P4

[Frosty]

Check out the official Elio website. All rendered images now upgraded to P4!

 

[Rolf]

P4 - nice design. I buy one as soon as they are available to Canada.

 

[skew]

The frontend and headlights are a nice change. But I'm not sold on the front wheel covers. I think they are doing it so they can use cheap wheels on production version. I prefer the sporty wheels and fender look myself.

 

[matt rebmann]

The frontend and headlights are a nice change. But I'm not sold on the front wheel covers. I think they are doing it so they can use cheap wheels on production version. I prefer the sporty wheels and fender look myself.

I agree about the wheel covers. I wish they would make the P3 fenders and rims an option

 

[Okuma]

Agreed on the wheels, much prefer the p3 front wheels, just looked sportier I guess.

 

[George Aldridge]

The frontend and headlights are a nice change. But I'm not sold on the front wheel covers. I think they are doing it so they can use cheap wheels on production version. I prefer the sporty wheels and fender look myself.

I can see the wheel covers for BETTER aerodynamics, but look at the rear end -- the edges are now square for LESS aerodynamics?

 

[stevecaz]

I have to agree also on preference for the P3 front wheels. A nice set of rims would make it look nice and sporty!

 

[jtmarten]

I think the P4 was a huge step backwards as far as styling goes. The P3 headlights and front fenders/wheels were great. The non color matched lower rear cover section looks terrible and cheap; the new fenders are hideous. I wonder if anyone will offer P3 light pods aftermarket. I'd certainly be in for a set.
The opening trunk lid is a definite plus.

 

[Rolf]

For the price they quoted, I would not be to picky. The P3 front design is reminiscent of an earlier sports car, the British design Lotus 7 from the sixties and seventies. Tests with those cars had shown, that the open fenders created a lift at higher speeds. That is most likely the reason for the enclosed wheels. For an inexpensive vehicle, the up keep and maintenance should be low. If one wants all the "bells and whistles", or up-grades, spent more money. Low fuel consumption, safety, reasonable driving comfort, low maintenance should be a priority, fitting the present day economy and fun to drive.

 

[Robert McWhirter]

I like the p3 more in every way except for the trunk.