There’s something about dune buggies that fits the bill, both for urban and off-roading scenarios. Citroën’s My Ami Buggy concept proved that right and now yet another one from the house of Jeep gives us a glimpse of an electrified city car plus an off-road vehicle. Dubbed Jeep Dune concept the vehicle derives inspiration from My Ami Buggy, and it shows from the renders.
The rugged mini vehicle is crafted for Gen-Z by acclaimed French designer Emmanuel Klissarov who’s worked for GM, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. This collaboration comes as a result of the effort by Jeep and Citroën (both owned by Stellantis automotive group) to comply with the in-house vision of making advanced electric vehicle concepts.
Designer: Emmanuel Klissarov
Both the buggies have a lot in common, right from the open-air design and unique styling to the rugged exteriors keeping in mind off-roading needs. In fact, the Dune gets its platform from Ami which is a front-wheel drive configuration. The car is tailored for short urban commutes and off-roading day trips to the outskirts. It will be powered by a 8 hp motor and 5.4 kWh battery mated to the powertrain. Given its size and the battery capacity, the promised 46 miles per charge range is not bad.
Other details of the two-seater Dune buggy include customizable exterior options, perforated fabric doors, a built-in cooler, and even space to fit a DJ booth. These unique features ensure the general perception of EVs is revisited to being something that is more fun and practical. Other than the usual city and off-road trail escapades, the vehicle is perfect for beach explorations and resort scouting. This makes it a good option for commercial settings as well.
The raw weight of the vehicle is 1,00 pounds which is less than Ami, owing to the plastic body panels. The size of the buggy is comparable to an ATV at just 95 inches long, 55 inches wide and 60 inches tall. So you can call it an all-electric UTV. While the Ami costs $5,500 in Europe, we should expect a slightly lower price tag for this one when and if it eventually hits the roads.
