Citroen Ami to arrive in the U.K. as left-hand drive vehicle

Citroen has announced that the Ami will be available in the U.K.

However, the car will remain as a left-hand drive car in the U.K market, which means that it is the driver rather than the passenger that will benefit from a kerbside exit from the vehicle when it is parked at the roadside.

A full U.K. driving licence will also be required to drive the Ami in the U.K., as opposed to the minimal road safety certificate necessary in France.

Designed as a daring response to the increasing congestion and pollution faced in today's cities and urban environments, the Citroen Ami is a 100% electric vehicle with a length of just 2,410mm, allowing for an incredibly tight turning circle and easy parking and navigation in busy streets.

It utilises a 5.5kWh battery that recharges in just three hours and delivers a range of 74km, as well as a top speed of 45km/h.

The heated interior is bathed in light thanks to the model's panoramic glass sunroof. In a nostalgic nod the iconic Citroen 2CV, the manual side windows of the AMI can be opened by flipping the glass upwards into a fixed raised position.

Buyers in the U.K. will also have access to a wide range of personalisation options, thanks to colourful accessory packs and additions that allow each owner to make their Citroen Ami truly unique.