Introduction to EX3 Kung Fu Bull

Recently at the 2021 Tianjin Auto Show, Geometry Motors unveiled their newest pure electric SUV, the EX3 Kung Fu Bull. The vehicle is equipped with a 37.23kWh ternary lithium battery and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology estimates its range to be 322 km, with a starting price of 59,700 yuan. During the pre-sale period, customers who order the new car can enjoy a discount policy of ten times the deposit at 399 yuan. So what makes this new car particularly “bullish”? Let’s take a look.

Quick Overview of EX3 Kung Fu Bull

1. The EX3 Kung Fu Bull is available in two versions: the Strong Bull, which is the base model with a pre-sale price of 59,700 yuan, and the Kung Fu Bull with top-of-the-line specs, whose price has not yet been announced.

2. The main difference between the two versions is whether or not they are equipped with an electric sunroof, roof luggage rack, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, multifunctional steering wheel, and cruise control. With these extra features, it is estimated that the top version will cost around 70,000 yuan.

3. The entire lineup is equipped with a 37.23 kWh ternary lithium battery, with a range of 322 km.

4. The entire lineup is equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 70 kW and a maximum torque of 180 N·m.

Focusing on the Details

The EX3 Kung Fu Bull features an enclosed grille commonly found among new energy vehicles. To add more detail to the front of the car, a long and wide fluorescent strip has been added above the grille, widening the entire horizontal width.

The trapezoidal grille design at the bottom is more aggressive and noticeably different from the front of Geometry’s previous two models. The logo acts as a charging port with a push-to-open design.

The headlights on both sides have a rounded design, with a relatively simple interior structure. The high and low beams are both halogen light sources, and the top version adds LED daytime running lights and automatic headlights.

On both sides of the lower front, there are LED daytime running lights, which look very impactful. Overall, although it is a small SUV, the momentum of the entire front of the car is still very full.

The side of the body is designed to be very simple, and the black roof creates a suspended visual effect, combined with the fluorescent luggage rack and calipers, making it look more active. It is worth mentioning that the outer shell of the rearview mirror adopts a material with a carbon fiber texture, which greatly enhances the athletic style of the entire vehicle.

In terms of body size, the EX3 Kungfu Bull has a length, width, and height of 4005/1760/1575 mm, and a wheelbase of 2480 mm, which is considered “medium-sized” in this level of SUV.

The wheel uses a silver + gun gray double five-spoke design, which also has a good visual effect overall; the tire is equipped with a Chaoyang RADIAL RP18 tire with a specification of 205/60 R16.

In addition to the fluorescent-colored brake calipers painted on the front and rear brakes mentioned earlier, the rear wheels of this car are also equipped with disc brakes, which are relatively rare in this price range, and most cars have front discs and rear drums as standard.

Compared with the front of the car, the new rear styling is much simpler, but some design elements still echo the front of the car. The “C-shaped” design principle is also used at the rear fog light, and the decorative diffuser at the bottom of the bumper echoes the lower grille at the front of the car. The small spoiler above the rear windshield also adds to the overall athleticism of the vehicle.

The taillights have been smoked, making them look more textured, and the entire series is equipped with LED turn signal lights and brake lights. The indicator lights and reverse lights use halogen light sources.

The high-end model is equipped with a sunroof of normal size. However, due to the black treatment on the roof, it gives a panoramic sunroof illusion visually.

Low price does not mean low quality

In terms of interior design, the overall layout of the new car differs greatly from that of the previous two models by Geometry. For example, the fluorescent decoration strip on the air vent and the fluorescent seat belt are very distinctive, adding personality to the car and forming a good match with the exterior.

The steering wheel adopts a three-spoke flat-bottom design with multifunction, which is not particularly different from most models on the market in terms of shape and function. However, the black and blue color matching with fluorescent stitching still looks lively.

In front of the steering wheel is a 7-inch LCD instrument panel that can display relevant vehicle information, such as conventional battery life, remaining range, and driving mode. It is worth mentioning that the UI effect displayed by the instrument panel varies in different driving modes.

On the central control panel, the 8-inch suspended LCD screen is not just a decoration. In addition to viewing various vehicle information and switching driving modes, it can also connect with Android and IOS devices to achieve mobile phone projection. It also supports the synchronization display of multiple mobile apps like QQ music, Himalayan, and Gaode map navigation on the car machine. But, first, you need to download a driving partner app on your mobile phone to connect to the car machine.

The central control panel also integrates physical buttons for commonly used functions such as keyless start, air conditioning control, and window defrost, making it more convenient to use, and the feel of the buttons is also excellent. There is also a USB interface and a 12V power supply interface in the storage compartment below.

The Kung Fu Bull EX3 is equipped with a knob-type shift mechanism, which has a relatively ordinary texture.

It is worth mentioning that this car uses a mechanical handbrake, which is rare in new energy vehicles and even in vehicles of the same price range.

The new car seats use a popular punched and sewn treatment, and the black, blue, and lemon yellow color matching adds some vitality to the interior. Among them, the blue part is made of imitation suede soft material, with a soft touch and particularly good overall wrapping, which is enough to bring drivers and passengers a more comfortable driving and riding experience.

Overwhelming Space Advantage

The Kung Fu Bull EX3 is sufficient to meet daily storage needs in terms of space and storage solutions, such as the front central armrest box, front cup holder, glove box, etc.

The overall passenger space performance of the new car is relatively “average”. The author is 1.78 meters tall，and when the seat position is adjusted to the lowest and the sitting posture is adjusted, there is a small space left for the head.

While keeping the front seats unchanged, the author went to the rear seat. Compared with the front seat, the seat cushion in the rear seat is relatively short, the backrest angle is slightly straight, and only the passengers on both sides are equipped with headrests.

Opening the trunk, the overall depth performance is still good, and the functionality is also very rich, such as a small box for storage on both sides. At the same time, the rear seats of the car support proportional folding, which greatly improves daily practicality.

The full range of endurance is 322 km / supports fast charging

The EX3 Kung Fu Bull model is equipped with a maximum driving motor power of 70 kW, peak torque of 180 N·m, and acceleration of 0-50 km/h in 4.59 seconds.

The chassis adopts the common front MacPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension structure.

In terms of battery, the EX3 Kung Fu Bull uses a 37.23 kWh large-capacity three-element lithium battery pack, with a maximum NEDC range of 322 km and fast charging support. The official claims that it only takes 30 minutes to charge from 30% to 80% power. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a three-level energy recovery system and a battery liquid cooling and temperature control management system.

Conclusion

The pre-sale price of 5.97 million yuan can be said to have been lowered to the market price of mini electric vehicles. The handling of multiple colors both inside and outside the car makes this pure electric small car not feel cheap, but rather has a more refined feel. Combined with these overwhelming advantages of space practicality, the practical scenarios of the Geometry EX3 Kung Fu Bull are not limited to commuting, but can also meet daily household use and short-distance travel, and its cost-effectiveness is really good.

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