Right here we go once more, the good #3. This time, we are able to present you the brand new EV in full because the media preview embargo lifts along side the automotive’s public debut and opening of order books on the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, which opens for the press right now at MAEPS.
We gave you a briefing on the the good #3 final week, however listed here are the total specs and galleries for all three variants of the EV – Professional, Premium and Brabus. It seems to be very completely different, however the #3 is a sister to the good #1, the primary mannequin of the reborn model (now co-owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz, with the latter in control of design), which now completely sells EVs.
Just like the #1, the #3 sits on the Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA) platform, which additionally underpins EVs beneath the Geely umbrella just like the Zeekr X and Volvo EX30. At 4,400 mm lengthy and 1,844 mm vast, the #3’s footprint is 130 mm longer and 22 mm wider than the #1, however it’s not all additional overhangs, as the two,785 mm wheelbase is 35 mm longer than the #1’s.
However the obvious stat is the #3’s decrease roof – 1,556 mm is a considerable 80 mm lower than the #1’s top, and the #3’s low and curved roofline defines the coupe SUV bodystyle (good calls it ‘coupe fastback’). We’re acquainted with SUV offshoots just like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and BMW X4, however to those eyes, the #3 form seems to be higher because it’s a lot much less tall – they very clearly didn’t simply take a traditional SUV and shave an angle off the again of the roof.
Emphasising that near-perfect curve of a roof (damaged up by a small spoiler) is a small bridge connecting the daylight opening and the rear glass – this additionally creates the now de rigueur floating roof impact. good says that the #3’s design ‘articulates muscle at no loss to sensibility and class’.
good’s advertising collateral comes on sturdy with the Mercedes-Benz connection, however for those who’re acquainted with right now’s Mercs, the ‘Styled by Mercedes-Benz’ bit is apparent, much more so right here than on the #1. IMO, if Stuttgart’s personal EQ SUVs have been extra enjoyable and daring, they’d appear to be good automobiles!
Full-width LEDs at each ends aren’t tremendous distinctive as of late, however flush door handles, frameless home windows and an illuminated brand – all of that are additionally on the #1 – are premium/stunning design highlights. The latter has moved from the #1’s rear pillar to the #’3 entrance wing. The boot launch button is neatly hidden into the ‘a’ of the emblem, and there are good logos as welcome lights.
By the best way, the #3 seems to be extra aerodynamic than the #1 and it truly is extra slippery – Cd is 0.27 versus 0.29 for the taller automotive. Which brings us to slight positive aspects in vary and acceleration.
Variants and powertrains mirror the #1. The Professional and Premium have a rear-mounted electrical motor producing 272 PS (200 kW) and 343 Nm of torque, good for a 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds. High velocity is capped at 180 km/h. The Brabus provides on a entrance motor to make it AWD, and the setup presents 428 PS (315 kW) and 543 Nm – this reduces the 0-100 km/h dash time down to three.7 seconds, a tenth faster than the #1 Brabus. There’s a ‘Rocket’ launch mode.
Within the base Professional’s floorpan is a 49 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, good for a quoted WLTP vary of 325 km, 10 km greater than the equal #1. Each the Premium and Brabus get a 66 kWh nickel cobalt manganese (NMC) battery, which offers 455 km of claimed vary for the Premium and as much as 415 km for the dual-motor Brabus. Each WLTP vary figures are 15 km greater than the corresponding #1.
Charging is a brilliant trump card. There’s at all times loads of deal with DC quick charging, however an EV’s main supply of juice is AC, and the #1 stands out within the discipline with a 22 kW AC onboard charger. For context, Chinese language EVs usually max out at 7 kW, whereas premium model EVs just like the Mercedes-Benz EQA and BMW iX1 suck 11 kW, as per all Tesla and Hyundai EVs.
With 22 kW AC and a suitable supply, going from 10-80% SoC takes simply three hours. This implies that you would be able to have an extended lunch break or relaxation time at residence and while you’re completed, your good is replenished, all with out paying DC charges. Whereas EVs are usually left to cost in a single day, the good’s excessive AC fee provides homeowners extra flexibility, together with the choice to choose AC over DC when on the transfer.
Of the EVs presently bought in Malaysia, solely the ’55 quattro’ variants of the Audi Q8 e-tron/e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan assist 22 kW AC, so the good’s charging recreation is robust. As for DC, 150 kW is almost double the speed of the EV SUVs from BYD and Chery, and beats the EQA (100 kW) and iX1 (130 kW). good claims 10-80% SoC in half-hour.
Nevertheless, these stats are for the Premium and Brabus – the Professional does 7.4 kW AC/130 kW DC. By the best way, the #3 will get an additional, milder degree of vitality regeneration for individuals who desire a smoother drive with much less ‘engine braking’ really feel.
On the subject of charging, good’s navigation perform has charger areas from the highest CPOs in Malaysia, protecting 70% of cost factors within the nation. That is additionally discovered within the Hi there good app, which you should use to pay for charging through debit/bank card, holding every part in-house.
We transfer on to the #3’s inside, which at is look is similar to that of the #1. However look carefully and also you’ll discover that the #1’s capsule formed centre AC vents have been swapped for 3 round vents, which doubles down on the Mercedes-Benz really feel. The entrance seats are fully completely different from the pair within the #1 – the built-in headrests are distinguished, there’s a sensible brand on the backs, there’s extra assist, and also you’ll discover little rivets on the floor.
Different variations embrace grooves on the lid of the glove field cubby, and the shortage of a blind (electrical on the #1) for the panoramic ‘halo’ glass roof, which good says has a hole silver coating that blocks 99% of UV rays and improves warmth insulation effectivity. Whether or not that is sturdy sufficient for our local weather stays to be seen; a handbook clip-on sunshade exists, though we’re not sure if this accent will probably be made out there.
Two ‘cute’ particulars on the #1 have been swapped for ‘sportier’ gadgets – the gloss white trim within the non-Brabus #1 is now a gunmetal-like gray, and the fox that lives within the UI is now a cheetah. These, plus the turbine-style AC vents make the #3’s cabin extra common in enchantment.
The gear record for the variants mirror that of the #1. The entry-level Professional will get a panoramic glass roof, ‘CyberSpark’ LED headlamps, a 12.8-inch central display screen, 9.2-inch instrument cluster, powered entrance seats with heating, single-zone local weather management, electrical flush door handles, powered tailgate and 19-inch ‘Flux’ wheels with 245/45 tyres.
The Premium provides on niceties like adaptive highbeam help for the LED headlamps, a 10-inch head-up show, a thumping 13-speaker Beats sound system, Computerized Parking Assistant (APA), a kick sensor for the auto tailgate, ambient lighting and distinctive ‘Torque’ rims in the identical 19-inch dimension because the Professional.
Professional patrons get to decide on between Digital White and Meta Black. The white can also be out there for the Premium, however you’ll additionally get to oft for attention-grabbing tones comparable to Ceramic Cream, Future Inexperienced, Electron Blue (matte), Cyber Silver and Quantum Blue. The inside will be had in black, gray or brown.
The high-performance Brabus mannequin is the Photon Orange automotive you see right here, and it provides on 20-inch ‘Synchro’ wheels (245/40 tyres) with pink brake calipers, a barely extra distinguished rear spoiler, Brabus badging across the decrease physique, a slit above the entrance good brand, aluminium sports activities pedals, microfibre suede seats with pink seatbelts, Alcantara wrap on the steering wheel (illuminated Brabus brand as an alternative of good), two B logos on the headrests (back and front) and black headlining for an all-black cabin.
If the Brabus’ signature orange is simply too loud for you, have it in matte Atom Gray (pink roof non-compulsory), Meta Black (pink roof) or Digital White (black roof). Final however positively not least is the (passive) sport suspension with a extra dynamic tune.
What do you consider the #3’s seems to be and package deal? Count on it to be priced barely increased than the #1. For extra, learn our first impressions of the #3 and overview of the #1, which we predict is an efficient touchdown level for these coming from premium ICE automobiles.
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