Very French and romantic car.
Mr. Ozaki usually works in his office all day long, but he often goes out for meetings and other errands. Even when he does, he often travels by car. He says that a compact car like the Lutecia is perfect for such small trips.
A compact car is simply easier to drive as a means of transportation. When I visited Paris, a friend of mine who lives there drove a Lutecia. I realized that the streets in Paris are narrow and that's why they are built this way. Tokyo also has a variety of streets, from large streets to narrow alleys. That's why it's a great match.
In France, compact cars are the most common type of car. I guess you can't drive without them. There are alleys where you have to turn at strange angles. So people don't drive compact cars for the sake of fashion; they really care about practicality. And there are cobblestone roads, so I felt the power was amazing when I was driving. I feel the same way when I drive this "Lutecia. When I step on the gas pedal, I feel the gears kicking into gear. It's very active for such a small car.
While speaking of such things, Mr. Ozaki continues, "However, the brand is also created with design in mind.
There are several car brands in France, but Renault has the smartest and cleverest image. At one time, when the Avantime and Megane models were coming out, Renault was often producing cars with unique designs, which were very appealing. I feel that this has remained consistent even today. It's like "a great car made by a great designer.
As Mr. Ozaki said, the Lutecia design team approaches their work with the mindset of "creating a part of the scenery. This is the reason why Lutecia is such a big seller in Europe.
The headlights are really cool, aren't they? The rear window is practical, of course, but there's more to it than that. And the color. It's a deep red, so it looks slightly different depending on the angle from which the light hits it. I feel a great sense of design. It's very French and romantic.
