So I have my car for about a week now. I ordered (in Belgium) the default (advantage model) package with some options: seating pack, sensatec, folding exterior mirrors, interior auto dimming rear mirror, extra 12V in front, front and rear sensors, rear view camera and Platinsilber Color. That's it, no navigation etc.
Time for some short first impressions:
- Blue front grill, did not notice this on the test car or photo's on the web, but it is nice
- Yes, the back seat is angle adjustable as standard! It is an option on the other Active Tourers, together with the adjustable rear seat depth (not available on the 225xe)
- Standard Sound System is just fine! Plays fine from my 128GB exFat usb stick with mp3 and flac files.
- Drives like a dream! Lots of power at non-highway speeds, at highway speeds less but adequate. You do feel you are saeted a bit higher when cornering. Handeling is ok.
- Electric range is just fine. Daily commute of 2x15km is about 80% flat 90km/h and 20% 50km/h or less. The car just makes it (or not depending on the driving style).
- Installed a new charging station to shorten the charging times and it is way more practical (will post some pictures later)
- Booth space is just fine. I have a 2 month old and everything (just) fits in the booth (also thanks to the adjustable rear seats).
- e-services via eRemote work just fine (comes as standard) including gps-tracking, althrough I don't have a navigation system. Registration on the Connected Drive website was a mess, but it works now (needed a day to activate apparently)
So, I'll try to add some pictures later and keep you posted.
. I've also read user reports (on the dutch autoweek.nl) where users complain about a slow navi-system (possibly due to limited processor in the AT compared to other models with the 'same size/feature' navigation systems).
