The Sinogold GM3 is a new electric MPV from China,
mixing a large dose of Citroen Grand Picasso with a slightly smaller dose of
Volkswagen Sharan. Sinogold is a new state-owned electric-car maker based in
China’s Shandong Province. The GM3 is their first passenger car. Next up is
an electric SUV followed by an electric sedan.
The GM3 seats six in a 2/2/2 configuration. Power
comes from an electric motor located over the front axle. Output is 163 hp and
250 Nm. Top speed is 150 kilometers per hour. The company offers two battery
packs: 55 kWh and 66 kWh. Range with the former is max 300 kilometers and with
the latter 405 kilometers (NEDC).
The company also says that with an average speed of
60 km/h range goes up to 400 kilometer for the 55 kWh battery and a massive 520
kilometers for the 66 kWh battery. This 60 km/h average speed measurement is
used by many Chinese automakers. Charging of a fast charger takes 40 minutes
for 80% battery, or 8 hours on 220V for a full charge. Dimension size is 4615/1845/1655 mm,
and wheelbase is 2840 mm.
Exactly the same wheelbase and almost the same
height and width. The Sinogold GM3 is a proper Chinese clone.
The interior however doesn’t look at all like the
old fashioned French stuff. It comes with two large LCD screens; the upper
screen for the instrument panel and the lower one for the #infotainment. The
lower one measures 12.3 inch and promises “3D navigation”, but we haven’t seen
that in action yet.
Cr : Carnewschina
