At the IAA Mobility 2021, Mobilize will reveal the Limo which is a fully-electric four-door saloon designed specifically for taxis, private hire vehicles and fleet use. Available exclusively via a subscription service, the offer will provide all-inclusive mobility solutions packages. Mobilize Limo comes from the joint venture created by Renault Group and Jiangling Motors Group Co, Ltd (JMCG) in 2018. It harnesses the know-how and experience in e-mobility - vehicles and services - that Renault Group and its network have been fostering for more than 10 years.
Set to be unveiled on the Renault stand at Munich IAA Mobility 2021 as part of the special day dedicated to Mobilize on September 8, a fleet of 40 Mobilize Limo will then be deployed to validate the services it will offer throughout Europe starting in the second half of 2022.
Clotilde Delbos, CEO of Mobilize, said: "The first Mobilize model, Limo, is the new brand's response to the evolution of the ride-hailing market. This offer, which combines a vehicle and flexible services, fully illustrates Mobilize's ability to the changing needs of vehicle users. It also demonstrates a unique know-how resulting from the experience of the Renault Group in mobility services and RCI Bank and Services' strength in financing."
The Mobilize Limo is 4.67m long, 1.83m wide, and 1.47m high, making it close in size to traditional
D-segment vehicles with an elegant, refined and confident presence, a short bonnet and plunging roof. Its flowing yet dynamic profile reflects the transition to electric vehicles with its modern design, available in Metallic Black, Metallic Grey and Glossy White.
The Mobilize Limo also comes with distinctive features, including flush door handles that pop out when the vehicle unlocks, LED headlamps with a sophisticated lighting signature and scrolling indicators,
17-inch smoke-finish lacquered alloy wheels, finished off on the outside with Mobilize logos and 'Mobilize Limo' branding just behind the door mirrors.
Inside, Limo inspires a sense of calm and serenity thanks to soft-touch satin-finish TEP leather effect upholstery that's also easy to clean. The door panels feature a sophisticated light strip with faux-metal inserts, while seven ambient lighting options enhance the mood.
The high-quality dashboard features decorative carbon inserts, with a digital interface reaching across the upper section of the dashboard. A 10.25-inch screen is used for the instrument panel, while a
12.3-inch touchscreen features in the centre of the dashboard for multimedia and navigation controls.
Above all, the Mobilize Limo's design is centred around services and usages. It was guided by the goal of giving drivers and passengers as much as possible in the way of comfort and practicality.
The driver's seat in the Limo was designed to ensure professional drivers have the most ergonomically and acoustically comfortable seat possible. It features eight electric seat settings (four on the front passenger side), and the steering column can also be adjusted for both height and depth, so drivers have the ideal seating position no matter their body type.
A refrigerated storage compartment is also located between the two front seats, while a Winter Pack including heated seats and steering wheel will feature in some markets.
The 2.75m-long wheelbase means that Mobilize Limo offers exceptional comfort for back-seat passengers with 288mm of kneeroom and a flat floor, accessed via wide-opening rear doors that give easy access to the back seat that can comfortably fit three adult passengers. Those in the rear can plug in their smartphone or tablets into one of the two USB ports located in the back, and they also have easy access to volume control knobs located in the rear, as well as adjustable air vents and reading lights.
The boot on the Mobilize Limo boasts a loading capacity of 411 litres, ideal for large suitcases. A temporary spare wheel is housed underneath the boot floor.
Mobilize Limo comes with a high-performance 110kW (150hp) all-electric motor delivering 220Nm of immediately available torque, providing responsive acceleration in all circumstances. Limo drives smoothly on urban and semi-rural roads, with a 0-62mph time of 9.6 seconds and a top speed set to 87mph.
Drivers can choose between three driving modes (Eco, Normal, Sport). The intensity level for the regenerative braking can also be set to one of three options via the vehicle's settings.
Limo is ideally suited to city roads thanks to its 11.2m turning circle. It has also been fitted with a VSP (Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians) system that warns pedestrians and other vehicles of the car's presence and is always active at speeds under 19mph and as soon as the car is in 'Drive' mode.
The Mobilize Limo's on-board multimedia system will allow smartphone mirroring via the 12.3-inch centrally mounted 12.3-inch touchscreen, as most drivers use their own devices for navigating and accessing various platforms such as Uber.
A Limo app specifically for drivers provides all the car's information and can be used to remotely access the car's location and certain features, such as locking/unlocking the doors, setting the climate and scheduling charging times.
