Ever wondered how those cars from comics or cartoons would look in real life? Just thinking about it conjures up some weird and fascinating mental illustrations in your head, right?
Well, recently, a blue car turned everyone’s head for its weird appearance. Its petite structure, a quirky pull-up shield-like window, and even a visible C-type charging pod on the side left everyone stunned.
This peculiar-looking car was spotted casually roaming on Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur.
Many chimed in, expressing that it was their first encounter with such an eccentric vehicle.
Too cute to be real
This was shared by a Facebook user within the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group.
Eager to uncover the mystery behind this quirky find, the OP went on a quick search and unveiled the identity of the cute car—it was the Citroen Ami.
“Just out of curiosity, after a bit of research, I found out it’s called the Citroen Ami,” he said, emphasizing that this car is actually pretty cool.
Excitement lingered in the air as netizens delighted at the revelation that this charming vehicle was indeed available in the market.
A quick dive into details revealed that the Citroen Ami is a two-seater tiny electric vehicle powered by a modest 5.5 kWh battery, boasting a range of just under 70km.
Who wouldn’t be thrilled, right?
Netizens, amused and astonished, couldn’t help but express their surprise at the cute and quirky appearance of the car.
“Wow! That’s awesome!!!!!!! Very cool and cute!!!!!!!”
“This car is hilarious.”
Also, some even deemed this tiny car as if it was inspired by many children’s toy cars and anime cars.
“Looks like a Hot Wheels car.”
“Has a very Dragon Ball vibe.”
“Inspired by (referring to the children’s toy car gif).”
Some eagle-eyed netizens even jokingly pointed out the C-type charging on the side, adding to the whimsy.
“Wow, there’s even a Type-C charging port on the side!”
On the flip side, a netizen who seemed to be well-acquainted with the car shared additional insights about its features and usage.
“It has its purpose for certain cities, mainly in Europe. It does 45 km/h max, making it suitable for town/city use. It doesn’t require a driver’s license in Europe and is used by school kids above 14 years of age. There are many positives about it – the front and back panels are interchangeable, and the same door can be used for both sides, with the doors opening differently. Coming from France, they definitely think differently.”
In the world of automotive curiosities, this blue Citroen Ami has certainly made its mark on KL roads, leaving netizens both bewildered and amused by its comically charming presence.
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