Modern spin on car that saved BMW from bankruptcy is now incredibly tiny
- The Microlino is funny, yet elegant and compact yet airy
- It’s the modernized version of the BMW Isetta
- It’s a car with multiple personalities
Published on Aug 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM (UTC-4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Aug 21, 2024 at 10:57 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The Microlino is the funniest car you can drive – it’s the modernized yet tiny version of the BMW Isetta that once saved BMW from bankruptcy.
Its upgrades include an LED strip under its windscreen, LED lights on the front of the rear-view mirrors and a rear tail brake that’s reminiscent of the Porsche 911 922.
The Microlino’s boot space is impressive for such a compact car, with 230l of space for luggage—which matches most sports cars.
Worried you’ll feel claustrophobic? The huge sunroof should help, providing plenty of air to the compact cabin, though it has nothing on the world’s largest Hummer.
Plus, with an unexpectedly classy bottom-operated door that’s just as classy as a Rolls-Royce, it’s a car with multitudes despite its diminutive stature.
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With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
