Henrik Fisker on the Future of Fisker Automotive -Garage419

[Comicguyable]

i am gonna buy that car 

[jmueller200]

check out 8:02... the X on the inside of the trunk lid is hot. and then check out 8:20 for the sound when the trunk lid is closed. To me it sounds as solid as a passat

[donzaliko]

LOGO sucks

this mark deserves better logo 

[OneFireworks]

I have to wait till june.. Then can i drive in this car.. im wondering, because i never saw it in real, i hope it is his money worth.

[MisterPeetBull]

It looks amazing, needs a V12 though

[ionellovidell]

this new technology is used in romanian locomotives since comunist times... diesel engine generating electricity for an electric motor wich moves the wheels

[Fiskeztang]

This was a genuienely beautiful car.

[aeroavia89]

can't wait for this car to be test-drived !!

[MikeyRB77]

Eugene Levy!!!! LOL

[DoubleMM70]

$87000

Very affordable for the Blue Collar man.

Not!

[kaunghtut]

awesome! but i can't afford one :( neither many of us. Hope this co. will thrive n successful. btw, they will b building karmas in Delaware.

[gjaddajg]

Ok, so the founder, CEO and leading designer is a Danish guy... and the company is, what? A Danish firm or an American?

[Motohouse2]

I wonder why they just don't call the company TAX PAYER MOTORS?

Nice looking car to be sure. I really hate the way their funding deals came about. Stimulus anyone?

[gjaddajg]

maybe because it's not payed by the tax payers... just maybe...

[Motohouse2]

It is backed by our tax dollars, which means if the company defaults, our tax dollars bail them out......Government motors part 3 anyone?

[gjaddajg]

It's a loan! as in 'they will have to pay the money back'. And then you're gonna say: "yeah, but not if they go bankrupt", but then I'll reply that; it's the same deal with all the other loans the government gives. For example indirectly to US citizens... If they don't pay back, the tax dollars are also gone...

[gjaddajg]

It's an investment, just like when the government gives loans to banks and other car companies.

[Motohouse2]

I understand what a loan is. I work in the financial industry. I know how this stuff works and if the Cash for Clunkers fiasco is any indication as to how efficient they are (2 rounds of funding, fund went broke, dealers not paid, an additional #24K spent of tax payer money PER CAR etc), then I do not have any confidence in anything Gov backed.

[Motohouse2]

This car looks badass, and I am all for new technology, and I would buy stock in a company like this. Glad I don't own any GM stock right now with tier Gov backed loans! Ford is the only co that didn't take any fed money and they posted a profit this last quarter.

[450xhonda]

Fisker Automotive, the beneficiary of a huge taxpayer-funded loan, has a high profile backer: a Silicon Valley venture capital firm -- Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB, for short). The Vice Perpetrator, Algore, just happens to be a partner at KPCB, whose employees have donated over $2 million to Democrats, including Obama and Hillary. Isn't that cozy! (Cont)

[450xhonda]

The most amazing aspect about the "green car" that American taxpayers are funding is that the average American will never be able to drive one. Henrick Fisker, the head of the new car company, used to design cars for BMW and Aston Martin. His planned luxury hybrids will sell for close to $90,000 each.

[Dragonovus]

my first thoughts were like, wtf is that Eugene Levy?

[Smooth258]

I think the car is great and all don't get me wrong, it's beautiful and seems luxurious and everything but it does not sound like a driver's car. I'll wait for the reviews later this year of course but..0-60 in 5.8 ?? Top speed 125 ?? If you only care about getting from point A to point B, then it's perfect, but for a true driving enthusiast like myself, I'm sorry but it just doesn't grab me. Then again mayb I'm being too harsh, it is a sedan after all..

[USNavyWarrior]

True drivers cars are too harsh for daily driving. That's why you get a Karma for a DD and a Lotus or Atom for the sunshine.

I hope you're not trying to say the RR in the video in your profile is a driver's car...

[Smooth258]

Actually that's not exactly what I meant.Of course I wouldn't suggest that this car be compared to the atom. That would be ridiculous. But this car accelerates from 0-60 in 7 seconds in normal mode and 5.8 in sport mode. That's just not very impressive..and for an enthusiast like myself wouldn't be very exciting especially for an almost $100,000 car. That's what I meant. But hey like I said it is just a sedan..regardless other sedans with low emissions in that price range top those numbers

[Smooth258]

I think the car is great and all don't get me wrong, it's beautiful and seems luxurious and everything but it does not sound like a driver's car. I'll wait for the reviews later this year of course but..0-60 in 5.8 ?? Top speed 125 ?? If you only care about a beautiful luxurious car that'll get you from point A to point B, then it's perfect, but for a true driving enthusiast like myself, I'm sorry but it just doesn't grab me. Then again mayb I'm being too harsh, it is a sedan after all..

[eexecutionstylee]

makes me a tad nervous that the car has a gm motor.

but i want it anyway.

[ForzaJersey]

GM is not going anywhere, GM is a sold quality company post-bankrupcy. Fisker will soon go all-electric with in a decade as the technology develops.

[kplee89]

The 2.0L Ecotech engine is great

[artsolon0]

i have a range rover and i m trade in it for this

[toob247]

rich people still have money and they will pick these up like so many people picked up the ipod or iphone to have the braggin rights on coolest new toy, I'm buying quantum stock now and in ten years when my kid needs to go to college quantum will pay for it. they have the blessing of the elite, and when the carbon taxes hit..........booyah

[sclogse1]

If I take naps in this car periodically, can I use it to cut down my capitol gains on the sale of my house?

[wideopen704]

dude looks like eugene levy

[bmwm5audirs6]

legend from Denmark xD

[zengenSanji]

Man!

What a design!

[Gospodaree]

you bwoy ... diesels are not slow cars mate ... you forgotten that ... the GL320 CDI [wich is a diesel] kick ass of that hybrid [it's not ... i consider it a joke] GMC wtf was that with that SHIP ENGINE wich has a fuel economy that is missing LOL ... u should start driving real cars mate ... it's crysis , WAKE UP ! we don't need american cars with 7.2 v8 engines that has 300 horses ... an european DIESEL v6 would KICK HIS ASS !! Peace !

[bikeamerica]

300 horses haha the v6 does that for american cars v8 r like 400 and over

[SBJxBigMike]

@ bikeamerica

2010 mustang GT V8 - 300hp

before you leave comments know what your talking about first.

[bikeamerica]

thats cuz mustangs r gay american rice i was refering to the camaro btw

[codyschuyler]

mustangs are gay. look at dodge or chevy's cars

[wideopen704]

actually its 315 dumbfuck. You need to know what you are talking about.

[Choogler1]

YOUR AN IDIOT,AND YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT !THIS CAR GETS OVER 600 MILES ON A TANKFULDOES OVER 125 MPH,0-60 IN 5.8 SECONDS,,IS DESIGNED BY A BRILLIANT MAN WHO WAS A MAIN PLAYER AT BMW AND AUSTIN MARTIN,AND DOESN'T SPEW SMOG GASSES AND FILTH LIKE A DIESEL DOES !!.your commentary is the joke ! GET EDUCATED !

[jdswiney]

@Choogler1 u mad?

[Choogler1]

@jdswiney Annoyed at the utter stupidity of people ,when they spew nonsense and have NO IDEA of what they are saying......

[mickvk]

Matt, thanks for sticking to your guns (mostly) and trying to grease the squeaky wheels (a litle). I'm with you - green is noble and necessary but boring.

[mindblow39]

so much for the technical data of Q-Drive!

[mindblow39]

With over 60% of the public driving less than 50 miles per day, a fully charged Karma can achieve an annual average of more than 100 miles per gallon. With a top speed of 125 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds. The Karmas low center of gravity and performance oriented, A-arm suspension system offer a world class driving experience. Tall, wide tires deliver immense lateral grip while electrohydaulic disc brakes provide effortless stopping power.

[mindblow39]

Q-DRIVE® features two operating modes: Stealth Mode and Sport Mode. In electric-only Stealth Mode, drivers can travel emission free for up to 50 miles on a full charge from any 110-, 220- or 240-volt electric outlet. A total range of up to 300 miles is estimated in Sport Mode, which utilizes the efficient Ecotec® gasoline engine to turn a generator that powers two electric motors on the rear differential.

[mindblow39]

Q-DRIVE®: POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY

Exclusive to Fisker Automotive, Q-DRIVE® provides the best combination of power, efficiency and low emissions. The system is comprised of two 201hp electric motors powered by an advanced lithium-ion technology battery pack. A generator attached to a turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec® direct injection (D1) gasoline engine provides extended range capabilities.

[imthebob]

0-60 in under 6 seconds... not 5!

Just sayin.

[jkalisz01]

Well... all very interesting, however... What I wanted to hear about, and I'm sure most of the gear heads are with me, is the power train!!! How does it work? What's the HP / TQ? Weight? 0-60? 1/4 mile? Range? Maybe I missed this on another episode? I did find the conversation interesting but 'the suit" needs to remember who his audience is and ask the gear head questions as well! Instead, he comes off as an autocross minded business man that balks at the thought of a wrench and a little grease

[jkalisz01]

Ok... so I stand corrected, Matt does mention 0-60 and top speed during the intro... but... WTF is Q-drive technology? Why does he not ask this question? Buh.

[Aruthy]

henrik stated tht q-drive technology is originaly U.S military tech

[YTman28]

dis car can rip it up

[tgseason12]

It looks fucking great!

[bologna1400]

similar to a JET FIGHTER?

WHERE DO I BUY THIS CAR?

[Garage419]

it's coming out this year, presumably through their own dealer network.

[buzwazfuz]

they should open a dealership in new york miami and L.A.

[starbucks2003]

who is going to make this car?and where

[krestenarup]

@Garage419 

[bimmermann18]

I love his designs. He is one of the reasons I have been doing car, motorcycle, plane and yacht design.

[mrjost55]

hahaha this guy didn't even shake leo's hand

[iamhotty]

i would buy one...its sexy and it makes sense :D

[champ1193]

i was bored

[ukarl]

LEO THUMBS UP TERRRIFFFIC INTERVIEW mad matt as always silly ass comment!!! stay home....ka...

[DieHard3188]

Matt, I wouldn't act as a skeptic of Fisker after Henrik Fisker himself granted an interview. Now yes it was a PR thing he was at and you can do whatever you want, but I wouldn't do anything that might even hint at straining a potential relationship with a man like that.

[Garage419]

My job isn't to kiss automotive exec's asses. Sure, Henrik Fisker has had some runaway successes, including the Aston Martin DB9, but he's also had some colossal failures (Fisker Tramonto & Latigo). I'm not saying the car isn't beautiful; it is. I'm saying that Fisker is a new, unproven company, and 15,000 cars a year is an enormous amount for a new company, especially with a $87,000 price tag. I highly doubt they will make that figure. But God bless them, I hope they do.

[hiyukenmusic]

I agree...Don't burn your fucking bridges especially with a budget as scant as yalls. Remember it was a relationship that got yall that GTR, you certainly didn't buy it....but instead of you guys potentially being the first to do a drive test on the car...now your just another dickhead who convinced a company CEO to give you (excuse me non mech shop looking leo the suit) an interview that he'll probably never do again...you guys are smart....MATT....SMART!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[hiyukenmusic]

...to sum it up...someone smelling their own shit this year

[Garage419]

First of all, our relationships with car manufacturers right now is fine, and we have no risk of burning any bridges. Secondly, and I'm repeating myself here, our job is not to kiss ass just so we get cars first. Many of you guys watch our show to hear my opinions on cars, and so that's what I give you. The Karma is a beautiful car, and I'm sure it drives great. Throwing in some thoughts from the other side of the equation isn't the worst thing in the world, and it won't make Henrik not like me.

[dronus]

looks like a Tiburon

[mail22]

It's a beautiful car but it's not intended for the masses. It's intended for the people who spend $100K+ for S-Class or 7-Series who want to stand out even more. Someone driving a Honda or Toyota will not buy this car, no matter how expensive gas may become. I'm sure BMW and Mercedes sell more than 15,000 units of each car every year. His sales pitch is a little weak and very typical, hoping for a small percentage of a very large customer segment.

[Anwezzy21]

i feel leo "the suit" should do interviews more often with big wigs of the automotive market so we the public can better see where a new turn is being made n so we know wht to be expecting from tht turn

[Garage419]

what do you mean when "a new turn is being made?"

[Anwezzy21]

o lol new turn as in new technologies in productions, ways tht the consumer can save money by new development ideas n so forth, u know?

[igotwhips]

The host looks like Eugene Levy

[TheGreatSteve]

I said that last time :-)

[andrestnt]

i dont realy care for the fisker not alot of people can afordit it would be just like the tesla

[davebos582]

The Fisker is amazing...in terms of greenness, sport, and design.

[flamemaster89]

thats like saying " the Toyota is amazing!"

u mean Karma/sunset :D

[davebos582]

ha ha yeah, i could kinda pull off saying "the fisker" before they had more than one model, but yeah, that doesn't really make sense. The Karma and Sunset are both amazing. much better.

[seroyer2]

I like the Fisker but I don't like the Green image that they are trying to create for them selves. market it as a sports car that just happens to be a electric car.

[edersiomoran]

That fisker looks like something actually desirable but all this "green" bs is really irritating. ANY form of transport causes pollution one way or another. Electric cars cause pollution when they are produced and gas powered and diesel cars cause pollution coming out of the exhaust. That said... the cars in the world right now dont cause nearly as much pollution as factories and large jets and etc etc. Can they please leave the beloved car alone already? It has given us so much.

[carsismeZ06]

If that's a production model, I'm buying one

[GearHead318]

love the karma keep it up fisker, cant wait to see how it drives

[dcengland]

anyone that complained about the last episode and wanted to see more green cars should stop watching this show. this show isnt for you. anyway, this is an amazing car! i love it much more than a tesla. as long as the reliability and performance are there this car is a winner.

[cjhenks]

The head on view reminds me of the BMW Z8. Well done, it is one of the best looking cars in its projected segment in my opinion.

[repcrese]

This is the standard that all hybrids should go by, and not the Prius!

[LarryMReed]

Another ostenataious barge with nice lines, priced well above what any sane working man or woman would drive. Eighty percent of Americans don't need a Four or more seat vehicle on a daily basis. They might need one on the weekends for soccer practice. But most people only really need large vehicles for towing ski-doos or going on vacation in, and for that the Fisker comes up short also.

[TheGreatSteve]

Americans didn't need all those SUV's either, cept for the really fat ones.

[citi0rhythm]

well..not really...even the realy realy fat ones can fit in a smart...i ALWAYS see 2 fat asses running around in a smart......but i felt quite bad for the 3 cylinder smart thro..

[oldsoulyoungbody]

interesting, I never knew they used virtual testing for safety...But I cant wait for it, granted I cant afford either the Karma or the Volt, but I would definetly by the Karma, for no other reason than the amount of devotion and passion that seems to have been put in this car.

[scotsocool]

Did the guy refuse to shake leos hand or is he just gesturing?

[juancarloslang]

good looking car (Y)

[hinchunit]

Not HD? aww comon! lol

[scotsocool]

give it time, always takes a little while for HQ and HD to be an option.

[87TAGTABANDIT]

Fisker looks pretty damn good!

[rikwatson200]

the guy or the car lmao. the cars do look really swish

[87TAGTABANDIT]

the car

[rikwatson200]

they do look cool, looks like it should have a V8 under it

[87TAGTABANDIT]

I know huh? that would be nice

[morgangamer22]

COOL

[Atheistprimate]

Very nice looking car.

[nikola723]

nicee