Aixam MINAUTO II 0.5d (8 Hp) CVT
Aixam MINAUTO:
Aixam-Mega is a French automobile manufacturer based in Aix-les-Bains, Savoie. It was founded in 1983 to make microcars following the acquisition of Arola. On 11 April 2013, US based Polaris Industries announced that it had acquired Aixam-Mega from previous owners Axa Private Equity....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Aixam MINAUTO (II). With 21 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 425 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 45 km/h. A lightweight four-wheeled vehicle, often used for short-distance travel. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (8 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 3.1 L/100 km.
- • Standard trunk space (422 L) suitable for daily needs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: November, 2023 - ).
| General: |
| Brand: | Aixam |
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| Model: | MINAUTO |
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| Generation: | II |
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| Modification (Engine): | 0.5d (8 Hp) CVT |
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| Start of production: | October, 2023 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Quadricycle |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 3 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 8 Hp @ 3200 rpm. [0hp less] |
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| Power per litre: | 16.7 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
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| Torque: | 21 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | Kubota Z482 More details about the engine Kubota Z482 |
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| Engine displacement: | 479 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 2 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 1.2 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 67 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 68 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 23:1 |
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| Maximum engine speed: | 3200 rpm. |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 3.1 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 45 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 53.1 kg/Hp, 18.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 20.2 kg/Nm, 49.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 425 |
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| Max. weight: | 675 |
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| Max load: | 250 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 422 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 16 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 2759 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1500 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 1795 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Width including mirrors: | 1775 mm |
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| Front track: | 1345 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1345 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 8 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | CVT |
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| Front brakes | Disc, 220 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum, 160 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 145/70 R13; 155/65 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 13; 14 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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