Vanderhall: Off the beaten track 🎥
FROM THE USA TO SWITZERLAND An American car manufacturer is turning three-wheelers into real road stars. Whether purist as a gasoline engine or hip as an electric - Vanderhall combines the good old days with the technology of the future. With the Vanderhall Venice, you're sure to experience a lot of driving fun and stand out on the road. Vehicles off the beaten track - that's what [...]
With the Vanderhall Venice, you're sure to experience a lot of driving fun and stand out on the road.
Vehicles off the beaten track - that's what Patrick Friedli, Managing Director of Friedli Fahrzeuge AG in Wohlenschwil, Aargau, is passionate about. For over 20 years, the company has been importing quads, side-by-sides, three-wheeled motorcycles, jet boats, snowmobiles and boat engines from BRP.
On the market since 2015
Five years ago, while searching for suitable on-road offerings, Friedli came across the up-and-coming American brand Vanderhall Motor Works. It launched its first three-wheeled roadster, the Laguna, in 2015.
He had to wait four years until Vanderhall imported to Europe for the first time in 2019, but with a now broader and more refined product range.
Vanderhall makes road stars
That was the starting signal for him to bring the handmade car wheels made in the USA exclusively to Switzerland.
Patrick Friedli: "Vanderhall stands for driving pleasure, freedom and safety. They bring back the good old days, but technically drive in the future."
The product is said to be perfect for ventilating the head after a long day at work or for enjoying excursions into nature at the weekend. At the same time, the three-wheeled lightweights are not only perfectly equipped in terms of sport, but also feature high-quality workmanship and a cool retro look.
The driving experience in this low and agile roadster is unique. It can also accelerate, although the main fun is cruising.
Purist driving fun: Venice and Carmel
Vanderhall currently has three product types on the market, all of which are also available from Patrick Friedli. The Venice, which has no doors or roof, offers purist driving pleasure in fine weather. With an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, it provides plenty of fun and sufficient power reserves.
The Carmel has the potential to be a fun all-season car, offering a bit more comfort with special doors, a removable roof and special accessories already installed. With 185 hp and an unladen weight of 640 kilograms, both models have a very sporty power-to-weight ratio.
The Vanderhall Carmel has the potential to be a fun all-season car.
In terms of price, the three-wheelers from Vanderhall are almost a bargain. The Blackjack, the base model of both variants, is available from a sporty 39,900 and 51,900 Swiss francs respectively. For even more driving fun, both vehicles are available as GT and GTS models.
Future with drive: Edison for urban lifestyle
There is also a vision of the future from the sturdy gasoline-powered cars: the Edison2, an all-electric roadster with Vanderhall's typical design. Friedli is convinced that no other vehicle currently captures the spirit of the times better.
Its range is over 300 kilometers, and it can certainly go further as a city car. At 52,900 francs, its price is almost as sporty as its drive. It's actually logical that it's the fastest of all the Vanderhalls. And the analog speedometer is just one of many charming details.
First flagship store in Wohlenschwil
In order to experience Vanderhall products first-hand and to experience the driving experience, Patrick Friedli is opening Switzerland's first Vanderhall Flagship Store in Wohlenschwil in May. Here you can experience the entire Vanderhall brand world up close - including test drives.
The exclusive three-wheelers are to be distributed throughout Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein by contractual partners from next year.
