Sorry Tom it was remiss of me too not to compliment what you do here because I love your show every week i Tune In with you and Riz. It was an excellent review, with lots of details like all your reviews are, loved all your efforts over in China of recent to, would have been amazing to see so many electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, anyway appreciate immensely what you do here it's a lot of work. Best regards John
Thanks John! Appreciate your kind words. You’re right a lot of work and thought goes into my videos and our live streams but we do it because we genuinely enjoy it. I try as always to give a fair and balanced assessment but overall positive view to encourage potential buyers to think about EVs in general 🙏
Tom I also had the car for a week and will have a review out shortly. While it had some strong points there were a few show-stoppers in there that you glossed over or didn't explore, for example the lane-keeping functions I felt was unusable (30 seconds on the M2 isn't enough to try it), the audio had no control whatsoever over tone or balance, when using Nav if the car thought you were over the limit it beeped incessantly at you, even with all speed-related alerts turned off. Steering feel and feedback was dull and lifeless, and many other gripes. Lots of things could be fixed with OTA, but the car didn't support OTA so it'll have to be back to dealer for the (essential) updates it needs. Lots of glitches in software design, the means of adjusting Regen totally impractical, screens hard to use for basic functions. Overall good value for money but would I buy one? Not a chance.
No heat pump as standard, drum rear brakes, you need to pay for a V2L adapter, the ADAS system beeps and bongs way too much, needs a lot of re calibration, and its built on an ice vehicle platform. Sunroof is only available on the top grade The Atto 3 represents better value for money. The only thing this vehicle has going for it is the full size spare tyre, if this is a major concern for some buyers.
Hmm interesting about the heat pump not being standard ... hard to search a bit harder for the info! I suppose the top trim is still cheaper than the Atto 3 ER 🤔
Looks pretty decent and would really suit buyers in that price bracket. I recently took a #3 Brabus for a test drive on my latest trip back to Aus a couple of weeks ago. The Brabus mode is so ridiculous and pointless but I love it haha 😂 It could be a real licence killer if you aren’t careful, but so addictive. I think it has gone to the top of my list for driving dynamics and I really like the styling and interior. The only slight drawback is the range is a bit low, but more than manageable. I would have loved to have that golf club to try in the boot, they only had an empty golf bag at the Merc dealership in Brisbane for me to try. It’s the driver that adds the length to it so it’s a good idea to have to demonstrate the size 🙂
I enjoyed the #3 during the Smart media day but of course it’d be unfair to compare it to the Omoda given the price premium 😅 - I’ll try to use the driver as my yardstick moving forward
Great to see button controls for brightness of the screen and a turn off button for the centre screen. So important in night driving! Is there a dark mode for the screens?
Yes watch the highway test drive section towards the end of the video and you’ll see both screens flick between light/night mode when I’m driving through a tunnel
apparently this is a brand new SUV for international markets, so unlike Atto 3 that already sold hundreds of thousands in China already, it takes time for it to prove itself for its quality and stability
Took one for a rest drive two weeks ago. It was the premium model. It drove well. Weird that if you are charging you can’t access the frunk (or you can if you’re very careful).
@@LudicrousFeed The other bit of strangeness (apologies if you mentioned it in the review) is I don't believe there is an app for this car to control features from your phone/device.
Yes, just have to fiddle the plastic cover a bit. But need small fingers to get to the bonnet release. Hardly worth the effort though - tiny storage in front only big enough to put your charge lead in anyway.
This size and shape is hard to make unique, they all look the same. This had Lexus vibes on the outside with the floating roof. Rear wiper thank you. It’s a bit more angular than the atto 3 which makes it look less electric and more like current ice mid sized SUV. Nicer interior than the atto 3, no guitar strings thank you!
Unfortunate, no dead zone between brake pedal and foot rest so for a tall driver like me can't stretch out my left leg like I can with my Kona or any Hyundai/Kia. No real buttons all haptics. Is there a frunk of any sort? If not another negative for me at least. Wireless charging I find to be useless is most cars all it does is heat up the phone charges VERY slowly. No regen paddles either. I see it has the eye watcher as well so a real pain unless you can turn it off permanently but suspect not and only for the current drive. Much prefer the interior of the Atto 3 personally, I like the quirkiness of it not boring like most cars or conservative interior.
There’s a frunk albeit small. There’s a vent on the wireless charger and so far the phone hasn’t been too hot using Waze this week. The fact that regen reverts back to 1 for each drive is odd and hopefully this can be fixed in a future update
I hate to rain on this parade but, seriously this is not a competitive product, software with no route planning for charging is ridiculous, 80 kw charging is far too slow , waste of time, at 46kw at a Tesla charger I mean really that's rubbish, uncompetitive, charging port on the front , totally stupid. Driving stalks on the wrong side, BYD does it Correctly no excuse there Also , Although Tesla used to stick them on the left , And the software looks like it's not properly developed, I don't think this product has been thought through enough for the International market. Tesla has this area sewn up and even they are not doing everything right, two-step forwards one step back aka stalk removal for one . Anyway just a few of my thoughts. I just really want them to get this right and they're not doing it. regards John
Thanks for your thoughts and for sure if those issues with the front charge port and indicator stalks are a deal breaker then thankfully there is the Atto 3 for a few more $thousand. If you want to spend up to $10-$15k more then the Model 3/Y is there also with a more refined product but I do understand those who may not necessarily want to buy a Tesla. In this review I’m trying to keep the comparisons at this discrete price range to give buyers options 👍
Not perfect but then again no car is. Probably one of the better ICE adaptations that I’ve seen so far. Will be interesting to see what the next model year update will bring
my malaysian bro - u have witnessed how great china is, if your channel is in chinese - u can target both Malaysian and Chinese audience - i bet your subscribers will be 6 figures and views will increase. Aussie market/audience are really boring
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Excellent detailed review, thanks Tom
Thank you!
Sorry Tom it was remiss of me too not to compliment what you do here because I love your show every week i Tune In with you and Riz.
It was an excellent review, with lots of details like all your reviews are, loved all your efforts over in China of recent to, would have been amazing to see so many electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, anyway appreciate immensely what you do here it's a lot of work.
Best regards John
Thanks John! Appreciate your kind words. You’re right a lot of work and thought goes into my videos and our live streams but we do it because we genuinely enjoy it. I try as always to give a fair and balanced assessment but overall positive view to encourage potential buyers to think about EVs in general 🙏
2025 Atto looks brilliant, wait for it.
You’re right the updated styling looks good
The E5 looks better against the Atto3 while having Byd blade batteries.. its a good buy for its features while slightly behind the G6 and Zeekr X..
Good summary - it’s been priced very well for what it is
Tom I also had the car for a week and will have a review out shortly. While it had some strong points there were a few show-stoppers in there that you glossed over or didn't explore, for example the lane-keeping functions I felt was unusable (30 seconds on the M2 isn't enough to try it), the audio had no control whatsoever over tone or balance, when using Nav if the car thought you were over the limit it beeped incessantly at you, even with all speed-related alerts turned off. Steering feel and feedback was dull and lifeless, and many other gripes. Lots of things could be fixed with OTA, but the car didn't support OTA so it'll have to be back to dealer for the (essential) updates it needs. Lots of glitches in software design, the means of adjusting Regen totally impractical, screens hard to use for basic functions. Overall good value for money but would I buy one? Not a chance.
Thanks for the comment. Great to have a range of reviews for potential buyers to form their own opinion 👍
@@LudicrousFeed Thanks Tom. Enjoy your stuff too
Another quality review. This one looks like a winner, if service & support are up to scratch.
Cheers! 🙏 I guess time will tell 👍
No heat pump as standard, drum rear brakes, you need to pay for a V2L adapter, the ADAS system beeps and bongs way too much, needs a lot of re calibration, and its built on an ice vehicle platform. Sunroof is only available on the top grade
The Atto 3 represents better value for money.
The only thing this vehicle has going for it is the full size spare tyre, if this is a major concern for some buyers.
Hmm interesting about the heat pump not being standard ... hard to search a bit harder for the info!
I suppose the top trim is still cheaper than the Atto 3 ER 🤔
From your external walk around, some of those inconsistent panel gaps and shut lines are a concern.
I’d say the build quality of the Atto 3 probably feels more solid/premium
Looks pretty decent and would really suit buyers in that price bracket. I recently took a #3 Brabus for a test drive on my latest trip back to Aus a couple of weeks ago. The Brabus mode is so ridiculous and pointless but I love it haha 😂 It could be a real licence killer if you aren’t careful, but so addictive. I think it has gone to the top of my list for driving dynamics and I really like the styling and interior. The only slight drawback is the range is a bit low, but more than manageable.
I would have loved to have that golf club to try in the boot, they only had an empty golf bag at the Merc dealership in Brisbane for me to try. It’s the driver that adds the length to it so it’s a good idea to have to demonstrate the size 🙂
I enjoyed the #3 during the Smart media day but of course it’d be unfair to compare it to the Omoda given the price premium 😅
- I’ll try to use the driver as my yardstick moving forward
Great to see button controls for brightness of the screen and a turn off button for the centre screen. So important in night driving! Is there a dark mode for the screens?
Yes watch the highway test drive section towards the end of the video and you’ll see both screens flick between light/night mode when I’m driving through a tunnel
Nice to see a full size spare wheel in any new car.
Yes not too many with these features
Took one of these for a test a couple of weeks ago. Nice car. Chery don't supply any charger or cables. Was told you have to source your own.
Interesting …
apparently this is a brand new SUV for international markets, so unlike Atto 3 that already sold hundreds of thousands in China already, it takes time for it to prove itself for its quality and stability
Will be interesting to see the feedback on social media and various owners’ forums
Took one for a rest drive two weeks ago. It was the premium model. It drove well. Weird that if you are charging you can’t access the frunk (or you can if you’re very careful).
Another reason why I’m generally not a fan of the front port
@@LudicrousFeed The other bit of strangeness (apologies if you mentioned it in the review) is I don't believe there is an app for this car to control features from your phone/device.
@@dougadamsau The missing app is a big no no no for me....
Camry fits golf clubs without having to be diagonal. Guess that you could fold down a seat to fit them in long ways.
Yup that’s an option
Can you access the frunk while charging?
@@witten1969 will address that issue if/when I get a loan of the EX
Yes, just have to fiddle the plastic cover a bit. But need small fingers to get to the bonnet release. Hardly worth the effort though - tiny storage in front only big enough to put your charge lead in anyway.
Does waze show up on the map in the driver screen cluster??
Sadly not in this car
Hi, I heard back seat doesn't have good tight support and the back seat is too upright? is that true?
Kids seemed to be comfy this week (15 and 12 yo)
@@LudicrousFeed I see, how about Adults with 165-175cm height?
My son is 170cm+ plus
@@LudicrousFeed Thank you mate, in my country 170cm+ typically Young Adult 😆
This will be much better value when it is discounted by about 10 grand in 6-9 months. I just don't see it being that compelling until then.
Like the MG4?
@@LudicrousFeed 10 grand I d say more like 20,000 large
@@LudicrousFeed here is hoping!
A S, S, SPARE TIRE 😱😱😱😱😱😱
That's unusual in this day and age.
I'm guessing this geared more towards the small suv/hatch back market ?
Yup I’d say so
Very nice car
Not bad for the price
@@LudicrousFeed how much price this car
Watch from 27:49
Infotainment screen looks a bit budget but otherwise a decent SUV
That’s where Apple CP and Android Auto comes in handy
Yanko road.. the best testing road without going too far....
Parkway for the win
This size and shape is hard to make unique, they all look the same. This had Lexus vibes on the outside with the floating roof. Rear wiper thank you. It’s a bit more angular than the atto 3 which makes it look less electric and more like current ice mid sized SUV. Nicer interior than the atto 3, no guitar strings thank you!
The more classic interior cf Atto 3 will appeal to some for sure 👍
Charging at the front is more convenient.
Gotta bend down though … 😁
Wheeels have plastic hub caps and are not alloy.
Thanks for clarification - alloys underneath?
Looks similar body wise to the atto
Very similar dimensions
Unfortunate, no dead zone between brake pedal and foot rest so for a tall driver like me can't stretch out my left leg like I can with my Kona or any Hyundai/Kia. No real buttons all haptics. Is there a frunk of any sort? If not another negative for me at least. Wireless charging I find to be useless is most cars all it does is heat up the phone charges VERY slowly. No regen paddles either. I see it has the eye watcher as well so a real pain unless you can turn it off permanently but suspect not and only for the current drive. Much prefer the interior of the Atto 3 personally, I like the quirkiness of it not boring like most cars or conservative interior.
There’s a frunk albeit small. There’s a vent on the wireless charger and so far the phone hasn’t been too hot using Waze this week. The fact that regen reverts back to 1 for each drive is odd and hopefully this can be fixed in a future update
I hate to rain on this parade but, seriously this is not a competitive product, software with no route planning for charging is ridiculous, 80 kw charging is far too slow , waste of time, at 46kw at a Tesla charger I mean really that's rubbish, uncompetitive, charging port on the front , totally stupid. Driving stalks on the wrong side, BYD does it Correctly no excuse there Also , Although Tesla used to stick them on the left ,
And the software looks like it's not properly developed, I don't think this product has been thought through enough for the International market. Tesla has this area sewn up and even they are not doing everything right, two-step forwards one step back aka stalk removal for one . Anyway just a few of my thoughts. I just really want them to get this right and they're not doing it.
regards John
Thanks for your thoughts and for sure if those issues with the front charge port and indicator stalks are a deal breaker then thankfully there is the Atto 3 for a few more $thousand. If you want to spend up to $10-$15k more then the Model 3/Y is there also with a more refined product but I do understand those who may not necessarily want to buy a Tesla. In this review I’m trying to keep the comparisons at this discrete price range to give buyers options 👍
Not enough thought went into the design of this car.
Not perfect but then again no car is. Probably one of the better ICE adaptations that I’ve seen so far. Will be interesting to see what the next model year update will bring
After a week I completely agree. Software wise it's half finished.
my malaysian bro - u have witnessed how great china is, if your channel is in chinese - u can target both Malaysian and Chinese audience - i bet your subscribers will be 6 figures and views will increase. Aussie market/audience are really boring
Haha that’s the dream to be bilingual enough to speak fluently about EVs in both languages!
Too much no name brandness
Difficult with relatively unknowns