Smart car review

The term seems to become a low cost concept imperative, even for a large share of the automotive market. The newest arrival to this category, actually long overdue, is the DR1, already presented at the Motor Show last year.


The car is the "work" DR Motor, the House Molise Risio Maximus, who, thanks to an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Chery, brings to market a small competitor to cars like the Fiat Panda, Chevrolet Matiz, Suzuki Alto, Nissan Pixo , Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10. Below the threshold of 10,000 euros, plenty, if you take advantage of the incentives.


The DR1 is 3.59 meters long, 1.58 high and 1.56 wide. It has five doors and four seats, with alloy wheels 15 ", and a unique setting that includes: ABS, 2 airbags, central locking with alarm, electric mirrors, rear parking sensors, metallic paint and CD/MP3 audio system .

The engine is a gasoline 4-cylinder 1.3-liter that produces 83 horsepower, also offered bi-fuel LPG / petrol and then gas / petrol. performance features are honest: acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 12 "(13" LPG) and top speed of 156 km / h. The average distance is declared gasoline of 17.2 km / liter.

Finally, Price: 9,330 for the petrol version and 11,330 euros for LPG. Thanks to the scrapping incentive and the eco-incentives, the price goes up to 7,830 euros.