Geely Panda

My wife commutes 5 kilometers back and forth every day. She used to ride a hoverboard to work. Last month, she accidentally fell and got a psychological shadow, so she wanted to change to a different means of transportation. She thought our family's SUV was too big and hard to park, so she only wanted to buy a mini car. First, we looked at the Changan Lumin. The price was right, but there were no cars available in Xi'an by the end of the year. The seats in the Wuling Hongguang MINI were too high, and the driving experience was not good. The Geometry Panda Knight had an overly round shape. Only the Kart car caught our eyes. We visited four stores. Two of them had no cars, and one had a modified car and wanted to raise the price, which we didn't agree to. Finally, at the last store, they could transfer the car, and we could pick it up in two days, so we paid in full without hesitation. My wife is satisfied and likes it. My wife comes first.

I drove it for dozens of kilometers myself. I think the range is acceptable. It can run at 100 km/h on the highway without a problem. The acceleration is not as good as that of my American gasoline - powered car, but it's very stable. The seats are not cramped, and there's enough legroom in the back row. It's no problem to carry two people occasionally. Overall, it's quite distinctive. Moreover, after being reminded by netizens, I set up the Bluetooth and enabled the automatic unlocking and locking functions.

As for the disadvantages, for example, the car's infotainment system is not smart enough. The navigation still needs to be connected to a mobile phone. The sound insulation is poor, the acceleration is not fast enough, and the storage space is insufficient. But considering the price, there's really not much to complain about. Generally, I'm still satisfied.

In terms of appearance, the Geely Panda mini features an overall "square box" shape. The front of the car uses circular lamp groups. Interestingly, the two headlights and the black trim panel create a through-type effect. The charging port of the Panda mini is located in the center of the trim panel. There is also a trim panel in the shape of a diffuser below the front license plate, which looks quite layered.
Viewed from the side, the Geely Panda mini adopts a three - door design. The blackened design of the A and B pillars gives it a floating body effect, looking rather fashionable. The rear design is quite delicate. There is also a diffuser - style design under the rear bumper, echoing the front. The Geely Panda mini is available in three body colors: Rolling White, Puffing Pink, and Bamboo Green.
Inside the car, the interior design of the Panda mini is quite fresh. It uses a floating center console design, creating a connected effect between the driver's and passenger's seats, making it look more spacious. In terms of technology, it is equipped with a 9.2 - inch color dashboard and an 8 - inch floating central control screen. Except for the entry - level model, other models are equipped with mobile phone interconnection and mapping functions and a voice recognition control system.
It's worth mentioning that this car retains the physical buttons for air - conditioning control, which makes operation more convenient. Also, it uses a rotary - type gear - shifting mechanism, looking rather upscale.
The overall dimensions of the Panda mini are 3065/1522/1600mm. Despite its small size, the front - row space is quite good. The front row uses integrated seats, and the rear seats can be used for emergencies. The rear seats can be folded down to expand the trunk space.
In terms of power, the entire Geely Panda mini series uses a rear - mounted rear - wheel - drive design. The electric motor of the low - end models has a maximum power of 20 kilowatts and a peak torque of 85 Nm, with a CLTC comprehensive range of 120 kilometers. The electric motor of the high - end models has a maximum power of 30 kilowatts and a peak torque of 110 Nm, with a CLTC comprehensive range of 200 kilometers. Most notably, the high - end models are also equipped with a fast - charging mode, which takes 68 minutes to fully charge.

Since its launch, the Panda mini has attracted a great deal of attention. Many people regard it as a strong competitor to the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV. I also managed to get an early test drive of this car through relevant channels and would like to share my driving experience with you. First, let's talk about the interior workmanship. There are no pleasant surprises, but considering the price, there's nothing much to complain about. This Lingdong Xiong version comes with a 9.2 - inch rectangular LCD instrument panel and an 8 - inch central control touchscreen. I have to complain about the instrument panel first. It has a serious reflection problem, and some of the icons are designed too small, which affects readability. As for the in - car infotainment system, it has few pre - installed applications, and you need to use your phone for navigation, so the user experience is just average. Now, let's move on to the driving experience. This car is equipped with a 30kW motor, and it has good acceleration. When there are two people in the car, it can easily reach speeds above 80km/h, which is definitely sufficient for urban driving. The chassis quality is ordinary. It's similar to other micro - cars I've driven before, like the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV. To put it simply, it's not much different from a two - wheeled electric scooter. When the road conditions are a bit poor and you drive fast, it can be quite uncomfortable. The seats are like benches, just like those in other cars in the same class. You'll start to feel uncomfortable after sitting in them for more than half an hour. If you use the car frequently, it's recommended to buy a seat cushion and a lumbar support. However, the steering feel and the pedal feel of the brakes are surprisingly comfortable, exceeding my expectations. If the chassis performance were better, driving this car would be even more comfortable. The rear - seat space is quite good. It's indeed larger than that of the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV. With a panoramic sunroof, the interior feels very airy, but I'm not sure how well it blocks infrared and ultraviolet rays. Finally, let's talk about the range performance, which also exceeded my expectations. When two people are in the car and the air - conditioner is off, the actual range can reach about 90% of the rated range. That means it can run about 180km with a rated range of 200km. If your daily commute is not very long, you can charge it once a week. Additionally, it has a fast - charging function. It can charge from 0 to 80% very quickly, taking just over half an hour, but it takes longer to charge from 80% to full.