The Salamandra – Spanish for Salamander- is a two seat car the size of Mr Bean´s mini-cooper, with a curvy and compact design that brings back memories of the Volkswagen Beetle or the long time Colombian favorite, the Renault 4.
It´s not quite as fast as a gas guzzling vehicle, but the Lexion´s promoters say their invention outperforms the “green” competition. “Unlike the Reva, this car can climb hills” affirms Salamandra designer and general manager William Mercay. “It can climb 22 degree inclinations at 40km per hour and it can run for 70km before needing a recharge”
Mercay expects Salamandra production to begin in July in a factory outside Bucaramanga. Spanish Investor Carlos Gonzalez said the Lexion will sell for approximately 5,000 Euros, a price that makes it “at least five times cheaper than electric cars sold in Europe and the US”.
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