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I drove the top of the line fully optioned GT lineS
Cons
Black plastic everywhere Including the centre console and arm rest.
Idrive type screen is rather monochromatic
Does not display brilliant colours like the IX.
Head up display isn't as sharp or display enough information.
The seat padding comfort for sitting is say 20% worse than the IX. The castanea feels plush the ev9 leatherette is rather basic.
The HK in IX is completely on a different league than the stereo system with the same settings and music source when played through android auto in the ev9. Bass and clarity and theatrcal effect compared to IX was a real let down.
The acceleration was mature and not visceral like the bmw.
Being an ev and despite being in sports mode I could feel a throttle lag But this is nowhere near as compared to an ice vehicle It felt mature in the way delivered power and not like a sporty vehicle
Pros
The seat massage is much better
The headrest is fabulously comfortable
Android auto connects instantly
The 3rd row is for proper adults at 6ft I fit in easily.
3 click in settings for 2nd row. In the mid setting I had few inces of legroom and 2nd row had ample legroom too. Major plus
Luggage space with 7 seats up better than X7
Rearview mirror can switch to camera view so loading up the boot isn't an issue.
Turning on indicators brings on the camera view relating to the side indicated on drivers display. Such a good safety feature.
Spirited driving for 15 miles motorway and b roads sport mode 2.8mi per kwh. It was by the end of the drive showing 43%soc and 143 miles left 14 degrees Celsius. That was fine by me.
Regenerative function can be turned down to minimal and the car coasts. I love this option.
Lots of buttons on steering wheel for volume/autodrive/regen/terrain(snow mud sand etc)/drive modes(comfort,sport,eco).buttons on dash for home.
3 trims, Plenty of options as standard. No need to be an expert to spec it.
The surprise
When you are sat in the driver seat , it doesn't feel like a large car and you can see beyond the hood.
The sound insulation on the motorway is brilliant. Is it absorbed un even road surfaces very well.
It drove much smaller than I expected for a car of that seems to have beaten bmw in its own game in this regard.
When it came to twisted roads and roundabouts and corners the body lean was very limited. In this regard it felt as though it had beaten bmw at its own game.
The dealership experience
No nonsense. Straight away gave me a figure on how much discount was available. Right away told me the lowest apr. The original salesman who is supposed to take me on the test drive was off sick.But the guy who greeted me initially just got on with the job and said OK.I'll deal with it and took me for the drive.And he was well informed and a young person and knew everything about the technology.
Summary
Bags of practicality and a peach to drive and 7 proper seats too. If you disregard the interior and sound system it's a bomb for a 75k price. And yes I would choose it over an X7. Better driving than my X7 on DHP.
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