New Rigel ITOKO 1998
In 1998 Rigel launched a revolutionary car for his own company on the market, the first time that the brand would create a micro concept. It is a vehicle 3.03 meters long, two-seater and with more than enough space for daily purchases in its trunk. It is cheaply built for the middle and lower classes, as well as being designed as an ideal fashion accessory, being able to choose a wide variety of colors.
This car responds to the new urban mobility solution that Rigel presents for the busiest cities and especially pays attention to Asian markets, where there are more transit difficulties. We are especially talking about Japan, where the regulation of “kei” vehicles that are small vehicles with tax advantages. These have certain characteristics that must be met, such as a size of less than 3.4 meters and a maximum displacement of 660cc.
The car will be sold in Europe, Asia and North America, it will be designed for a public that wants to be fashionable, use little gasoline and be able to park in the center of the city with style. In America and Europe it will come with two engines: a 0.6L three-cylinder and a 1.0L three-cylinder. They will be able to mount 4-speed automatic and manual gearboxes. In Japan it will only have version 0.6 with a CVT box to be sold as a kei car.
Built on a partial aluminum monocoque chassis with a front drive and a total weight of less than 600 kilos
Versions, engines and prices.
POP 0.6 version: It is the start version of the range, it is designed exclusively for cost savings and to be a good vehicle for very economical budgets or vehicles for companies and rentals. Everything you need for day to day, without great luxuries. Its safety features may include a driver airbag.
POP 0.6: 6.552,71 €
Version Chic 0.6/ 1.0: Medium version of the model, its main role is fashion, being able to combine exterior colors with colored plastics, special hubcaps in the color of the vehicle and customizable interiors, highlighting the white interior. This version allows the possibility of placing a fabric roof. Aimed at a public that needs urban mobility and aimed at both a younger and a senior public, who need to move daily for work or shopping.
Chic 0.6: 7.122,51 €
Chic 1.0: 7.409,65 €
GT version: More sober interior in black, alloy wheels with a larger diameter and width, sports tires, lowered suspension. We created a dynamic, fun car focused on driving.
GT 1.0: 9.615,39 €
The 1998 Itoko becomes the smallest car in the Rigel range and also the most economical vehicle. Creating a new access point at the bottom, in terms of price, to the Rigel brand.
