New 75mpg Microcar

[Ion Pulse]

Licence free manufacturer Microcar has recently released a new model
called the MC-1. The MC-1 is the worlds first 4seat lightweight small saloon car weighing under 400kg. This is combined with the interior space of a Mini and with 505cc Common-Rail diesel producing 21hp capable of 70mph+ and 75mpg. MC-1 may be driven on a motorbike licence in the UK. There is also a long-wheelbase model exclusive to the UK which offers more room. This car looks like a credible rival to the Smart ForTwo all it needs is more power.



Microcar MC-1 in its entry-level model.

[FireBball972]

yes, but is it available in the US?

no

so, guess what

[Cro]

Not everyone on here lives in the US

[Ion Pulse]

No, its only available in selected European markets. I would'nt think it would do very well in the US anyway.

[Heep]

Originally Posted by FireBball972

yes, but is it available in the US?

no

so, guess what

Obviously you don't, but Americans make up a mere 4.6% of the worlds population, so roughly 6,000,000,000 people do give a fuck.

[Ion Pulse]

You've got a point there.

[Cryo boy]

Yeah, a car that doubles as a breife case... gay.

[Hudson]

Originally Posted by Heep

...but Americans make up a mere 4.6% of the worlds population...

They may make up 1-in-20 of the world's human population...but they amount to 1-in-4 of the world's vehicle buyers...and a larger percentage of the world's vehicle owners (registered vehicles outnumber licensed drivers in the US).

[PJF220]

So 3 out of 4 people dont care if it's sold in the US or not.

I think Ion had a very valid point in posting about a cheap, economical and quite underated car. Ok, it may not be to my tatse and obviously some others as we have seen but I think Fireball was out of order in being so rude. This is as Worldwide forum, not just an American one.

[PJF220]

Oh, I'd prefer the Toyota Yaris as some models are capable of 80+ mpg

[JoonTae]

Dude that thing is wicked sick. I'm in the states and I think that would be sweet. Any prices on it and when it becomes available? Oh btw I'm a big fan of the classic mini and if we could have more abundant parts here in the states I'd have oen in a heart beat! OH also in the poll you might wanna put both I love the micro andsmart! I vote for both!

[Euro19]

This car doesn´t make any sence to me, have u seen the price? it should cost about $4000 to start making sence, otherwise with the same money people prefers A little bigger VW Lupo or Yaris with 50hp, for example.