My biggest safety & reliability concern is the whole exposed outrigger linkage, especially what appears to be braided brake lines (emphasized in this view). Wind will be battering that area constantly, along with random debris. A cowl to at least partly protect it would make me a lot more confident. It could have accordion-style rubber edges if not too extreme for easy steering. Another option would be an aerodynamic blade mounted on the body ahead of the linkage to deflect debris, analogous to a train cow-catcher. Top and rear protection would be less important.
I also don't like the idea of random punks sticking crowbars in the suspension just for fun (many of us lack garages). Sure, they can vandalize regular cars but the more visible something is, the greater the temptation for those inclined. Bored teens often go around and do stuff like that.
I understand it might not be easy to engineer those protections but it would probably increase sales. In fact, it's my only real concern. I am sold on the overall low cost of ownership, even knowing that this vehicle is inherently less safe than something larger and wider. I drive very defensively in general.
I also don't like the idea of random punks sticking crowbars in the suspension just for fun (many of us lack garages). Sure, they can vandalize regular cars but the more visible something is, the greater the temptation for those inclined. Bored teens often go around and do stuff like that.
I understand it might not be easy to engineer those protections but it would probably increase sales. In fact, it's my only real concern. I am sold on the overall low cost of ownership, even knowing that this vehicle is inherently less safe than something larger and wider. I drive very defensively in general.