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Originally Posted by Sprintey
I think we Aussies do utes very well. Others around the world are amazed by them, and wonder why they can't get anything like that. A proper coupe-utility, comfort of sedan and practicality of utility, something definitely separate from a 'pick up' or 'dual cab'.
Start there with an auto body builder, engineers, designers and hopefully keep some mechanical tooling as well. But most importantly, keep it locally owned by local Capital that supports the idea of manufacturing here. It works for the Germans...
Then export it wherever our FTA's can take it.
PS, good mention of Carbon Revolution.
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Love it! Crowd-source funding and/or design, use recycled or existing parts (from suppliers) ute. Company would become the new custodian of the ute and evolve it to become a more package-efficient design. An electric ute would be a worldwide smash.
I'd also like to see an enclosed vehicle that is capable of lane-splitting. I always thought my commute on the F3 and Pacific Highway would take less years off my life with a vehicle like this.
But I digress.
There's a crowd-sourcing initiative for the Sunswift, there could be one for this new brand , and a petition to get access to ANCAP's facilities, emissions labs, ESP calibration for free for local makers. As an idea.