You could think todays test car is a mini but its not. Instead its b r, a funky kids. And on user a companion, thats what they call medical claims. And well pull that to the test right now. Welcome through f. B or a brand belongs to the chinese conglomerate. Great wall motors, one of the chinese oldest major car makers. We are a funky, get rid of us. 127. 00 kilowatts of power and for a call that is rob the small that fields around the sporty. So if you press the gas pedal, it goes off pretty fast. It has the ability to go from 0 to 100 miles an hour in a little more than 8 seconds. And the top speed is kept at 162. 00, which is more than enough for every day driving is especially in the city of forest. But also all the german auto body. You could use that car because you have a lot of places. Well, there is max of 130 kilometers an hour. So this car can handle that without a problem. The, the are a funky get. A is available with 2 different battery sizes. The entry level version 48 kilowatt hours. And the bigger 163 kilowatt hours, that will give you a range of either 310 kilometers or 420. 00. Busy the bigger one, and that is quite some range for such a small car, especially if you plan to use it mainly in the city where small costs have the whole. Basically, that is more than enough to take you to your workplace the whole week before you need to recharge the cost. Thats quite nice. The, the 1st thing that came to my mind when i saw the are a funky cat, is it some what looks like a mini the and the mini is also available in a purely electric version. And you wouldnt believe it. The mini asked the cheaper car. It comes into the wrong 35700. 00 zeros for the baseband in germany. And this card or a funky kid starts at around 38900 euros so quite a bit more the, the more a still is, the better call. Let me explain why the mini has a very small battery, we talking about around 36 kilowatt hours of usable energy. And that will give you a little more than 200 kilometers of range. And that is virtually nothing compared to the 310 kilometers to get in the entry level version of d r. So are on 100 kilometers more. That is quite a bit of usability that you gain with that car and dollar a funky can also has a lot of things that come as standards that you will not find in the meet the standard equipment. This includes the leather seats, a 360. 00 degree camera, and a bunch of driver assistance systems. First thing you notice when you sit in the interior, the car does not have a start stop button. Instead, it will light up once you get inside. And so you can then simply press the brake pedal, put it too deep with this knob right here. Its a turning up. Now already, all the costs that dont have a start stop button. And once youre finished, you simply press p, get off the call, lock it, and then it will turn off. Instead, you could also press a button that is right here behind the Steering Wheel that shuts down the car as well. But there is no need for that. You can simply get out and close it. Now lets look at the interior. You have 2 screens, one with the answer and then plus the and the other one is in full time and, and everything else. It is not that big and as im sitting here right now, it is not that good to reach, but its touch operated. So height is a little small for touch operation. But dont worry, you can also use most of the functions with a Voice Assistant and that voice assistance is either operated by saying hello, and then the name of the rent. I wont do it because it will then power on or you can give it your own name. If you have a name that you always liked, you can program it in. And then you can say things like mike. Yes on he can you open the window for me . The opening that does not only work with the pre record of things. So things that con, no, it some sort of of the official intelligence and this call will learn from what youre saying. And then it will be able to, for example, put on the climate are open the window without you saying do this, ill do that. But simply by saying that your heart. But you need to be aware of the fact that if you choose a name, that sounds a little bit like something else. For example, youre talking about the strike once. Thats what happens. So choose a name that is not very common in the language youre using. The use screen set up comes standard or the Voice Assistant is not only work for things inside of the car. Hey mike, im listening. Open the trunk, scotty, which is pretty practical, for example, in the winter when it will be dirty and you dont want to get your hands dirty, can use it or if you have hands full, can use it as well. Talking about the trunk, it can fit up to 850. 00. A lead is with the receipts folded down. If you bring them back up, you left with 228 liters, which is not exactly a huge s you can tell, but its good enough for you a week. The grocery shopping, the general driving impression in this car is pretty nice. It is silent in the interior. As i mentioned earlier, it also has a nice acceleration. Of course, its not a sports car, but you can go into car. So a little faster then with some of the cars. The thing i really like in this car is the suspension. It is a very good job of giving you a relax comfortable drive, and this is not a usual thing. You will find in cars in that small car segment. The a big, i dont really like about the funky cat is the maximum charging speed and that is 60. Busy kilowatt now, considering that is a small car, it is only a minor drawback because small cost, as i mentioned, the you will not want to use them regularly for Long Distance trips. So you will also not be in the need for all 3 charging your call fast, it will charge it at home at your wall box, ideally, or your workplace. And then you have the time because either you will be sleeping or you will be working. So thats no problem, but it will be better if it could just be able to pass that because there are other costs and then segment that can do that with, for example, 100 kilowatt. The are a funky kids. Also comes with different drive modes, but what i find rob the strange is that the box and for it is found right here, the left on the Steering Wheel way, usually found the light on all the cars. And if you press it, you will get the acoustic feet back and you can change between 4 modes. Basically, 3 modes that is explored eco and normal. You can also put it into auto, then the call would choose the appropriate knowledge for your style of driving. Further assistance is provided by blind spot assist. Traffic gym assist lane, keeping aid and more. All of these come standard or a put a lot of effort in this car. And you can also see that by the result theyve got in the euro and cap trash test because it was one of the best vehicles in the small vehicle segments. It has ever been tested. The, the are a funky cat is definitely a funky car, especially with its unique and new features. For example, the voice assistance. I really liked it. Its learning. Its customizable, its pretty cool. The design is quite cute. Not exactly what i would buy for myself, but im quite sure this call will find a lot of friends just like the many did. The only thing im a little concerned about is the price tag, because as a chinese manufacturer are coming to a market that already has a lot of other costs in that segment. And then having a call that is a little more expensive, might alienate people before they realize that there is quite a lot in this call that you get for the money on all the, for the cat is very Good Alternative to the courage. Many electric, smart voice assistance, a decent range and adequate space. You need to make it a suitable everyday can. And on the downside, the charges slowly has limited trunk space and a fairly high price. The up to move in a 1000000 to low. Because this, the citys tax, the 11 is for the unbreakable. Im the oldest cab driver around here. I would say i have driven here around 1955. The mercedes w 110 is 60 years old, and its driver omar is going strong at 89. The legend is always on the move in the north lab and then the we jumped in for a ride with a veteran cab driver and this the machine broke the right. Yeah. My good well is even the m r. Moses along it initially pays no one. This to home, get him. I learn how to drive who the bad we like the everyone loves me. Truth is everyone loves each other here. The cities together, the festival. And they said, oh more and i, when you are the king of the districts, thats how it was said. Somebody might have to be i can say that i loved everybody and Everybody Loves me by gods grace to add up when i was 21 and 1955, i got my drivers license and then started working as a taxi driver. We have at the 1st here in the region that i moved and then further away rather, and shes not happy with that stuff that im moving very well and weve travelled everywhere. I got the vin number and the customers often came up to me and asked me, will you drive me to assemble . Going back to this area . Thats is, its the one that, that i always say, yes. Go on the, let me do. It isnt just a mom whos traveled far and wide, so 2 houses, necessities, the w 110 built between 196168 was particularly popular with cavities because of its reliability comforts and lots of trunk. Easy to recognize thanks to its short tail, sends an image to american costs of the 60s that yeah. Hey the this cars, my sweetheart avenue east and the engine is very old. I got a lot of ways that i have at least 40 years old and that is avenue and that the i bought it runs a route and then how many kilometers has it run . And i was in turkey with it. I went as far as the symbol they are not quite sure why this car is all original. I that i havent changed the thing to them. It simply runs. Its a wonderful car. This my original upholstery, i left it as it was. You guys have the edit, these are tools and the spare parts in case something happens when i draw it as, as low as about. My names jen rogers, i of course i need them the matter of having them so that i am independent his own laws. And he will not allow the mm. Since he bought the car in 1975 pix names, only thing is original, except for a replacement hood ornament. I for the mercedes, and the because ive tried, oh no, ive tested it. You went through. I tried a toyota, which is also good to you when i get there. I used to have a toyota crested, but that didnt stick with me to lie, right. The but i just never so this machine is not, its simply not for sale. Or i know nobody is selling this car and whats more important, the cars are women when its absolutely clear. I know have that for me, thats the car. I feel good in here and everything just for us. Right. So im a fit for you. And thats why im or its been on lebanese roads for decades. He knows them like the back of his hand. And then, and thats normal, that just seems quite often here is i love him because every month after they should learn how to drive my brother in the last visit. I guess thats why the car was acting up the, the tanks empty. Its like this. They all around 40000 registered taxi drivers and 11 and many without drivers licenses. 0 back saying the severe economic crisis and the high cost of field in the country, the foot was refilled. This societies is on the moves again. The was the very good the i mean, the color of the older, its been 10 years since omar officially retired. He still drives his taxi, and people still one to ride within the, in the streets of lebanon on special, but tough to rain. But go no problem, let him know i the people dont care about driving down. Theres an accident. Nobody cares how thats the thats why you need solid, strong cars, like the old classic cars allowed as otherwise you wont be able to handle the bad roads. High levels of you live at the omar and his necessities. Thats an adaptive of challenge to legends from back in 11 and much made in heaven and from the cold the king of king the. Ready the, the, the, if you want more red check out our youtube channel. If you want regular features about new cars and car culture and about mobility around the world, really can make you very heavy each classics and future tech are just some of the exciting content waiting for you. Subscribe to us at youtube slash dw, rather then youll always be up to speed already out of the thats fine. The my name is melanie people. I am originally from midlands. And so it, so i am a female for that. For me, its about so a woman that you can do, whatever it is that you want to do, your age shouldnt be a limit. Your agenda shouldnt be in the midst of kind of your incidents, the limits. You should just go at the end of your dreams and do whatever it is that you want to do. So thats, thats what it is all about for me, the this is austin. Nice. And were here today. Yeah. Me what . What im capable of the yeah. In the spinning world, the spinning life, my name is ben. Keep that lead. I dont know if i should say ive got a whole lot of adrenalin running in my veins or requests to say that im phyllis. Sometimes im afraid were not talking about that. I can do it, i can do it, i can do and then i see myself doing it. You know . Yeah. The, my, the, the, you come around. Yeah. And the crowd was so happy to see you, you know, and like people actually pay money to come and see me guys, you know, and its so much 51. 00, and anything is the one about the fund, it used to be 100 percent male dominated. Weve got a lot of females getting into the sport now, and im very happy to see that there are more and more women getting into the spinning industry every week. Shes catching on very quickly. And i think shes, shes becoming a force to reckon with both amongst the drive and amongst the girls. And she is so much kind of is present. I up to her not just as a heads up person in general. But if we look forward to help you grow, maybe tom like im, you know on that. But it is popular because its part of the culture here in south africa. Um it became a part of a rebellious thing with the parts or government. And then if it came with anything thats fed becomes rebellious, it becomes popular to use the reading from. So its so in this way spinning sided from as a say, i mean theres not a day that will go past without you seeing or hearing one of these babies driving past. So you already know the found of, they quoted a pacific. So i mean for made was just one of those things, my brother, my life by that he wasnt to floss cause he wasnt through all of that. So for me it was just a natural thing. And i started by getting myself this cos painted red because it was a different color. I struggled a lot with the engine until i made my mechanic and his name is poison. And he said to me, for a girl, i suggest to get an engine called a multi valve, which is what i have now inside there, its converted to an east 86. 00 engine. And its a 3. 00 to 8. 00 beams avenue. Im east 30 model, lot of power. Well, no, not at all. So i just be the one with a piece that the engine for me. They want to see if anything riveted for me and i thing, but i dont get my hands to tea at all. I have a teams which has all of that for me, but every now in the game that get a show, youll see me carrying a tie. But you must know that im, im not excited. Im not at be doing it. Im a mom. My son is 10, a 10 this here with im in Human Resource development at one of the insurance companies, hand side of africa. And im also a student. Im doing my video at the university of northwest in a time. So its more just traveling more than anything. Its just saddling everything. Now with cove and were working from home. So as soon as my day and then i just jump into my books. And then while im doing my books, my son is kind of like doing his homework as well. You know, its, it, it really isnt easy at all, but i have been managing my name is mentally someone it, i am the son of donkey dudleys. I just kind of i think its awesome that, that shes printing i, im very proud. Im pretty excited and my mom says that you can spin at any age so like may want, im 10 the so for me its just one of those things we, i feel like im breaking barriers. I mean, male dominated the works of that just to throw in that run. I mean, on the day, on the 5th the, i dont think i know 10 females who are into spinning within the entire south africa. Oh, let me say ive been to to, ive met i so so would like to piece of a female, you know, how to spin or help them out if they come into the industry with the things that i struggled with. So id like to hold somebodys hand and say this is what you do, this is how you do it. And when you get to a place, this is how it works. Because with me, i had no one. And i assembled and assembled until i made my team and i got it right the. Well have more exciting stories about dependency next time on the, or the new techniques for Wildlife Preservation channel water simple to use to unlock bio diversity dna. 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