The Microlino Steals the Show in a Wild New Version

Microlino has much bigger ideas than its small quadricycles, and the latest one is as intriguing as it is questionable.

The Swiss manufacturer Micro unveiled at the Brussels 2025 Fair the Microlino Spider, an audacious electric concept dubbed “the anti-pick-up.” Designed as an elegant and safer alternative to golf carts, it targets upscale neighborhoods and their residents who are wealthy enough to afford a useless, yet indispensable vehicle.

Intended to break the norms, the Microlino Spider stands out with its design featuring open side panels, allowing for quick and easy entry and exit. You’ve probably guessed that the Microlino loses its large front door, reminiscent of the Isetta, in this setup. An open roof, with an optional canvas shade, enhances the playful spirit, while the interior features touches of wood and a chameleon paint that shifts shades of blue, green, and violet depending on the light. And if it rains? Well, we just bring out the Rolls, of course!

In a world of rapidly changing mobility, these small, lightweight, and fun vehicles are increasingly popular for short trips. “It’s not for the 5% of trips where you carry passengers and luggage, but for the 95% where you’re alone,” sums up Wim Ouboter, president of Micro. So, it’s a selfish car. With such specifications, it definitely targets upscale seaside resorts and Low Emission Zones more than fast lanes.

However, removing the roof and doors will likely not bring prices down, which are expected to approach 20,000 euros. This unconventional microcar remains a luxury, a whim for those who can afford to add a touch of eccentricity to their everyday life. But will they accept losing the ability to play with the big front door? It’s a bit of Microlino’s soul that’s disappearing, and that’s not a good thing because it almost turns it into a mundane car—and especially twice as expensive as a Fiat Topolino Dolcevita!

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