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Citroen’s Funky Buggy Is Back With Gold Steelies And Tube Doors

  • The Citroen Ami Buggy is no longer a limited edition and is now widely available.
  • The facelifted version retains the open-air design and gold steelies of its predecessor.
  • The updated Ami lineup also includes LCV (Cargo) and wheelchair-friendly versions.

Citroen has unveiled the facelifted Ami Buggy – a beach-friendly version of the urban EV designed for open-air driving. Unlike its predecessor which was offered as a limited edition, the new Ami Buggy is now part of the refreshed Ami lineup, ensuring greater availability.

The Ami Buggy is inspired by the concept from the 2024 Paris Auto Show, although some features such as the grippy tires and the LED bar didn’t make it to production. Of course, the EV inherits the redesigned front and rear ends of the regular Ami with round lightning units, and the decorative 2CV-style side gills.

More: 2025 Citroen Ami Gets Funkier With Bulging Eyes And 2CV-Style Gills

The highlight of the Buggy is the absence of conventional doors, which have been replaced by black metal hoops mounted on hinges. The Wrangler-inspired setup comes with optional zipped door covers for rainy weather, and is combined with a retractable sunroof.

Other differences compared to the regular Ami is the sizeable roof spoiler, and the 14-inch steel wheels which are finished in gold. Unfortunately, the Khaki shade of the previous Ami Buggy is not featured in the new version.

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The EV is also available in a flagship trim called Ami Buggy Palmeira. This one adds black and yellow decals on the wheel arches and the greenhouse, matching the yellow double-chevron emblems. It also gets yellow accents inside the cabin including the three storage boxes, bag hook, floor mats, door nets, and smartphone holder. Finally, buyers of the Palmeira get Andy – a little robot figuring with a bouncing head – mounted on the dashboard.

The Citroen Ami Buggy doesn’t get any performance or chassis upgrades over the standard Ami. The heavy quadricycle has a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) thanks to a single 8 hp electric motor. The carry-over 5.5 kWh battery pack offers a range of 75 km (47 miles), and can charge in 4 hours from a standard 220V socket.

A Growing Lineup

The lineup of the facelifted Ami also includes the Ami Cargo LCV and the Ami for All which is designed for wheelchair users. An LCV conversion available as an aftermarket accessory (Cargo Pack), creating up to 340 lt (12 cubic feet) of space inside the vehicle.

More: Updated Opel Rocks Is A Mild Refresh Of The Citroen Ami Twin

As for the regular version, Citroen offers three Color Packs – Spicy, Icy and Minty – for greater personalization. These can be installed by the owner, including colorful wheel covers, decal sets, and interior accents.

Orders for the updated Citroen Ami lineup will open on May 6th across Europe. Pricing starts at €7,990 ($9,100) for the Ami and from €8,390 ($9,500) for the Ami Color Pack. The more adventurous Citroen Ami Buggy is priced from €9,590 ($10,900), while the Palmeira flagship trim starts at €9,990 ($11,400). Since the launch of the original Ami in 2020, Citroen has sold 75,000 units in 18 markets.

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Updated Opel Rocks Is A Mild Refresh Of The Citroen Ami Twin

  • Changes are limited to a black grille, a light grey body, and a white Opel Blitz emblem.
  • The lineup of the heavy quadricycle will soon grow with the new Edition and GS trims.

Opel has introduced a mildly updated version of the Rocks heavy quadricycle, with changes being purely cosmetic. However, as part of the refresh, the company is now adding two new trims to the lineup – the Edition and the GS.

The Opel Rocks – formerly known as the Rocks-e and later as the Rocks Electric – was introduced in 2021. The EV is basically the Opel version of the Citroen Ami and Fiat Topolino and a rival to Renault’s Mobilize Duo. As with all heavy quadricycles, it can be driven by teenagers as young as 15 years old in certain countries.

More: 2025 Citroen Ami Gets Funkier With Bulging Eyes And 2CV-Style Gills

While the Citroen Ami was subjected to a comprehensive retro-inspired facelift for 2025, Opel kept the old styling for the Rocks. Still, this is not necessarily bad, as each of Stellantis’ heavy quadricycle triplets now has its own distinct styling.

The only changes on the Rocks for 2025 are the black Opel Vizor grille, a light grey body with the omission of black graphics, and a white Opel Blitz emblem. Designers didn’t bother adding cooler lighting units from the one-off Rock E-Xtreme concept, but at least the headlights now have LED tech. Like its predecessor, the Rocks retains its symmetrical design and doors that open in opposite directions.

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The two-seater interior is carried over from the existing Rocks Electric, although Opel has abandoned the lime green accents in favor of a more conservative white and gray color scheme.

A smartphone holder and a dedicated application substitute the need for an infotainment display. Interior amenities are limited to a USB port, a standard panoramic roof, manual pull-up side windows, and clever storage solutions, but no A/C.

More: Fiat Topolino Gets A Cute Makeover For A Not-So-Cute $50,000

There are no changes on the underpinnings of the heavy quadricycle, that retains the 8 hp (6 kW / 8 PS) electric motor and the 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Opel claims that the driving range is up to 75 km (47 miles) between charges, while top speed is limited to 45 km/h (28 mph).

Opel has announced that the updated Rocks will be launched soon in Europe. Furthermore, the lineup will grow with the addition of the Rocks Edition and Rocks GS trims, set to be unveiled closer to the market launch. Opel usually reserves the GS emblem for sporty-looking versions of its models, so it will be interesting to see if it will bring any cool features to the Rocks.

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