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Aixam City

City Sport Electric: up to 113 km of WMTC range, capped at 45 km/h.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 32 sources

At a glance

0100200
5.32–8.05 hpPower
0100200
45–64 km/hTop speed
0150300
14–40 N·mTorque
05001,000
350–705 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12579

Engine
Innovation: 400 cc diesel twin; Sensation: 479 cc Kubota; e-City: electric369
Built at
Aix-les-Bains, France2

The story

Built in Aix-les-Bains, France, the City targets young and urban drivers, including those aged 14. Today's range offers a choice of diesel or electric power.234

2006: London motor-show debut with NICE20062008: Diesel City Innovation replaces A72120082010: Impulsion arrives; Mega goes lithium20102011: GTO arrives; ABS and A/C follow20112015: Lombardini HDI joins City Vision20152016: City Sensation: 479 cc and Euro 420162020: Emotion gives City a new face20202023: Ambition adds LEDs and a stronger chassis20232025: City Eclipse: just 300 examples2025 Aixam A721 (A721): 2004–2008A721Aixam Mega e-City: Introduced 2007Aixam Mega e-CityAixam City Innovation (Innovation): 2008–2010Aixam City Impulsion (Impulsion): 2010–2013ImpulsionAixam City Vision (Vision): 2013–2016VisionAixam City Sensation (Sensation): 2016–2020SensationAixam City Emotion (Emotion): 2020–2023Emotion 200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones234689111218
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2004–2008Aixam A721 (A721)
Introduced 2007Aixam Mega e-City
2008–2010Aixam City Innovation (Innovation)
2010–2013Aixam City Impulsion (Impulsion)
2013–2016Aixam City Vision (Vision)
2016–2020Aixam City Sensation (Sensation)
2020–2023Aixam City Emotion (Emotion)
2006London motor-show debut with NICE
2008Diesel City Innovation replaces A721
2010Impulsion arrives; Mega goes lithium
2011GTO arrives; ABS and A/C follow
2015Lombardini HDI joins City Vision
2016City Sensation: 479 cc and Euro 4
2020Emotion gives City a new face
2023Ambition adds LEDs and a stronger chassis
2025City Eclipse: just 300 examples
  1. 2006

    London motor-show debut with NICE

    Production of NICE's electric Mega e-City begins in March 2007, exclusively for right-hand-drive London sales until the end of 2008.2

  2. 2008

    Diesel City Innovation replaces A721

    October brings the City Innovation and its 400 cc Kubota diesel twin. The City Sport measures 2.763 m by 1.506 m and weighs 350 kg.35

  3. 2010

    Impulsion arrives; Mega goes lithium

    City Impulsion arrives. Mega e-City gains a lithium-ion alternative to lead-acid: claimed range rises from 60–80 to 100 km at the same 64 km/h.267

  4. 2011

    GTO arrives; ABS and A/C follow

    City Impulsion's GTO goes on sale in March. ABS and A/C options follow in September 2011 and June 2012; lithium-battery e-City arrives in April 2013.6

  5. 2015

    Lombardini HDI joins City Vision

    April adds an optional Lombardini HDI common-rail diesel twin to the City Vision; Kubota power remains standard.8

  6. 2016

    City Sensation: 479 cc and Euro 4

    September's City Sensation brings a 479 cc Kubota rated at 8.05 hp, meets Euro 4 without a catalyst and wears all-new body panels.9

  7. 2020

    Emotion gives City a new face

    February brings City Emotion's new nose; Sport, Premium and GTO include a 7-inch CarPlay screen and reversing camera as standard.91011

  8. 2023

    Ambition adds LEDs and a stronger chassis

    Introduced in late 2023, City Ambition joins a range with Full LED lighting, a revised chassis and a center tunnel widened by 50% for rigidity.412

  9. 2025

    City Eclipse: just 300 examples

    October's City Eclipse pairs a jade-green roof and details with 15-inch diamond-cut wheels, in a run capped at 300.13

Every generation

  • Aixam Mega e-City
    Aixam Mega e-CityIntroduced 2007
  • Aixam City Sensation
    Sensation2016–2020

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • City Pack / Sport (Ambition)

    Standard

    City Pack / Sport (Ambition)

  • Standard

    City Impulsion Pack / S / Premium

    2010–2013

  • Standard

    City Sensation Pack / Evo / Premium / GTO

    2016–2020

    8 hp

  • Standard

    City Sport (Innovation)

    2008–2010

  • Standard

    City S (Innovation)

    2010

  • Standard

    e-City (Impulsion)

    2013

  • Standard

    City Sport / Premium / GTO (Emotion)

    2020

  • City GTO (Impulsion / Vision)

    Performance

    City GTO (Impulsion / Vision)

    2011–2013; 2014–2016

  • City GTO (current)

    Performance

    City GTO (current)

    8 hp

  • Limited

    City Black Edition

    2016

  • Limited

    City Sport special edition

    2018

  • Limited

    City Eclipse

    2025

How to spot one

Look for

  • Innovation and Impulsion: almond headlights; City S instead retains the older A721 lamps.3
  • Vision: slimmer Valeo headlights and rear lamps extended onto the tailgate.8
  • Emotion: a gloss-black nose with redesigned bumper, grille and headlights.11
  • Ambition: LED lamps, central rear fog and reversing lights, and lettering replacing the rear badge.12

Year by year

  1. 2008 (Innovation)

    Almond headlights and a softer window line mark the change from A721 to City Innovation.3

  2. 2013–2014 (Vision)

    2013 adds slimmer Valeo headlights and tail lamps reaching onto the hatch; 2014 brings a new dashboard and the returning GTO.8

  3. 2016–2018 (Sensation)

    2016 brings new body panels around retained headlights; 2018 adds a new dash, door panels and seats, with an optional 9-inch screen.9

  4. 2020 (Emotion)

    Gloss-black detailing reshapes the nose around a new bumper, grille and headlights.1011

  5. 2023 (Ambition)

    Full LED lamps arrive; grilles vary by model, rear fog and reverse lights sit centrally, and lettering replaces the rear badge.412

  6. Ambition, June update

    Exterior styling stays unchanged; paired dashboard displays use a 7-inch central screen, or 10 inches standard in City GTO.17

Don’t confuse it with

  • Aixam A721

    The A721 has straight, sharp-edged body lines; City Innovation has a softer window line and almond headlights.318

  • Photo of a Aixam City
    City
    Photo of a Aixam Coupé (Ambition)
    Aixam Coupé (Ambition)

    Aixam Coupé (Ambition)

    Check the Coupé's sloping rear window: Ambition made its rake steeper.12

  • Photo of a Aixam City
    City
    Photo of a Aixam Crossline / Crossover
    Aixam Crossline / Crossover

    Aixam Crossline / Crossover

    Crossover-inspired bodywork; Ambition versions have a raised roof and body-colored roof and wheel arches.212

Against its rivals

  • City vs Ligier Ixo Street Ultima

    Price lower is better

    City13,500 €
    Ligier Ixo Street Ultima14,950 €
    19
  • Renault Twizy 45

    City vs Renault Twizy 45

    40–0 km/h lower is better

    City6.3 m
    Renault Twizy 457 m
    21

Prices

Value today $7.0K–$10.2K2526

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$5K$10K$15K$20K 2010201520202025 Value today: $7,040–$10,230 2008 · $18,816 · EUR list, City Sport; approx. €1=$1.472011 · $18,765 · EUR base, GTO; approx. €1=$1.392013 · $15,959 · EUR base, e-City; approx. €1=$1.332018 · $12,861 · France Pack; approx. €1=$1.182018 · $14,041 · France Sport; approx. €1=$1.182018 · $14,277 · France Evo; approx. €1=$1.182018 · $15,339 · France Premium; approx. €1=$1.182018 · $16,165 · France GTO; approx. €1=$1.182018 · $16,991 · France e-City Pack; approx. €1=$1.182018 · $19,469 · France e-City Premium; €1~$1.18 2025 · $9,085 · 2024 City Sport, 26,235 km, non-running, VPauto Rouen2025 · $9,660 · 2022 City Sport, 14,095 km, fuel leak, VPauto Bordeaux2026 · $7,810 · 2024 e-Sport, 5,416 km; battery problem, VPauto2026 · $10,230 · 2024 City diesel, 13,557 km, VPauto2026 · $7,040 · 2024 City diesel, 11,526 km, VPauto $10.2K VPauto, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2008Price when new$18,816EUR list, City Sport; approx. €1=$1.47
2011Price when new$18,765EUR base, GTO; approx. €1=$1.39
2013Price when new$15,959EUR base, e-City; approx. €1=$1.33
2018Price when new$12,861France Pack; approx. €1=$1.18
2018Price when new$14,041France Sport; approx. €1=$1.18
2018Price when new$14,277France Evo; approx. €1=$1.18
2018Price when new$15,339France Premium; approx. €1=$1.18
2018Price when new$16,165France GTO; approx. €1=$1.18
2018Price when new$16,991France e-City Pack; approx. €1=$1.18
2018Price when new$19,469France e-City Premium; €1~$1.18
2025Auction sale$9,0852024 City Sport, 26,235 km, non-running, VPauto Rouen
2025Auction sale$9,6602022 City Sport, 14,095 km, fuel leak, VPauto Bordeaux
2026Auction sale$7,8102024 e-Sport, 5,416 km; battery problem, VPauto
2026Auction sale$10,2302024 City diesel, 13,557 km, VPauto
2026Auction sale$7,0402024 City diesel, 11,526 km, VPauto
2026Value today$7,040–$10,230

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “The director asked for a pink GTO”
    • “Ex-Lotus men behind the Mega City”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 2 things to check before buying one
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