Lastly, the good #3 is now formally launched in Malaysia. After Professional-Web’s now customary media preview-embargo-public debut sequence – which noticed us convey you an preliminary preview with first impressions, the full reveal of the automobile along side the general public debut, and pre-launch announcement – the wraps have come off the EV at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the place it is going to be on show until this Sunday. The following cease is EVx by paultan.org subsequent weekend at Setia Metropolis Conference Centre.
Earlier than we dive into the small print and specs, the good #3 is the ‘coupe SUV’ sister of the #1, the primary mannequin of the reborn good model (now co-owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz, with the latter in control of design) and Professional-Web’s first child. Just like the #1, three variants can be found – the RM175,000 Professional, the RM215,000 Premium and range-topping Brabus, which is yours for RM255,000. These are on-the-road with out insurance coverage costs, and so they’re RM6,000 increased than the corresponding #1 trim stage.
Just like the #1, the #3 sits on the Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA) platform, which additionally underpins EVs underneath the Geely umbrella just like the Zeekr X and Volvo EX30, each of which might be coming to Malaysia. At 4,400 mm lengthy and 1,844 mm huge, the #3’s footprint is 130 mm longer and 22 mm wider than the #1, nevertheless it’s not all further overhangs, as the two,785 mm wheelbase is 35 mm longer than the #1’s. Good proportions consequently.
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 aware of SUV offshoots just like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and BMW X4, however to those eyes, the #3 form seems 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 and marketing collateral comes on robust with the Mercedes-Benz connection, however should you’re aware of at present’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 seem like good vehicles!
Full-width LEDs at each ends aren’t tremendous distinctive nowadays, however flush door handles, frameless home windows and an illuminated emblem – all of that are additionally on the #1 – are premium/shocking 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 extra aerodynamic than the #1 and it truly is extra slippery – Cd is 0.27 versus 0.29 for the taller automobile. Which brings us to slight beneficial properties 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 180 km/h. The Brabus provides on a entrance motor to make it AWD, and the setup affords 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 self-explanatory ‘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 gives 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 major supply of juice is AC, and the #1 stands out within the discipline with a 22 kW AC onboard charger (Premium and Brabus solely, 7 kW for Professional). For context, Chinese language EVs sometimes 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 appropriate supply, going from 10-80% SoC takes simply three hours. This implies you can have a protracted lunch break or relaxation time at house and while you’re carried out, your good is replenished, all with out paying DC charges. Whereas EVs are sometimes left to cost in a single day, the good’s excessive AC price provides house owners extra flexibility, together with the choice to choose AC over DC when on the transfer.
Of the EVs at present offered in Malaysia, solely the ’55 quattro’ variants of the Audi Q8 e-tron/e-tron GT, Porsche Taycan, BMW i5 and iX and Renault Zoe help 22 kW AC, so the good’s charging sport is powerful. 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 stage of power regeneration for individuals who need a smoother drive with much less ‘engine braking’ really feel.
On the subject of charging, good’s navigation operate has charger places from the highest CPOs in Malaysia, protecting 80% of cost factors within the nation (was 70%, DC Handal and Carput Zap are the newest CPO additions). That is additionally discovered within the Whats up good app, which you should use to pay for charging through debit/bank card, protecting all the pieces in-house.
We transfer on to the #3’s inside, which at is look is similar to that of the #1. However look intently and also you’ll discover that the #1’s tablet 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 wise emblem on the backs, there’s extra help, and also you’ll discover little rivets on the floor.
Different variations embrace grooves on the lid of the glove field cubby, and the dearth 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 robust sufficient for our local weather stays to be seen, however a guide clip-on sunshade might be given as a part of a free equipment bundle.
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. If the #1 was too cute for you, how about this?
The gear checklist 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, Automated Parking Assistant (APA), a kick sensor for the auto tailgate, ambient lighting and distinctive ‘Torque’ rims in the identical 19-inch measurement because the Professional.
Professional patrons get to decide on between Digital White and Meta Black. The white can be obtainable for the Premium, however you’ll additionally get to oft for attention-grabbing tones corresponding to Ceramic Cream, Future Inexperienced, Electron Blue (matte), Cyber Silver and Quantum Blue. The inside could be had in black, gray or brown.
The high-performance Brabus mannequin is the Photon Orange automobile you see right here, and it provides on 20-inch ‘Synchro’ wheels (245/40 tyres) with crimson brake calipers, a barely extra distinguished rear spoiler, Brabus badging across the decrease physique, a slit above the entrance good emblem, aluminium sports activities pedals, microfibre suede seats with crimson seatbelts, Alcantara wrap on the steering wheel (illuminated Brabus emblem as a substitute 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 (crimson roof elective), Meta Black (crimson roof) or Digital White (black roof). Final however undoubtedly not least is the (passive) sport suspension with a extra dynamic tune. In whole, there are 12 color combos, good says.
As soon as once more, the good #3 is worth at RM175,000 for the bottom Professional, RM215,000 for the Premium and RM255,000 for the full-fat Brabus. These costs are RM6,000 greater than the equal #1 trim ranges, in trade for a sleeker physique, barely higher vary from the improved aerodynamics and a sportier cabin.
The guarantee is eight years or 200,000 km for the battery (150,000 km for EV elements) and 4 years limitless guarantee for the car. The bundle additionally features a complimentary smartCharge house charger price RM3,200 (with two-year guarantee), complimentary equipment bundle with six gadgets price RM2,500, V2L adaptor price RM800 and free five-year web information of 60GB.
So, what do you consider the #3’s seems and bundle? For extra, learn our first impressions of the #3 and overview of the #1, which we expect is an efficient EV touchdown level for these coming from premium ICE vehicles.
good #3 Professional – RM175,000
- Electrical motor output: 272 PS (200 kW) and 343 Nm; RWD
- 0-100 km/h time: 5.8 seconds
- High velocity: 180 km/h
- Battery: 49 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
- Vary (WLTP): 325 km
- AC charging: 7.4 kW
- DC charging: 130 kW
good #3 Premium – RM215,000
- Electrical motor output: 272 PS (200 kW) and 343 Nm; RWD
- 0-100 km/h time: 5.8 seconds
- High velocity: 180 km/h
- Battery: 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
- Vary (WLTP): 455 km
- AC charging: 22 kW; 10-80% SoC in three hours
- DC charging: 150 kW; 10-80% SoC in half-hour
good #3 Brabus – RM255,000
- Electrical motor output: 428 PS (315 kW) and 543 Nm; AWD
- 0-100 km/h time: 3.7 seconds
- High velocity: 180 km/h
- Battery: 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
- Vary (WLTP): 415 km
- AC charging: 22 kW; 10-80% SoC in three hours
- DC charging: 150 kW; 10-80% SoC in half-hour
GALLERY: good #3 Brabus
GALLERY: good #3 Premium
GALLERY: good #3 Professional
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