LIVING WITH THE GWM ORA FUNKY CAT CHINESE EV. 3,000 MILE REAL WORLD REVIEW

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After a three-month, 3,000-mile real-world test, the GWM Ora Funky Cat's initial appeal has soured for the reviewer, primarily due to its significantly increased price and intrusive electronic driver aids. While the car boasts a visually striking, retro-inspired design and a surprisingly premium-feeling interior with comfortable seating, these positives are overshadowed by several critical flaws. The reviewer found the infotainment system unintuitive, the boot space impractical due to its design, and the indicator stalk unreliable. Most concerningly, the 'safety' features, including lane-keep assist and driver monitoring, are described as overly sensitive, poorly calibrated, and actively distracting, even intervening when turned off, making them a deal-breaker. The real-world range of approximately 170 miles from the 48kWh battery is deemed acceptable, and charging was problem-free, but the car's value proposition is severely undermined by its current price point of over £32,000, making it uncompetitive against more established rivals.