Aixam 500 Overview - Quadricycle

Jeff Stone gives us an in-depth look and an overview of the Aixam 500, a quadricycle which is perfect for those who love motorbikes and only hold a motorbike licence. The Aixam 500 is not considered a car, but more of a bike with features such as it's weight of under 400 kilo's.

[@mrpolitepolite5570]

I had one back in 2000 2003 from new. it was great i loved it, yes it was noisy and the slowest thing on the road but so much fun. plastic body on a aluminium frame. 2 cylinders 500cc diesel kabota engine. sounds like a cement mixer.

[@alexanderkasady6839]

Mr Polite Polite--- That diesel engine is an absolute deal-killer- rough, hard-starting, noisy as hell... Doesn't any proprietary engine manufacturer offer a decent little gasoline engine? I'd be very willing to trade off some of the 85-mpg fuel economy for an engine that doesn't penalize me for trying to be 'efficient'. I'm sure their sales figures would improve very significantly if they were smoother and quieter, not to mention having a much wider and more useful power band. Diesels are extremely efficient, but only within a narrow power band. That's fine for steady continuous speeds, such as highway driving and that's why long-haul trucks are all diesel-powered, but for stop-and-go city/suburban driving you really should have something with a broader power band. That's where the gasoline engine is superior.

[@wickiezulu]

When thinking about it, quadricycles would be an interesting proposition if they had easier availability of parts (along with mechanics who know how to repair and maintain them) as well as featuring petrol / diesel engines with virtually double the power (40-55 hp petrol / 25-40 hp diesel) somewhat akin to the 550cc-era Kei Cars yet (for UK roads) electronically limited to 70 mph. Granted, such vehicles would no longer be allowed for 16 years olds without a license yet would be worth considering for those who either have a motorcycle license or believe that city cars in recent years have put on weight and grown too big for their needs.

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

There is loads of parts available

[@1978garfield]

I wish we could get something like this in the US. However here 4 wheels = car. That means airbags, tire pressure sensors,pollution control,crash testing and all sorts of other things that would kill this. A few years ago when gas got up to $4/gallon, 3 wheelers kind of like this started showing up. They looked like a tiny minivan but had one wheel in the front. Those were considered motorcycles and did not have to deal with nearly as much BS as a car would. However they were made in China and the only dealer around closed. Good luck getting parts.

[@lxixreece2607]

where can u go to buy one of these or what websites can you go on to look at these.

[@sandramilligan3170]

Can I drive this using my provisional driving licence that I use for my current 124cc scooter?

[@drippycorpz6828]

Yes. Even 50 ccm is enough.

[@bigmuller1]

It beats looking out of window on a november morning .thinking got to work on my bandit

[@reece2517]

can you post more on these and the microcar

[@TheJoblesMagnificent]

Hi im wondering if you can help me, these cars are being advertised everywhere that a 16 year old can drive one and any person with a provisional driving license can do so too, iv looked into it a bit more and they say a AM category is needed, you get this from the CBT i do believe and since the end of 2013 they changed it so cbt users can use light quadricycles can you help me at all with this please ? most people say these are fine to drive with provisional but will i need L plates on the car or what ? thanks

[@Alex-oz9eh]

Did you figure it out?

[@hobbymanx9200]

0:22 I never overlooked that sexy black Mazda

[@isaachunt5799]

they are big here in sweden can drive them from 15 cant drive a car untill your 18 here so the kids love them. just bought our 15 year old son one..he turns 15 in april

[@chevyguy1422]

Eeeehhh varför? Dom är osäkra plastbilar. Sen tycker jag och antagligen många andra att dom är fula som fan men kan förstå om man inte är motorintreserad och bara vill ta sig från a till b men om man är inreserad är epa mycket bättre då man sitter i en säker riktig bil som desutom är snyggare

[@isaachunt5799]

@@chevyguy1422 yeah and only 35kmh and 2l mil and nothing but trouble. he also has a brand new moped. soon he'll have a brand new car the day he passes his test when he's 18. we're rich and can buy what we want dude.

[@chevyguy1422]

@@isaachunt5799 weird flex but ok lol... 1: vad är poängen med moppen om han har bil? Kanske gratis parkering?? Men om vi säger att den kostade mellan 20-30 lax så är det mer än vad parkeringen någonsin skulle kosta... 2: och vadå trouble? Kör lagligt isåfall. Men aja kan medge att moppebil är bra för den som endast vill ta sig fram och inte är intreserad och den där flexen med nya bilen är bara att skratta åt då jag själv endast kör veteran bilar och inget nytt skit

[@isaachunt5799]

@@chevyguy1422 we have over 1 million kr of cars and bikes. he can drive his mopedcar in the winter ofc. he has no interest in cars or bikes. he loves his 100k computer more lol. dude the mopedcar is great. 0.3l mil can go 50 kmh..his beta rr moped can go 60 kmh. he'll soon be 18 we then buy him a new kia for 200k i drive a camaro 2ss 2012 model.. we have too many cars and bikes. buying a villa in spain soon though.

[@chevyguy1422]

@@isaachunt5799 pensionerad eller? Och igen weird flex but ok med datorn. Men aja om man inte är intreserad och vill ta sig fram så är väl en kia bra men om man vill ha stil åker man en 66a mustang och hoppas din camaro inte gömmer en liten v6a under huven

[@usalawlemon]

do we need driving liecence to drive this car?Do we need to pay tax? insurance?

[@drippycorpz6828]

Nearly nothing... it's about 50-70 dollars per year.

[@Filipe1020]

Heh this looks like a microcar version of the first Renault Twingo

[@SamFirthDesigner]

Filipe1020 I like Aixam, but they're not very original with their styling. Newer vehicles look like copies of the Golf and Mini

[@ragehd2002]

Filipe1020 it is

[@mattlawton4715]

@@SamFirthDesigner look at 2022 model now gti

[@bsmooth5487]

Oh yeah!

[@walter_248]

People like to point and laugh at these but I think they're a cool whacky little thing. It's basically made for youngsters and elders so they don't kill themselves in an actual car.

[@johnursell746]

Need a little bit help with my aixam how do you get to the internal door handle as my one snapped looks like the whole door is molded need to change the door handle cheers John

[@Ok-ib8mw]

Can you drive this car in the uk on a AM License??

[@itsd.k9487]

yes

[@lukejordan2617]

No you need a 400cc one

[@x66Hawk66x]

Need a car licence now.

[@mattlawton4715]

@@x66Hawk66x you can still use a full bike licence as its a quadracycle same as quad bike 👍

[@x66Hawk66x]

@@mattlawton4715 Only is you passed prior 2013. Quad bikes over 28 MPH now require a Car licence. It's a shame As i would have loved to drive a Reliant kitten.

[@joshuadell3279]

Is it good for tall people

[@hayatel2557]

Do you have airbag on this please?

[@arno4641]

Can i drive this using a AM license?

[@babauzis3486]

Yes

[@AeizzatToha]

Does it reduces air pollution?

[@7privet_]

+AeizzatToha its a diesel

[@valtersdominiks]

im 14 years old and i really want one but my parents wont allow me to drive it. so im just dreaming here about it

[@Maarten258]

Your parents are right. Just have a little patience until you can go for a proper car. Seriously.

[@mattlawton4715]

You can get one now yay 🤣👍

[@clintonbeckway4171]

where can i get one, who are the dealers ???

[@7privet_]

+Clinton Beckway buy a used one from france

[@paulharman3838]

Clinton Beckway

[@drippycorpz6828]

+flip inheck Reality is, you pay 50-70 dollars per year. No joke man 50-70! That's a BIT less than 5-6k. ;)

[@Alex-oz9eh]

Charlie M. Europe

[@flameonhood]

Are these in the us

[@shaydevlin5557]

0:52 Thats Leamington Spa

[@sgtpepper3454]

I thought it was , I live there

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

better than the obligatory robin lol

[@poetapiotrrysiewski5775]

AIXAM I JUŻ SPOKÓJ ZE ZDAWANIEM PRAWKA MAM

[@НатальяПодвербная-г5е]

СУПЕР СПАСИБО БОЛЬШОЕ ВСЕМ ЗДОРОВЬЯ???????!!!!!!!!!!

[@НатальяПодвербная-г5е]

СКОЛЬКО СТОИТ??????

[@НатальяПодвербная-г5е]

ГДЕ КУПИТЬ МОЖНО БУДЕТ!!!!??????

[@barryparker8070]

WHERE IS THE PETROL FUEL FILTER LOCATED ON THE AIXAM LOCATED

[@ragehd2002]

under the cooler but please dont yel at me😢

[@ragehd2002]

Barry Parker oh and its diesel not gasoline

[@bigmuller1]

It's a robots diesel same has dumped truck.and fork lift engines fuel filter is in the filler neck

[@Danse_Macabre_125]

It's that thing in the bumper I think

[@НатальяПодвербная-г5е]

КОГДА ПРОДОВАТЬ В РОССИИ БУДЕТЕ ОТПРАВЛЯТЬ???????

[@robertjohn6354]

AWWWWWW :( This vehicle's MOT has expired You can be fined up to £1000 for driving without a valid MOT. This vehicle may be MOT exempt, for more information refer to MOT exemption guidance T215VOP AIXAM Check another vehicle Colour Red Fuel type Diesel Date registered 1 August 1999 MOT expired on 17 October 2012

[@gtggdc325]

It's more then 350 kg soo you need to hold a B1 license to drive this car

[@snke-ky9kp]

Nope, in lithuania you just need an AM license, which is for 49cc scooters and for these death capsules.

[@javlin36859bb]

A VW TRIKE IS HEAVIER

[@javlin36859bb]

B1 COME UNDER FULL MOTORBIKE LICEANCE, OVER 650 CC .

[@x66Hawk66x]

@@snke-ky9kp But this video is set in the UK not Lithuania.

[@retrox684]

its a glorified go kart

[@rock3tcatU233]

In the same way a Honda Goldwing is a glorified bicycle... Take your nonsense somewhere else.

[@thepurdychannel8866]

@@rock3tcatU233 i searched that in google and it looks good i have seen these axiams they look good they have a small diesel engine and have cvt transmission do they do a manual version

[@thepurdychannel8866]

@@rock3tcatU233 they do a megavan too

[@bruuhblackboih8777]

RetroX just that a go-kart is faster

[@codykamminga9667]

@@thepurdychannel8866 they don’t, they all have a CVT

[@pascalboute9790]

Heureusement que l'on demande en Francais !!!!

[@НатальяПодвербная-г5е]

ЗДРАВСТВУЙТЕ ПОСТАВЬТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА ГЕОЛОКАЦЫЮ СПАСИБО БОЛЬШОЕ ВСЕМ ЗА РАБОТУ ВСЕМ ЗДОРОВЬЯ!!!!!?????

[@TheAvenger62]

In France this company caters to people who have got done for drink driving or speeding 😂 They then sell it when their driving suspension is over or when they have repassed their driving licence 😂

[@AShaw-bd4fy]

😆😆😆😆

It sounds like a lawn mower

[@benhaggerty8707]

Jerry Tesař Probably has a similar engine

[@ragehd2002]

Jerry Tesař it hast only 5 hp

[@ragehd2002]

my lawn mower has 4 hp

[@jaggass]

About as safe as a derelict building and sounds like a generator.

[@xcake2652]

Did anyone ask tho?

[@ShadowlordDio]

ELECTRIC REANAULT TWINGO.. LOL

[@Danse_Macabre_125]

Ah yes, an electric car that runs on diesel.

[@ShadowlordDio]

@@Danse_Macabre_125 twingo v8 and twingo Williams exist too

[@mattlawton4715]

70mpg is not very good at all

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

This is the worst idea ever. Surely your just going to get all the people who aren't allowed to drive using them? I.E people who have been banned, lack the skills to pass the test, or have some medical condition which normally prevents them from driving...

[@chubber221]

BlatentlyFakeName it requires a motorcycle license. Believe it or not there are some people who just don't want to deal with getting a full drivers license

[@alexanderkasady6839]

chubber221- What an utterly stupid law. What difference does it make WHAT you're driving? You still have to know the rules of the road and you still have to have the presence of mind to avoid trouble, ESPECIALLY if you're on a motorcycle, and yet it's easier to get a motorcycle license than a car license? That's nuts! It'd be sensible, also, to get rid of the silly 'quadracycle' classification for what everyone knows is a car. A car is a car, no matter how large or how small. And imposing limits on power output as well as imposing size regulations is simply madness. It stifles innovation and creativity.

[@drippycorpz6828]

Nope, it's one of the best ideas ever. I only have a license for motorbikes. I don't need a car with hundrets of mph. It's also to expensive. I need a motorbike i can take my dog with me and which protects me from snow and rain. And i don't know if you understand it, but also with a motorbike license you are not allowed to drive on drugs?! You have the same rules and consequences by the law as with a car. So what are you talking about?!

[@AhsokaTanoTheWhite]

You need to pass your motorcycle test to drive it, which covers all rule of the road full car drivers require...

[@alexanderkasady6839]

Jessica Jones--- Then what's the point? If that one license covers all of the rules of the road, then why have separate licenses?

[@loooooopy]

Can you drive this on a CBT?

[@teamcranxs2369]

Yws