After test driving the ID3 we wanted to check on PHEVs, so our next test drive is the Golf GTE – after that, the Kona. I actually am fine with hard plastics, as long as they’re decently textured and not somewhere where i constantly touch – which is sadly the case in the Kona (the “elbow rest” in the door). One thing i realised already before driving the Kona: i don’t like that it’s front wheel drive. I generally actually am happy with front scratchers, but with that kind of power/torque (low down), every video where a guy puts his foot down in a Kona from a stand still, you hear the tyres screech. Electric cars, imho, need rear wheel drive/all wheel drive. Preferably rear wheel drive – no torque steer (zero), usually better turning radius, and more traction. The ID3 goes like a horse stung by a bee in sport mode. We’ll still test drive it, since everything i mentioned might actually not be a problem in the first place (apart from the FWD) – it’s just something that floats about in my mind.
i usually rest arm on windowsill so its usually hard anyway. yup if your in sport mode and pulling away hard from still, it probably would as the trottle is easy to push and its pretty much instant power. in other 2 modes i dont think it would do that but never tried.
i did while running ar about 25, floor it in sport and it took off up to 45 in a blink. no engine roar tho lol
Current Car: Hyundai Kona Premium EV...2 way 40kg hoist
Last Car: Toyota C-HR Excel Hybrid...4 way 80kg hoist