Citroen Ami - The Cheapest Car You Can Drive at 16 (In 2023) Review

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  • This is the Citroen Ami, the cheapest new car you can buy here in the UK. It's very small, can seat two people and some luggage, has four wheels and one to steer with and also, technically, is not a car...
    It's actually a quadricycle. This actually means that you can drive it from 16 here in the UK and even 14 in other countries. On top of this some parts are very similar to your average car, and others not so much...
    It is (en mi opinion) a very interesting car-mobile which made for an interesting video, enjoy!
    Feel free to like, sub etc :)
    Islington's website: www.islingtonmotorgroup.co.uk/
    Massive thanks to the team for letting me borrow their space and car for this review. (They did not pay me for this video, I'm not contractually obligated to promote them or their business, however I did supply them with a copy of the video - which I suppose could be somewhat of an ad??? Idk hopefully I won't get in trouble with the law).
    Music:
    Grieg - In the hall of the mountain king - • Grieg - In the Hall of...
    Free Vibes - • Video
    Hope you enjoyed, have a great day,
    Rhys
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:22 - Unusual Specifics
    2:59 - Enough Space for a Set of Golf Balls
    3:31 - Interior Design
    4:34 - Wrong, All Wrong
    5:15 - Dummy-proof
    5:59 - Don't Crash Rhys
    8:05 - Leopard?
    8:38 - Invisible Material
    9:22 - Profiteroles (Not Doughnuts)
    10:14 - Fickle Blinky Lights
    10:52 - Should You Buy? Yes You.
    13:25 - Conc. Lusion. Bye.
    May have lost it a bit on the chapters.
    #Citroenami #carreview #review
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  • @shepon23
    @shepon23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good video! I’ve watched many Ami videos and this is one of the most impressive ones out there. I like your editing style! You have a lot of potential. Well done mate!

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Really appreciate that, sorry for the late response, missed this somehow! :)

  • @PsychoSteeeds
    @PsychoSteeeds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Entertaining review mate, looking forward to more funky cars and vids

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate appreciate it

  • @rogierdewit1539
    @rogierdewit1539 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed your entertaining style of reviewing! Thanks for the video and regards from The Netherlands :)

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dank je wel! Greetings from the UK :)

  • @iana6713
    @iana6713 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will not lie, I have been watching a few reviews of this little vehicle, and yours is one of the best I have seen - it is detailed enough and engaging. I would actually consider having one of these cars (yes, I know, technically it ain't a car...) for nipping about locally. Simple, basic transportation with no frills appeals to me! (That non-cancelling indicator stalk reminds me of the old East German Trabant I once owned - same issue... In fact the entire car has the same vibe, plastic body over a metal frame, whine from the powerplant and ultra-basic interior.)

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you I really appreciate that! Yeah that's fair enough, it would certainly meet that criteria! And at least you'll know how to deal with it then!

  • @benbunny22
    @benbunny22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the fact your in Trowvegas my old home town . Great little car btw

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      I enjoyed my visit! Went for a wander down the canal after filming, nice place. Tis indeed...

  • @Jamienomore
    @Jamienomore ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I forgot to say. According to the Government, Dangerous Road Speeds start at 30mph. That means it Travels at a Safe Road Speed. The Ami is an Urban Vehicle.

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cool

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 ปีที่แล้ว

      It goes without saying, but there should be a mention that dangerous speeds also can depend on things such as road surface and visibility conditions, and therefore, even at 10mph is potentially dangerous.
      I am all for people getting these slower moving electric vehicles though, just as long as they don't max the speed out if its slippery conditions or fog or whiteout sideways snow, or think they can simply stare at buildings as they drive past them or are too interested in holding that delicious hamburger in one hand and a coffee or cellphone in the other plus a steering wheel.

    • @Jamienomore
      @Jamienomore ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@truetech4158 What you said about Road Conditions is obvious to anyone who can drive. I was stating a Fact that according to the Government Dangerous Roads Start at 30mph. Therfore 28mph is a Safe Road. Driving it in Heary Rain or Snow it is Recommended the top speed is 7mph. It is Perfect as an Enclosed Mobility Vehicle, it meets all the Requirements. Every other thing you said applies to every other Vehicle on the Road. It is also the only Electric Vehicle you can hear is coming so cannot be knocked down because you never heard it coming. Unlike every other Road Vehicle no one has ever been killed in a Car Crash between Mobility Vehicles.

  • @parkview113
    @parkview113 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one and love it !

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great, glad to hear!

  • @garrycroft4215
    @garrycroft4215 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think it should be limited to 20mph and Londoners made to use them.

  • @Penguins_antartica
    @Penguins_antartica 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep it at AM licence and maybe say “15” driving age and above, no motorways or big roads only town and somewhere where you can be seen , where it ain’t dangerous.

  • @Tioram.
    @Tioram. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review of this fascinating vehicle. Need to ask citroen if they can give me one with a V8.

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you, and I'm sure they could manage it as long as you don't mind sitting on the roof.

    • @Tioram.
      @Tioram. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RHanson. I will do what I must

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RHanson. Haha!

  • @Toby_the_Glen
    @Toby_the_Glen ปีที่แล้ว

    So, what is the insurance cost situation for a young driver? Compared to a 'fiesta' for example?

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not too sure sorry! Probably varies quite a lot, but you could always have a look on a comparison site if you're interested. :)

  • @ariefghani2380
    @ariefghani2380 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do watch
    Me and Mon Ami TH-cam channel. They showed how nice it is to own a Citroen Ami

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I came across them!

  • @truetech4158
    @truetech4158 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cheapest car I saw, was from Chang Lee at a 1000 dollars. Basically a stamped tool box with doors and windows, and it dents probably at the first sight of hailstones and rust in record time, but there are cheaper cars than the Ami.
    I bought a Jinma J2 slow moving electric car off the internet, its a bunch of plastic like the Ami rather than metal unlike the Chang Lee.

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah there's plenty of cars cheaper than 8 grand second hand, which I'd personally opt for every ti e.

  • @stephenadams7211
    @stephenadams7211 ปีที่แล้ว

    The doors open in different directions on either side
    the front of the car has headlights
    the back of the car has brake lights
    and I'm reasonably sure that you cannot drive it at 16 in Britain might be wrong
    8,000 GB pound they were originally for sale 3500 euro delivered to your door

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. That does pretty much sum it up.

  • @truetech4158
    @truetech4158 ปีที่แล้ว

    #TheRightToMobility is something that people have. This includes people with disabilities who need to be able to get their groceries but they are humbled with having a very low income level typically too low to keep up with an overpriced world that keeps inflating around them.
    Just because wealthy sociopaths don't want people to stand up for human rights, does not mean that people should simply turn a blind eye to the human rights that people have, and transportation is no exception.
    These slow moving vehicles are exempt from insurance expenses in most countries that are not completely sociopathic.
    The operators of the slow moving vehicles do have to drive them safely though rather than joyriding around causing generalized forms of traffic or pedestrian mayhem.
    Next step is to sort out the self driving computer stuff to make sure that isnt as risky as it still is, and eventually even totally blind people will be able to get around with as much independence as they so desire just about.
    Encourage safe driving practices, and let the public know that they don't have to walk 10 miles carrying groceries through the rain in rural areas even.
    Farming vehicles conform to these driving practices, by pulling over to let faster vehicles pass them and not create traffic jams.

  • @fire_stick
    @fire_stick ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m sure in the UK you need a full license to drive the Ami, which you need to be 17 to hold.

    • @ziggarillo
      @ziggarillo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can pass a test at 16 and get an AM licence, the problem is insurance.

    • @fire_stick
      @fire_stick ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ziggarillo thanks for that info on the AM license, unfortunately the Ami is over the weight limit for the AM license hence the need for a full license.

    • @antoniopalmero4063
      @antoniopalmero4063 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mmmm

    • @antoniopalmero4063
      @antoniopalmero4063 ปีที่แล้ว

      Entertaining review .👍

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@antoniopalmero4063 Cheers mate!

  • @ianbennett1491
    @ianbennett1491 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No power steering.

  • @11Daniel2k
    @11Daniel2k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    but it's not a car its a heavy quadricycle

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed

  • @senseal5462
    @senseal5462 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All this needs is the paint job of those little tikes plastic car

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They need to make one NOW!

  • @barriewilliams4526
    @barriewilliams4526 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You would have to be a brave 16 year old, particularly if you were a lad😂

    • @RHanson.
      @RHanson.  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In more sense than one, agreed!!