paulj
07-28-2005, 01:19 AM
Just saw a clip on TopGrear (a BBC auto program) on the French answer to the Element. Loads of cubbies, especially in the ceiling. A rack is built into the 'modutop' roof.
http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/html/m/modutop.html
http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/berlingo/modutop04p.jpg
http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/berlingo/modutop01p.jpg
orangecrush
07-28-2005, 01:28 AM
It looks better on the inside. Interesting vehicle, maybe future Elements will use the Citroen interior to improve on the design of our interiors. :-D
Cappucino
07-28-2005, 07:40 AM
i saw this same episode, where they tried to kill that toyota pickup and couldn't do it.
with all the headspace in the element, i would have loved to see something like the roof cubbyholes that the citroen has in it...
Empire
07-28-2005, 08:07 AM
It seems to have a more pronounced nose compared to it's body shape than the Element's cool stubby hood and the dash is borin.....zzzzzzz.
The tiny tires don't help it's mini-minivan appearance either.
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8867/ber14ck.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8153/ber24bf.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/3289/ber31ep.jpg
I do like the compartments in the ceiling and rear and also the flip-down seat back trays. I could imagine a lot of rattling tho. A few of us mentioned to the Honda R&D guys how we'd like a Lego-esque interior with modular snap-in/snap-out compartments especially in the rear to customize your own interior for what you use it for. Also maybe an integrated cooler and multipurpose center floor console.
paulj
07-28-2005, 10:45 AM
It also comes in delivery van version (without all the extra windows) and even a cab-chassis version for a custom work body.
http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/berlingo/blingo11.jpg
tom108
07-28-2005, 11:46 AM
i seen better.
this one would be nice.
http://www.autopress.be/Temporaires/SALON/2005/NISSAN_ZAROOT_CC_1.jpg
http://www.autogaleria.pl/fotografie/nissan/nissan_zaroot_2005_01.jpg
minus the lame doors. why are concept car tires always so awsome?
archslater
07-28-2005, 12:23 PM
The Element is a tame/boring design compared to cars on the average streetscape in Europe. I wish car designers took more liberties in the U.S. and gave us more variety.
chimphappyhour
07-28-2005, 09:17 PM
Wow! Does that Nissan fly? :grin: