2018 Karma Revero Reviews, Pricing & Specs

$130,000 to $145,000

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If the 2018 Karma Revero looks familiar to you, that’s because it’s a second act. In 2012, a car called the Fisker Karma debuted, fresh off the heels of an energy crisis. It promised a luxurious experience inside of a sporty, electrically-powered package, with an on-board gasoline generator and plug-in capabilities. The Fisker Karma was only produced in 2012 and shortly after, the company went bankrupt. For 2018, the Fisker Karma returns for its hiatus, this time as the Karma Revero.

The Revero’s design is mostly identical to that of its forebearer, with the same long, low, and wide profile, the split-wing grille, the flush door handles, and the exaggerated rear haunches. The interior looks about the same, too; even six years later, it still looks fresh and modern. With the Revero, Karma put a renewed focus on craftsmanship. Take, for instance, the car’s badges: each one is painstakingly painted by hand. Even the standard solar roof looks great, with white strakes painted between the individual panels for a windswept look. Everything else adds up to a product that’s as much a work of art as it is a vehicle.

The Revero uses both gasoline and electric power, making it a hybrid. The car can be plugged in, taking 24 minutes to bring it to an 80% charge on a 40 kW connection, and the solar roof provides up to 200 W of power. Total horsepower hits 403 and torque reaches 981 pound-feet. Karma provides the Revero with three modes: Stealth, Sustain, and Sport mode. Stealth mode is a pure electric mode, while Sustain relies on the generator to maintain the battery’s charge state and Sport utilizes both the electric motors and gasoline engines to provide the best performance. There’s up to 50 miles of all electric range, and up to 300 miles of total range once the generator kicks in. The Revero is rated for 60 miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) combined in electric-only mode, but only 20 miles per gallon (MPG) on premium gasoline.

There are six handsome finishes available for the Revero’s interior, each with its own unique use of leather, suede and reclaimed wood or carbon fiber. But commonalities include a dual-layer dashboard with color-contrasting sections, a tall, wide middle console that stretches all the way to the rear (making the Revero a four-seater), and digital interfaces that look like they belong in a spaceship. Of note are the 12.3-inch instrument cluster interface and 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system. They’re both completely different from the systems in the old Fisker Karma. Other features include keyless access and start, USB connectivity, Bluetooth, navigation, automatic dual-zone climate control, a 7-speaker audio system, and over-the-air update capabilities via a built-in 4G LTE connection. Despite the car’s size, don’t look for limousine-like space for any of its four occupants. It’s cramped enough to be considered subcompact by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Karma has made sure the Revero meets all structural and protective regulations. Safety features are limited to eight airbags, a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, and lane-departure warning. Since it’s such a niche vehicle, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) hasn’t yet tested the Revero.

The Karma Revero’s reincarnation is mostly the result of a buyout and a name change. While improvements were made in key areas, targets and consumer expectations of both electric and luxury vehicles have changed, and the Revero finds itself amid a sea of competitors that outperform it in nearly every metric. Still, on a design and novelty basis, there’s nothing like it.

Published May 31, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson

A CarGurus contributor since 2017, Kyree has always been fascinated with the automotive world, especially when it comes to premium European cars. But regardless of the vehicle—whether it's an efficient hybrid or the latest luxury sled—he's always ready to dispense information and advice.

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2018 Karma Revero RWD

Original MSRP: $130,000

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 225 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.6 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Headliner trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: rear console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · Battery rating: 760 CCA · EV battery capacity: 20.8 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 403 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 301 · Electric Motor Torque: 981 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Displacement: 2.0 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator HP: 235 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Number of Cylinders: 4 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charging time: 3 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 240

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: semi-aniline leather

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7

Suspension

Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 30 mm · Front Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear shock type: monotube · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

2018 Karma Revero Aliso Edition RWD

Original MSRP: $145,000

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 225 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.6 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Headliner trim: leather · Interior accents: platinum · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: rear console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Exterior Features

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: semi-aniline leather

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7

Suspension

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: carbon fiber

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

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