Fisker Karma

By Mark Hedley , Updated May 02, 2012 at 16:20 Be the first to comment on this story

For too long, the Toyota Prius has been the ‘eco-conscience’ of the Hollywood garage. But thanks to US carmaker Fisker, its new Karma should make this a thing of the past.

Leonardo Di Caprio has bought one, and if it’s good enough for the Great Gatsby, it’s good enough for us. Like the Prius, the Karma is a hybrid but there the similarities end.

Before we even consider its eco-credentials, just look at it. LOOK AT IT! Designed by the man who created the prettiest BMW ever – the Z8 – the Karma’s snarling looks would make a Ferrari blush and an Aston wheeze.

Then there’s the solar panels in the roof, which run all the car’s electronics. And the paint which gets its twinkle from recycled glass.

It’s almost so good to look at it would be easy to forget what this car does best – and that’s drive.