alozzy said:Pretty underwhelming...
- 40 kWh pack was expected, so no surprise there
- A range of 400 km sounds optimistic, likely more like 375 km (235 miles) EPA
- Styling is nice, like the wider stance - no complaints from me
- No idea why they didn't show the interior in detail, big mistake!
- I personally could not care less about the ProPilot stuff, I like parking
- e-Pedal sounds great, biggest new feature for me
- 110 kWh, 40 kWh battery, 6.6 kW charger - meh!
- No discussion at all markets outside of Japan - do they even care?
Underwhelming indeed, but just as expected. There is no way it will get 235 miles EPA. More like 160. JC08 vastly overestimates range.
It is a 40kWh battery, which if there were no aero improvements, would mean a range of 142 miles EPA over the 30kWh model. If they improved aero by 10-15%, you're looking at about 160 miles EPA, max.
ePedal is just like a Bolt on L mode (I know, I drive one).
ProPilot is pretty basic autonomous features. Something VW & Hyundai have been doing for awhile. Of course Tesla has been doing even better.
Overall meh but hopefully the low MSRP will push EVs further.