I just took the Geely EX2 for a test drive. I currently drive an Aion Y Plus, so that’s my main point of comparison. Here are my thoughts on how it handles,…. In chaotic Indonesian traffic.
Geely ex2 specs as tested :
Max trim. 40kwh battery. 395 km NEDC (from my experience with aion y plus, real-world range is around 20% less). Fully-equipped with safety features like 6 airbags, surround view camera, and active warnings / beeps…
Measurements could be seen on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geely_Xingyuan
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The Driving Experience
Suspension & Stability:
Honestly, the suspension is really nice. It’s multilink and feels stable. It doesn't wobble or boat around, but it's not stiff either. It handles bumps really well.
Brakes: The braking is super smooth.
Steering: The steering weight adjusts based on speed (gets heavier as you go faster), which feels good.
Speed: They claimed the top speed is limited to 130 km/h. Smooth acceleration, even on sports mode.
Cabin Noise: Sound dampening is actually pretty decent; it blocks out a lot of the outside noise (motorbikes, etc.).
The Tech & Quirks
THE WARNING SOUNDS: This is the biggest headache. The car goes ding-ding-ding constantly. In Indonesian traffic, it triggers way too much. Even with the volume set to low, it's still loud, and there is no option to turn the volume off completely.
Infotainment: No Android Auto yet. The sales rep said an update is coming, but for now, it's just Carbitlink.
Modes: Sport mode doesn't give you that violent "kick," which is fine. Comfort mode definitely felt the best.
Physical buttons: Basically it made my mom feels right at home, with almost zero confusion. A contrast to most other electric cars that are very stingy with physical buttons and switches.
Service & After-sales (According to the Rep) The dealer claims they are required to stock fast-moving parts (lights, etc.) onsite. Warranty claims supposedly follow a clear SOP. If this is true, this is a big plus for me because, with my Aion, every warranty claim feels like the dealer has to "ask HQ" first before doing anything.
Verdict
It feels bigger and more comfortable than the BYD Atto 1 (and basically murdered Honda Brio), though it is priced higher here (unlike in China where they are priced similarly). If they can fix the constant warning sounds via a software update, it’s a solid car.
If my mom bought the car, I will do a more in depth review.
You can check out the geely ex2 POV drive video here https://youtu.be/1RjOOTn9sWo
by orangpelupa
