at 1:55... "seating heats"... made me giggle!

Gav, nailed it again! And I completely understand the frustration when the phone doesn't fit! Why car makers don't make a phone stand somewhere? They all know we need to store it somewhere ... And then we buy those ugly add-ons (grow up!) that don't work half the time. 🙄

I understand SsangYong got a buyer (it has been up for sale). Happy to see they are going from strength to strength.

SsangYong Korando WLTP range is 339 km. Tesla Model Y range is 514 km. Tesla Model 3 range is 547 km.

We have a SsangYong Tivoli and are very impressed, the e Motion looks like a great choice for an electric option.

Lol great review thanks seriously considering this. Did have concerns over traction from a couple of other reviews but watching you throw that around the country roads was great very similar to my home turf in Scotland 👍

Looks a very interesting car - wonder if it coming to Europe any time soon

@Dqtube

Жыл бұрын

At least the dealers in Germany and the Netherlands have it listed and you can order it. Also according to search sites there are a few used ( demonstration ) ones available.

I'd REALLY love to see at least some of these reviews take in some twisty-turney metal roads. To anyone not familiar with Kiwi roads, they are unpaved roads that have a gravel surface. For (years) living in the UK I'd use the term I'd grown up with (& knowing no differently), only to receive countless blank looks in return. Ironically, on a day trip up to Rhosilli Bay in South Wales, an (English) couple who'd just returned from a holiday in Aotearoa, explained to me that a 'metal' road was actually an old English term for an unpaved road. Weird how you come across answers to things in the most unlikeliest of places.

what an amazing review. Thanks a lot.

I’d like to see more battery information included in your reviews ie chemistry, degradation and manufacturer. Batteries are probably the most important component in EVs and the performance is improving all the time. So it’s likely that is the most likely aspect of a new car that will have the most impact on resale value and depreciation, essential factors in deciding on investing in a new car

@johnhornblow4347

Жыл бұрын

I don't agree, battery chemistry way outlast the life of the car and is not going to have any effect on the experience of owning the car..

Great review. Just bought one of these in NZ... The build quality and features are top notch, can't fault it, and being South Korean, should last the distance.

@EcotricityNZ

Жыл бұрын

Hey that's interesting. I hope you enjoy the vehicle and I'm keen to hear what you think after a few months of ownership. In my personal (worthless) opinion, I think SsangYong haven't really pushed this vehicle hard enough in advertising because it seems like a decent set of wheels. -Gav

@deansatchell5481

11 ай бұрын

3 months in - fantastic vehicle, super roomy, great looking (I had the ugly wheels replaced by 18" alloys by the dealer), great features- love the speed limiter, amazing sound system, amazing cornering stability. SSangyong have a reputation for build quality, so very satisfied with my first new vehicle purchase 🙂

@mugeninfinite500

9 ай бұрын

​@@deansatchell5481Nice to know you enjoyed the e-motion. I test drived this vehicle months ago and it was a great EV. Plus, Gav is right. This car isn't advertised enough to become known to people in NZ.

Nice review. I do wonder about the backing of ssangyong. I heard they have new owners after going into administration. Worry for parts? Any heat pump?

Hi Gavin. Good review. Did they remove the prop shaft hump in rear floor for the middle passenger?

Hi from Spain. I love your videos and the potatoes 😅. Korando or MG ZS EV?

Thanks for the review, this is a good option for us in NZ. Good that it can tow a fair bit, that seems to be lacking in most EV's. How good are the roof rails, would they take a couple of kayaks or a roof box, what is the rating for those rails? And finally so nice to see a mid range EV SUV that doesn't have a wretched sunroof, that's a real turn off for me on so many of this cars competitors - why do the Chinese brands think a sunroof is luxury when it's just one thing to go wrong and leak?

@deansatchell5481

11 ай бұрын

The roof rails are rated for up to 100kgs.

Yep hats off to Korean ev makers. Internet people. Is there a (good) graphic or chart that shows manufacturers adoption electric over time? Korea seems to be as a country.

@waynerussell6401

Жыл бұрын

Hyundai group plan to make twice as many ICE in 2030 as BEVS.

Seated Heats made me giggle

What about the spare tire ? Tire sizes and air-conditioner specs. Please try to make your videos more exhaustive for getting more likes and subscribers next time around. By the way Happy New Year Gav👍

Everyone checks and reviews features but what about the quality of material used such as screws and bolts, the weld quality?

is that charger limited to 200 amps max?

What's the PSC score for Hyundai kona EV?

E-motion-al damage...

@johnhornblow4347

Жыл бұрын

Hi-yah

@simond7582

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

I think that the outlet (230v) is only 200watt

pretty good value it seems but zero hype around for it compared to other EV at this price point, hadn't really heard much about till now.

61kWh battery and only 330km of range. Seems very inefficient, esp if that's WLTP. Gavin, did you happen to note the actual numbers during your test drive? And how was the regen on L3. Weak like BYD or strong like Tesla.. or super strong like the Polestar 2.

@EcotricityNZ

Жыл бұрын

Regen was not as strong as a Tesla so one-pedal driving isn't possible in the Korando e-Motion, unfortunately. Tesla is certainly the king of efficiency!

Gavin, would you mind mentioning the safety rating in addition to the usual parameters (like price, range, acceleration etc.) in future EV test videos, particularly for those Asian brands that haven't been scoring well on safety in the past. That'd be great.

@EcotricityNZ

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely will do. This model hasn't received a safety rating yet, but I expect it to do well as the combustion version got a 5 star NCAP rating.

@deansatchell5481

11 ай бұрын

The Korando e-motion got a 5 star NCAP rating.

Why don’t reviewers ever look at total cost of ownership when reviewing cars, especially evs. Simply including depreciation in the value analysis, a model 3 is a much better value. Would you buy a smart phone where you do not receive updates to operating system and software or can never download new software? EVs are basically computers on wheels. If you include safety, performance, handling, driver assist tech, comfort etc, a base model 3 becomes such a value proposition compared to these cheap EVs, it’s a bit of a no brainer which ev,to,buy.

@mrgilbe1

Жыл бұрын

I certainly agree, but if gav did that then Half the video would be spent looking at spreadsheets instead of driving and banter. Your point is valid IF you have over $80k available to spend on a car. If you don't then these vehicles may be what you can afford.

Cant find the Seated Heats in the Specs......

Great video again Shame about the vehicle to load being deleted Also can you give me an idea of distance from back of front seats to rear load lip assuming the back seats fold flat also the height of the rear hatch we want to transport A recumbenttandem Cheers

nah

FWD makes zero sense for an electric vehicle. They should either be AWD or RWD.

@HarmLessSolutionsNZ

Жыл бұрын

No complaints here with the FWD Polestar.

@VipreNZ

Жыл бұрын

I mean it works, but it would have been better if it was RWD. When putting your power down, your car would be leaning back on the rear wheels. FWD EVs either spin their wheels when you put power down, or have a very tapered power delivery to avoid it. The reasons for making a FWD car just aren't there with an EV. With an ICE car it makes sense be cause you can avoid either wrecking the weight distribution (eg Porsche 911) or requiring additional complexity to transfer the power from the engine in the front to the wheels in the rear. With an EV the motor is tiny, and can easily move to the rear while the front can still contain other gubbins like aircon, cooling, inverter, etc.

@simond7582

Жыл бұрын

to be expected on an ICE platform.

@alexdhutanu

Жыл бұрын

@@VipreNZ You are right 100%. Must be either because the cars were designed to have models with ICE too or is still cheaper o have FWD. Less cabling, less complication in back axle, not sure.

What kind of rubbish tyres does it have if its breaking traction so easily.

Yeah average people they can't afford this bloody electric.

@EcotricityNZ

Жыл бұрын

If you're interested in something more in your price range, we've compiled a list of all electric vehicles & hybrids currently selling in New Zealand: buyersguide.ecotricity.nz/ There's now something for everyone who's keen on driving past the gas stations and cutting their carbon footprint.

@mrgilbe1

Жыл бұрын

Just 25% dearer than the petrol model and near zero running costs and servicing costs after that. Seems pretty good to me

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