Video Summary
Here is the requested summary of the YouTube video:- This #3 car is half Mercedes, half Geely, and all electric, and it is ridiculously quick.
- It’s one of several Chinese challenger brands entering Australia and European new car markets.
- #3 offers three different models including two single motor, rear wheel drive models.
- This version is a twin motor, all wheel drive model.
- Pricing is competitive given the premium cabin fit out and performance.
- The naming convention feels a bit overwrought.
- Service costs are high for a small SUV.
- Single motor versions are cheaper to service.
- The styling is neither attractive nor repulsive, and it looks like the love child of a Mercedes GLC and a BYD Atto.
- There are various Brabus badges and contrasting black and crimson trim, pop out door handles all finished in vermillion splendor.
- It has dual E-motors that deliver significant performance punch: over 300 kilowatts and 500-plus newton meters of torque, enough to outpace the previous generation V8 Mercedes AMG C63.
- The range for a full charge is just over 400 kilometers.
- Has V2L functionality, and the operating system can be updated.
- Hooking up to a 150-kilowatt ultra-fast DC charger results in a charge time of 30 minutes from 10 to 80 percent.
- Interior: It's very “swish and sporty” with red stuff, microfiber sport seats, alloy pedals, flat bottom steering wheel, and Brabus badges everywhere.
- The fit and finish is mixed with soft-touch materials contrasting with trendy, cheap-feeling plastics.
- Features damped motion with limited space.
- Storage options include wireless phone charger, two USB C ports, cupholders. Also: quite large refrigerated central bin. Door pockets are massive.
- There is no sunblind on the panoramic glass roof. The back has twin air vents.
- It has a great infotainment setup, as well as a 10-inch digital driver's display
- This EV comes with GPS, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay, android auto.
- The reviewer likes the car's look, especially how curves match the outside styling.
- Seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, and auto steering are included.
- Has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- The car does have a fronk for storage for the tire repair kit.
- Open road real world range of 350 kilometers is more realistic than claimed figures.
- A pleasant drive and a good highway cruiser. The lane keep system can be too intrusive and may need adjustments.
- It will run out of grip quickly due to the eco focused Continental tires.
- It offers limited driver engagement.
- The overall conclusion is that it is a delightful, charming, fun small EV, and well worth taking for a test drive.
