Elio Motors: USA Manufacturer with a 3-wheeled car

Superleggera · 7th September 2013, 02:25

There was a recent launch in the US Automotive industry - A 3 wheeled car which can deliver up to 84 Mpg and costs $6800. Good thing is that the price includes A/C, power windows, FM etc.

The car is powered by An inline, 3 cylinder, .9 liter, 55 HP, fuel-injected, SOHC gas-powered, liquid-cooled, automotive engine.

Check out the specs and it seems to be impressive. I personally didn't like the looks though.

Check out more details here: http://www.eliomotors.com

kraft.wagen · 7th September 2013, 02:38

Interesting and excellent pricing, but not sure how much of a success it will be commercially though.
Looks like a covered Can-Am

excelinnovator · 7th September 2013, 14:46

These kind of vehicles are perfect city cars but need to change perspective about them, instead of marketing them as cheap, ecohippie transport, present them as efficient, affordable and safe vehicles for individuals.

mohitk1993 · 7th September 2013, 18:14

Even though it looks dreadful, the specs alone make it a decent vehicle. However, targeting the average US customer with this city-friendly car is pretty lame, IMO. No one in their right mind would go for this car when they have better options to look for.

7th September 2013, 02:25	#1
Superleggera BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kannur/Boston Posts: 531 Thanked: 816 Times View My Garage	Elio Motors: USA Manufacturer with a 3-wheeled car There was a recent launch in the US Automotive industry - A 3 wheeled car which can deliver up to 84 Mpg and costs $6800. Good thing is that the price includes A/C, power windows, FM etc. The car is powered by An inline, 3 cylinder, .9 liter, 55 HP, fuel-injected, SOHC gas-powered, liquid-cooled, automotive engine. Check out the specs and it seems to be impressive. I personally didn't like the looks though. Check out more details here: http://www.eliomotors.com Attached Thumbnails
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7th September 2013, 02:38	#2
kraft.wagen BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cbe <- >Ams Posts: 978 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	re: Elio Motors: USA Manufacturer with a 3-wheeled car Interesting and excellent pricing, but not sure how much of a success it will be commercially though. Looks like a covered Can-Am
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7th September 2013, 14:46	#3
excelinnovator BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raipur Posts: 33 Thanked: 54 Times	re: Elio Motors: USA Manufacturer with a 3-wheeled car These kind of vehicles are perfect city cars but need to change perspective about them, instead of marketing them as cheap, ecohippie transport, present them as efficient, affordable and safe vehicles for individuals.
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7th September 2013, 18:14	#4
mohitk1993 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Manipal Posts: 81 Thanked: 70 Times	re: Elio Motors: USA Manufacturer with a 3-wheeled car Even though it looks dreadful, the specs alone make it a decent vehicle. However, targeting the average US customer with this city-friendly car is pretty lame, IMO. No one in their right mind would go for this car when they have better options to look for.
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