In February, Microlino Car introduced a fully electric four-wheeled Quadricycle inspired by the Isetta, a bubble car from the 1950s, which 14-year-olds will be able to drive in Italy and France. Now, a similar car has been introduced in Germany that 16-year-olds will be able to drive, the Geparda.

The car is 3,600 mm long, 1,643 mm wide and 1,484 mm high and can accommodate up to four passengers. It is based on the VW UP! and at first glance it looks like a standard tricycle. However, there are two wheels on the rear, but with a reduced track. Since it is not a standard car, anyone with an A1 license can drive this vehicle.

When it comes to design, it doesn’t differ much from the UP! model. Instead of wheel arches, there are full panels with the inscription “Geparda” reminiscent of the Volkswagen XL1, where the added panels had an aerodynamic purpose. It is equipped with a modified chassis that provides better stability of the car after the installation of a shorter rear axle, front H&R stabilizer, Eibach springs at the rear, disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear, ESP and ABS systems, and four airbags.

The car is powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with just 20 hp (15 kW) mated to a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. Although it does not have much horsepower, the 908 kg Geparda can reach a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph).

The vehicle is already on sale and the price of 20,000 euros seems too high.

Source: Geparda

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