Options And Upgrades, Cruise Control, Etc...

[Kuda]

It would be great to get correct color brochure with samples.

Worth suggesting, comments @ Contact us @ bottom of website page.............

 

[Keith Stone]

I agree a remote start would be nice, i would love to let it warm up 15 minutes in winter and not even worry about minimal fuel consumption i will spend 500$ for his option if available!

 

[H2odog]

I plan on using my Elio for my commute. Does anyone know if cruise control will be an option with the Elio?

Elio on their website specifically lists a cruise control as an option. No pricing as yet.

 

[KN16]

I agree a remote start would be nice, i would love to let it warm up 15 minutes in winter and not even worry about minimal fuel consumption i will spend 500$ for his option if available!

I don't know if Elio will have this available in it's first year but aftermarket systems are plentiful. You might find it won't take anywhere near 15 min. A rapid warm up would be a key design feature on a vehicle seeking to get 84mpg.

 

[Keith Stone]

Not a fan of rapid warm up unless it has block heater, I let my diesel idol 30 minutes or more I live in coldest part of utah where -30 f is common in winter

 

[Keith Stone]

I guess that's a good excuse to clean my garage that is my man cave so I can keep the elio warm in winter

 

[karl]

I agree a remote start would be nice, i would love to let it warm up 15 minutes in winter and not even worry about minimal fuel consumption i will spend 500$ for his option if available!

Most companies will only install them in vehicles with conventional automatics. A block heater will warm the coolant and give you faster heat in the morning. In countries that make idling your car illegal they have things like these http://www.webasto.com/de/maerkte-p...nachruesten/unsere-standheizungen/kleinwagen/

 

[Ty]

In North Dakota, I put a simple 100W heater in my truck... set it right on the center console. It was so weak that it felt like someone breathing out. But, I didn't have to scrape a window for 2 years. (I parked outside, btw). In addition, I kept the block heater plugged in as well. It was really nice and very simple. I think the heater is a "My Heat" thing. It's 110V and I just ran the cord out the door and plugged in an extension cord. I found that a lot better than running the truck for 30 minutes before going to work. Well, sometimes, I still remotely started the thing but these diesels need a lot of warming up before they like to move!

 

[Keith Stone]

Most companies will only install them in vehicles with conventional automatics. A block heater will warm the coolant and give you faster heat in the morning. In countries that make idling your car illegal they have things like these http://www.webasto.com/de/maerkte-p...nachruesten/unsere-standheizungen/kleinwagen/

These also work great I prefer the magnetic for oil http://fivestarmanufacturing.com/Kat_s

 

[H2odog]

These also work great I prefer the magnetic for oil http://fivestarmanufacturing.com/Kat_s

Thankfully I do not live in a climate cold enough to worry about it. I'll leave that discussion to those with experience.