Been reading (and benefiting) from this forum for a month or so. Seemed a good time to contribute!
I've had a Pearl White GX4H for just over a month. I ordered it straight after reading an AutoExpress review at Easter (without a test drive although did extensive research) and so far I am very happy.
A few thoughts -
1. Despite its SUV status, this car really is optimised for those with a short regular commute/school run AND the ability to charge regularly - which for the majority means driveway or garage parking (or guaranteed access to a charge point). For people who don't meet both those criteria, there are better choices .I use mine in London for which it is a great vehicle being large enough to carry kit and not be bullied by white van man or cabs but not too large to struggle on side streets or with parking. The car it replaced was a Kia Picanto which despite high headline mpg figures never got above 30 in town, was too small and seemed to attract bullying road users like flies.
2. Drove it on a 300 mile trip at weekend - first time outside London . Obviously a brand new engine but ignoring the electric contribution, it does 31-32 mpg at a typical 80-90 UK cruise which was broadly what I would expect and am happy with. Clearly a 2 litre engine is simply moving a 1.8 ton truck! In my view it is (just) fast enough for good progress in the UK although I'm not sure I'd want to be driving it on the continent where motorway speeds are higher as it just lacks that extra reserve of power.
3. As others have commented, the info system and nav is not the most intuitive but it broadly works. It does take a few seconds to boot up on starting.
4. It isn't Audi level style and quality inside but robust and functional and looks to be hard-wearing.
5. I quite like the bland styling (particularly in UN white) as it doesn't stand out and unlikely to be high up a car thief's wish list.
All in all, it is doing everything I expected so far.
I've had a Pearl White GX4H for just over a month. I ordered it straight after reading an AutoExpress review at Easter (without a test drive although did extensive research) and so far I am very happy.
A few thoughts -
1. Despite its SUV status, this car really is optimised for those with a short regular commute/school run AND the ability to charge regularly - which for the majority means driveway or garage parking (or guaranteed access to a charge point). For people who don't meet both those criteria, there are better choices .I use mine in London for which it is a great vehicle being large enough to carry kit and not be bullied by white van man or cabs but not too large to struggle on side streets or with parking. The car it replaced was a Kia Picanto which despite high headline mpg figures never got above 30 in town, was too small and seemed to attract bullying road users like flies.
2. Drove it on a 300 mile trip at weekend - first time outside London . Obviously a brand new engine but ignoring the electric contribution, it does 31-32 mpg at a typical 80-90 UK cruise which was broadly what I would expect and am happy with. Clearly a 2 litre engine is simply moving a 1.8 ton truck! In my view it is (just) fast enough for good progress in the UK although I'm not sure I'd want to be driving it on the continent where motorway speeds are higher as it just lacks that extra reserve of power.
3. As others have commented, the info system and nav is not the most intuitive but it broadly works. It does take a few seconds to boot up on starting.
4. It isn't Audi level style and quality inside but robust and functional and looks to be hard-wearing.
5. I quite like the bland styling (particularly in UN white) as it doesn't stand out and unlikely to be high up a car thief's wish list.
All in all, it is doing everything I expected so far.
