Lastly, the good #3 is now formally launched in Malaysia. After Professional-Internet’s now customary media preview-embargo-public debut sequence – which noticed us carry you an preliminary preview with first impressions, the full reveal of the automobile together with the general public debut, and pre-launch announcement – the wraps have come off the EV at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the place it will likely be on show until this Sunday. The subsequent 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 accountable for design) and Professional-Internet’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, they usually’re RM6,000 increased than the corresponding #1 trim degree.
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, each of which will likely 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, however it’s not all additional overhangs, as the two,785 mm wheelbase is 35 mm longer than the #1’s. Good proportions in consequence.
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 accustomed to 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 magnificence’.
good’s advertising and marketing collateral comes on sturdy with the Mercedes-Benz connection, however if you happen to’re accustomed to immediately’s Mercs, the ‘Styled by Mercedes-Benz’ bit is clear, 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 like good automobiles!
Full-width LEDs at each ends aren’t tremendous distinctive lately, 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 brand, 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 automobile. Which brings us to slight positive factors 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. Prime velocity is 180 km/h. The Brabus provides on a entrance motor to make it AWD, and the setup provides 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 supplies 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 great trump card. There’s all the time loads of give attention to DC quick charging, however an EV’s main supply of juice is AC, and the #1 stands out within the area with a 22 kW AC onboard charger (Premium and Brabus solely, 7 kW for Professional). 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 appropriate supply, going from 10-80% SoC takes simply three hours. This implies which you could have a protracted lunch break or relaxation time at residence and whenever you’re finished, 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 charge provides house owners extra flexibility, together with the choice to select AC over DC when on the transfer.
Of the EVs at the moment bought 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 recreation 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.
Nonetheless, 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 power regeneration for many 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 80% of cost factors within the nation (was 70%, DC Handal and Carput Zap are the most recent CPO additions). That is additionally discovered within the Howdy good app, which you should use to pay for charging through debit/bank card, holding all the things in-house.
We transfer on to the #3’s inside, which at is look is equivalent 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 outstanding, there’s a wise emblem on the backs, there’s extra help, and also you’ll discover little rivets on the floor.
Different variations embody 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, however a guide clip-on sunshade will likely be given as a part of a free equipment bundle.
Two ‘cute’ particulars on the #1 have been swapped for ‘sportier’ objects – 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 attraction. If the #1 was too cute for you, how about this?
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, Automated 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 consumers get to decide on between Digital White and Meta Black. The white can be accessible for the Premium, however you’ll additionally get to oft for fascinating tones akin to Ceramic Cream, Future Inexperienced, Electron Blue (matte), Cyber Silver and Quantum Blue. The inside might 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 outstanding 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 optionally available), Meta Black (crimson roof) or Digital White (black roof). Final however positively not least is the (passive) sport suspension with a extra dynamic tune. In complete, there are 12 color mixtures, good says.
As soon as once more, the good #3 is value 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 alternate 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 parts) and 4 years limitless guarantee for the automobile. The bundle additionally features a complimentary smartCharge residence charger price RM3,200 (with two-year guarantee), complimentary equipment bundle with six objects price RM2,500, V2L adaptor price RM800 and free five-year web knowledge of 60GB.
So, what do you consider the #3’s seems to be and bundle? For extra, learn our first impressions of the #3 and overview of the #1, which we expect is an effective EV touchdown level for these coming from premium ICE automobiles.
good #3 Professional – RM175,000
- Electrical motor output: 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 343 Nm; RWD
- 0-100 km/h time: 5.8 seconds
- Prime 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 (268 hp or 200 kW) and 343 Nm; RWD
- 0-100 km/h time: 5.8 seconds
- Prime 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 (422 hp or 315 kW) and 543 Nm; AWD
- 0-100 km/h time: 3.7 seconds
- Prime 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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