You know the Friend of the cities, here is the Friend of the fields! To celebrate the first year of its 100% electric quadricycle on the market, Citroën has developed a new concept that should appeal to fans. Discover the Ami Buggy, a mini-vehicle ready for adventure.
SUVs and other 4 x 4s are all the rage… even in the small world of unlicensed cars! To celebrate the first year of its Friend’s marketing, Citroën has decided to customize its 100% electric quadricycle. Here is the Ami Buggy. Let the fans not get carried away too quickly. For now, this is only a concept. But the manufacturer assures us ” do not close the door »And suggests that some ideas presented could have their place on the production model. Argus offers you a little tour of the owner.
Adventurer set
The Ami Buggy is a confident adventurer thanks to a panoply of accessories to make pale a seasoned off-roader. On the menu : mini bull bar, headlamp protection grilles, LED ramp on the roof, tubular protections at the bottom of the doors and tires cut for mud. Citroën even grafted a spare wheel on the roof between the roof bars. If this equipment is really there for the look, on the other hand the fender wideners, the tinted windows or the cap above the windshield to protect the occupants from the sun could completely enhance the catalog of options.
No all-wheel drive or increased ground clearance for the vehicle, which retains all the technical characteristics of the traditional model, namely: a 6 kW engine, a 5.5 kWh battery, a range of about 75 km and a maximum speed capped at 45 km / h. Recognizable among all, the Ami Buggy also inherits a specific biton color to differentiate the front (khaki) from the rear (black).
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My Ami Beach
Unlike the production vehicle, which benefits from glass doors, the concept is played more in Méhari mode … or like its rival Renault Twizy, with mini-openings that can be stepped over or operated with a button -pusher. In the event of rain, a transparent waterproof canvas is easily attached from inside the passenger compartment to protect the occupants… but not the luggage, which is embedded at the bottom of the doors! For its Buggy, Citroën has developed a whole line of Citric Yellow nomadic accessories that it has called “My Ami Beach”. Our favorite goes to the fanny pack that it is possible to fix in the center of the steering wheel with a magnet or to wear on the belt. The manufacturer has also reworked the foams of the seats by doubling the material density (35 to 70 mm) for comfort more worthy of the brand’s other models. As for their shape, it is reminiscent of that of life jackets.
As part of its Ami Buggy project, the brand has also developed 3D printed mirrors, as well as brackets to be attached to the body to install a camera or a camera. One way to immortalize his most beautiful walks. Moreover, says the manufacturer, it is not unthinkable that these parts – to be printed at home – one day integrate the official catalog. Numerous aficionados already offer templates of elements to personalize their Friend.
Commercialization envisaged?
All this equipment literally caught the eye of the “Super Fans”, a community of ambassadors who had the privilege of discovering the model in preview. What motivate Citroën not to stop there … Concepts are not always made for fun. They also make it possible to survey the public to develop accessories or even a vehicle if the budget allows it. If the idea of a backpacker-style quadricycle appeals to you, come forward! It’s almost Christmas … vox populi may motivate Citroën to please fans from 2022.
The Citroën Ami in figures
Citroën entered the world of unlicensed cars in 2020 with the Friend, its 100% electric quadricycle. This fun vehicle, accessible from 14 years old and offered at an attractive price (€ 6,900 excluding bonus), has been a resounding success since its launch despite some youthful hiccups. In just over a year, it has already attracted more than 13,000 buyers in Europe and nearly 9,000 in France. 77% of its customers are families with one or two teenagers. Moreover, 40% of Friend users are under the age of 18. The quadricycle is a real alternative to the scooter by being safer and more fun with its customization offer. Eight out of ten customers dig into the accessories catalog to customize their vehicle.
