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Old 01-24-2012, 02:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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this is ugly...

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

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Old 01-24-2012, 02:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I'd totally drive that! I honestly think its horribly geeky, but I actually like that.
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Old 01-24-2012, 02:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 01-24-2012, 02:40 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Eco-look?

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.
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Old 01-24-2012, 02:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Previously posted threads on it :

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http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...vid-19931.html
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Old 01-24-2012, 10:42 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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.
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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!
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Old 01-25-2012, 07:28 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I like it, the rear could be more consistently integrated but overall it looks quite good - like the iMEV (and relatives) should have looked.
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Old 02-09-2012, 10:35 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 02-10-2012, 09:38 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Nawww, THAT ain't ugly, THIS is ugly;


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