The car is due to go EOL in July. So not sure where that leaves me.And sadly July will become October
Yup Ukraine is a big provider of automotive electrical rubber sleeves (I think I've got that correct), a lot of the charging cables for BEV are made in Ukraine.
And sadly July will become October
Yup Ukraine is a big provider of automotive electrical rubber sleeves (I think I've got that correct), a lot of the charging cables for BEV are made in Ukraine.
It’s frustrating isn’t it. You make the decision, pay your deposit, then play the waiting game.
It’s not over the top outlandish, but neutral enough where it doesn’t look dated either. It’s a pretty big car as it stands for a sedan.
The i3 looks comical, given how small it is. (It makes me think of the ‘Smart Car’ here in N.A.) I’d consider the Model 3 or the ID.4 personally. Of course, everyone is different, but when cars are that small, it makes me think of those circus cars. Although, the i3 has decent build quality standards.
Releasing cars like that next year seems an interesting strategy. They should make it a BEV, it is irresponsible to still release cars like that...
It really isn’t as small as a circus car, and one of the best EV for dense populated areas actually. Especially the current generation.
Definitely; generally very larger exterior space, but not replicated on the inside, terrible build quality, huge engines but very low performance, and they start crying when there is bend in the road. Very generalised they are very bad; yet I love them 🤣
For me it’s a good environmental choice. I don’t need a huge car. There are only the 2 of us. Plus you know what they say about people with big cars! 🤭
Agree on the poor cornering and build quality with American cars. Never even considered buying one. They just aren’t for me. German quality is my preference. Then I’d go Asian. Then the bus. Then an American car!
Yes, that’s a good point about culture, given it’s different in various parts of the world with designs and traditions. Some of the larger vehicles, like GM has some terrible vehicles like the Equinox and Chevy Cruze. Most 4-Door larger sedans have been discontinued here in favor of cross-overs being the dominant trend.
I’d have no issue with an Audi A1. But they don’t currently do a full electric at that size.There’s some nice little cars on the market right now and two of my favourites are the Peugeot 208 and the Audi A1.
Once my kids have grown up I expect our second car will be something from this category.
I had a French car once. Renault 11. Massive cosworth type rear spoiler.
There have been some wonderful innovations and successes over the years. The Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 and 405 Mi16 were amazing. I just think they every had a real hit or something special since. Similar with Citroen and Renault. Great heritage but nothing in recent years.
Being German, I’m sure you meant that as a compliment or another way of saying the design is maybe a little more conventional rather than over the top and won’t annoy you 5 years into ownership?
I’ve found French car design very uninspired for a long time personally and don’t miss them here in Canada since moving here.
