June 8: The Electrifying Fisker

This is the "electrifying" new Fisker. The what? The Fisker. Not surprised you haven't heard of it, as it is a very low production, relatively expensive electric vehicle. There is one two car showroom at The Shops of Don Mills in Toronto, but no dealership per se. I don't even know where you'd get yours serviced.

Interesting car. It is an EV, electric vehicle, with an "extended range" small 2.0L turbocharged 4 cylinder gas motor. Without this additional motor, you couldn't drive to your Muskoka cottage for the weekend. Couldn't drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake to show the locals your new ride. As an added bonus it comes with a solar panel roof.........

........which also adds to its range, but cancels the availability of a sunroof. A few stats......200 top speed and a 6.3 0-60 mph time. Not earth shattering, but respectable.

Pretty dramatic looking car with its 22" wheels and swoopy, wave like styling. It sure makes a statement. My problem with it is that although it is a 7 series BMW sized vehicle, it is very tight for space inside and a little claustrophobic. Take a look at the back seat........

..........but this will never be a problem for me, since at $117k, it's just a touch out of my comfort zone.

A little background........Fisker is a California company started by Henrick Fisker who has designed both BMW's and Aston Martin's (check out those lovely lines). They have delivered a little over 1000 cars internationally to date, but remain in that precarious start up mode. I believe there are two sales outlets in Canada  -  one in Toronto and one in (I think) Calgary.

One reason as a genuine "Car Guy" that I love working with cars4U, is that I get to see (and sometimes drive) all sorts of interesting vehicles like this Fisker. It was delivered by us this past Tuesday. What a life!

Until next time..........