Kinja - Exclusive Drive Of The Elio & Interview With Jerome Vassallo

[Coss]

Just got this in the mail this morning; it is a pretty good read.
Check it out :

http://uppermidwest.kinja.com/exclusive-drive-of-the-elio-interview-with-jerome-v-1718553088

 

[eddie66]

I liked that the guy thought it had power steering while he was test driving the p4. That answers my question about whether or not I will need power steering option. Good positive press. Thanks for posting Coss

 

[lnwlf40]

Yes, thanks Coss. I did notice allot of suspension noise when he was going over small bumps and at low speeds. Damien even mentioned something about it. Maybe this will be a tad better with the P5.

 

[Gas-Powered Awesome]

Good article. Thanks Coss.

I wish the Elio actually sounded like it did at the beginning of the driving video.

 

[Ekh]

Do you see the shirt Jerome is wearing in the interview tape? I WANT ONE. Wow! Also, he's lost weight.

Well, not for $40 for a polo shirt. Ouch!

 

[Rickb]

Good article. Thanks Coss.

I wish the Elio actually sounded like it did at the beginning of the driving video.

I'm certain the production Elio will be a little quieter than the Willis Pickup with no muffler. lol

 

[Jeff Miller]

Bummer, Jerome said the pop out windows in the back won't be on the first model.

 

[Ekh]

Yes, thanks Coss. I did notice allot of suspension noise when he was going over small bumps and at low speeds. Damien even mentioned something about it. Maybe this will be a tad better with the P5.

Almost certain to be. They've modified the suspension somewhat, and I suspect the sound suppression will be better. But it's still a very light car with a sport-tuned suspension going over small bumps, with manual steering, so it's likely to feel a little choppy -- nothing much is damped down.

The rear wheel is where most of the suspension noise is coming from (I suspect). It's not really insulated from the cabin, and I'm sure the rear arm carries noise and vibration straight into the chassis. Another small thing that would probably be worth addressing, because a more civilized ride might increase sales significantly -- or at least lower resistance by the Significant Other in the rear seat!