racing you 😂

  • @PopEye2384
    @PopEye2384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Still remember when i first saw Reva on the roads of India.... i was so thrilled to see something like that.... felt like a toy car........

    • @ArpanMukhopadhyay93
      @ArpanMukhopadhyay93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There are many in Bangalore. Sad that the company didn't succeed. I love small cars. Would love one with Lithium ion battery

    • @shiajinn2509
      @shiajinn2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ArpanMukhopadhyay93 Mahindra owns it now, few years back i heard they're bringing it back with a range of different class of scooters and qudracycles.
      But then they used the funds in housekeeping and later started classic legends so the Reva brand got shelved

    • @ArpanMukhopadhyay93
      @ArpanMukhopadhyay93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shiajinn2509 oh!

    • @mossthatrules77
      @mossthatrules77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It IS a toy car.

    • @Papa.G
      @Papa.G 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mossthatrules77 but still better than ENGLISH D0Gs offerings

  • @woolensock
    @woolensock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've had a Twizy as my primary car for almost two years now. It's great.

  • @spreddyreds9408
    @spreddyreds9408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rewa came with G-Wizz around early 2000 when no other car/bike manufacturers even dreamt of having one in their portfolio. For being a pioneer in getting into the then niche market I will vote for G-Wizz if it comes out with a Lithium battery.

  • @edwardbyard6540
    @edwardbyard6540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    From what I've seen elsewhere, the Citroen Ami is very hackable - the motor control software nerfs the acceleration and top speed, so that can be modified and the motor potentially over volted to up the top speed. A bit of effort and I reckon you can get ~80 out of it.

    • @virdiid8621
      @virdiid8621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Won't it overheat?

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virdiid8621 Not a long distance car. Hacked, its fine for moderate speed roads and the left hand lane of UK motorways/carriageways. Ideal for short distance commuting.

  • @captainnutzlos3816
    @captainnutzlos3816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Have the twizy its actually really good. but for an 12 jear old design renault could have improved the range to a 10 or 12 kw battery and the onboard charger for type 2 charging.

    • @michaelcarney6280
      @michaelcarney6280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm thinking of getting one I live about 3.5 miles from my work so think it would be ideal. Would you recommend the Twizzy?

    • @captainnutzlos3816
      @captainnutzlos3816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelcarney6280 Jes i would recommend it. the pros in short , small battery so low charging cost if wallplug, range is ok for the vehicle but the chargetime is 1hour of 1/3 of the battery so max 3 hours. the cons the crappy standart seat it sucks but you can change it with a comfortable smart seat, as i said 3 hours charge time , try not to go over potholes ^^ , some parts like the charge flap are pretty easy to break, and if you let it weeks without moving dont put the parking break on . If you get yourself a twizy dobt take the renault windows theyr crap there are good ones from south korea. All together its a sweet gokart with enough range and very cheap vehicle to use everyday and you can park this everywhere

    • @TristanSilverwood
      @TristanSilverwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelcarney6280 why not get an electric smart car, its better and cheaper

    • @michaelcarney6280
      @michaelcarney6280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TristanSilverwood Is it cheaper? I've seen a brilliant Twizzy for 8k and a 20 plate of 12k. Had a look at the smart the cheapest I found was 8K but it had 23k miles on the clock and 4 owners which dosen't seem right to me.

    • @TristanSilverwood
      @TristanSilverwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelcarney6280 well its a city car with a range of about 70 miles, seems to add up in this peculiar case

  • @JohnSapato
    @JohnSapato 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I kinda like the look and room of the Ami, The 28 mph speed limit is the only thing holding me back to be honest, especially in a national speed limit area.

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even in a 40mph limit going 28mph someone is probably going to ram you off the road thinking you're just being an ashole and holding everyone up. Some people actually believe going slower is more dangerous!

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @gilburton you can't get very far in the UK without leaving a 30mph limit. I know I had a moped for a year. Its a bit like how sooner or later you come across roads with no footpath.

    • @Nick210
      @Nick210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That and no air conditioning

    • @estherstreet4582
      @estherstreet4582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in a village and I really want to replace my 125cc petrol scooter with an electric one, but electric bikes and quadricycles are mainly aimed at city commuters who rarely get over 50mph. If you want to drive something electric that goes fast, you'll need a dang car.

    • @loganleborgne420
      @loganleborgne420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@estherstreet4582 hi! Theres some fast electric 125cc equivalent...you can even find TH-cam channel who test that

  • @reikhard
    @reikhard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I would take the Ami... It is the slowest but has the best design, space and price for what it is. And i belive it shouldn't be very hard to tuning it with a little more power...

    • @madeiraislander
      @madeiraislander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe changing the wheels and removing some stuff from the interior to make it lighter would improve its acceleration xD

    • @ServeraServera0
      @ServeraServera0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@madeiraislander Wasn't the AMI a trash bin with wheels?
      I always remove the plate before leaving it for the trash truck to pick it up

    • @madeiraislander
      @madeiraislander 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ServeraServera0 Lol i wouldn't say that. if someone gave it to me i'd be happy xD Check out the new Buggy Ami, looks pretty cool!

    • @ServeraServera0
      @ServeraServera0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@madeiraislander Just joking off cars for a laugh, I would like to have an AMI too but there are way better and similar alternatives that I have in mind

    • @madeiraislander
      @madeiraislander 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ServeraServera0 oh yeah that's for sure! I'd rather have a Honda Beat 🤣

  • @viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536
    @viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm driving a twizy for five years now. I'm still completely in love with it. The cargo version. Its two tones purple wrapped, goes 97km/h, and has a giant boom box system. 😂 NO windows. I can't even drive a normal car anymore without the windows down. It's a head turer. I'm 51 😂

  • @matthieudeborbe2542
    @matthieudeborbe2542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm wondering if the Ami is MECHANICALLY capable of doing more than 29 mph (= 45 km/h). In France, light quadricycles are like scooters : limited to 45 km/h, sometimes electronically or just even with the equivalent of a wedge under the accelerator pedal. I remember the cool kids in high-school there, modifying petrol scooters to get up to 70 km/h.
    But with different regulation (for example in the UK), maybe Citroën would decide to ditch the limitor ? Still, it does not accelerate as quickly as the Twizy, your video made it very clear.
    I'd still get an Ami, out of these four, if I were to buy one (it's not even a thing for me, light quadricycles are just non-existing here in Canada, although I wish it was different and find it very relevant for city cores or even short distance trips on suburban straods limited to 50 km/h anyways). It's cheap to buy and easy to charge at home, and your reporting of its interior space, fussless design and adequately responsive steering sounds better to my ear than winning a drag race with it. Who cares about longitudinal G-force in such a tiny thing ?

    • @LA63003
      @LA63003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They can do about 72-74 kph

  • @wdcegtjdh
    @wdcegtjdh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For me, Citroën Ami is the most serious vehicle of the video, it got a real car frame, technical and interior design choices are smarter

  • @storm4710
    @storm4710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I freaking love the little Ami,
    As a city runabout it's perfect.

    • @esk8jaimes
      @esk8jaimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly what some people need the most for their local shopping.

  • @iandavidson99
    @iandavidson99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Twizy all the way! For just £400 you can increase power by 50% (13kW to 18kW). It's a blast in town!

  • @captainric2364
    @captainric2364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I had rented a Twizy for 3 days in Bulgaria and covered about 150 (!!) km in it. It's absolutely ridiculous. The potholes were the biggest problem, but on nice roads this flies. Handling and cornering is genuinely sports car like and on light dirt its excellent fun doing burnouts. Tip: driving economically ≠ driving slowly. Taking the speed from a descent to climb a hill is essential to get a range of 50 miles when driving at the speed limit (and above) and definitely possible. Also, driving 80km/h an hour feels like 200 in a normal car. So yeah..

    • @captainric2364
      @captainric2364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Btw: Just everyone stares and smiles at (ot better with) you.

    • @Megadriver
      @Megadriver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm Bulgarian and I wouldn't risk driving on our roads with such tiny tires. That's asking for trouble...
      Main roads are fine, you can blast down those at 120+ kmh, but the rural roads are a nightmare. I've broken the front splitter on my E-class in a pothole once. Not fun. Haven't popped any tires yet. Best keep your speed down, eyes open and plan ahead.

    • @captainric2364
      @captainric2364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Megadriver Potholes are the worst. Delivered someone to Sofia Airport. Even in the parking INSIDE there were holes. Drove the Twizy from Варна to Балчик (and a bit further). Most of the road was ok. But a rough ride for sure. A friend broke his rear axle (C Class) in Shumen.

  • @eliaslundstedt5607
    @eliaslundstedt5607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That Micro Electric I have seen actually. A red one with 2 pensioners in it drove past me yesterday. And since it is legally defined in the same way as my 50cc scooter, I should not be able to overtake them, but since my scooter is *cough* legal *cough* I overtook them fast as heck, and the man driving had the biggest grin

  • @RichardLyleEsq
    @RichardLyleEsq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I'd have the Twizy. Actually, I'd have a second-hand Zoe or first generation Leaf.

    • @phillipsmiley5930
      @phillipsmiley5930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Leaf isnt a quadracycle

    • @RichardLyleEsq
      @RichardLyleEsq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I can probably get one for the same price as a new Twizy and stay dry in the rain. I'd look like a geography teacher doing it though.

    • @unarmedduck
      @unarmedduck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The Twizy would be great if It had a higher top speed, longer range & full, sealed doors as standard. The current Twizy is more or less a concept car 10 years out of date.

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@unarmedduck if the twizy had all those things it wouldn't be a twizy

    • @mejt338
      @mejt338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phillipsmiley5930 neither zoe

  • @savasgenc1908
    @savasgenc1908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Citroën Ami: Lorry magnet. Brillant analogy

  • @betsyrocks
    @betsyrocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    So can we expect to see Vin Diesel driving the Micro Electric in Fast 10?

  • @andrewhartshorn3691
    @andrewhartshorn3691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I owned a Twizy for 8 years.
    You can buy a Powerbox that transforms the performance.
    It increases the torque by 76% and increases the Top Speed to 65mph
    Standard compared to a Twizy fitted with a Powerbox is chalk and cheese.
    It would have won this race easily with a Powerbox fitted.

  • @carlyleroad
    @carlyleroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’d have the Citroen Ami over all of the others but it would be a better package if it’s top speed was closer to 40mph.

    • @alyciamarrison2916
      @alyciamarrison2916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with you the speed needs to be a bit faster!

    • @ianworley8169
      @ianworley8169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watched a TH-cam video about a company in Las Vegas already hacking the electronic governor limiting the speed on Citroen Amis. They had an Ami doing almost twice the specified speed. Only a matter of time before there are power and speed upgrades available for Amis. Personally, I wouldn't want to double the speed, but a 20% upgrade would be welcome. I'm getting one anyway.

    • @LeSarthois
      @LeSarthois 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ianworley8169 Citroën may offer those based on local laws, but in France one specification for quadricycles to remain in the specific "not a car" bracket they exist in is max speed. Thus Citroën won't be able to offer a speed upgrade in France unless (like Renault did with the Tweezy which have two versions) they upgrade the Ami to be in compliance with regular car regulations.
      And given the price bracket of the AMI they may not do it at all.
      And if you're limited to 50 kph, why would you want a bigger power/range update?
      Now if regulations are different where you live, you may change the speed yourself without breaking the law or not get in trouble with insurances?

  • @ofeliyalevashka9794
    @ofeliyalevashka9794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My coice out of these quadcycles would be the Citroen AMI. Here in Greece I is sold for around 6.000 euros. Of course it is recommended strictly for intercity commuting with caution at intersections!

  • @EuroScot2023
    @EuroScot2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The first car I owned was a Citroen Ami 8 Estate - basically a 2CV with a lot more carrying capacity. (Simple, reliable and cheap to run). I'm now 70 and thinking about what I need for personal transport to replace my present 12 year old Daihatsu Sirion (Simple, reliable (it is a Toyota after all) and cheap to run). For distances, there are hire cars and trains but it looks like I'll be using a Citroen Ami again everyday around the city. (Simple, reliable and cheap to run). Why should I pay £10s of thousands more to drag around empty seats to get me, and occasionally a passenger, dry to shops, doctor, dentist, vet (2 cats) etc. In the city, I have no reason to exceed 30 mph and crazy acceleration will only save me, at most, a few seconds on any journey. As a scientist/engineer, I've spent my life dealing in using/producing simple, cost-effective design solutions to problems. Why would I change now?

  • @lucasblanchard47
    @lucasblanchard47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Doug Re-VOLT-a was born for this race ha! And the Renault Twizy’s plate “KLIO WAT” is so clever! This was a very entertaining video, much love from Texas!

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I’ve seen Alex from Car Throttle drive a Citroën Ami at one time.

  • @BReal-10EC
    @BReal-10EC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish the US had a quadricycle allowance. Unfortunately this is covered under ATV/UTV laws and they vary widely by state. The only way they could be legal in the US is to be three wheelers under the new autocycle laws that Elio Motors lobbied for to get helmet laws changed for enclosed motorbikes as being buckled in with a helmet is more dangerous as it adds weight to the unrestrained head (see HANS device). I like the center driving position of the Twizy of this group- gives it a tiny McLaren F1 feel. Lol.

  • @alexandrhrouz666
    @alexandrhrouz666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    2:35 We have a couple of these cars in our EV repairshop. and I can say that among the Chinese micro cars, it is one of the best that has been imported to the Czech Republic. it has a lot of variations, a two-seater version (the one in the video), a four-seater version and even a small box truck version. we made improvements to them to increase range and efficiency. and some could travel up to 250km on a single charge.
    I drive one and I'm completely happy with it
    Edit: and also, in our country it is not called micro electric but VXT or ARI (it depends on which dealer you buy the car)
    but the original Chinese name is Jia yuan

    • @DrJkll
      @DrJkll 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you improve the range?

    • @alexandrhrouz666
      @alexandrhrouz666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DrJkll We remade the wiring that leads to the engine because its too long and non-efficent. We also add BMS for the lead batteries and build custom lithium bateries up to 16Kwh in the 2 seater version and up to 20kwh in the box truck version.

  • @bobr_exe1999
    @bobr_exe1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Daechang Danigo. The Korean car brand was not shown... It has power indicators, mileage on one charge and acceleration dynamics are very good! :) 15 kilowatts of engine power..

  • @sachab6098
    @sachab6098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would buy the Citroën Ami. Cute, spacious, colourful.

  • @KingdomWithin7
    @KingdomWithin7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @4:05 RACE STARTS!
    You're welcome 👍

  • @danlin8662
    @danlin8662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Despite the slow speed, I'm sort of in love with the Ami.

  • @philippepalmer2968
    @philippepalmer2968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in Paris only a few weeks ago and through one of my many cousins who live in France who just happens to be a police commissioner,he was able to get me an Ami just for a couple of hours to try out.No fancy frills or fuss with it,it just does what it says on the tin it does & it is fun to drive.Yep,28mph is not fast in the big scheme of speed but the average speed in Paris is 21mph and similar in London.Easy to park up and was able to do a three point turn in my driving lane without needing to cross over the line to the other side.Unlike the other three they tried out,the Ami doesn't have a traditional dashboard with a dial.What you do is download the Ami app onto your smart phone then when you step into the vehicle,just slot your phone into the gap behind the wheel and the screen opens up & becomes the dashboard.When you're finished your drive,take the phone out.There's a lot of plastics inside the vehicle but its all recycled plastics.The only thing it doesn't have is a rear view mirror and it is disconcerting to begin with because your eyes turn to the space where one would be in a conventional vehicle but your brain is a clever thing,it realises it & quickly re adapts itself on you being able to overcome that.I do hope Citroen decide to sell it in the UK because it could do really well here as it ticks all the boxes for a small urban electric vehicle.Out of ten,I'll give it nearly a nine.Overall as I said at the beginning it is fun to drive

  • @BartBe
    @BartBe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    "Mom, can I have a Tesla EV"
    "We have a EV at home"
    The EV at home...

  • @prabudhshetty5689
    @prabudhshetty5689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well, it is quite a feat that the G-Wiz from India was sold 20 years ago, considering the economy of India itself was opened up to the rest of the world exactly 30 years ago. It is sad to see what Mahindra did with all the technology they took over from Maini (the manufacturer of G-Wiz) and left the G-Wiz to die.

  • @shroomyesc
    @shroomyesc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Perhaps a bit embarassing (for Mazda) to think a cheapo quadricycle like the Micro Electric almost matches the range of Mazda's only EV.

  • @TiaanKruger
    @TiaanKruger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think that the price point of the Ami is understated.
    yes, it is by just about any measure below the others, but it is also just about half the price cash than anything else.
    And for someone in the city, all of the other things (like top speed) are so much less of a thing

  • @nemo2e4
    @nemo2e4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The correct answer is of course “...and a Twizy”, as in a Zoe and a Twizy, or a Leaf and a Twizy, or any of the hundreds of EVs now available... and a Twizy.

  • @robertotomasi2520
    @robertotomasi2520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a Twizy 4 months ago and I am extremely happy with it.

  • @jamiecampbell5905
    @jamiecampbell5905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant video lads loved this 😎

  • @Martellino_
    @Martellino_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can I say that I’m freaking in love with the Citroen Ami.

    • @esk8jaimes
      @esk8jaimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, it's so cute!

    • @NE0TIMELESS
      @NE0TIMELESS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@esk8jaimes Same here i just love it :)

  • @andrewc9235
    @andrewc9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:09, Not in the UK. 16 is minimum age atm & only after passing CBT on a moped, 2 wheel 50cc moped.

    • @andrewc9235
      @andrewc9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @gilburton I think that's wise.

  • @l3p3
    @l3p3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You should do this again with the artificial limits disabled. Twizy can go over 100kph and accelerate like a rocket if limits are disabled. (Disabling it voids your car license though!)

    • @rhinoareaction7587
      @rhinoareaction7587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, those are designed to be like scooters but with a car built around it, so it's artificially limited

    • @frxxxxx
      @frxxxxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How to disable the limit?

    • @rhinoareaction7587
      @rhinoareaction7587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frxxxxx I guess it's in the car's software

  • @steffenbjoern
    @steffenbjoern 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good comparison.
    These "Cars" are typical obsolete urban developments as their spectrum is a modern rivalry to public transport.
    The Twizzy is the only quadricycle that can be seen operating quite acceptably fast on country roads in our hillside landscape.
    What I would prefer is an Ami that reaches about 50 Mph. It would be quite a good, minimized transport medium for short daily routes between a countryside home and the urban working place or park and ride.
    Presently one can observe nearly one new product like these every two months. Therefore, I would be happy, If you showed this format in a i.e. four monthly cycle to include new models.

  • @mattevans4377
    @mattevans4377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    There's actually a renting system in Europe for the Ami, which technically makes it the cheapest.

    • @phillipsmiley5930
      @phillipsmiley5930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You will own nothing and be happy

    • @TheSultan1470
      @TheSultan1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@phillipsmiley5930 So? It's just for getting around. Are you this angry about busses too?

    • @MajorSpam
      @MajorSpam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phillipsmiley5930
      You WILL eat the bugs!
      You WILL drive the pod!
      You WILL be happy!

    • @eatme8943
      @eatme8943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phillipsmiley5930 you own your wife too?

    • @Olivezon
      @Olivezon ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@phillipsmiley5930 no, but you'll be happy to drive an AMI during 4 years for 29.99 euros per month and give it back after 4 years, when the battery is nearly dead. Next step you hire an AMI II.

  • @lipcsaiify
    @lipcsaiify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    in romania you can get soon a dacia spring with 8500 euro( the state gives you a 10k incentive), I just tested it, for 8500 euro its awesome

  • @stefandeichsel4939
    @stefandeichsel4939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would choose the twizy if I'm living in South France and the Ami, if I would live in London-City.

  • @mazenmobtasem1301
    @mazenmobtasem1301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:00 the drag race

  • @Amuzic_Earth
    @Amuzic_Earth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mahindra acquired Reva(G wiz) and literally killed the iconic brand. I remember I used to laugh at them Everytime I see them in the busy Bangalore traffic. But, they were kind of a pioneer in the EV game now that I realize.

    • @nevilsebastian7419
      @nevilsebastian7419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A decade ago myself as a school boy it was interesting to see this on road due to its unique look,sound etc. The fact that it is powered by battery made it much interesting compared to others and also it used to appear on roads very rarely. Even today it is running on Bengaluru's streets that can be seen very rarely.

    • @anshuranjan32
      @anshuranjan32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mahindra did launched few versions of Reva one of colleague had one. That vehicle was low on power and can't do much with the range anxiety but cost nothing to maintain and operate (used to charge it with charger at office). Interior was fairly good.
      I think the reason why it failed was price, it costed around 8 lakh and during that time you could get an Scorpio for that price. Further range anxiety and misconceptions about electric car did impact the sale.
      I would say a good city car but at wrong time.

  • @teckiepete
    @teckiepete 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own a Q-pos Sport, its the best of all the quadracycles but it does have a petrol engine.. But its great fun and i take it camping with me when we are away in the camper!
    Love the idea of these electric versions, but the styling and being able to charge it is my issue

  • @bot8.1
    @bot8.1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The company who made Reva aka G-Wiz(Outside India) was later acquired by 'Mahindra&Mahindra'. The came out with a much more advanced version called e2O(Pronounced as E-two-O). This was more car like and less like a quadricycle. Since you guys included the Renault Twizy, you should have opted for that.

  • @thorbjrnhellehaven5766
    @thorbjrnhellehaven5766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does the 45 km/h edition of MicoElectric compare to Ami?
    In counties, where you can drive L6e with a different license at lower age, the 45 km/h micro cars make sense in a different way than where you need a full license.

  • @erickvonschlesien6889
    @erickvonschlesien6889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would go for thé Citroën Ami ! No doubt 👍👍!!

  • @terryrobotham2762
    @terryrobotham2762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a Twizy and it was great, got some side windows from a guy in Scotland , drove it every day in all weather and always came home smiling. it would even hang the tail out in the wet. It would sit at 45-50 on back roads and A roads. in town it would catch many cars out from the lights and zip in and out. it was also a doddle to park as you could park at 90 degs to the pavement and with the doors going upwards the was never any worry about how close other cars were parked. But l would take a test in the Ami if it was for purely round town use.

  • @limebrowser3777
    @limebrowser3777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Citroen has to have the nicest interior and rims though

  • @ericschmitz03
    @ericschmitz03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drag Race starts at 4:05

  • @i4u4
    @i4u4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Its so interesting.loved it mini cars

    • @whatcar
      @whatcar  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

    • @i4u4
      @i4u4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@whatcar welcome bro.

  • @BrasileiroBritanico1
    @BrasileiroBritanico1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i do like the idea of the Ami being introduced to the UK however i believe that however they are used; you should hold a Provisional License to do so, these cost around £40, are a useful form of identification, and you must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to own one. i believe that if you meet the criteria to own a provisional license, you should be allowed to drive an Ami. think of it as a ‘step-up’ from a pushbike or e-scooter, and a more ‘comfortable’ alternative to a 50cc/electric moped. perhaps for usage on the road, insurance should work similarly to how it currently does for provisional license drivers. you should also be required to take a 1 day crash course, like a CBT for example.

  • @Ilias_Geo
    @Ilias_Geo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome idea 👍

  • @jackleeairsoft1663
    @jackleeairsoft1663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Twizy with 20kWh, 45kW Peak, lower, Smart Seat (DIY :) )... A hell of a Fun Maschine!

  • @dlittlester
    @dlittlester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would choose the Ami. I'd like to give it another 10 kmh though.

  • @woomeebly
    @woomeebly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm surprised that the smart e for two wasn't featured too.saw one in a Sainsbury's car park at beckton London a few years ago alongside a Renault twizy.

  • @a68k_de
    @a68k_de 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    let's repeat this race with a Twizy build before mid. 2016 and a good OVMS tuning setup :D

    • @Bartem_
      @Bartem_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! I would really like to see the difference.

    • @a68k_de
      @a68k_de 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Bartem_ may be a Twizy driver in the UK has an OVMS and reads this?
      I am from middle-south Germany, so sadly too far away :(

  • @monsieur3d985
    @monsieur3d985 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbridled, the Twizy leash outperforms the ME. It is 14.7 kW versus 7.5 kW, 473 kg versus 518 kg, and reaches 100 km/h. It's also lower, and its chassis allows for sporty driving. All this at a lower cost, thanks to a smaller battery. Its only shortcoming is that the doors have no windows (but third-party solutions do exist).

  • @hlotto
    @hlotto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    for my kids I would choose the safest one, with airbag etc...

  • @jonathanwebb8307
    @jonathanwebb8307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ami would be great if they could get it to do 56mph with a 100 mile range. Until then, while usable in a city centre, they are too limited for anyone outside the city centre , even as a second car. A second hand Leaf can be bought for around 5 grand and makes much more sense.

  • @gajrajsingh9370
    @gajrajsingh9370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As the price of cars raising in India , low space for parking, nd raising trend of EV we want these kind of cars for india ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @keithgardner5818
    @keithgardner5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching developments in this space for years, and the Ami is kind of a new take on it that I quite like. I don't like the seating position of the Renault, or the fact that it doesn't come with doors! But for home-to-train and train-to-home commuter, it's getting there. I think it would need to see another 10 mph in top speed to make one feel a little less like a sitting duck, but then perhaps that would change the overall dynamics vis a vis braking and handling so much that it would become a more expensive proposition. But so far, so good.

  • @giochinina100
    @giochinina100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Citroen looks amazing

  • @simonmesure3325
    @simonmesure3325 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Ami no problems. Great video, fun to watch. Thanks.

  • @bluebear6570
    @bluebear6570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    While the Ami concept car was a modern nice looking car, the production model is outright ugly. If soeone offers you one for you to buy, run!

    • @Chimel31
      @Chimel31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a matter of taste, the Ami concept car looks nice if you are still into Playmobils, the production car is not as fancy as the concept car, no production model ever is, but it's good and nice enough for most occasional or regular city-only drivers, and more importantly, very affordable. You can even rent it by the minute, like a bicycle, for 26 cents!

  • @stickynorth
    @stickynorth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd love to see these cars stacked up against a Wuling Mini in terms of specs, price, safety... I think if it can be tweaked slightly for American and European roads it would sell really really really well, especially in sunbelt urban markets where golf-carts are viable replacements for full-sized cars in many a gated community...

  • @samsoulee
    @samsoulee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Ami is such a cute little car 😍

  • @sacphilip
    @sacphilip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's shocking how much value the Gwiz is/was... For cost and the fact that it's 20 years old and at one point in time, was the only electric car

  • @MarcusVinicius-bn9yo
    @MarcusVinicius-bn9yo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They could test the new Brazilian electric truck, the VW E-Delivery.

  • @unlegitdev
    @unlegitdev ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These types of races are so much more entertaining to me for some reason

  • @sushi777300
    @sushi777300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the Citroën 😍😍😍😍

  • @Postal268
    @Postal268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just picked up a used i-MiEV for 3k USD. It can hit interstate speeds albeit not for long since the battery begins to drain like there's no tomorrow if you do that but I'd say compared to performance of these I got a great deal on the price. Battery is only half degraded so it can still make it around 40 miles on a charge