I’m with you Johnny. Petrol and Ev’s can co exist. Nice looking car. I would choose the electric version being a fan of Ev’s and how they drive. But I can see why people would by the petrol version for that emotional soundtrack
@@robmanueb. do you own a iPhone.. do you live in air conditioned house and work.. the property you live in was created by trucks transporting the supplies to build it.. if you stop cars, you will have to stop the trucks that supply food. You nob..
Maserati knows how to make a beautiful car. Clean, unfussy surfaces, and spot-on proportions sitting over the wheels. The interior surface finishing is a little over-cooked for my taste, but presumably there are other options. Hoping for the best for them!
maserati dealers know how to shaft you, i wouldnt buy another one never had a fault but only 7 dealers in the uk, you cant reset service items which cause eml light to come on which stops your car from doing a dpf regen just a scamming company
I sold Maseratis for a few years, ending around 2017. At that time the Gran Turismo was long in the tooth and the Levante had just come out. Good to see they are getting back to some cutting edge competitive tech to go with their beautiful styling!
whilst maybe long in the tooth, the gran turismo was always a magnificent and up-to-date looking car, something that properly showed the italian tradition of timeless beauty
Don’t worry about the pronunciation. We all know there’s the Alfa Romeo Toe-Nail out there and people are suggesting it’s said different to the way you describe the nail on your toe.
Lovely car Jonny... The 1st Gen GT had the best exhaust note I have ever heard from a 4 seater. This looks very similar and I'm sure HR Owens order books will be filling up as we speak...
Filmed in my back yard! Great review Jonny, learned loads about the car. Beautiful looking car, but can’t help thinking the Folgore looks a little too conservative considering the price tag? Must go and see one.
Not cheap by any means, like its MC20 brother. Hard to gauge how many will sell in today's climate, but we do know more Turbo S Taycans sell than any other model.
Good to finally see a new coupe from Maserati, and I'm so glad their EV offering is a gorgeous coupe that just happens to be an EV, so it still has those classic proportions. That being said, I'd take mine with the V6 as noise still remains an important part of the experience for me (actually, I'd take a DB12 over this, but that's another story). Good to see Maserati getting back into their stride. Lets hope it continues.
What a gorgeous machine! First EV thats made me go wow, id say its good news for italian car lovers, hopefully some of it will cascade down to Alfa being the same company, I adore my Giulia.
Digswell viaduct, good spot to review a car, as it's longer a no through road. When passing through Codicote did you carrying on up the B656, that can be a fun bit of road. Loving the new Maserati EV, good to see they haven't tried to give it an electric car look, it has styling people can relate to. I'm not a fan of manufactures trying to make their EV designs look different because it's electric.
That looks beautiful. I love the format of the batteries enabling a lower car and therefore seating. Its really important so you don't feel like you're sitting 'on' a car. So many EV cars look slightly wrong because the cabin has been stretched upwards to mask the skateboard of batteries. Great video Jonny. Love your presenting style.
Don’t believe the marketing. They have stuffed the battery where the gearbox and drive shafts normally are. It’s a compromise of a shared platform. It’s why the range is so poor compared to ground up EVs.
@@elliotsimpson1148 I completely understand what youre saying Elliot. The downside of not using a skateboard of batteries is probably, less range. But.... The happy upside of sticking batteries where gearboxes, fuel tanks and drive shafts should be is the proportions can remain the same as an ICE vehicle. Like I said, I find the skateboard EVs quite often look wrong as the seating position is so high.
Going electric takes nothing away from the romance we associate with the best Italian marques. This handsome car proves that. Great review, thanks Jonny!
Great video Johnny. Im not fan of a fully electric car but this Maserati look s magnificent. Few months ago I bought Škoda Octavia RS plug-in and I must confess that when it runs in electric mode is very quick and quiet in the city. But I cant see myself driving full electric car just jet 😊
It's a lovely looking thing and the performance looks fantastic... but I wouldn't say it was near £200k nice though? The depreciation on that is going to be mental!
Agreed. Completely crazy pricing. These are going to be a very niche purchase, as very few will want to spend £200k on an electric Maserati when you can get equivalent or better technology elsewhere for half the price.
Gorgeous car, but so weird to see it being silent after the sound of the previous version was its literal calling card and what put it on the map! (In combination with the timeless looks)
First EV car I actually like the look of. Nice they've made something that isn't tall unlike most EVs these days. It'll have to lose about 99% of its price before I can afford it though!
Most new EVs look great. Many are similar to their ICE sibling. Problem using the same ICE styling makes the mileage efficiency worse. Soo the Automakers just use a big heavy battery. That's a major sacrifice for aesthetics.
What a pretty thing! They really nailed this, looks & function wise. As a mere mortal, can only hope these will folllow the typical depreciaton curve for left field Italian exotica.Could make for a great 2nd or 3rd hand purchase in a couple of years time.
It's a real surprise to me that Maserati haven't half-arsed this, and have designed it EV-first. Starting with the Gran Turismo shows a respect and awareness of their brand and heritage. Lots of companies are happy to throw that away for a quick buck.
Folgore = Lightning (in case someone didn't know). Well done Maserati!! A lot of Maserati car names mentioned in the video, by the way, are name of winds: Grecale, Levante, etc.
If I were able to splash that sort of cash, I’d have this over a German or Tesla alternative in a heartbeat. Those cars are everywhere but you just know these won’t be.
Johny another great video. Totally agree with you that EVs and petrol cars can coexist. Love that Maserati GranTurismo Folgore is keeping with its tradition and it's not some futuristic-looking EV, but proper Italian beauty. 😍😍
Great review Johnny 👍🏼 After owning a new Ghibli S when first launched, completely resonate with the Alfa driver comment, yes it’s going to break, yes it will spend time back at the dealership. But I want one sooo badly to replace my Taycan Turbo S. I have thus far been unable to get contract hire figures on the Folgore, 2% BIK makes this a no brainier for those company buyers looking for something a little away from the German norm. If any one has access to Business Leasing figures please let me know 🙏🏼
Like the Ferrari Roma and the MC 20 it’s a Fantastic classic design beauty. No massive gaping grille. I’d love to see this design language ontheir SUV range. As with EV’s Whether or not the batteries are sustainable for the planet is the concern which should always be addressed.
It would be slower, it would leak half a dozen fluids right away and need servicing every other day. No, being a Maserati it's definitely better of electric.
Amazing specs, I wish they had gone with a new design altogether instead of a refresh. This design has been around since 2007. The engine and craftsmanship alone could have given even Bentley Continental buyers another solid option.
That IS a pretty car! I think there was a smudge on the camera though as it was blurring bang on where speed was indicated! 😂 Also I wonder when it’ll be when you, with the fleece, with do an EV barn find? 😮 🤔
the motors are actually 400hp each but the total system output is only 760hp limited by the battery output but that will change with better battery technology. but it is capable of producing 400hp on every motor, just not at the same time. big difference. meaning if youre in max range mode you still have 400hp on the front motor, not 250.
I think what Maserati have done with the battery pack is quite clever. I've been wondering why car makers have insisted on having a big slab under the floor, which either robs legroom or forces a SUV shape. Hopefully we'll see a few more manufacturers following this strategy and giving us some low, wide, sleek looking EVs.
It's not hard to understand - it's obviouisly way cheaper to design a pack that is effcietvely 2D, instead of 3D in it's shape, and 99% of EV buyers would prefer to sit higher anyway (in case you hadn't noticed the success of the SUV fad)
I do wonder how the front will look with the numberplate actually attached. Looks great as shown but that's not how you'll be allowed to drive it sadly.
I've always loved Maserati, going all the way back to the 60s, but it has all too often been one of those guilty secrets, because they've certainly been hard to love. Could it be that they've finally managed to turn the corner into something truly desirable?
I love it, despite being EV. They should think about the "entry-level" version. Engine only in the rear, 400/500hp, maybe one battery less, and much cheaper.
For the last 20 years, Maseratis always looked like they had 3 designers. 1 did the front, 1 did the side and 1 did the back and none of these 3 actually communicated with each other and 1 of them was only there on a YTS scheme. They always had 1 problem viewing angle. This is a safe copy of the Jaguar with a slightly janky back end.
At the end of the day, if you like ev's or not. We need brands to keep making cars like this and stepping up the game. Also I grew up 50 metres away from where you recorded under the viaducts😂
Johnny, Thanks for reviewing a Unicorn. Now will you please film a test of BMW i4 eDrive40. I've already bought one, but for some reason, I'm pining for your approval of this car you somehow failed to test. Oh and not the M50. Just the eDrive40 on 18" wheels in max efficiency spec. Or even the eDrive35 if you're feeling cheeky. You've managed to miss one of the best, I think. Thanks mate.
I’m with you Johnny. Petrol and Ev’s can co exist. Nice looking car. I would choose the electric version being a fan of Ev’s and how they drive. But I can see why people would by the petrol version for that emotional soundtrack
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Bet there will be a couple of people who will buy both, the ultimate hybrid.
Driving a car is changing gears, heel and toe..
My Grandkids have a electric Jeep.. just like this CRAP..
@@graemejohnson9025 Driving cars is a luxury that most of us can't afford, neither can the planet.
@@robmanueb. do you own a iPhone.. do you live in air conditioned house and work.. the property you live in was created by trucks transporting the supplies to build it.. if you stop cars, you will have to stop the trucks that supply food. You nob..
Maserati knows how to make a beautiful car. Clean, unfussy surfaces, and spot-on proportions sitting over the wheels. The interior surface finishing is a little over-cooked for my taste, but presumably there are other options. Hoping for the best for them!
It's very clean and handsome, which makes a change from so many fussy Lambos and M BMWs at the moment.
Nice to see Americans haven’t made it to this channel yet crying over anything electric
The overall shape is nice, but the styling could be simpler and cleaner
maserati dealers know how to shaft you, i wouldnt buy another one never had a fault but only 7 dealers in the uk, you cant reset service items which cause eml light to come on which stops your car from doing a dpf regen just a scamming company
Driving a car is changing gears, heel and toe..
My Grandkids have a electric Jeep.. just like this CRAP..
So good to see traditional design + electric, glad they didn't go overboard with styling, can't wait to drive it in video games.
That's very true. A lot of EVs look like toys for children
No it is not. Maserati is 99% about sound......... V8 sound.
I sold Maseratis for a few years, ending around 2017. At that time the Gran Turismo was long in the tooth and the Levante had just come out. Good to see they are getting back to some cutting edge competitive tech to go with their beautiful styling!
whilst maybe long in the tooth, the gran turismo was always a magnificent and up-to-date looking car, something that properly showed the italian tradition of timeless beauty
This is the first EV that I have actually felt desire for. Stunning!
What a beautiful car! Great to see Maserati getting their mojo back.
I think the "a" is redundant.
@@metricstormtroopermaserti
Driving a car is changing gears, heel and toe..
My Grandkids have a electric Jeep.. just like this CRAP..
Don’t worry about the pronunciation. We all know there’s the Alfa Romeo Toe-Nail out there and people are suggesting it’s said different to the way you describe the nail on your toe.
Lovely car Jonny... The 1st Gen GT had the best exhaust note I have ever heard from a 4 seater. This looks very similar and I'm sure HR Owens order books will be filling up as we speak...
Best looking EV, by a long way. And the interior looks good too, the "folded" screen is a far better solution than many.
Exactly. Proves it does not have to have EV design to be an EV.
What a beautiful car. So elegant. Italian design at its best!. I hope they let you have one for a full road test.
Another brilliant episode for a Sunday evening. Thanks Jonny🙏
Many thanks
Filmed in my back yard! Great review Jonny, learned loads about the car. Beautiful looking car, but can’t help thinking the Folgore looks a little too conservative considering the price tag? Must go and see one.
Not cheap by any means, like its MC20 brother. Hard to gauge how many will sell in today's climate, but we do know more Turbo S Taycans sell than any other model.
As far as I understand there aren't many EV sports cars, what a great opportunity for Maserati, I hope it does really well for them.
You can't have a 3 tonne sports car.
Far too many already
@@nikonordman7624 can you list them all? :) This is the first 2 door sports/GT car I've seen for sale.
@@andrewnevermind4902 haha true to an extent but i mean at least a car that looks like one
@@andrewnevermind4902Good job it’s only two tons then. I’m sure Maserati are breathing a sigh of relief.
I'm impressed! Stunning looking car, love the crazy tactile interior - not everyones taste for sure - outside just gorgeous!
Good to finally see a new coupe from Maserati, and I'm so glad their EV offering is a gorgeous coupe that just happens to be an EV, so it still has those classic proportions. That being said, I'd take mine with the V6 as noise still remains an important part of the experience for me (actually, I'd take a DB12 over this, but that's another story). Good to see Maserati getting back into their stride. Lets hope it continues.
What a gorgeous machine! First EV thats made me go wow, id say its good news for italian car lovers, hopefully some of it will cascade down to Alfa being the same company, I adore my Giulia.
Great vid and review beautiful car and nice to see you filming in our hertsEVs area :)
Many thanks!
What a beautiful machine. Is Maserati back for real? I certainly hope so if this is an indication of what they'll be doing moving forward.
Back briefly until this car sends them bankrupt I guess.
Digswell viaduct, good spot to review a car, as it's longer a no through road. When passing through Codicote did you carrying on up the B656, that can be a fun bit of road. Loving the new Maserati EV, good to see they haven't tried to give it an electric car look, it has styling people can relate to. I'm not a fan of manufactures trying to make their EV designs look different because it's electric.
That has to be the best looking EV on the market.
It's up there.
It’s good that they have considered the front number plate position. 😅
That looks beautiful. I love the format of the batteries enabling a lower car and therefore seating. Its really important so you don't feel like you're sitting 'on' a car. So many EV cars look slightly wrong because the cabin has been stretched upwards to mask the skateboard of batteries.
Great video Jonny. Love your presenting style.
Don’t believe the marketing. They have stuffed the battery where the gearbox and drive shafts normally are. It’s a compromise of a shared platform. It’s why the range is so poor compared to ground up EVs.
@@elliotsimpson1148 I completely understand what youre saying Elliot. The downside of not using a skateboard of batteries is probably, less range.
But.... The happy upside of sticking batteries where gearboxes, fuel tanks and drive shafts should be is the proportions can remain the same as an ICE vehicle.
Like I said, I find the skateboard EVs quite often look wrong as the seating position is so high.
Missed seeing you checking out the rear seats. Nice stuff!
Absolutely gorgeous! I would buy this if I had the money
Going electric takes nothing away from the romance we associate with the best Italian marques. This handsome car proves that. Great review, thanks Jonny!
Great video Johnny. Im not fan of a fully electric car but this Maserati look s magnificent. Few months ago I bought Škoda Octavia RS plug-in and I must confess that when it runs in electric mode is very quick and quiet in the city. But I cant see myself driving full electric car just jet 😊
An premium EV that looks like a proper sports/GT car 😎
Looks a bit like the Fisker Karma. But looks very much Maserati too. 😛
For about 30 years, Maserati has had beautiful bodies. Electric motors belong in this car.
Beautiful looking motor, amazing stats, not sure the £195,000 to £100,000 depreciation stat will be, definitely a brave pill car
It's a lovely looking thing and the performance looks fantastic... but I wouldn't say it was near £200k nice though?
The depreciation on that is going to be mental!
Kinda silly, isn’t it? Surely this is a competitor to the Taycan. Which is half the price.
Agreed. Completely crazy pricing. These are going to be a very niche purchase, as very few will want to spend £200k on an electric Maserati when you can get equivalent or better technology elsewhere for half the price.
This is without a doubt my dream car. The styling is beautiful, and with the same range as the ICE Volvo that I drive now, it is perfect.
Gorgeous car, but so weird to see it being silent after the sound of the previous version was its literal calling card and what put it on the map! (In combination with the timeless looks)
First EV car I actually like the look of. Nice they've made something that isn't tall unlike most EVs these days. It'll have to lose about 99% of its price before I can afford it though!
You probably won’t have to wait too long! I might be queuing up behind you at 1% of list price😂
Most new EVs look great. Many are similar to their ICE sibling.
Problem using the same ICE styling makes the mileage efficiency worse. Soo the Automakers just use a big heavy battery.
That's a major sacrifice for aesthetics.
That is unquestionably, the most beautiful electric vehicle currently available
What a pretty thing! They really nailed this, looks & function wise. As a mere mortal, can only hope these will folllow the typical depreciaton curve for left field Italian exotica.Could make for a great 2nd or 3rd hand purchase in a couple of years time.
It's a real surprise to me that Maserati haven't half-arsed this, and have designed it EV-first. Starting with the Gran Turismo shows a respect and awareness of their brand and heritage. Lots of companies are happy to throw that away for a quick buck.
It's not on an ev only platform.
I love this car. It combines the best of both worlds. A classic Italian sports car shape with massive electric power. If only I could afford it.
And it sounds so amazing
Folgore = Lightning (in case someone didn't know). Well done Maserati!!
A lot of Maserati car names mentioned in the video, by the way, are name of winds: Grecale, Levante, etc.
Where will the front number plate sit??
How far can it go in winter with the heaters on?
Beautiful car, sounds super super silent!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
If I were able to splash that sort of cash, I’d have this over a German or Tesla alternative in a heartbeat. Those cars are everywhere but you just know these won’t be.
Johny another great video. Totally agree with you that EVs and petrol cars can coexist. Love that Maserati GranTurismo Folgore is keeping with its tradition and it's not some futuristic-looking EV, but proper Italian beauty. 😍😍
And let's not forget the Lotus Emeya that was just unveiled!
Yes, absolutely. Sorry we forgot about that.
@@TheLateBrakeShow it's just coming out. I'm sure you'll get to cover it shortly!
Great review Johnny 👍🏼 After owning a new Ghibli S when first launched, completely resonate with the Alfa driver comment, yes it’s going to break, yes it will spend time back at the dealership. But I want one sooo badly to replace my Taycan Turbo S. I have thus far been unable to get contract hire figures on the Folgore, 2% BIK makes this a no brainier for those company buyers looking for something a little away from the German norm. If any one has access to Business Leasing figures please let me know 🙏🏼
Hi Johnny. Lovely looking car. One question - where does the front number plate fit?
Nice with a compelling coupe EV 👍
Lovely looking thing. Guess the upcoming Lotus Emeya MIGHT be airt of a competitor too, if youre including the Lucid.
Beautiful car. I’m interested to see what it looks like with a Uk front number plate though
what chemistry is the battery and price
Where is it's battery made?
Only 50kW charging from 400V chargers? Or did I see wrong from the chart?
Do you choose to wear your watch on the right arm or is itfor the camera? I see many reviers do it
Thank-you Mr. John-naay Smuth. 🤪
Absolutely beautiful. I don’t care what powers it , just look at it! That side profile ❤
Another good video 🚗🚙🚘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Like the Ferrari Roma and the MC 20 it’s a Fantastic classic design beauty. No massive gaping grille. I’d love to see this design language ontheir SUV range. As with EV’s Whether or not the batteries are sustainable for the planet is the concern which should always be addressed.
Very pretty car and impressive charging speed.
where does the front license plate go?
Yes, as a Trofeo. As usual, beautiful design from Masser.
Sorry to be a ludite, but it would be awesome with a V8.
It would be slower, it would leak half a dozen fluids right away and need servicing every other day. No, being a Maserati it's definitely better of electric.
Kind of reminds me of the looks of the Fisker Karma.
Will sell about as well.
Amazing specs, I wish they had gone with a new design altogether instead of a refresh. This design has been around since 2007. The engine and craftsmanship alone could have given even Bentley Continental buyers another solid option.
270mls, is that at normal speed everyday driving or on a straight road at 60mph for 270mls?
Where will the front reg plate sit? 🤷♂️
Looking forward to picking up a 2 year old one for £45k 😳
You driving through grimsby? 😅
Beautiful but is anybody going to pay twice the price of a Taycan for a car that will still struggle to deliver 150 miles in the winter? NO
...not everyone buys luxury goods only for practical reasons...
Luxury items are nearly always impractical!
I’m hoping the EV versions will be more reliable than the piston versions
Where to place a license plate?
Must say I Really like that. I’d be disappointed if for near on 200k it wasn’t a bit special.
Same car, either powertrain? Winning! It is a beautiful car. ❤
I love the scrappy nature of Maserati. I love this electrified GranTurismo and would buy one if I had the money.
That IS a pretty car! I think there was a smudge on the camera though as it was blurring bang on where speed was indicated! 😂 Also I wonder when it’ll be when you, with the fleece, with do an EV barn find? 😮 🤔
An EV barnfind? That'll be a while yet, and Jonny will definitely need to bring a new type of tool kit!
@richardharrold9736 - and your proof of this is... ?
@TheLateBrakeShow It'll never happen because as you well know, none of these disposable white goods will be 1. Desired or 2. In existence.
But why the front bumper looks glued on
the motors are actually 400hp each but the total system output is only 760hp limited by the battery output but that will change with better battery technology. but it is capable of producing 400hp on every motor, just not at the same time. big difference. meaning if youre in max range mode you still have 400hp on the front motor, not 250.
Most beautiful car on sale today?
I think what Maserati have done with the battery pack is quite clever. I've been wondering why car makers have insisted on having a big slab under the floor, which either robs legroom or forces a SUV shape. Hopefully we'll see a few more manufacturers following this strategy and giving us some low, wide, sleek looking EVs.
It's possible they'll use it on other Stellantis brands, such as a future Dodge or Alfa Romeo, but it wouldn't be in the mid to low price range.
It's not hard to understand - it's obviouisly way cheaper to design a pack that is effcietvely 2D, instead of 3D in it's shape, and 99% of EV buyers would prefer to sit higher anyway (in case you hadn't noticed the success of the SUV fad)
Nice looking. I will wonder if they will sell. Lots of premium luxury EVs are vying for a customer. I love the look of the MC 20 even more.
I do wonder how the front will look with the numberplate actually attached. Looks great as shown but that's not how you'll be allowed to drive it sadly.
Looks OK but I really liked maseratis because of that fantastic engine sound.
I said the same thing and upset the moderator of the page. Maseratis were famed for their sound. Now it sounds like a hoover.
@@andrewnevermind4902 oh dear, lol, a lot of ev drivers are rather over protective of evs for some reason
Welcome to the 2023.
@@jareknowak8712 crap isn't it?
@@Markcain268 We've established over the past few years that people, especially virtious ones, always double down on stupid decisions.
Have to say Maserati's recent pricing strategy is a bit punchy or will there be disounts galore??
Definite 612 Scagletti vibes at the front.
Srellantis clearly is well on the way with EV. What will Lancia bring?
Lancia needs the mother of makeovers. Most of its magnificent early pioneering pedigree has been long forgotten.
Cant wait to see new Lancias!
The Ypsilon is coming in teh next year.
I suspect there will be a lot of Chrysler in it.
The piston versions better be called Tuono! (thunder in Italian)
Looks a bit like the fisker karma to me
I've always loved Maserati, going all the way back to the 60s, but it has all too often been one of those guilty secrets, because they've certainly been hard to love.
Could it be that they've finally managed to turn the corner into something truly desirable?
Lovely leafy Welwyn garden city
Thank you Maserati for making an EV that looks as good as petrol cars.
I don't like any of the spaceship EV boxes other manufacturers make.
I love it, despite being EV.
They should think about the "entry-level" version.
Engine only in the rear, 400/500hp, maybe one battery less, and much cheaper.
This is the first time I’ve seen an electric car that I think - yep that’s awesome. I’d love that .
I live in Wales so for the most we are restricted to 20 mph so a Toyota prius it is then.🙂🙂🙂
Except Toyota won’t sell you a new Prius in the UK cos people only want SUVs it seems.
Compared to other bland, wierd or banal EVs, this is stunning.
It's a yes from me. And then another yes. And then a third. And a fourth. A bit like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. Bloody gorgeous.
Fiat 500 drive controls? Then again the MC20 uses the screen and one of the vents from the 500e.
What are the chances Rimac is behind some of the electric software/motor for this? I think they partnered with Hyundai/Kia on 800v architecture.
This videos handy for when I get one
For the last 20 years, Maseratis always looked like they had 3 designers. 1 did the front, 1 did the side and 1 did the back and none of these 3 actually communicated with each other and 1 of them was only there on a YTS scheme. They always had 1 problem viewing angle. This is a safe copy of the Jaguar with a slightly janky back end.
Thanks for your useless opinion. Much appreciated, not.
At the end of the day, if you like ev's or not. We need brands to keep making cars like this and stepping up the game. Also I grew up 50 metres away from where you recorded under the viaducts😂
Johnny, Thanks for reviewing a Unicorn. Now will you please film a test of BMW i4 eDrive40. I've already bought one, but for some reason, I'm pining for your approval of this car you somehow failed to test. Oh and not the M50. Just the eDrive40 on 18" wheels in max efficiency spec. Or even the eDrive35 if you're feeling cheeky. You've managed to miss one of the best, I think. Thanks mate.