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Third generation G-Wiz i on sale
By Yoann Besnard on 10 January 2008 | (2) Comments | Permalink
GoinGreen has unveiled the third generation of its ugly iconic vehicle, the G-Wiz i. This time, the little electric car comes with a new safety package and increases its top speed from 45mph to 50mph.
After the catastrophic crash test operated by Jeremy Clarkson where a G-Wiz is launched against a table, it was more than urgent for the company to upgrade the safety package of its model. With the help of Lotus Engineering,the company has introduced a new safety package to the G-Wiz i, frontal crash tested at 25mph city speed. Safety features include front and side impact protection, a strengthened space frame, a collapsible steering column, a hill rolling restraint feature and new front disc brakes that deliver a 30% improvement in braking performance.
While the exterior remains unchanged, the interior features a roomier cabin. The G-Wiz i has a colour-impregnated body whose standard colours include marine blue, lightning silver or deep black.
At £8,895 inc VAT, the G-Wiz i fails to convince despite 900 of them on London’s roads. How can a sensible person spend almost £9,000 on a car whose only merit is not to pollute if we don't take into account the pollution generated by the power centrals?
Using public transport is likely to be less expensive and more comfortable. At least we can read a decent newspaper or discuss with friends on the bus or the tube. In a way, the G-Wiz i isn't a vehicle to show your green credentials but to make your friends realise how stupid you are.
Comments
Posted by: Philip Day | Jan 10, 2008 2:35:33 PM
Concerning the pollution issue, the G-Wiz has a CO2 emissions equivalent of 63g/km (compared to the 176g/km average for UK cars) if normal electricity is used. If sourced from a green energy supplier, this figure drops to zero. In either case, there is zero direct emissions from the vehicle and no contribution to the local air pollution which is a bigger killer in the UK than road accidents.
The retailers have this information on their website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk/store/content/carbon_neutral
Posted by: Rayan | Jan 11, 2008 7:26:16 AM
Applause to the G-Wiz and Going green folk, in short time span they have unleashed the new G-Wiz i.
I have always thought the G-Wiz as an apt car for city commuting. I agree, if you are using public transportation, it is well and good but in reality how many would go for it.
I was quite apprehensive about the safety provided by this little small cute car. Now I can buy the new G-Wiz i without any worries.
Check this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKbVOe7q4Dc
