Video summary
Fire billige firehjulstrekkere i stor vintertest – hvilken gir mest for pengene? (Del 1)
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Product(s) reviewed
The video tests four of Norway’s cheapest electric cars (“electric four-stroke” four-wheelers) with a focus on winter performance and value for money:
- Suzuki Vitara-e (Evitara) – smallest/cheapest in the test
- Changan/Chang Style (S05) – largest mid-size AWD car
- Smart #1 (Brabus edition) – smaller than Changan but pricier than Suzuki
- (Likely) Zeekr/SEK/“Sec.” – most expensive overall in the test; shares platform with Smart #1 / Volvo EX30
Key specs & features mentioned (by car)
1) Suzuki Evitara (smallest, cheapest)
- Length: ~428 cm (front-to-back measurement given)
- Price: ~3,500,000 NOK stated for “car” (unclear phrasing), and ~375 with extra equipment (appears garbled)
- Battery: ~60 kWh usable
- Range target (VLTP claim): ~395 km
- Practicality: sliding/repositionable rear seat
- Luggage: 238 L (seats furthest back)
- 310 L (with smaller people)
- 562 L (seats folded down)
- Towing: max 750 kg
- Winter feature: Ski hatch in rear seatback (like Toyota Urban Cruiser); described as practically the only car with this solution
- Winter/heat behavior: heating consumes relatively more power; described as “thirsty for electricity for heating”
- Driving performance: weakest in the test
- System output: 135 kW (184 hp)
- 0–100 km/h: slowest (exact time not clearly stated)
- Cabin noise: acceptable for the price
- Driver assistance/controls:
- TSR speed-limit notifications/limit features
- Drive modes: Eco/Normal/Sport
- Also: hill descent and trail function
- Handling sentiment: electronic stability control is very on point; slight understeer, few surprises—good for cautious winter driving
Cons (from the video):
- Worst comfort in the rear seat (bumping/slamming; tight headspace mentioned)
- Shortest range, slowest charging, and least efficiency overall
- Heating uses more electricity
2) Changan S05 (largest car; best “winter practical” performance)
- Size: mid-size, ~4.6 m; four-wheel drive
- Ground clearance: 16.8 cm
- Range: 445 km (longest)
- Battery: 68.8 kWh net
- Charging speed: up to 200 kW
- Space: very spacious; trunk 448 L
- Flat-loading floor note: seats fold down to remove cushion/backrest sections for a deeper flat floor
- Winter storage: 152 L “big trunk/frunk-type” area for winter gear (skis/slalom boots, etc.)
- Towing: 1600 kg (same as two other cars)
- Roof load: not fully clear for S05 in this section (later “Sec.” mentions 75 kg roof)
Pros (from the video):
- Best overall winter suitability: furthest range, fast charging, best winter storage, and excellent towing
- Overall winner for value
Cons:
- One unclear comparison point: importer hadn’t clarified max load; “new load of 335 kg is a bit tight” was mentioned (uncertain which spec it refers to)
3) Smart #1 (Brabus edition) (fast/strong but not as “winter-best” as Changan)
- Price: from ~358,000 NOK (and ~394,000 NOK in Brabus edition)
- Battery: 62 kWh
- Range (VLTP claim): ~400 km
- Rear-seat practicality: sliding rear seat
- Trunk varies: 320–401 L
- Winter ski access:
- rear deck 40-divisible
- small ski hatch (said to “not fit too many skis/shafts”)
- Towing: 1600 kg (like others)
- Roof load: 50 kg
- Driving performance (lively):
- 315 kW (428 hp)
- 0–100 km/h: under 4 seconds
- Traction/drive behavior:
- Initially drives AWD briefly, then switches (wording unclear)
- Sport and Snow mode: AWD behavior becomes 4-wheel operation
- User interface/tech: screen has too many “toys”; driver-surveillance camera/controls may be blocked depending on hand position
- Dynamics comparison: acceleration is sporty, but driving dynamics don’t live up to the hype
- Handling feel: aggressive at the rear; “back end” behavior that could scare some (or feel fun)
Pros:
- Very quick acceleration; fun on the road
- Good driver comfort
- Flexible rear seat and reasonable trunk sizes
Cons:
- Not rated best for winter comfort/terrain performance compared to the winner
4) “Sec.” (most expensive; platform shared with Smart #1 / Volvo EX30)
- Price: from ~470,000 NOK (most expensive in test)
- Cheaper variants (~100,000 NOK less) exist with smaller battery and rear-wheel drive
- Battery: 64 kWh net
- Range (VLTP claim): ~425 km
- Charging: 150 kW
- Rear-seat: split rear seatbacks
- Ski hatch: no ski hatch (called out as potentially bad for winter use)
- Trunk: 362 L
- Towing: 1600 kg
- Roof load: 75 kg
- Driving feel: described as most comfortable and sporty
- Feels more balanced than Smart #1 (Smart described as “sitting on top” and slightly off-balance)
- Seat adjustment and steering adjustment mentioned
- Drive controls: no special sports programs, but selectable settings like:
- acceleration/comfort/standard/sport
- regen levels, steering feel
- one-pedal driving
- snow mode / ESC off
- Traction behavior: tends to spin on rear wheels and “doesn’t do particularly well” on rollers (terrain performance to be seen later)
Pros:
- Best comfort to drive (overall feel)
- Higher roof load and strong towing capability
Cons:
- No ski hatch and smaller trunk than some rivals
- Charging slower than top charger (200 kW on Changan)
Winter user experience & comfort ranking (rear seat)
A ranking for winter comfort/long trips (referenced via photographer James) was given:
- Worst rear seat: Suzuki Evitara
- “Bumps and slams”; headspace/tightness mentioned
- Third place: Smart #1
- “Wasn’t bad”
- Best (second place): “Zeker”
- Clearly referring to the most comfortable car (the Sec. / Zeekr-like one)
- Mentioned as having a harder underbody setup noticed from the back
- Still said to deliver the best comfort, surprisingly
In the conclusion section, the winner of the whole test is Changan S05, but the comfort ranking highlights the platform/shared car (Sec./Zeker-like) as best for rear comfort.
Pros / Cons summary (unique points across the whole video)
Common strengths mentioned
- Towing (most cars): at least three cars offer 1600 kg towing (Suzuki is lower at 750 kg).
- Winter gear practicality:
- Suzuki: rear ski hatch (rare)
- Changan: large 152 L winter storage area
- Charging/range differentiators:
- Changan leads on range (445 km) and charging (200 kW).
- Smart #1 is strong on acceleration with good range (~400 km).
- “Sec.” is comfortable to drive but has no ski hatch and slower charging (150 kW).
Common weaknesses mentioned
- Suzuki Evitara: poor rear comfort; heating uses more electricity; shortest range; slowest charging.
- Smart #1: rear-end aggression / possible scare factor; screen/UX “too busy.”
- “Sec.”: lacks ski hatch (winter disadvantage), spins on rollers, trunk not class-leading.
- Drive dynamics vs hype: Smart #1 accelerates fast but doesn’t feel as dynamic as expected.
Comparisons made
- Suzuki vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: both have a similar ski hatch solution, and details are said to be “exactly the same in practice” between Evitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser.
- Car comfort/dynamics:
- Smart #1 vs “Sec.”: “Sec.” feels more balanced and comfortable.
- Smart #1 vs hype: acceleration matches hype, but dynamics don’t.
- Winner logic: the video contrasts Changan’s superior winter range/charging/storage value against rivals’ drawbacks.
Overall verdict / recommendation (from the video)
- Clear winner for value + winter capability: Changan S05
- Called “winner this time” for being biggest, fastest charging, furthest range, and good winter practicality.
- Final price point mentioned: ~413,000 NOK (with some extras like “sinker and line”).
Who should consider alternatives:
- Suzuki Evitara: only makes sense if you prioritize lowest cost, but winter/range/charging and rear comfort are weakest.
- Smart #1 Brabus: best if you want lively/fast driving, but winter comfort/ranking and dynamics may disappoint.
- “Sec.” (Zeekr-like): best comfort to drive, but winter practicality (no ski hatch) and charging (150 kW) are drawbacks.
Unique points by speaker (if distinguishable)
- Rune / narrator-style commentary (most specs + ranking):
- Focus on prices, range/charging, towing, ski hatch availability, trunk capacity, and winter comfort ranking.
- Driver/observer impressions (comfort + handling):
- Suzuki: cautious winter handling, acceptable noise
- Smart #1: fun/lively but rear-aggressive; screen/tech clutter
- “Sec.”: most comfortable/sporty feel, but rear-wheel spin on rollers
- Photographer James (rear-seat winter comfort ranking):
- Provided the worst-to-best rear seat assessment (Evitara worst; platform car best)