Citroen AMI Review - €6,000 A car you can drive without a license? Drive thru UK 4K
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I'd love one! That is basically all I need: a dry, fairly secure box to get me to work and back, with my lunch, backpack, and occasionally, take the dog on a day trip.
I love people’s view on these little cars and I really agree 😁
Get two. One for a dog and one for you. You can have a race :-))))
>>I'd love one... Until we see the result of a crash against a real vehicle vs this Duracell powered toy. Don't forget there are 36wheelers on the road with you. Come on look at the charger she shows off a low amperage converter plug EU-UK, sort of thing you get from poundland for charging your phone for f'sake
What happened to safety?
@@thedevilsadvocate5210 This car is for people with balls and no brain, but a lot of spare parts for other motorists :-)
Dazzling review for a car: "As soon as this thing stops, it's quite enjoyable."
Best comment on a car review ever
ah ah aah! vehicle :P
Brilliant Idea and great review. Nice simple "car" that's what manufacturers should be aiming towards. Looking forward to seeing it in the UK.
Great balanced, interesting review with all issues covered well. Citroen at its best, quirky and well designed. Great outfit, blowing in the wind. Love it.
I drive a Prius Prime in full electric mode 95% of the time and love it. I have a 22 mile round trip commute, and with planning, I really could live with a short range electric.
Everything covered except safety - no airbags, and a very weak shell I'd imagine.
@@wordimobi5765 - Jeez! Can't you guys get a grip about laws and regulations?! A tiny glimpse would be enough to not proclaim such ignorant comments! Legally! THIS IS NOT a car, automobile, whatever you prefer to call. This is a quadricycle, a four wheel moped with speed limited to 45km/h. Can only circulate in the same roads/speeds as ANY OTHER 2 wheel moped!
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Ami: th-cam.com/video/5_g6iga0bVU/w-d-xo.html
I love windy days!❤😂
Love this review Tish! Ami looks fantastic… definitely would be fab to drive this around London!
When the hit the UK.... I'll race you! ;)
@@AutoSocialUK haha don’t tempt me… I will 😂
...love it! please, please, please Mr. Citroën bring it here in UK, love the 13 amp 3 pin plug to charge. Follows beautifully Citroën's querkiness the 2CV immediately springs to mind! Beautifully presented too...👌🧸🌼
It's coming to the UK next year!
That was a fantastic video Tish, thanks. Also very good question. Way back in 1991 I got my Legoland Driving Licence in Denmark. Now 30 years later I am currently giving a family member driving lessons. As I keep telling him, it doesnt matter how good of a driver you are, it's everyone else you have to look out for. What I thought was funny, my first car was a four speed Citroen AX 1.0 (Jazz) with a manual choke. It cost me £3k back in 1997.
Thanks for sharing!
Nice job on the review Tish!
I am a PEBL owner in the United States. I enjoy riding it and max speed on my PEBL is 25 mph. Good for driving to work and running errands including grocery shopping.
The Citron is a great alternative to using a regular automobile for remedial trips! 😊👍
Thanks for sharing!
I've been saying for years, we need very cheap small cars for city use and now with electric, the idea is even better . Love this car.
They have also just released an Opel/Vauxhall one too.... lots more coming I think!
yes... in japan they have kei cars but in the west not much... there are some microcars on the streets but very few... its mostly... terracars
For what you get, i wouldn't call it 'very' cheap, not even cheap.
True. Easy parking space too
I liked everything about this car, especially the noise of the motor , and I can see this as the way forward for anyone who only takes short trips around town. Reminds me of the Johnny Cab in the original Total Recall.
Agree in principal, but the reality is that tiny cars have been around for decades but nobody wants them. Part of the problem I think is that people are concerned at how safe they are in an accident. Would you like to be sat in that when you're t-boned at a junction? I've seen a video of a Smart car that was totally destroyed in that type of accident at less than 30mph. Occupant was killed. There was hardly a mark on the other car.
As sensible as they are economically, they will probably always be a niche market and with electric cars gradually becoming a thing the savings on running costs will be less relevant over time. Given the opportunity would I swap this for the Jag XF I paid £7k for? Not a chance, and I doubt most other people would too.
@@severnsea If you think it's a car then your criticism is correct.... But it's not a car. Compared with a bike it has advantages, like not getting soaked in the rain. However, the cost..... Really cheap, no it's not.
@@tompiper9276 Can't see what difference it makes, whether you call it a car, a quadricycle or a plum pudding, the point remains the same. Deciding what to call it makes no difference to how safe it might or might not be.
I don't know why but the design of these things always seems to be a bit leftfield too, they don't appeal to me very much regardless of their potential merits.
If you're only using it to bob around town and doing very little mileage, and let's be honest there's not much else you can do with it, you might as well save some money and buy a small runabout. That's how I've always viewed this sort of thing and I suspect it's the same for most other people.
Looks like it will be horrible over the potholes too. I can see the novelty wearing off very quickly to be honest.
@@severnsea3924 If you live in Scotland and drive a small car like I do, you get used to swerving around the multitude of potholes to avoid your car suffering damage so your point is well made!.
Love the "windows come straight down" part, and how naturally you said "that's helpful" with a smile in your face. Great review! Thanks!!!
Thank you for watching!
That "windows come straight down" unfortunately was nothing more than a revelation or confirmation if you will. That she didn't do her homework and had absolutely no idea what she was talking about!
Pretty girl for sure, but some professionalism could set you apart from the crowd! :-(
When doing a video review would be nice to learn at least the bare minimum about the vehicle presented! On the case of this one you would spend an whole 5 minutes!!!!
With that done. It would be no surprise that's exactly how the windows should behave! If you want/intend them to "lock". Open all the way to the top. Then they will hold as normal! Exactly like the old 2 cv more than half a century ago...
In a similar sense there would be no surprise that the door pockets are among the largest in any passenger vehicle. A missed very practical detail.
Just as the fact that under the dashboard (passenger side) you can place a rather large traveling suitcase! And several other details not mentioned! You have the (beautiful) figure, now please had the sweat. ;-)
Cheers
@@crpth1 It was just a joke. That's what makes the difference with the rest of reviews. Your comment is just out of place and "hater" style. Live happily.
One of the best video's I've seen on this wee Citroën, and now there here in the UK but I've not seen one in person yet.
Thank you Paul! I'm not sure I've seen one in the wild either!
Love the review Tish. I'd drive one! Perfect for nipping around and about. I'm going to register my interest with a view to buy one if they come here. Subscribed 👍
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Be great to see this vehicle sold in the UK for numerous reasons! Great review. ☺
Glad you enjoyed it
Furthermore you actually don’t need to know how to reverse 🤣
I love Citreon cafs , on my second C3 . That Ami looks great and your review was better . I hope they sell in Ireland too where I live . Watching this on a short break in Porto and back to Dublin to order my Ami .
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Great balanced, interesting review with all issues covered well.
Another superb review again Tish! The Ami looked very interesting and unique! Considering the price, I believe it seemed very practical and just gets the job done! I like the look of it, but probably wouldn't want to be seen in one unless it was at like a theme park (😂)! I was wondering what you're thoughts and feelings are sitting in and driving a left-hand drive vehicle! Keep doing what you're doing with the terrific reviews! Can't wait for the next episode dropping soon! 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Thank you, I completely agree with you! to be honest, I think because it was so tiny, it didn't feel any different with the wheel being on the left!
LOOK AWFUL. DESIGNER SHOULD BE FIRED FOR CAUSING CORPORATE AND CUSTOMER EMBARRASSMENT
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Ami: th-cam.com/video/5_g6iga0bVU/w-d-xo.html
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Ami: th-cam.com/video/5_g6iga0bVU/w-d-xo.html
That's exactly why they wont catch on. People don't like tiny cars. I bet most of the people on here who are saying they're great will find at least one reason not to buy one.
Saw lots of Twingo and Citroën Ami in Italy recently. I love these little cars too but I would not drive them on most North American roads.
You and that 'car' are adorable. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Canada, your newest subscriber!
Car looks great. Thanks for the excellent review. My first car was an Austin Metro City and I love basic small cars. I love the basic steering wheel. I like the Matt paintwork.
Maybe I'm getting old and I've been driving petrol and diesel cars way to long ,but living in London driving a normal car no longer makes any sense, sadiq Khan has destroyed the road network and as most of the streets are now 20 mph it makes perfect sense to have a car for city use that cannot exceed 30 mph .fantastic review. Keep up the excellent work 👍
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Shane!
Boris Johnston started the destruction of the road network in London, not Khan. All the cycle superhighways were planned and most started construction during Boris' mayorship for example.
well I dont see that as destroying the road network... You just said this car is perfect for London so JOB DONE. Lots of little electric cars instead of big horrible polluting petrol and diesel cars would make London a much nicer place.
Great video Tish, as usual love your style!
Thanks so much!
One of these days they'll maybe have steer by wire along with the brake pedal and throttle and then you could jump in, undo a clamp, and slide the whole lot across to the right hand side (or vice versa of course) so then you'll have a truly universal car that's left or right hand drive! Great review Tish, you should be on the tv!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and watching David. I actually think because of how small the Ami is, it really didn’t feel much different to be on the other side ☺️
If all I wanted a car for was to drives across town, or to the next town plus a bit, and buy small items like consumables, then I would definitely have one. The concept and design are great! Lovely review and thanks. Now to convince the wife. . . 😂
Very good video Tish, and very impressive views/engagement in such a short space of time 👏
Thank you, I wasn’t expecting it to do so well but certainly not complaining. It’s always the ones you spend an hour recording isn’t it? 😂
@@AutoSocialUK Yup sometimes the most unexpected videos do well!
I think everything about this car is amazing, it actually looks really sporty. Living abroad myself I think most cities in Europe don't allow faster driving in the towns anyways. Excellent!👍🤩
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"Looks really sporty" There is no hope left...
@@CarTM PMSL @ 'sporty' ahahahahahaha !!!!
That was brilliant well presented we'll see you on top gear! My two girls would love the car.
Great for popping to the shops in, I can always keep another one there already charged up to get home again 🙃
And with all the usual Citroen quality we have come to expect 🙊
Smashing review, Amusing ! Very brave. 👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it
Love it. Hope it comes to the UK.
Perfect little run around.
Fingers crossed!
I heard talk of it coming to the UK but only as a rental in cities.
man its small but beautiful, its so cute someone managed to produce perfection so accurately.. the car isnt bad also
Very good article really highlights the day to day issues of ownership . I have seen one in London where i live having seen one in the plastic flesh in Corsica in the summer . it looks just at home here as it did there and even there it was 100's of miles from its place of registration in Normandy so goodness knows how long it took in 40 mile legs it took, to get there . Brilliant car for London ( most of inside the North and South circular is 20 or 30mph limits so with average speeds of under 10mph in cars , 28mph isn't an issue) although even a 3 pin plug is an issue for most Londoners who don't have driveways - hopefully they will come and the lamp post plug in points will flourish and would be great as a rental or ownership option . Citroen are the most innovative thinkers when it comes to cars - they always have been
Great video Tish, I love your style!
It reminds me of a golf cart.
Also, I am fully appreciating your Rode mics and how they don’t pick up any wind noise (and have a longer battery life than the Ami)
Also 13:20 “satistically” 🤣
What have you an inkling it was a windy day? 🤔 hahahha… me and long words don’t bode well!
@@AutoSocialUK because you felt the need for shorts 🤣
Rode are awesome
I fear we'll never see them in Australia, although there is a niche...eg, retirees like me. I'd buy one. An interesting review from someone who appears to be a non-professional...a refreshing change
Never got tired listening to you lovely review hope they come to Ireland soon your very convincing
They’re a cool little car, looking forward to seeing how they get used in the UK!
Cutest Ami review on the Internet. Look forward to driving an Ami someday on a trip to Europe.
I live in London and I'd love to have a hire service with Amis. I used to be a member of the Blue City electric car club but that failed (Jan 2020) because not enough of the 32 London boroughs agreed to allow charging stations. I hope a company can setup renting Amis and get around this problem.
Fantastic to hear Michael because I think it is very likely that will be happening in the not too distant future! Thank you for sharing 😁
It didn't fail because of a lack of charging points, it failed because of a lack of interest.
@@jamescollins3647 Exactly. The concept of tiny city cars has been tried many times around the world for the past 50 years or more. In a world where people want bigger and bigger cars it's probably even less likely to work now than ever.
@@jamescollins3647 Lack of interest directly tied to people realising it wasn't convenient if not all the London boroughs allowed charging points.
First time I've seen one of your reviews Tish, and I have to say you do a great review, I will certainly be watching more now, great jog 🙂
My daughter is a manager of Costa any tips on how she can live the dream instead? I ask because she hates it!!
Thank you Gary! Just tell her to believe in herself, being a manager is a tough job and I am confident she'd be great at whatever she put her mind to! I do actually miss it some days!
JUST DO IT - you have to take a chance and throw yourself into it.
I had an accident at 45 and lost my business and became homeless. I started to write books and now I am an author and happier than I have ever been - BUT if it were not for the accident I would NEVER have quite the £££ and the business.
You just have to GO FOR IT. If it does not work out, hell she can go work for Lidl. But she needs to do it BEFORE she gets trapped in a career...
Refreshing to see a slim, attractive woman who doesn't weigh in at 200 lbs.-plus! And dresses appropriately instead of baggy dresses or loose tops.
Oh I wish to have one... thank you for the review!
Thanks for watching!
@@AutoSocialUK Welcome and God bless!
Great video thats why I love Citroën they are so different to other cars.
I live on an island (a fairly large one), in a city where I could spend most of my travel at the speed this car does. Years ago, I even got rid of a car and spent a good five years on a Honda 150 scooter, going to work, and picking up groceries.
For longer trips, I'd keep my older Hyundai, but it wouldn't get much use. I'd love one of these.
I live on an island, too.
But getting from Sydney to Perth in this little cutie would take some time
@@graemeking7336 That's one big island you live on. Some day I'd like to visit and take the train across.
This lady is incredible.
A natural presenter.
This Lady needs to be on TV.
Brilliant videos and may I say see is very Beautiful
thank you Paul, that is very kind!
Thanks dad ;)
You are the first of 20+ videos reviewing this I have watched, that I enjoyed! :)
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Great Video and yes I would drive one. I love it. Cheaper than mobility scooters too.
That was a fun review. Thanks Tish. I think if they replaced the sunroof with a solar panel you would never have to charge it. Just park it on the street during the day.
Maximum output from all solar panel in ideal conditions is around 250w per hour per square meter which will add about a mile of range per hour in the best conditions and a clean panel. But realistically a good solar panel will be 150-200w per square meter meaning so it would take closer to 100 mins to add a mile of range.
I think it would also push the price up quite significantly?
Also just seen Richards comment and that de-bunks that!
It's a good idea , but only when Elon musk comes up with light solar panels . Otherwise with the current tech the car would be too slow and too heavy . But it's coming soon to replace batteries .
You could strap on a petrol generator to constantly keep it charged.
It is gorgeous and so practicle for people like myself who doesnt need to travel far. Grat video review btw
I would love one in he US. What Smythe Richbourg said goes for me also. Work is only 3.5 miles away and none of the roads are over 35 MPH. Right now I ride an electric Trike and get very cold and wet sometimes. Love the suicide door on the drivers side. Great review. Thanks....
I am old enough to remember milk floats, they were great, nippy and ahead of their time!!? Good review and a lot safer than a lot of transportation. Rush hour in any town or city makes this a real viable option imho. I love 2CVs and could see myself subscribing to this to go where buses don’t. Thanks
Thank you so much for watching!
The safety concern is its low speed. we are all in to much of a hurry, maybe a moped could be safer.
Yeh, when mum said “catch the milkman for an extra” you could literally catch running!! 🤣
Yeh, when mum said “catch the milkman for an extra” you could literally catch running!! 🤣
Yeh, when mum said “catch the milkman for an extra” you could literally catch running!! 🤣
Great review, It would be very practical around the city and would be do able on quiet rural back roads.
The range is horribly limited.
Great car, a great presenter, and a good demo of Rode's wireless mike too!
I'm on the Citroen "interest" list for one of these.
A Citroen Ami, in conjunction with my electric bicycle, and a small ULEZ compliant petrol car for longer trips, will probably reduce my overall emissions by 90 percent.
"As soon as this thing stops, it's really quite enjoyable" . I drive a 10 year old Leaf with a pretty degraded battery (Full charge range is now only about 50 miles), so I can understand your concern re speeds and ranges. Your video review was very well done, as well as informative. I enjoyed your presentation immensely. (Viewer from central US)
Thanks for sharing
This is what most people actually need on a basic day to day basis. 30minutes to 1 hour commuting, shopping trip, calling at relatives or friends. Perfect. Government should be pushing this type of transport.
Also given the amount of plain bodywork, graphics are going to look so good!
G.O.T. themed, Spiderman themed your only limited to your imagination and budget!
then just get an ebike
Not quite the same in the rain@@LeeGriggs
Great review, Tish. I'm not sure how well these would sell in Ireland, if it ever came here. I don't think I have ever seen a Twizy on Irish plates, for example.
The Ami certainly looks different, but like the original Ami 6 and 8 in the '60s and '70s, it's quirky, even though they were normal cars.
I live In Ireland and I wanted to buy a Twizzy in UK and bring it here, but I couldn’t because the battery on a twizzy is usually owned by Citroen UK and leased to the vehicle owner.. so you can buy the car and take it to Ireland, but not the battery. I’d buy the new Ami in a heartbeat in Ireland if it was available, I doubt that will be anytime soon though..
Very interesting points from you and Andrew.... let's see what the future holds! Thank you for watching!
@@andrewstones2921 that’s funny since Twizzy is a Renault!
You did a good job with your review.
The car is on the cusp of being more universally acceptable if it could have a version with 40-45mph and about an 80 mile range. Based on your reporting you said that the battery was 5kw. Perhaps you meant 5kwh or you meant a 5kw motor?
BTW, you didn't give any specs for the motor?
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I love your hair 😍
Yes I would drive one.
I think it a great cute little car.
Still can't believe you done a handbrake turn in it lol.
Great review! I'm thinking of buying one. I'd love to see a review of the 'cargo' version.
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Not really a fan of ev's, but I quite like this! Typical quirky but functional Citroen features which is great. I think if they could increase the max speed to 40mph so as not to be too much of a nuisance, and maybe the range (battery capacity?) then this might be a great little car. Great review, many thanks Tish!
Yes I live In a golf cart community. This would be cool around the neighborhood.
Nice concept! I like the design -- it could become "iconic" like the 2CV, the Mini and the Beetle. Who knows?
That would be cool! Only time will tell!
But they go faster lol
I do like it but think they need to go atleast 40mph
I saw my first Ami in Fife, Scotland last week. It was surprisingly exciting to see one 😂
Interesting review. Thanks.
As a Renault Twizy owner this looks positively luxurious - I'd add that the 28mph top speed of the Ami is likely computer-limited to comply with French rules, so it'll probably be able to do 50-60 'unrestricted'. Either way, I'd buy one!
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I think the Ami could be the next vw beetle/citroën 2cv. In the sense that of can put a lot of people on the road because its affordable and cheap to run. Great review btw!
I am excited to see how people take to them!
Another vehicle The Honda C50/90's
Which the C50 would Also have a top speed on the flat of a shade over 30mph but on a hill would be down to 20mph or less unless you accelerated into it best on a clear road Have2 hills near me which are both 1in 15 grades and strangers often change down 2 gears but the locals whizz up in 3rd or 4th
I took a C50 from Liverpool to Sheffield and back and its was a good ride Later on Did the same route on a Honda CX500 and that took it out of us concentration-wise
Looking Forward to a tryout of this vehicle
Have had briefly the use of a Citroen Visa and that was also a well constructed vehicle
on the Flip side I cannot ride a scooter and dropped Them even taking it easy
I have a Full A class UK license by the way not Provisional with over 30+ years logged😄
Was Contemplating buying the New Honda 125CC model but the price point(subject to confirmation) is very close to the Citroen
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Very interesting review. Looks a runner for short trips but limited range may affect trips from town to town.
As someone who grew up with a family who owned the original Multipla, I find myself really liking its quirky bug like styling.
Thanks for your excellent review - we have to think outside of the tin box and tailor vehicles to suit peopled town and city living - as always Citroen have done the thinking for us - the place is going to be full of them in the future .love them and happy to travel light 😎
I'm excited to see how they are received in the UK!
Great review nice runaround imagine the transport minister and Boris will be hatching plans to fleece the owners of these
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I like almost everything about this 'car !' apart from how far you can drive on one 'full' 3 hour load... I guess it will be updated year-on-year and fitted with more and better batteries (as THEY are developed) it will go further on one 'load' and THEN I buy one!
an after market prius battery might do the trick. But 28 mph? Deal breaker.
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I am making this the registration of my interest in owning an Ami.
Thankyou Trish and Citroen.
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17 minutes looking at two cuties - what better way to spend a Sunday morning
It is already confirmed and en route! :D
My brother goes to the supermarket once a week and that's it. This is perfect for people like that. Very well suited to the retired and people with mobility issues who cannot drive. It must be safer than a sit on mobility scooter in the road.
Have you considered the cost of each trip, lets say for a 4-5 years?
And the continuous honking behind you?
@@ralorpa think that says more about drivers who will aggressively blow a horn at a horse, cycle, pedestrian or bus rather than this vehicle.
@@pauledwards2817 yeah too many honkers on the road , but dont honk them or you will be on the end of some road rage , those guys are in a hurry .
Safe as long as you don't get hit by a vehicle weighing three or four times as much.
@@ralorpa About £1 worth of electricity for 46 miles of driving
it looks pretty good in a weird way and I've driven some heaps in the past so being wrapped in plastic is no problem. if it went upto 40mph I would be very interested and obviously if it did a few miles more to a charge would be brilliant as I live in the middle of Scotland.
You really do not want to do 40mph in this pile of rubbish. You don't want to meet a crap driver in steel coming the other way either.
@@jamescollins3647 you could be right mate I know plenty of crap drivers that live near me and bin lorry drivers. Maybe a tanks the answer
@@staticxbandit2956 Exactly my point. A small armoured car is easier to park lol.
I can only agree others comments -great review, very rounded and practical.
Great video and very enjoyable
I think that may just be the perfect car to tow behind my camper van. I can also imagine a lot of teenage lads being disappointed when their parents promise to buy them a new car if they pass their driving test, only for said car to turn out to be an AMI :)
Hahahaha I would pay to see their faces!
I'd leave home if they presented me with one of these things it looks like a deathtrap
@@vic5594 Yeah its not the safest for having accidents in, with proper cars on the road. Definitely only for driving round small slow moving traffic roads. Maybe it would be ok bumping into another Ami, but not so much into a normal sized car.. The seats look very thin and uncomfortable, and if the windows don't stay open that's a bit of a travesty. How difficult can it be to make windows stay open for God's sake! Yeah, I'd rather take the bus, or walk than pay £6000 or whatever it is for this junk.
Great little car, perfect for the city, and narrow country lanes. Much safe than an E scooter!
It's just something else that's going to be slow,underpowered and getting in the way bit like a cyclist weaving about in front of you
Country lanes? You do realise that country lanes are invariably national speed limit roads, 28MPH versus 60MPH is a recipe for disaster mate.
A very cute car. I think in about 5 years there will be an electric car that will fit most drivers. I would be interested in a vehicle that has a distance of at least 200 miles and speed of at least 55 miles per hour. Enjoyed your review of the AMI.
charming review, gonna watch more
Thank you so much
Absolutely would drive it! The appearance is unpretentious, it has a very specific purpose and should be embraced.
Ideal for short work-commute, supermarket etc. On that premise, the driver would know the appropriate 30mph route to take.
Councils should of course provide 100% Free parking *Anywhere*, if there are dedicated AMI corrals we should expect free fast-charge also. BIG Thumbs up!!
We would buy one just for popping to shops especially on a wet day we live in a country area.
You are obviously a climate hysteric. I do not now any students who would be seen in this thing as a passenger never mind the owner.
@@keithvarnals6052 Just the thing for meeting a tractor coming the other way. 60 miles range, no changing your mind about the destination then.
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Ami: th-cam.com/video/5_g6iga0bVU/w-d-xo.html
As a scooter alternative, the Ami is brilliant. Does the UK have restricted licensing for young teens? Some US states allow driver's permits at 14 and license at 15.
It does indeed, in the UK you need to be 17 to apply for a provisional car license. You can have a 50cc scooter from 16 on a provisional license if you pass a CBT (compulsory basic training) course. But basically until then it’s bicycle, the bus or a walk.
Batius has got it spot on! Thank you!
Start handing these out to young teens and it will be carnage.
@@severnsea yeah sure at 28 miles per hour..
Cool. I used to have 2cv - the windows in the front were the same on that. Made for you to rest your elbow on. And you had to give them a thump to make them stay up and in place.
Like the car looks fun, Love the Presenter x
This would be great for those with mobility needs like me, but here in the UK with laws the way they are I doubt it will ever be allowed unless you have a full licence for something.
We shall have to wait and see what is announced!
@@AutoSocialUK i think its a great idea for the less than mobile , some one needs too lobby parliment .
It has been declared that a full licence will be required to drive this vehicle on UK roads.
@@grahamjohnpreston Of course it will. It's the UK. You need a license to have licenses over there. Absolutely insane place, from a foreigner's perspective.
@gilburton - Worth mention that old "trikes" in UK (ex. Reliant Robin) were definitely car related. But modern trikes in Europe (simply Google trikes or ATV) it will be immediately evident. Tend to be radically different things! And modern trikes in Europe are for all effects and purposes a "motorbike". So not so much of a surprise!
About the so called "dispenstion/derogation". Most that blindly swallow the Brexit bullocks excuses! Forgot to mention that EU never imposed!! All these car/trikes, etc. regulations were/are advisory, not mandatory! A small detail conveniently forgotten! Another curious consideration is that UK, seated at the same assembly, as the rest! AND could VOTE as the rest!
Admittedly whenever a gov. need to throw the blames on someone or something. Typically the "EU" take the blames, one way or another! LOL 😂
As a mere example that's the reason why, the MOT in UK, is NOT like their counterparts in Germany, Poland or Portugal, etc. The regulations about the reflective vests or the reflective emergency triangle are another basic example.
We could say the same about SO many other subjects! ;-)
I get that licensing is the main reason for the speed limit but I think perhaps a 40-50mph option would make it more appealing to many. Alongside other quirky small EVs like the Carver, I can see why this kind of thing might be seriously appealing as a second vehicle or for someone who genuinely never intends to go long distance. Though it is probably only a matter of time before someone tries a full on tour of the UK in something like this, just to prove that they can.
I assume you’d also be able to get some more luggage behind the seats, especially if not pushed all the way back?
I suppose one of the key obstacles to more widespread use though is going to be perceived value for money. Someone who has gone to the trouble of getting their full license may not look favourably on the limited speed and range for around £6K, when they could get a pretty reasonable condition ICE for a similar price. Perhaps this hypothetical buyer with full license might prioritise the environmental impact and/or running costs over the up front price, in which case they may instead look at cheaper examples of the Nissan Leaf with a likely still better range and greater utility.
I know this is not the target market for the AMI, so maybe they are beside the point. But this (and the greater cost) may be something to do with why the Twizy does not appear to have taken off either. These smaller vehicles with more specific use cases are tempting but I think it is a bit hard for most people to view them as the manufacturers presumably would like, which is more of a moped alternative than a car replacement. It probably is not good for Citreon's bottom line if they convince too many people that they can get by with a cheap and cheerful EV, instead of a full fat car.
You tube channel “Me and Mon Ami” have pretty much done most of France in one of these and it outlines the vehicles flaws and problems well, ps they’re English guys,
Great review! This would be a great grocery-getter in my small USA town. Left hand drive works here! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Great review im going for ONE !!!
To be frank, I would smile if I saw her driving by in a rusted Ford Pinto. She is adorable. I have loved the Citroen 2CV, still do. This little pod would not be fit for duty for us but it's cute!
I think it’s a lot of fun, I could imagine it as a cabriolet and then driving around to the shops in summer sunglasses on 😎 and sun 🌞 beating down and wind in your hair, which is better than a big vehicle in town. When you said “Look at me now living the dream” I really did laugh out loud 😂 fantastic fun review Tishx
OMG it would make a FAB convertible. Like a little classic Fiat 500. For 6,000 you could just take a tin-opener to the top! Glad it made you laugh!
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Citroen Ami. This is our latest video: th-cam.com/video/tkOwa53AR-c/w-d-xo.html
Great video/review Tish, I always was a fan of quirky Citroens. It makes a lot of sense for short commute people and one can park it where other cars wont fit. The other major advantage is MOT and servicing costs on a s/h car and constant stop start driving can ruin ice engines. An old ghetto blaster would provide the sounds to drown out the Jet lol. AS regards the price a good golf cart probably costs more ?? If it remains LHD it would make ECONOMIC sense to bring them into the U.K. ?
MOT cost wouldn't be any different if they classified it as a car, which if they become popular is very likely. Servicing costs would be the same hourly rate too, the only thing that would make it cheaper is the price of spare parts. I drive a Jaguar XF, my wife drives a BMW 1 Series and the costs are similar as long as you avoid main dealer prices. Of course parts cost more for the Jag, but tend to last a lot longer on bigger cars.
Beautiful little unit
I hope this car gets insanely popular and gets a massive second hand market
My neighbour had one for eight weeks. They couldn't get rid of it quick enough, horribly built, limited range, frustratingly slow.
No, NO!
As someone who is 77, and someone who does speed watch, I think the AMI is the ideal vehicle for the city, I would however like the battery to give a little more range. I live in a village in Somerset and t6o get anywhere, is a case of mileage . The AMI is ideal for getting to the shops, but not for going any distance which for us oldies is a shame.
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Citroen Ami. This is our latest video: th-cam.com/video/tkOwa53AR-co/w-d-xo.html
But you only need a friendly person to let you charge it for an hour whilst you have a cuppa! Don’t be put off, you should be out and about.
Nice evaluation of the Ami, I want one !
They’re cool little cars!
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Citroen Ami. This is our latest video: th-cam.com/video/tkOwa53AR-c/w-d-xo.html
Finally! The first reviewer to realise these are brilliant for rural locations too. I live 13kms from my nearest shop and 25km from my nearest supermarket. It'd never be my only car, but it would do for 90% of my journeys each month. I'm getting one. I live in rural Portugal and they're €8,000 here. A grand cheaper in Spain, but car ownership is one of the most expensive in Europe here.
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So which way is forward on this one? cuz i don't know which one is front and which one is rear? oh wait, the red lights is that the rear? LOL
Of course, the front is w/ steering wheel☺
Ugly isn't it and exactly the same except the rear window has the bit that hangs over to let rain run down and looking at the wing mirrors should help. Them hexagonal wheels though, how it run on them 🤔 😁
If I understand correctly, in France you can pay a deposit and then about €30 a month to use one. A pretty cheap way to do last mile deliveries
You're correct! Crazy cheap!
@@AutoSocialUK 40 miles for less than 2 quid. What's not to like
Excellent, beautifully presented & what a presenter!
Thank you for watching
What a breath of fresh air. Lovely presentation. You certainly will make many people buy it. Finally a cheap electric vehicle. Would suit 80% of daily local drivers.
We are attempting to drive the whole of the French Riviera in our Ami: th-cam.com/video/5_g6iga0bVU/w-d-xo.html
Great idea for London with all its 20mph roads another option to Boris bikes or e-scooters 👍🏾
I think they could be a big hit!
Yes as a car sharing option
That's the future and it's looking good. A fabulous 'car' (I know, I know) and only Citroën could this. It's what they do best. Back in the late 70's I had an Ami Estate; ugly/beautiful, eccentric, brilliant at what it was designed to do.
Just like this one.
A quality review, really well presented. Thanks🙂
They do quirky VERY well. Thank you for watching
Hi.Lovely rundown on the Ami.My son is 6 years old and I got him one to drive around the house. Price is a bit higher than expected but all is well.
Have already registered my interest so fingers crossed it will come to the UK next year.
Great News , the AMI is coming to the UK starting 2022....
We are currently trying to drive the whole of the French and Italian riviera in our Citroen Ami th-cam.com/video/w22Hxtuvrs4/w-d-xo.html