The production version of the Citroën My Ami Buggy will be a reality and will hit the market. Citroën’s electric microcar will be transformed into an adventurous approach vehicle. Production will be limited to a small volume of units and unfortunately it will be sold exclusively in France.
citroen has decided to give a twist to his small and very interesting electric vehicle. The Citroën Ami becomes the best ally for lovers of the beach and summer. And it is that the French brand has been encouraged to develop a production version of the Citroën My Ami Buggy Concept, a conceptual model that debuted in society just a few months ago.
The good reviews received have been decisive for Citroën to get down to work. However, this is not a new version that will be part of the Ami range. The new Citroën My Ami Buggy It will be a limited edition vehicle of which there will be very few units as we will see later.
The design of the new Citroën My Ami Buggy
Just take a quick look at the images that illustrate this article to discover what the distinctive features of the new My Ami Buggy are. Is limited edition borrows elements from the My Ami Pop and Vibe versions. The bodywork is painted in a new khaki color and is matched by bumper reinforcements, front plate and headlight guards, wheel arches, side skirts and rear spoiler. All these components, painted in black, give the whole a more muscular and robust appearance.
On the other hand, on the front plate several details have been painted in an intense yellow color. A tone that we can also find in the direction arrows stuck in the wheel arches. By the way, the faceplate can be customized. The side view reveals 14-inch perforated gold-colored wheels with black decorative hub covers specific to this version.
The roof of the new My Ami Buggy can be opened to enjoy driving under the open sky. A light gray hood has been installed that refers, depending on the brand, to the Mehari or the 2CV. The soft top is secured around the roof opening by snap fasteners and is rollable. In addition, it has an anti UV treatment. The doors have been replaced by hinged metal tubes.
The interior of the new Citroën My Ami Buggy
Leaving aside the outside, if we go into the interior of the new My Ami Buggy we will be enveloped by a very interesting environment. The yellow color makes an appearance in certain elements of the cabin. Several functional accessories should be highlighted, such as the three dashboard compartments, the hook for hanging bags and the opening straps.
The seats are upholstered in a black technical fabric with yellow stitching to create a striking contrast. The mats also have yellow accents on their stitching and double piping.
The autonomy of the new Citroën My Ami Buggy
Regarding the propulsion system there is no news. The “heart” of the My Ami Buggy is a lithium-ion battery from 5.5 kWh whose main purpose is to power a small electric motor of 6 kW (8 hp). is capable of reaching a 45km/h top speed.
Citroën has not given details on whether autonomy has been affected by the design changes. In case it has not changed, the My Ami Buggy will be able to travel up to 75 kilometers on a single charge according to the WLTP cycle.
Release date and price of the new Citroën My Ami Buggy
When will it hit the market? The commercial launch of the new My Ami Buggy is imminent. The order book will open on June 21, 2022 and unfortunately it will only be available in France. Production will be limited to 50 units and can be purchased through the Web page that Citroën has enabled especially for the occasion. The starting price is set at €9,790. A price that does not include aid or home delivery.
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