Zeekr MIX Review - The Scenic Renault Should Have Made Is Brilliant

[@stargazer3828]

The features on this is what the VW ID Buzz should have come with! This makes the ID Buzz look spartan on the inside!

[@deltajohnny]

Fully agree!!! 👏👏👏

[@OkramCirdom]

VW ID Buzz is Overpriced Dumpster.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Agree with this and all the comments below it. ID.Buzz is a lack of imagination, but you'd expect that from modern VW.

[@Extralarse]

... and for almost twice the price.

[@kjh23gk]

Being charitable, I think they were expecting the VW name to sell the cars. They definitely had the money to employ the best designers, but the Buzz ended up being... meh. In being ultraconservative, they are ceding market share to more innovative companies like (and I had to check) "Zeekr". Never heard of them before today, would definitely consider buying one now.

[@ianpolo5673]

Glad the Chinese didn't take the crowd approach and went a way unique for them and hence we see the reviving of wagon bodystyles and interesting and high tech cars. What a unique door opening concept on this Zeekr! Loves the flush side windows.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Yeah, they really smashed it out the park with this one. I'm hoping this trend catches on because I want to see more cars like this one.

[@STALLIAN-td2eg]

I just tuned in and i can say that this is the definition of EV design❤

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks so much for watching. We've got plenty more cool stuff where this comes from (though this is my favourite).

[@STALLIAN-td2eg]

@@InsideChinaAuto i really like too,very satisfying practicality

[@lazziebardakos2956]

It's like a space shuttle. All you needed was to dress up like Buzz Lightyear. Awesome design inside and out.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I would have loved that. Toy Story is one of my favourite films. I even watched it on the plane there.

[@nr5494]

Great review. Thanks. And I share your enthusiasm. What a superbly practical yet luxurious vehicle. I want one. Reminds me of those 1970’s American Day Vans in terms of concept, minus the gas guzzling V8 and pleblon!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha, I have no idea what a pleblon is but it sounds fun. And you're right, this car is ace. It's the only thing in my head right now.

[@neatodd]

Amazing. These would sell like hotcakes in the UK.

[@ibrachaka8727]

What is hotcake and are they only available in united england?

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

it's too wide, on narrow roads oncoming traffic would not be able to pass by

[@notagain2856]

​@@Mgoblagulkablongthis is still narrower than a Ford Transit van, which is very common in the UK

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It's a phrase for something that would sell very well indeed. Nobody really sells hot cakes anymore though.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I certainly would hope so, though MPVs must have mostly died for a reason. I want this to bring them back and kick-start a new trend.

[@Prodipification]

Incredibly impressed again by Zeekr! If this were available in Europe, it would def be my next car. Only improvements would be: - change the drivers seat door to a sliding door - add physical buttons for music, air etc - add more feet room - add airline style tables - remove the camping lights - adjust the removable fridge with hard materials (so it doesn't get dirty), including an attachable strap (so you can take the fridge to the beach). Even if it doesn't slide automatically anymore. - add window shades - add a screen with a 180 fov back view, including blind spot, on top of the drive cluster screen. - since the Chinese are crazy/awesome enough to pull this off, add a coffee/tea machine under the touchscreen and change the glovebox to a small microwave/airfryer. Can't agree more with Mark to put down a deposit on this beaut!

[@imadkhaliq2941]

Dude you just missed the stove...and then it's a kitchen on wheels... love it!

[@sieraleone0]

Europe is crazy no new people carrier cars.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha, just a few small modifications then. I'm sure they could make a great full camper version of this.

[@JJ-yg1sf]

what you said are useless? only for you.

[@HermanWillems]

@@sieraleone0 But why though, people get on average between 1 and 2 kids nowadays in Europe. And in China it's even WORSE.

[@johanwejedaldesign]

I agree! THIS it what Renault should have done, not endless rows of cross overs and SUVs without appeal.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Absolutely. I'm sick of SUVs

[@santostv.]

SUV’s are the most popular segments in Europe with 3M ,mpv is 4th with 930k -2023 data meanwhile in Asia from my understanding the wealthy like mpv’s

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@santostv. They do. MPVs used to have a market in Europe but fell behind. I'm hoping their decline is reversed by well thought out cars like this.

[@Moore30]

I love that carmakers are finally realizing that you no longer need a big bonnet/hood and you no longer need a grille. This car looks like a modern car should.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed. Why waste all that space with an enormous ugly pair of kidney grilles?

[@e-enginemagazin2522]

The Chinese engineers just go the extra mile. Flabbergasting. Very entertaining presentation.

[@davidfarrell1062]

The problem is the cars that do go outside china are rubbish and expensive. So many on the Australian or european market are all plastic. You dont get the China finish in exported cars.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha, if you found that entertaining you should meet me in real life, I'm much more fun. But you're right, they're some great things. I should point out, this was designed in Sweden by a team consisting of over 30 nationalities, but at least the Chinese brands are making these things.

[@e-enginemagazin2522]

@@InsideChinaAuto Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I’m located in Munich, Germany. Well, if you happen to pay Bavaria a visit, be sure to give me a ring.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@e-enginemagazin2522 I will do. One of my best mates lives in Regensburg so I might end up in that part of the world at some point.

[@baltazarkosa29]

amazing car! looks like concept /prototype but this is a production car! good job mate, thanks a lot!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha, exactly, they bring concepts to life. Have to love them for that, and I very much love this car. Thanks for watching.

[@naga2015kk]

SUPER WOW. thanks Zeekr for not yet another typical MPV

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They've really pulled something special out with this one.

[@zes7215]

wr

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@zes7215 World record?

[@edwardkon939]

This vehicle is definitely a game changer. No doubt about it, mate.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I hope it gets more people back into MPVs and gets more brands to make them again.

[@Bman1878]

Awesome. First time in forever that I've lusted over a minivan. I love those pocket/slot things to clip on various accessories. I can totally imagine that people will be 3d printing all sorts of clever bits and pieces to clip into those slots. However, if you're actually setting up a Teepee or doing Yoga between the seats, you may need to get your head checked 😂

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha. The yoga idea is a bit ambitious, the car is neither tall nor wide enough, but kids can have fun in there in the rain, no issues there.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Hoping this out-sells the current Scenic a million to one. I loved my Scenic II - it was everything the current one is not. As you say - this is what they should be doing, not JUST MORE POINTLESS SUVS... As Zeekr is designed close to where I live, I expect to see this car pretty soon and I am so looking forward to that!

[@grahamguest142]

They need to make them with removable seats like my old scenic,

[@niklaswejedal463]

@@grahamguest142 - Yes, that was the one thing I missed with the Zeekr Mix. Removable rear seats was great - to easilly be able to turn your car into a van is so underrated.

[@grahamguest142]

@@niklaswejedal463 I moved on to a Citroen grand space tourer , brilliant car, I can get seven in it easily or a George III sideboard, I even know someone who puts an engine driven paraglider in the back, but they have dropped the model now and there's literally nothing here in GB to replace it, VW to expensive, so let's hope that the next Chinese people carrier is more practical 🤞

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Some great comments here. I too loved the original's ability to remove the seats or even move the outer two inwards to make a 4-seater. It was genius, and the pockets everywhere were brilliant. This isn't practical in quite the same way but does it a bit differently. Honestly I could see a manual version of this without the electric seats and with the ability to remove them being an even bigger hit in Europe.

[@dzonikg]

I still have Senic 2 2003 diesel as 3th car ,i did not have heart to sell and i am glad i did not ,but since my much newer BMW broke again and need to be towed and is siting brick now Senic 2 is now my second car.I now use it mostly as camping car and for trips with bad roads becase ride is more comfortable them my brand new first car ,i also tow camper with it.Engine still runs perfectly even it towed 1.4 ton Hobby camper for like 50 000 km and is now on 330 000 km.I thing is best car Renault ever made .Paint faded but does not matter for functionality and economy is just great ,yesterday 300 km trip with it ,4.8 liters per 100 km .When towing 7.5 liters. I never liked Senic 3 or 4 and this new electric is just not for me ,is also expensive and i could not tow with it . Europe cars are now just 2 expensive and not exciting ,i sad my next car will be Chines ,in 3-4-5 years

[@johnharris4600]

Wow Mark, What an amazing vehicle how did they think of so much to bring to this car that really is fantastic no wonder you want one ,I'm gob smacked really fit and finish is superb, that's going to kill the Volkswagen ID buzz, this one seems to have all the goodies too like all the latest battery packs they haven't forgot anything, it's like a Swiss army knife, China is really the place to be I've got to visit next year for Sure, BTW Watched your video with Riz , it was a good insight into your background. Best Regards John in Melbourne

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Hi John. Yeah, Zeekr absolutely smashed it with this one, just a brilliant all round car that delivers in every way you'd want it to. It should put a dent in the ID.BUZZ for sure. You should definitely visit next year, i think it'll surprise you a lot. Glad you enjoyed the podcast with Riz. I'm a car man through and through, can't get enough of these things.

[@OkramCirdom]

We drive Espace V and it is a dream Car but Xpeng X9 or Zeekr MIX are my new dream Cars. Hope they bring them to EU. Il buy one of them instantly! Instantly!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Love the Espace, especially the early ones. I expect you'll get both of your choices in Europe some time next year and you can't go wrong with either.

[@dzonikg]

I love the look off Espace and at some point i wanted to buy instead off my senic 2 but then 1.6 was only option and did not give me confidence for such large car ,and i was right ,so many have died before 200k km

[@OkramCirdom]

@@dzonikg Mine died at 158k! ffs, got it repared but it will be my first and last Renault ever!

[@dzonikg]

@@OkramCirdom I have renault senic 2003 2.0 dci , is now on 320k km , off that 50k towing hobby 1.4t+ caravan.Engine and transmission still perfect .Off course when they throw smaller engine with more HP on heavier car that is receipt for disaster

[@havencat9337]

dammn, this one is really unique! very cool!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It really is. I love it.

[@vasm1807]

I am in love with this car!!!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

You and me both.

[@kannanmavila4093]

@InsideChinaAuto, have been following your channel for a while now. As a petrol head, love this content from an economy that seems to have few peers and without doubt upstaging the world "biggies" of the world in how to manufacture relevant, future ready, quality goods at truly remarkable price points all thanks to their dominance in scale. Geat work, you have a fan in me, kudos! 👏

[@InsideChinaAuto]

So glad to have you watching the channel mate. Thanks for interacting too, it all helps. Will keep bringing you interesting content hopefully.

[@xkr510]

I’m in Canada and yet another great machine we will not get here because of our useless Prime Minister Trudeau.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Feel bad for you mate, you could get all the good stuff and instead you get Camrys and Explorers.

[@InquisitorFTW]

Bring it to Europe!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I highly expect it'll come but no word on that yet.

[@LeoCooper-n2k]

As l like camping pretty much , this MPV is my dream camping car ( as government encourages people to buy green /electric cars, l strongly believe it will be very good value MPV )

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Could be a great camping car this.

[@dwcast]

This makes so much more sense than a SUV. Impressive functionality! However from all the ‚scenes‘ you presented, most would not be relevant for me. I‘d consider scene 1 a real asset that could by itself be a reason to buy this car. The other scene that WOULD be very appreciated by me is scene 6. However I‘m not convinced by it‘s actual implementation. I think it falls short in practicality, since the seats don‘t really fold flat and the steering wheel is clearly in the way. No wonder only pictures with no one actually lying on the bed are shown. Last but not least you seem to need a VERY thick mattress to make it tolerable, but where would you store such a thing, when not in use? Camping mode is actually a deciding factor for buying my next car, but this idea falls short in the Zeekr MIX unfortunately. Let‘s hope they come up with a better setup in an updated model. There is clearly a market for something like that.

[@cedric3379]

China doesn't really have a camping/Rv culture so it's more a gimmick than a pragmatic approach. Were they be serious about making electric camping vans or rvs I bet they are gonna push the boundaries so far. Just imagine a rv to have 200~300wh, costs so few on power and all the Asian interior creative designs with voice controlled furniture. Camping vans is even easier to make but they know they aren't gonna sell well in China. Maybe when they truly gain fame in western countries overtime will they start doing these and when they do they are gonna crush the competition

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They are indeed already moving into this space and the caravan space too. You can check out our Farizon SuperVAN video, the first one, to see one such example of an EV camper.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Agreed that not all the scenes will work for everyone, but there's a lot of good stuff in there. As for the bed, they showed the one in the yellow car and that was a blow up bed but really rigid, surprisingly so, though I'm not sure if that's an official accessory. In a Li Auto, for example, they have a blow up bed with bits that fit into the recesses of the seats to make sure it lies flat when blown up. I highly suspect Zeekr will do the same thing though I'm not sure.

[@deltajohnny]

OMG 😍😍😍😍 I'm in love with that car 😁😁😁 I understand how much you like it, as it's really amazing and very well thought out... there is not a single thing from this car that I don't like, and I wish that it comes to Europe, as, as you mention, it will sell a lot (if prices are not outrageous). This car makes regular cars boring and old 🙈🙈 Let's hope that you can test it again soon, as I'm very intrigued about how well the ADAS/autonomy work, and I also wish that you get yours as soon as possible, as you and your family will enjoy it very much 👏👏

[@youngkidd8847]

The prize is 279,000 rmb, which is about 36,500 euro.

[@deltajohnny]

​@@youngkidd8847 Thank you very much, and let's see the final price here in Europe, if it finally comes 👏👏

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It's a great car. I'm head over heels for it, they really delivered on this one. Hoping we can get ours soon enough because it'll be a real treat taking the family out and about in one of these. I'll do my best to try the ADAS out too. On the launch they showed one going from parking space to parking space across a city without any intervention, so it looks good on the face of it.

[@AlfarrisiMuammar]

This car has more components for the seats than for the engine. 😂

[@hanisrosli5484]

More component for engine its sure nightmare when broke thats its so sure

[@cwdjdsd-36321cs]

This is a pure EV

[@AlfarrisiMuammar]

@@cwdjdsd-36321cs You can't tell the a joke ha!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed. In theory it'll stay on the road longer but you might end up stuck facing backwards. Haha

[@Loading....99.99]

If this ever comes to the USA a lot more people will be living in their cars.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I'd live in my car with US rental costs. Probably nicer too.

[@petersimms4982]

Hope the BBC top gear team are watching this! They could do with a real presenter who makes sense again 😊

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha, if anyone has their contacts and wants to tell them about me, do please feel free. I can be fun too when other people are about.

[@jayZHTMM179]

🤩 Loving the whole package: design, size, functionality, tech, and price! Can't wait for it to arrive in Malaysia! 🇲🇾

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Hope it gets there soon. Seems to be very popular with those outside of China.

[@yzhang9265]

Really a nice/practical family car for holidays!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed, or for everyday life.

[@gileshalliwell3591]

Not to mention Citroen abandoning the Picasso MPV too… I think this is the most interesting and desirable car I’ve seen in ages!

[@adamgray6862]

I've got the very last Citroen C4 Spacetourer that came of the production line and it's the best 7 seater family car. Why did Citroen stop making it i don't know why and this Zeekr Mix is just brilliant as a replacement and need it to come to the UK.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed. The French failed us with their move to SUVs, or we failed them by not buying enough MPVs.

[@gileshalliwell3591]

@@InsideChinaAuto Once it became “fashionable” all hope for the MPV was lost. Sales dwindled and they were probably left with no choice but to follow the herd. However, I hope Zeekr prove with this that the tide can be turned against the pointless SUV trend…?

[@benniewalker312]

Gotta say this looks better than the VW ID Buzz.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

100%. The monobox look is just ace.

[@ors381]

Thank you for your excellent and comprehensive review. This is the first video of the Zeekr Mix that revealed all possible seat and comfort configurations.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I like to deliver the details. Great to have you here.

[@othmanmajid6380]

Tiny mobile home❤😊

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Yeah, you can pretty much do anything with it.

[@wk5269]

Amazing! Completely agree - Renault Completely screwed up

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I wanted Renault to make something like this so badly. I still hope they do but can't see it happening.

[@SideTripLife]

Would buy this in a heartbeat for here in Thailand, brilliant.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Hopefully you'll get them there soon.

[@SideTripLife]

@@InsideChinaAuto hope so, need a van to make vlogs around Thailand, this could be ideal

[@GreenStripShow]

Love it :) can’t wait to come to Shanghai in April 2025

[@InsideChinaAuto]

You're going to love it.

[@pixelmasque]

thanks for that, amazing inside flexibility, space and gorgeous looking vehicle, simple modern exterior,

[@InsideChinaAuto]

This car has it all. I just love it.

[@catha86]

I really hope they bring this to europe

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Same. Make MPVs Great Again.

[@henleychoy6834]

Nice job to you and Zeekr!! 👍🏾👍🏾 No more excuse not to subscribe your channel🥰🥰

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha. What was the excuse before? 😁

[@henleychoy6834]

@@InsideChinaAuto i had watched a no. of Mix on utube, and u are the only one to demo the different scenario (9?) of the seating arrangement. I can see your efforts there. 👍🏾

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@henleychoy6834 Very glad to have you here.

[@josephcullen2512]

Wow those doors and the seats are awesome

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Pretty damn cool. It's a brilliant car.

[@chesshooligan1282]

I love all the leg room in the front without the unnecessary plastic separator that most cars have between the two front seats.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

There were rumours they were going to make a 6-seater version with a middle front seat but looks like they're not going there yet. Shame.

[@whatnow9653]

Fantastic road trip car.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Imagine. It would be ace.

[@SilvanKofmehl]

would love to have one, it would the perfect fit for my business idea.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Would love to know what the idea is. Something travel related?

[@cal_lywal]

Strong Toyota Previa vibes inside - but those pillars are massive. Presumably because of the doors? I think Renault have done a good job with the new Scenic - aside from the fact it isn't very adventurous from the outside. Definitely about time MPVs returned to replace SUVs, though. I did read about Renault considering a retro-futuristic EV reinvention of the Espace after its current (also SUV) iteration. Here's hoping...

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Here's hoping indeed. The pillars are big, I'd guess for strength, but you don't much notice that inside. The doors themselves have pillars built in made from submarine steel and they're apparently even stronger than a normal b-pillar, so you're covered.

[@pjlehtim]

It's over for the Europeans. They keep on adding screens everywhere, while Zeekr builds what people actually need.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They need to remember what ambition is and find theirs again.

[@dig2earth]

We call this car Baby Bus in China. I will definitely save money for this car. It's a great gift for family.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Baby Bus. I love it.

[@cloudpandarism2627]

i didnt even noticed that car before. you are in GZ? why dont you come around and meet these days?`going to pick my su7 max up tomorrow

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha, was only there for the event mate, I'm not there usually. Enjoy your SU7, I'm sure you'll have a great time. Be careful though, that thing can be a monster if you have a heavy foot.

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@InsideChinaAuto oh its heavy.... but i try loose weight. cheers mate! 🤣

[@st20-c4w]

. . . . please come to Thailand . . .

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I hope it does. You'll love it.

[@elektrokatzer]

Wow! Another example why our German car industry is lost. So innovative, so practical ... an ID buzz looks so dull alongside this Zeekr.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

European car brands have gotten away with offering the bare minimum for years and it'll catch up with them eventually. The Koreans exposed it and now the Chinese will too.

[@claughlin]

If this comes to Australia I'll buy it straight away.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Good to see there are more MPV fans out there.

[@liamporter1137]

Great sharing. More foreigners should visit China.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They'll see it for what it really is when they do and it surprises all of them.

[@masoodrazaq]

At one point it was rumored that the highly anticipated Apple Car would be a minivan. It is the most efficient type of vehicle in terms of interior space and packaging. The Zeekr Mix almost looks like it could have been designed by Apple, especially in this color scheme!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They should have made it but sadly not. At least these guys did. You're spot on about the colour scheme.

[@llee4225]

Great to find your channel. A great review for a great design. Would love to get it if it can be imported to Canada.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

So glad to have you here. Lots of amazing cars to review here. Hopefully your government takes off the 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, then you might get them.

[@MichelHenriTonneau]

Doing is making real functional car for a large variety of consumers. And in addition, their design is different from others - sometimes I can’t differentiate the brands. Nice car.

[@MichelHenriTonneau]

Speaking about Renault, this Zeekr MIX remind me about the Espace than Scenic. Sad the industry turns towards SUV and neglect such kind of véhicule that seems to respond much better to family or simply to Taxi.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It's a lovely car this. I say Scenic because of the two rows rather than the three the Espace had. I adored both of those cars as a kid.

[@MichelHenriTonneau]

@@InsideChinaAuto yes that’s right; I forgot that point. Thanks for reminding me about this aspect. I almost bought the Espace but didn’t materialize as I moved to another duty station. Anyway, this is another demonstration Chinese manufactures know how to tackle the market and consumers’ aspirations. Again breat video and great KZbinr. Highly appreciate your work!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@MichelHenriTonneau Thanks so much for watching regularly Michel, it's my privilege to have you here.

[@Flickerbrain]

Looks really nice. No 4WD option just yet?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Not yet, and i doubt it'll get one because it's steer-by-wire to get that really tight turning circle, so not so easy to do. Doesn't need it though. It's quite low to the ground so going far off road isn't really an option.

[@PitWChannel]

Very cool. But when are big wheels big enough? When we are back to 50 inch horse carriage wheels? Huge wheels take away a lot of interior space, only because it looks cool?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They seem to get bigger and bigger these days. Not such an issue for the front wheels but can affect the cabin space at the rear, which is probably why they separated the springs and dampers to maximise space between the rear arches.

[@mondotv4216]

Did you have a chance to check out efficiency?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Not so much. I mentioned it in the video but most of what was in the system was from other drivers so hard to judge what they did with the car.

[@hoylee5801]

Brilliant car and the more I look at it the more it looks like the car is wearing shades. Which is not a bad thing.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha, that is a fun way of looking at it.

[@alexvabec]

Beutiful! But I like buttons and climate control, not only screen

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed, that's the only thing missing really.

[@herbertchow3200]

Lovely car. I love cars with a short bonnet. I would have loved to have one if it was not made in China. I am from Hong Kong and I cannot support a Chinese state owned company after what they have done to our democracy activists in Hong Kong.

[@marketingwizdom]

Gotta say, I love this!!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Gotta say I agree.

[@john_barnett]

wtf? this is like the best chinese car i've ever seen

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I feel the same way, and I've seen some brilliant ones.

[@thtupid]

This is not a beautiful or classy vehicle. And I think that is perfectly fine! It's unabashedly not pretentious and just oozes with functionality and fun! Absolutely love this vehicle! Wish it came to Aus! One thing I dont like though...and it's not a Zeekr exclusive...is the huge centre screen replacing physical buttons. I just wish the Chinese car makers go against the grain in general and start making cars with buttons again! I guess in a sense, I'm glad BYD is retaining the gear selector still and some buttons.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Yeah, right now BYD is the only brand sticking with a bunch of buttons. Ideally they'd make them a bit better in some cases but at least they're making them. Many are just going to the screen as you said and that's not ideal if you don't much like talking to your car.

[@AnastassiyaNaas]

Nice party trick with the swiveling seats. My question: Can seats be folded flat for camping? If you want to use a car for camping you would want some flat surface to sleep on.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

You can fold the front seats nearly all the way down and the rear backrests go pretty far back to. There's an example of a sleeping scene in the video at some point, I think about option 4 on the scene demo, and you can see how they've put a double airbed in there.

[@Vinz3ntR]

Can you put mirrored text in the headlights while driving? To "salute" the people in front of you?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Haha. I don't believe you can but I'd like that in an OTA update. You could write it backwards by hand though.

[@UsmanKhan-tp1yk]

Wawo amazing Chinese cars

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They're bringing out some bangers these days.

[@Balance1973]

Wouldn’t surprise me if Jim Farley has already made arrangements to ship a MIX to the US, just like the Xiaomi SU7 he’s enamored with. :-D

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I hope the boss of Renault got his order in too.

[@sydjaguar]

This why Zeekr is going to dominate

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I hope so. I like Zeekr a lot.

[@rmurton130456]

Will this be available in the UK? And what will be the price?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

No word on that yet but I sure hope so. Zeekr need to expand to there first, which I expect will happen next year. Might be at least 12 months before you can have this there though.

[@rmurton130456]

@@InsideChinaAuto ☹️ sad to hear that but thanks for your quick response

[@Electric_camper]

Another Chinese EV the European auto makers can cry over. This just shows how conservative big auto is here.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Imagine having such a huge lead and losing it through neglect. Euro brands and their dieselgate shenanigans have a lot to answer for.

[@mahyadnaadlaw3112]

Good resolve on that doors. It is far more durable than a sliding door. Just a concern on ground clearance.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Yeah, it's a little close to the ground but in normal life that won't be an issue. The doors are cool and you know they won't hit other cars which negates the challenges of children banging doors.

[@bluefish2303]

Wow what an incredibly flexible vehicle! If this is 'the one', where do you go from here with ICA?? I foresee a series of videos on this car alone... Really nice review, shame you were a bit rushed for time but as you say, you'll get other chances. What are the EU/UK plans for Zeekr though? 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It's a brilliant car and ideal for me, but don't worry, it won't affect my enthusiasm for other cars. I'm looking forward to making some videos about it when I get one for myself. It is a shame about the time but no worries, there will be more and I'll get to really test it in detail in various scenarios. As for Zeekr, they're in a few EU countries already and will continue to expand next year as far as I'm aware. I'm guessing the UK will be in line next year given they're now getting into other RHD markets but let's see. As for when they'll introduce the MIX, there's no word on that. I'm hopeful for next year but they might want to make sure everything works fine in China first before going abroad as they do with some other bits. Let's see.

[@bluefish2303]

@@InsideChinaAuto Thanks for the in depth reply! 🙌

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@bluefish2303 No problem. You took the time to engage, the least I can do is reply.

[@FilipCristi13]

The Best car ever.nice.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I feel the same way.

[@johnsonluk3468]

This is how the ID Buzz should be. However, its pricing turned many people away.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Couldn't agree more.

[@davidfarrell1062]

Citroen had the same opportunity with the grand picasso and missed out. A 5+2 mpv. The car Europe needs is the BYD eMAX7 and cars like that..

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I'll raise you an XPeng X9 or a Zeekr 009, or a Li MEGA.

[@davidfarrell1062]

@@InsideChinaAuto they are more like Ford Galaxy and Volkswagen Sharan were and are $70k plus in China. The GP, C-Max, Zafira, old 5008 were smaller and alot cheaper around £30k.

[@user-tx9zg5mz5p]

1st chinese car in America, thanks to Waymo.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed, or very similar at least. Let's see how those 100% tariffs affect that deal.

[@productguru8323]

Is it a 4 seater?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Nope, 5 seats.

[@ernestkiss]

The 3rd child will be born soon. It would be a perfect replacement for the current Toyota Prius+. It's sad how European car manufacturers have lost their vision.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Agreed. They need to find their mojo again, especially brands like Renault who were always so good at this.

[@cecello79]

8/10 just because it needs at least 20cm in lenght, a third seat row and a bigger & lower boot door opening for an ease of stuff load. than it will be 10/10

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Let's call that the MIX+.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Amazing car!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It really is. I love this car.

[@wk5269]

Do they have 7 seaters?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

There's a Zeekr 009 for that. Not on this one.

[@ropi4524]

Do we see this faboulus Car in Europe??

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I'm sure hoping so. No reason why not.

[@vce1648]

Cant agree more than what you said on this video title. That car is what Renault should have built

[@InsideChinaAuto]

100%. I've been waiting years for them to do something like this but no, nothing.

[@fluxcapacitor]

We see the seats in different positions, but we never see how they turn, using which controls or handles, and how easy or difficult it is to do so.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It's all preselected in the system, you just pick the scene you want. It takes ages for some of them so I saved you the hassle of a long wait just watching seats move, but i did mention they take an age to get into position. Some people managed to rotate the seat with the buttons on the side but the person I asked didn't know how to do that annoyingly.

[@fluxcapacitor]

So everything is electric when you change the direction of a seat?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@fluxcapacitor All electric. I'd like a bit more manual stuff to be honest, like in the original Scenic, but engineers don't like that.

[@EVCurveFuturist]

Nice review, well done.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Thank you very much. I realised when editing i was talking about 1000mph, maybe too excited or too pressed for time, I had to slow it down slightly.

[@clintonherring]

I genuinely want this in NL

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I hope the same for you.

[@Rob_Dekker]

22:13 Hey, the Canton Tower 👍🏻

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed. Cool building.

[@marcwhite7733]

What the ID Buzz should have been but they fumbled,hoping this comes to the UK,would be a fab micro/dayvan camper. I hope the roof is strong enough for a roof tent.... 🤔

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I think with a roof rack you'll have no issue for the roof tent. Let's hope it makes it to the UK. I want to see these one day when I go back there.

[@johnkellett7797]

Seven metres squared of glass? That’s 49 square metres! That is a lot of glazing :-) Will it be sold to the UK market?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

That is indeed what they said in the paperwork but it sounds really a lot when you put it like that. I'll have to go back and double check because 7 square metres doesn't seem enough. As for the UK, probably but nothing guaranteed yet. They need to expand there first.

[@cheungchingtong]

Too bad for MPV I have already owned a 009, the MIX looks fun and cool, if I'm not in Shenzhen I would definitely buy one!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

The 009 is an ace car though, it's not such a bad thing to miss out on the MIX for that.

[@Xiv2022]

Can you get a Roof Box on this - if so this is almost perfect?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I believe you should be able to. I think one of the demo cars at the site had one but I can't remember.

[@tarakanjana4482]

😮😮😮. Wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉 .

[@marcussweden8521]

Damn. Be careful with the red bull before you start filming. Energier Bunny got nothing on that dude. Can't even process everything he says, he say it all at once. 😮

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Monster Pipeline Punch, thank you very much. 😁

[@ronnie5966]

17:32 How long is the bed?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

At least two metres. No idea what brand of mattress they used.

[@mrp5169]

Why don’t we get these in Uk?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Zeekr aren't there yet but they will be. Good things come to those who wait.

[@bluepawn]

my dreaming car... less electronics and smaller... that would be awesome with huge battery and 4WD. What a pity it's not a Tesla (Superchargers).

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Like a Mitsubishi Delica for the 21st century. Now that would be cool. Maybe the upcoming iCar X25 will interest you.

[@tamasszabo3177]

Should do it with canvas roof... you could stand up 😊

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Like a MIX Moke Edition. Great idea.

[@LaerKanan]

Thanks...great car👍

[@InsideChinaAuto]

You're very welcome. The car did all the hard work.

[@danielsegewitz6956]

i need a long version of the MIX, with a 3rd row and 8 seats.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Zeekr Big MIX. Like it