Link to article and pics:

http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=2484120

Article is all about how ugly this is...I dunno...I kind of like it

Maybe because it has certain lines and styling similar to a certain car I already own.

 

It looks stupid.

 

Moving this thread from Off Topic to Off Topic - Autos.

 

It is strange looking...perhaps a bit ugly...and not really practical w/o a top of any kind...but in concept, yeah, it's great...I love it!!!

I was watching news reports from Rome recently and, during one report, saw three Smart cars zipping behind the reporter. Very cool. I'm all for fuel efficient, more properly-scaled transport...if safety is properly factored in.

I say this having just run an errand here in my neighborbood and watching scores (literally) of massive SUVs jocky for parking spaces. Each had one occupant. What's up with that??

 

 

More about the Reva from that link:

"Chhabria has worked for Ford and Toyota and was involved in the prototype design of the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage as well as projects for Honda and Mercedes-Benz.

The NXG's power comes from sodium nickel chloride batteries feeding a 37kW/220Nm alternating current induction motor that drives the front wheels. The all-independent suspension contains a regenerative and hydraulic braking system – means it part-charges the batteries as it brakes.

The concept car also has what is believed to be the world's first "wireless tablet" - an embedded appliance containing a high-resolution, touch-screen display for all fascia functions as well as a GPS navigation system, a GPRS modem for Internet and email access, and an MP3 music player."

Clover

 

Did u see all the MINIs that popped up behind the reporters as well?:smile:

 

The MINI cockpit without all that extra engine compartment and backseat/"trunk space"

Plus I can drive it straight from the road to the golf course.

Now if only it came with that "Extra Large" cupholder that we Americans love!

 

Really??? No I totally missed that!!!!!! I've only heard MINIs are all over the place from my son who was there last semester!

 

Does it use AAA's or do you wind it up while pulling it backwards?

 

Perhaps not the cupholder, but you can see in the interior photo that it seems to come fitted with a bumbershoot as standard equipment in lieu of a hood--located handily, to use a phrase, between driver and passenger. The Revas must look quite jaunty when drivers open theirs to shield from London's incidental weather. I am sure they come only in black. It might be considered loutish to display the Union Jack while in the City. I can't wait to read Motor Trend's comparison test between the Reva and the Smart.

 

It looks like a less cool smart car. They make the For-two or whatever that looks like this.