this is ugly...

[mcrews]

"Unusual-looking" SIM-LEI EV has 300-km range, could be available soon - Images

[Daox]

I'd totally drive that! I honestly think its horribly geeky, but I actually like that.

[mcrews]

What I find interesting is that on a quick look.....it could be one of several modded cars on the forum.

And the 'body lines' make it look as if it was put together from parts!

[botsapper]

Why does eco-ternative vehicles have to be so distinctively geeky looking. There must be some alternative marketing edict that it must look that part. The 'genius' market needs a Jonathan Ive vehicle designer. There is still hope, he appreciates (Aston Martins) & loves transportation design.
Tesla had to borrow from Lotus. Designer Fisker has at least put on very tasty & fashionable clothes on his designs.

[CigaR007]

Previously posted threads on it :

SIM-LEI aero EV achieves 84Wh/km @ 100kph - 207 miles on a ~24kWh pack! Cd is 0.19

Looks like the industry is taking note of Aero improvements Vid

[NeilBlanchard]

I think that they need to let a talented designer adjust the surface "graphics" and maybe even improve the aero a bit. And like a lot of unusual, out-of-the-ordinary cars (the Aptera and Edison2 come to mind) they look a lot better in person than they do in still pictures.

And yes, we have a thread on this car. By the way, before we get too picky -- it is about the second or third most efficient 4 seat cars ever made. That is quite impressive accomplishment. It is also incredibly quick -- 0-60 in something like 5 seconds, and four wheel drive, too.

[larrybuck]

I'm sorry. In nice language it
looks like a MUTT!
A Citroen 2CV got together with a Smart car! Ouch on the eyes!!!

Are those ghastly things surrounding the door handles exterior side protection
crash bars, or someone's idea of style??

EE--Gads...!!!!!

The Aztek, and the Pacer look like showgirl's in comparison!

[Arragonis]

I like it, the rear could be more consistently integrated but overall it looks quite good - like the iMEV (and relatives) should have looked.

[larrybuck]

[IMG][/I
MG] Does this look more natural?

[Tango Charlie]

Nawww, THAT ain't ugly, THIS is ugly;