LAST week we told you about a car with a pop-up cinema screen.
This week we have got a supermini with onboard karaoke and arcade games. I know. I’ve still got a box of mixtapes in my garage.
The Geely EX2 is the tech-savvy supermini with onboard karaoke and arcade games Credit: Supplied
Every car has Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera and electric seats Credit: Supplied
This is Geely EX2. Lots of tech. Lots of really useful storage. Lots of pink blush.
Just don’t add Cyndi Lauper’s I Drove All Night to your playlist. Because it won’t. It’ll do 190-200 miles max.
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But as a second car? Or a karaoke booth? You’re Golden (Harry Styles).OK, I’ll stop now.
EX2 is a titchy 4.1 metres long, so it’s easy to drive and park.
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Acceleration and braking is smooth and nicely calibrated, so nothing surprises you.
Every car has Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera and electric seats.
All you need, then? Almost. The speedo is badly positioned on the left of the driver’s cluster — and obscured by your left hand on the tiller.
Duh. It needs to be double the size and centred, like in a Honda Jazz.
The rally driving game is also fun while you are parked up recharging or waiting for someone Credit: Supplied
The boot is more than adequate at 375 litres — similar to a Golf Credit: Supplied
I’m sure that can be fixed with a software update.
Now for some more positives.
Big door pockets. Sliding-drawer glovebox. You can store a handbag under the centre console and hide two rucksacks under the rear seats.
Gangly teens will be happy in the back. There’s plenty of room for their head and feet.
You can’t say that about a Renault 5, as gorgeous as it is.
The boot is more than adequate at 375 litres — similar to a Golf — and there’s a 70-litre frunk (front trunk) for storing charging cables and dirty wellies.
EX2 is a titchy 4.1 metres long, so it’s easy to drive and park Credit: Supplied
Gangly teens will be happy in the back as there’s room for their head and feet Credit: Supplied
Proper little Tardis. You can’t do karaoke on the big central screen while driving, obviously. And my microphone is just a prop.
But you do get an impressive catalogue of hits “as performed by” on the Karafan app with backing singers and line-by-line lyrics.
The rally driving game is also fun while you are parked up recharging or waiting for someone.
How much is it?
From £239 a month for the £21k car with a 35kWh battery and 82hp rear motor.
From £269 a month for the £23k car with a 47kWh battery and 116hp rear motor.
China In Your Hands (T’Pau).
GEELY EX2
Key facts:
Price: £23,490
Battery: 47kWh
Power: 116hp
0-62mph: 11.5 secs
Top speed: 80mph
Range: 214 miles
Charging: 25 mins
Out: Now
What’s next?
FOR those of you who don’t know – or have forgotten – Geely owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, LEVC London taxis, half of Smart, and a bit of Aston Martin.
It also makes planes and satellites.
So it means business. EX2 is the baby for now, but look at all the other stuff in the pipeline, below . . .
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