Joined
·
427 Posts
So finally been to look at a few contenders for my new EV.
Started with Zoe, which having had before pretty much knew what I would be getting.
First thoughts, it's a bit better finished inside than my old 22.
GT line is out because of Bose in boot and would make dog uncomfortable, so Iconic I would have and is in the mix. Didn't bother driving as I knew if anything it would feel at least the same if not better than my old one.
Next up went to a Mazda dealer that conveniently had an MG ZS exclusive in blue traded in as well as the mx30 in the showroom.
MG was nicer inside than I expected, however you can see where the cost cutting is- overall it's a nice car and nice place to be in.
Didn't much like the blue and anyway they had put the price up by £500 from the say before. Couldn't drive it as it was appointment only.
Which brings me to the Mazda.
Seriously impressive car.
Fit and finish on a different planet to both the others- when you consider the price it makes you wonder how the other two can't manage the same.
The interior is a match for any premium German brand, it really is superbly built. Top spec has so much tech it's ridiculous.
Ok the battery is smaller but not a big deal for me.
Suicide doors (I got told off by the dealer for calling them that) are funky, and the front seats slide electrically fully forward with additional switches on the back of the front seat, so getting in and out is actually easy, not that much room in back, but again I don't need that space. View over bonnet to front not the best.
One thing though is a possible deal breaker for me- the charge port door.
It's HUGE!
To the point that I wouldn't be confident it would still be on having been open in a public car park all day.
It's on the side too which makes it worse, and when open it sticks out a mile.
If I decide to have one I'm gonna wait till pre reg or 6 month old ones come along. ( If you want metallic with the two tone roof it will set you back 1500, or 1800 for red paint!!!).
I'm confident it will drive well as all Mazdas do.
So in a dilemma now, do i stick with what I know I like or wait and see what happens with the Mazda prices and resolve only to ever charge it at home ( the port door is at least the right side for my charging point).
Started with Zoe, which having had before pretty much knew what I would be getting.
First thoughts, it's a bit better finished inside than my old 22.
GT line is out because of Bose in boot and would make dog uncomfortable, so Iconic I would have and is in the mix. Didn't bother driving as I knew if anything it would feel at least the same if not better than my old one.
Next up went to a Mazda dealer that conveniently had an MG ZS exclusive in blue traded in as well as the mx30 in the showroom.
MG was nicer inside than I expected, however you can see where the cost cutting is- overall it's a nice car and nice place to be in.
Didn't much like the blue and anyway they had put the price up by £500 from the say before. Couldn't drive it as it was appointment only.
Which brings me to the Mazda.
Seriously impressive car.
Fit and finish on a different planet to both the others- when you consider the price it makes you wonder how the other two can't manage the same.
The interior is a match for any premium German brand, it really is superbly built. Top spec has so much tech it's ridiculous.
Ok the battery is smaller but not a big deal for me.
Suicide doors (I got told off by the dealer for calling them that) are funky, and the front seats slide electrically fully forward with additional switches on the back of the front seat, so getting in and out is actually easy, not that much room in back, but again I don't need that space. View over bonnet to front not the best.
One thing though is a possible deal breaker for me- the charge port door.
It's HUGE!
To the point that I wouldn't be confident it would still be on having been open in a public car park all day.
It's on the side too which makes it worse, and when open it sticks out a mile.
If I decide to have one I'm gonna wait till pre reg or 6 month old ones come along. ( If you want metallic with the two tone roof it will set you back 1500, or 1800 for red paint!!!).
I'm confident it will drive well as all Mazdas do.
So in a dilemma now, do i stick with what I know I like or wait and see what happens with the Mazda prices and resolve only to ever charge it at home ( the port door is at least the right side for my charging point).