The Sinogold GM3 is an

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compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced from 2018 to 2023 by Chinese manufacturer

Sinogold Sinogold () was a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Shandong, China, that specializes in producing electric vehicles. History Sinogold was founded by Zhongwei Wang in 2016, and is based in Shandong. Sinogold joined with Shandong G ...

Overview

Sinogold is a state-owned electric vehicle manufacturer based in China's

Shandong Province Shandong is a coastal province in East China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history since the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River. It has served as a pivotal cultural and religious center ...

, and the GM3 is their first passenger car. The Sinogold GM3 is a six-seater MPV with a 2-2-2 seating configuration. Prices of the GM3 ranges from 229,800 yuan to 249,800 yuan.

Controversies

The body style of the Sinogold GM3 caused controversy due to its striking resemblance to the

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Citroën Grand C4 Picasso. Apart from the same shape of the body, doors, windows and trunk lid, the wheelbase is the same.

Technical data

The electrical system in Sinogold SM3 consists of a battery with a capacity of 55 kWh, which, together with the electric motor, develops a power of 161 HP and 250 Nm of maximum torque. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 150 km/h, and the range on one charge is approximately 350 kilometers.

Specifications

The Sinogold GM3 is powered by an electric motor positioned above the front axle with an output of 163 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The range of the Sinogold GM3 depends on the battery options, with 300 kilometers for the 55 kWh battery and 405 kilometers for the 66 kWh battery (NEDC). According to Sinogold, driving with an average speed of 60 km/h can extend the range to 400 kilometer for the 55 kWh battery and to 520 kilometers for the 66 kWh battery. Fully charging the Sinogold GM3 takes 8 hours on a 220V power source or 40 minutes with a fast charger for 80% of the battery charged.

Styling controversies

Originally called the Sinogold G60, the Sinogold GM3 is a controversial vehicle from the styling aspect, as most of the exterior design is an obvious copy of the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso despite the redesigned front and rear down road graphics. As of May 2017, Sinogold was caught using a photoshopped image of the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso for the picture of the Sinogold GM3.

References

External links

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