Notable eco-cars (old & new) spotted in the wild: post your pics!

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Ford Escort with the Brazilian 1.6L engine, converted to CNG

Those wheels are Honda, no?

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by California98Civic

Those wheels are Honda, no?

Actually those wheels are not from any Honda. BTW today I saw a Honda Civic Stream with Argentinian plates.


Brazilian '97 Ford F-1000 4WD with a 4-cyl turbodiesel and 5-speed manual transmission

The crew-cab is an aftermarket conversion performed by Tropical Cabines

VW Bora TDI with Argie plates that I spotted a few days ago



Chevrolet Ipanema, the Brazilian version of the Opel Kadett E Caravan


Western Europeans might still be surprised to see an Opel Corsa C sedan


Argentinian Peugeot Partner with an aftermarket bi-fuel gasoline/CNG conversion


Even though many Argies still love Diesel, others prefer CNG.

Ford F-1000 with a 4-cyl Diesel, an aerodynamically-enhanced front clip, and a tonneau cover in the vestigial pick-up bed


Kia Pride, a.k.a. Ford Festiva, this one with Uruguayan plates

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

And since the Argentinian and Brazilian versions of the GMT400 series were fitted with smaller engines than its counterparts from other markets (including neighboring ones such as Venezuela), more specifically the 250cu.in. straight-6 tuned by Lotus, a 4.1L 4-cyl Diesel (also available in turbocharged version), and a 4.2L straight-6 turbodiesel, this short-bed C2500 with an aftermarket bodywork might qualify as eco. On a sidenote, it would be quite wise to reuse the oil used to fry the acarajé (an African-inspired treat very popular in Bahia) as an alternative fuel when it gets saturated...

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

How could I forget this one? The first Foton Midi that I have ever seen

It's registered in Uruguay, but I saw it near my mother's apartment in Florianópolis.

[Hersbird]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

How could I forget this one? The first Foton Midi that I have ever seen
It's registered in Uruguay, but I saw it near my mother's apartment in Florianópolis.

You say that like anyone knows where Florianopolis is. My mother's apartment is in Lolo. That said Lolo Florianopolis sounds like a good porn star name.

PS, I just googled it, wow! Remind me to go there first if I ever make it to Brazil.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Hersbird

You say that like anyone knows where Florianopolis is

I thought everybody would figure out it's in Brazil.

I just googled it, wow! Remind me to go there first if I ever make it to Brazil.

There are better places to go. Florianópolis is not that awesome at all.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Argentinian taxi drivers take vacations in Florianópolis too


This version of the Opel Corsa B has been badged Chevrolet Sail in China, but nowadays there is another Chinese-made Chevy using this name. Anyway, this is the last remaining version of the Corsa B on the market, badged as Chevrolet Classic.

4-door Suzuki Swift hatchback, not sure if this bodystyle had been available in the U.S. and Canada.


This one has the 1.0L 3-cyl but the transmission is automatic.

I also saw recently this Toyota HiAce with Uruguayan plates.


Fitted with an indirect-injection Diesel engine and a 5-speed manual transmission, I'm sure it would be a great test mule for experiences with vegetable oils as an alternative fuel

[niky]

I have too much fun at my job:


Meet the Metro's thrice-removed younger cousin.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Spotted it yesterday, a BMW i3 REx.

[seifrob]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

This car is parked almost bumper to bumper How do you maneuver in this situation? Is this normal??