Imagine it’s 2016 already and you want to buy a personal mobility vehicle to roam around town going to work, shopping and meeting with friends. What would you choose?
A bike with a small engine or an electric scooter seems all right, but then you remember you have a friend who had a nasty crash on one of those damn two wheeled things and it kinda scares you away now. Plus that it will suck big time to stay in traffic when it rains or it’s cold outside.
Oh, here’s something better – the electric Toyota i-Road. Small enough for the urban jungle, has a roof, some sort of doors and room for two. But the fact you are staying on a seat with a steering wheel in your hands and the vehicle is actually leaning through bends makes you kinda dizzy, so it’s not a great choice after all.
Not to mention the fact that the i-Road uses the single rear wheel to steer at low speeds, which kinda feels like driving a shopping cart or a crab.
If neither these fulfill your high requirements for traveling through town with something other than public transport, why not chose the Elio?
It’s still a compact three-wheeler, looks like a fish, it’s not leaning through bends and is not using the rear wheel to steer. In fact, the front axle resembles the average one a front-wheel-drive vehicle has, where all the magic happens.
Looking at it straight from the side you could swear it’s a nice coupe sportscar, but if you change the angle, it will resemble one that has been squished from the sides by a massive junkyard crusher.
Laugh as much as you want, but Elio Motors, the Arizona-based company that wants to make this vehicle available in 2015-2016 for you to buy, says it will achieve a city/highway mileage of 49/84 mpg (4.8/2.8 l/100 km) and the whole ‘car’ will cost $6,800.
This is done by combining a 1250 lb (567 kg) lightweight body with a 55 hp 3-cylinder gasoline engine. No electricity for you, but it will come with a fully enclosed cabin, two seats, 3-airbags, roll cage, stability control, ABS, power windows, stereo and air conditioning.
Elio Motors is already into its 4th prototype and wants to make it happen next year. Until then, you can sign up for one on their official website for as less as $100. But you should know that the more money you toss at them, the higher the place you get on the waiting list.
Oh, and if you thought this will suck in the snow, check out the video here and see how it performs.
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I'm All In (Non-Refundable)
I Want In (Refundable)
$1,000
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Make your reservation now and you'll receive the next spot available in the production line, which is approximately 22,800. Your official number will be sent in the email within 6-8 weeks.
$500
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Make your reservation now at the $500 level and you will be behind the $1,000 “All In” level (approximately 22,800 reservation holders), and anyone that reserved at $500 before you. You can get your Elio sooner by moving up to the next level.
$250
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Make your reservation now at $250 and you will be behind the $1,000 “All In” level (approximately 22,800 reservation holders), the $500 “All In” level and the other reservation holders before you at this level. You can get your Elio sooner by moving up a level, or two!
$100
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Make your reservation now at $100 and you will be behind the $1,000 “All In” level (approximately 22,800 reservation holders), the $500 and $250 “All In” levels and the other reservation holders before you at this level. You can get your Elio sooner by moving up a level, or three!
$1,000
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Make your reservation now at the $1,000 level and you'll be behind all 4 levels of “All In” reservation holders and anyone that has made a $1,000 “Want In” reservation before you. You can get your Elio sooner by moving up levels.
$500
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Make your reservation now at this level and you'll be behind all 4 levels of “All ln” reservation holders, the $1000 “Want In” group, and everyone that has made a $500 “Want In” before you. You can get your Elio sooner by moving up levels
$250
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Make your reservation now at this level and you'll be behind all 4 levels of “All In” reservation holders and everyone that has made a $1000 and $500 “Want In” reservations and the $250 “Want In” reservations before you. You can get your Elio sooner by moving up levels.
$100
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Make your reservation now at this level and you'll be behind all 4 levels of “All In” reservation holders and everyone that has made a $1000, $500 and $250 and the $100 “Want In” before you. You can get your Elio sooner by moving up levels.
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Reserve Your Elio Today!
Solidify your place in American automotive history (and the promise of pure driving fun!) by reserving your spot in line with either an “I’m All In” or “I Want In” reservation.
Click one of the three options below to get started.
This is the most popular choice for reservations. With an "All in" Reservation you:
- Receive a 25% bonus on your reservation amount.
- Join the highest priority list of reservation holders.
- Receive the limited edition Elio T-shirt and bumper sticker.
*MSRP excludes destination/delivery charges, taxes, title, registration, and options/installation.
I'M ALL IN
A limited time 25% bonus Limited Edition T-Shirt - Bumper Sticker
How close you are to the top of the Elio reservation list is based on when you reserve and which of the following four non-refundable levels you choose.
This gets you on the “next in line” list just behind the $250 group. We’ll also add a special bonus of $25 to your $100, for a total of $125 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. Plus, you will receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker. Upgradable reservation.
This gets you on the “next in line” list just behind the $500 group. We’ll also add a special bonus of $62.50 to your $250, for a total of $312.50 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. Plus, you will receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker. Upgradable reservation.
We’ll add a special bonus of $125 to your $500, for a total of $625 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. In addition, you will also receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker.
You will receive an email that specifies and confirms your position by number. We’ll also add a special bonus of $250 to your $1,000, for a total of $1,250 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. In addition, you will also receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker.
You will receive an email that specifies and confirms your position by number. We’ll also add a special bonus of $250 to your $1,000, for a total of $1,250 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. In addition, you will also receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker.
We’ll add a special bonus of $125 to your $500, for a total of $625 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. In addition, you will also receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker.
This gets you on the “next in line” list just behind the $500 group. We’ll also add a special bonus of $62.50 to your $250, for a total of $312.50 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. Plus, you will receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker. Upgradable reservation.
This gets you on the “next in line” list just behind the $250 group. We’ll also add a special bonus of $25 to your $100, for a total of $125 to apply to the purchase of your Elio. Plus, you will receive a limited edition Elio T-Shirt and bumper sticker. Upgradable reservation.
Welcome to "I Want In". From here, the sooner you sign up for your refundable reservation from the following levels, the sooner you’re on the reservation list, and that much closer to driving your Elio.
This assures you first-come-first-serve placement in the refundable reservation category and places you directly behind the “I Want In” $250 reservation.
This assures you first-come-first-serve placement in the refundable reservation category and places you directly behind the “I Want In” $250 reservation.
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