JAC YI 3

I've had my car for less than five months and have driven over 7,000 kilometers. I'm writing this review now because I want to give a more objective and fair evaluation of the Yiwei 3 after the initial excitement of getting the car has worn off and the novelty has faded.
¡¾Most Satisfied¡¿
1. Appearance. As someone who values looks, all the cars I've driven should be fairly in line with public aesthetics, from the Changan Eado XT and Changan UNIT to the Yiwei 3. I have to say that the Yiwei 3 looks great anywhere, and importantly, it doesn't look odd when driven by a guy.
2. Space. When choosing a car, I paid special attention to the rear - seat space because the rear - seat space in my previous two cars was poor. With a tight budget and a preference for electric cars, I compared the BYD Seagull, Leapmotor T03, Geely Geometry E, and Wuling Bingo. I have to say that electric cars have a natural advantage in terms of space. Relatively speaking, the Yiwei 3 has five seats and is more like a "proper" car. The front - to - back space in the rear is quite large, and the left - to - right space is sufficient. The trunk can hold a lot since it doesn't have a sloping roof. It's quite good in this class.
3. Configuration. I actually have quite high requirements for car configurations, and all my previous cars were top - spec models. However, I carefully compared the configurations of different versions of the Yiwei 3. The main differences I care about between the Champion Edition and the top - spec version are as follows: airbags, 360 - degree panoramic camera, built - in dash cam, and assisted driving. As for electric seats, sunroofs, and light shows, they don't affect driving. All other necessary configurations are included, and it's really fully equipped. The cost - performance ratio of the Champion Edition is unbeatable.

Let me start with the advantages:
1. It looks good. My friends all say it's extremely good - looking. Although the elders in my family didn't quite approve of my buying such a small car at first, they thought it was acceptable after seeing it.
2. The trunk has a design similar to that of an SUV, with a full - hatchback style. The rear seats can be folded down, which allows for transporting some tall items. (It's still designed with family use in mind.)
3. Both the cooling and heating systems work well, and there are air vents in the rear. This is something I really care about. My old car also had a good air - conditioning system, but there were no rear air vents. As those who have experienced it know, in summer, when the rear passengers feel comfortable, the front might already be as cold as an ice cellar.
4. It's a new car, so there are fewer malfunctions. Of course, this might be my subjective assumption. After all, I've only had the car for a month, and it's normal that there are no malfunctions. Compared with my old car, I just feel it's more worry - free.

Disadvantages:
1. The seats are not as comfortable as those in my old car. The seats in my old car were wide, comfortable and soft, like those in a sedan. The headrests of the seats in the Mingwei 3 are a bit restrictive, and it can be uncomfortable after driving for a while. The seat - belt buckle also digs into the body a bit.
2. There are gaps between the seats and the center console. I often have the annoyance of my phone and other things falling into the gaps. My old car didn't have this problem. However, since the Mingwei 3 only has one cup - holder at the center console, I added a gap organizer in the passenger seat, which also solves the cup - holder problem.

¡¾Most Satisfied¡¿
The cute and round appearance, along with the shiny big eyes, will make you feel smitten at first sight~~ The interior color is also very fresh and natural. The car comes with a 360 - degree and 540 - degree transparent chassis system, making it easy to handle narrow roads and reverse parking. Most notably, at this price point, all models are standard - equipped with a liquid - cooling system and a heat - pump air conditioner. Doesn't it instantly seem a lot more high - end?
¡¾Car - Buying Experience¡¿
When I was planning to buy a car, the Yiwei 3 wasn't on my list of options. I considered the Geometry E (the A - pillar was too thick and blocked the view), the Leapmotor T03 (the space was too small, and it was very cramped for five people), the Bingo (the chassis was too hard, and I felt like my internal organs were being jolted out during the test drive), and the Nezha AYA (I was not satisfied with the brand influence and the space). Finally, in June, I discovered the Yiwei 3. After various comparisons, I went for a test drive the day after getting my driver's license and then placed an order. I picked up the car five days later and got it registered ten days later. Everything happened so quickly, haha.
¡¾Driving Experience¡¿
I've driven over 6,000 kilometers so far. In terms of power, I use the eco - mode, so the acceleration is a bit sluggish, but it doesn't affect normal use. The start is relatively slow, but the subsequent acceleration is quite powerful and rapid. The brakes are also quite sensitive, and the automatic parking feature performs well. However, when starting on a steep slope after a traffic jam, if you don't press the accelerator all the way down, the car may roll back, often scaring the cars behind.
¡¾Riding Experience¡¿
During the test drive, I sat in the back row, and the space was quite large. Even when a rather plump friend was sitting in the front - passenger seat, I could still stretch my legs in the back row. Other friends who sat in the back row also said the car had good space and they didn't feel carsick. I used to get carsick from the moment I got into a Didi to the moment I got out, but I don't have this problem with the "Fat Three" (Yiwei 3).
¡¾Maintenance¡¿
The first maintenance at 3,000 kilometers was quite simple. They checked the chassis and tires, added windshield washer fluid, checked the tire pressure, and finally washed the car. Let's see if there will be additional maintenance items when it reaches 10,000 kilometers.
¡¾Range¡¿
In Guangzhou, during this season, my car's range maintains about 80% - 90% of the official range. Using the heater will cause more range loss, but overall, this range retention rate is okay. At least it's not as bad as what some northern car owners say, dropping directly to 50% or lower, haha.
¡¾Least Satisfied¡¿
The unsatisfactory aspects are as follows: 1. The gap in the trunk is too large, and even small insects can crawl in; 2. The rear door sills are vertical, so they are very prone to accumulate dust. The car gets dirty again the day after washing, and you can feel the dust on your hands; 3. The built - in dash cam has a fisheye view, and some areas are not clearly recorded. There is no rear - view camera, so I installed a streaming media recorder; 4. There is no rear - window wiper, which seriously affects visibility on rainy days; 5. The tire noise is quite obvious, and the car's sound insulation is not perfect.
These are the less - than - ideal aspects I've observed so far.