The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber

[Brad]

Bubble Car EV.

https://www.theverge.com/24083014/microlino-lite-microcar-moped-license-price-specs

Europe only.  American's need not apply.  We are not allowed to have neat things.

[rcjordan]

Everything old is new again....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isetta

[ergophobe]

>> American's need not apply

The regular Micro (not the Lite) is slated to sell in the US in late 2024.

I am so not a car person. I never see a car that makes me want one. But, as impractical as it would be for me, I want one of those. I would get a real kick out of pulling up in a clown car and parking nose in. But the regular version (Dolce) with a 228km battery is more expensive than a Bolt and not eligible for tax credits (I assume), so it will be a real niche product.

[Brad]

Review:

Microlino electric bubble car review: urban delight

https://www.theverge.com/24093189/microlino-review-microcar-specs-price

[littleman]

Shields you form the rain, but I'd think getting hit on a bicycle is probably safer.

[grnidone]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a45226622/not-car-microlino-quadricycle-ev/

[rcjordan]

...and wait until the lawsuits for the fingers lost or concussions from the door swinging closed as you're getting in your seat.

<related>
I bought a Pontiac Trans Sport van solely because of its then futuristic looks.  The front doors were swept back along their tops to match the roofline.  Wellll, that looked great but left a sharp point on the top rear edge  --just right to hit someone in the temple.  I could have wallpapered a room with the letters and stickers GM sent.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Trans_Sport