The Autobello Covet is a late production version of the Ibishu Covet that was sold in Europe via a joint venture between Ibishu and Autobello. It features upgrades such as new engines, transmissions, stiffer build, interior changes and rebadged parts. Spoiler: LORE As Ibishu was about to slowly end the production of the Ibishu Covet in Japan and North America, they saw it still has potential in Europe. Ibishu decided to start a joint venture with Autobello, and continue producing the popular Covet in Europe. a new factory in north Italy was built by Autobello, purely for the modernized European Covet. The "New Covet" didn't bring a refresh like usual, instead of selling the same car with a facelift, they focused purely on the technical side. Build quality and use of new materials made the covet stiffer and lighter, therefore making it more agile and safe, but also very resistant to corrosion to ensure a long life. Another upgrade to safety was made by adding an optional driver airbag and seatbelt load limiters. New engines were one of the biggest changes made, the outdated Ibishu engine lineup was replaced by newly engineered Autobello engines. The HTO (High Torque Output) engines are ideal for lower end models, feauring increased torque in the lower RPM range for easy reliable daily driving. The Flame engines are mid-high range engines with higher power outputs despite their size. Autobello added their Bellomatic CVT transmission and a 6-speed manual. This mod will include 13 configurations, here are a few of them: Autobello Covet LE 1.7 Flame Bellomatic Autobello Covet SE 1.3HTO Autobello Covet LE 1.5DT CREDITS: @JorgePinto - new interior parts, all badges, Autobello wheels and hubcaps
I like the idea but I think it should have at least some minor cosmetic changes outside, maybe different lights and bumpers and some other stuff. May I also suggest a sedan based off the covet sedan from Ibishu Plus mod?
This looks promising, but i feel like it should have more content because for now it's yet another rebadge with not much to offer
The question is, will it have rear bumpers with a license plate cutout big enough to actually fit EU-plates? Also, I'd appreciate airbags (Non-working, just for the eye) in the steering wheel and dashboard because of EU regulations and stuff. Not a must, tho
Nice to see another modern Autobello. I love the idea! However, as @Blue Bird Gaming mentioned, it could benefit from different design elements inspired by Italian hatchbacks like the Fiat Uno, Tipo, Palio, and Punto.
unfortunately i don't have the skills for that, i already had to get help with the interior and badging. if anyone knows how to do it and wants to help i'd happily accept a helping hand
