Geely Emgrand Ec7 2014
Motor vehicle
Geely Emgrand | |
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2018 Geely Emgrand | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Geely |
Also called | Emgrand EC7 |
Production | 2010–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
The Geely Emgrand or originally, the Emgrand EC7 is a compact car produced by the Emgrand division of the Chinese automaker Geely. After the discontinuation of the "Emgrand" brand, Emgrand EC7 was renamed to Geely Emgrand in 2014. The second generation Geely Emgrand was shown to public in 2014 Beijing Auto Show.[1]
First generation (Emgrand EC7; 2010) [edit]
Motor vehicle
First generation | |
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Pre-facelift Emgrand EC7 | |
Overview | |
Also called | Emgrand EC7 Geely Emgrand EC7 Geely Emgrand[nb 1] Tobe M'way (Taiwan) Matchedje X3 (Mozambique) |
Production | 2009–present |
Assembly | China: Ningbo, Zhejiang[2] Uruguay: Montevideo (Nordex)[3] Russia: Cherkessk, Karachay-Cherkessia (Derways),[4] Sri Lanka: Polgahawela (Micro Cars) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.3 L 4G13 I4 (turbo petrol) (2014–2017) 1.5 L 4G15 I4 (petrol) 1.8 L 4G18 I4 (petrol) |
Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Emgrand EC7 EV 400 & 500) |
Transmission | 6-speed manual (1.3 variants only) 5-speed manual (2009–present) CVT (2014–present) |
Battery | Ternary Lithium Battery + 3.0 ITCS Intelligent Temperature Control Management System (Emgrand EC7 EV 400 & 500) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,635 mm (182.5 in) (sedan) 4,397 mm (173.1 in) (hatchback) |
Width | 1,789 mm (70.4 in) |
Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,258–1,310 kg (2,773–2,888 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Geely Yuanjing S1 (hatchback) |
The EC7 was the launch vehicle for the Emgrand (Chinese: 帝豪品牌; pinyin: dì háo pǐnpái ) brand, the medium to high-end luxury brand of Geely that was launched in July 2009. It was originally launched with multiple Mitsubishi-sourced engine including a 1.5 liter 4G15 inline-four engine and a 1.8 liter 4G18 inline-four engine.[2]
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2010–2013 Emgrand EC7 (front)
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2010–2013 Emgrand EC7 (rear)
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EC7-RV (front)
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EC7-RV (rear)
Facelift [edit]
The facelifted EC7 used smoked headlights. All other details are the same.
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Facelifted EC7
Development [edit]
The car was developed from the outset as an export model. Geely engaged a range of mainly global suppliers, including: Siemens for electronic control system; Lear Corporation for seats; Saint-Gobain for all glass. The production line was equipped with products from Fuji, PDE and Dürr AG.[ citation needed ]
Overseas sales [edit]
In preparation for its introduction into the European market, the EC7 scored 4 stars in the Euro NCAP tests,[5] [6] the first Chinese-designed and produced car to do so.[ citation needed ] As of October 2015, it is the best selling Chinese brand sedan in China.[7]
Prices are estimated at roughly £10,000 for the 1.5 model on launch.[8]
Iraq [edit]
In Iraq, the Emgrand EC7 alongside the bigger Emgrand EC8 is assembled by the local company owned by the government, called SCAI. It comes in full specification with the 1.8 liter engine and CVT automatic transmission, and with white, black, red or orange colors. It costs 15,900,000 Iraqi dinars, which equals just around US$13,500.
Iran [edit]
In Iran, Emgrand EC7 and Emgrand EC7-RV is being sold by Geelran Company, the official selling agent of Geely.
Namibia [edit]
The EC7 was launched in Namibia in 2013 at the same time with South Africa.[9]
Russia [edit]
The Emgrand EC7 was made by Derways under CKD from May 23, 2012.[4] A newly redesigned EC7 was introduced to the Russian market in February 2016.[10]
Derways announced a recall of EC7 made from May 23, 2014 to November 21, 2014 due to problems with brake hoses.[4]
South Africa [edit]
The EC7 was officially launched in South Africa in 2013.[11] It's sold at R149,000.[12]
Sri Lanka [edit]
In Sri Lanka, Emgrand EC7 is sold under the Micro Emgrand brand which is owned by Geely.
Taiwan [edit]
The Emgrand EC7 was sold as the Tobe M'way by Yulon Motor in Taiwan from May 2012.[13]
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Tobe M'way (front)
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Tobe M'way (rear)
UK [edit]
The car was scheduled to be launched into the United Kingdom market in late 2012. Geely set-up Geely Auto UK, which is a jointly-held subsidiary of Manganese Bronze Holdings which also owns taxi specialist LTI. Geely Auto UK Ltd will be based in Coventry.[8]
In partnership with Manganese Bronze, Geely started setting up a 40-strong dealer organisation, choosing small family-style garages to sell the cars, described as: "The sort of garages that used to sell Škodas before the company was owned by Volkswagen, and the type of establishment that once might have sold Rovers."[14]
Second generation (2014) [edit]
Motor vehicle
Second generation | |
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Second generation Geely Emgrand pre-facelift | |
Overview | |
Also called | Geely Emgrand EC7 |
Production | 2014–2018 |
Assembly |
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Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.3 L 4G13 I4 (turbo petrol) (2014–2017) 1.5 L 4G15 I4 (petrol) |
Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Emgrand EC7 EV 400 & 500) |
Transmission | 6-speed manual (1.3 variants only) 5-speed manual (2009–present) CVT (2014–present) |
Battery | Ternary Lithium Battery + 3.0 ITCS Intelligent Temperature Control Management System (Emgrand EC7 EV 400 & 500) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,635 mm (182.5 in) (sedan) 4,397 mm (173.1 in) (hatchback) |
Width | 1,789 mm (70.4 in) |
Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,258–1,310 kg (2,773–2,888 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Geely Yuanjing S1 (hatchback) |
The second generation Geely Emgrand was shown to public in 2014 Beijing Auto Show. The second generation vehicle carried the new Geely Earth emblem. The replacement of the emblem marked the end of the Emgrand premium brand for Geely. The second generation model is based on the same platform as the previous generation and was seen as a facelift for most consumers.
Facelift [edit]
The second generation Emgrand sedan received a facelift in 2016 for the 2017 model year. The facelifted Emgrand sedan carried the "ripple grille". The tail lights were also redesigned.[15]
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2014–2017 Emgrand EC7-RV facelift (front)
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2014–2017 Emgrand EC7-RV facelift (rear)
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Facelifted Emgrand EC7-RV
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2014–2017 Emgrand EC7 (front)
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Facelifted Emgrand EV
Overseas sales [edit]
Belarus [edit]
In Belarus, production of the Geely Emgrand 7 commenced in the autumn of 2018 by a Belarus/Chinese joint-venture car manufacturer BelGee. [16]
Russia [edit]
Despite the discontinuation of the Emgrand premium brand in the CHinese home market, the Emgrand brand was still sold in Russia. The second generation Emgrand EC7 was introduced to the Russian market by Derways in February 2016.[17]
Third generation (2018) [edit]
Motor vehicle
Third generation | |
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2018 Geely Emgrand facelift | |
Overview | |
Production | 2018–present |
Assembly | China: Ningbo, Zhejiang |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L 4G15 I4 (petrol) |
Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT |
Battery | Ternary Lithium Battery + 3.0 ITCS Intelligent Temperature Control Management System |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,632 mm (182.4 in) |
Width | 1,789 mm (70.4 in) |
Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,255–1,285 kg (2,767–2,833 lb) |
The third generation Emgrand went on sale in May 2018 as a sedan only. Just like the second generation models, the third generation model is still based on the same structure that underpins the first and second generation model and is in fact an extensive facelift in terms of exterior design. The update features a revised front and a completely redesigned rear end.[18]
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rear view
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Emgrand EV
A minor facelift for the 2019 model year was launched mainly for the then newly launched National VI Emission Standard. The update features slightly revised grille and intake inserts on the exterior, and for the interior, the GKUI infotainment system was added, enabling mobile phone adaption, Amap, online music database, voice control, Himalaya FM radio and vehicle function controls via mobile app.[19]
2021 facelift [edit]
A facelift for the 2021 model year called the Geely Emgrand Up was launched in December 2020 alongside the Emgrand GL Up. The update is complete with what Geely calls the 4.0 Family Design language and features a vertically slotted grille.[20]
Fourth generation (SS11; 2021) [edit]
Motor vehicle
Fourth generation (SS11) | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2021–present |
Assembly | China: Ningbo, Zhejiang |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Platform | BMA platform |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L JLC-4G15B I4 (petrol) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,638 mm (182.6 in) |
Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
News of the fourth generation Emgrand sedan surfaced in May 2021. Different from the previous models, the fourth generation Emgrand is based on a brand new platform and body. The design is inline with the Geely Preface sedan and Geely Xingyue L crossover SUV. The engine of the fourth generation Emgrand comes from a JLC-4G15B 1.5 liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine developing 114hp.[21] Fast forward to August 2021, the latest Geely Emgrand was launched in its home country, China. The B-segment sedan sits on the brand's BMA platform and comes with the aforementioned 1.5 litre naturally aspirated engine that's mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT.[22]
At the Chengdu Motor Show 2021, Geely teased the arrival of the Emgrand L. Essentially the Emgrand sedan seen above, but with the brand's latest design language taken from the Vision Starburst concept.[23]
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2021 Geely Emgrand IV (front)
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2021 Geely Emgrand IV (rear)
Notes [edit]
- ^ After discontinuation of the Emgrand brand.
References [edit]
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- ^ a b "Geely Emgrand brand-----to build new image of automobile in China". Geely. 2009-07-28. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10.
- ^ "Geely EC7 rolled off assembly line in Uruguay". ChinaAutoWeb. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- ^ a b c "Geely отзывает более 27 500 Emgrand EC7, выпущенных на заводе Derways - КОЛЕСА.ру – автомобильный журнал".
- ^ "Emgrand EC7". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2012-05-27 .
- ^ "Geely Emgrand EC7". chinacartimes.com. 2011-12-15. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2012-05-27 .
- ^ "Best sellig vehicles in China". Chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2015-11-20 .
- ^ a b "Geely Emgrand EC7". Autocar. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2012-05-27 .
- ^ "Emgrand: Geely, all growed-up".
- ^ "Geely starts the updating of the model range in Russia".
- ^ "Geely Emgrand EC7 launched in South Africa - Cars.co.za News". 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Emgrand EC7". 13 March 2013.
- ^ "國民房車現身,Tobe M'way 58.9萬元起上市". u-car.com.tw. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2021-05-15 .
- ^ "Chinese driveaway - the new Geely Emgrand EC7". Daily Mirror. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2012-05-27 .
- ^ "Geely Emgrand EC7 2017 1st Generation Facelift (2016 - present)". car.info. Retrieved 2021-05-14 .
- ^ "Belarusian-Chinese car factory rolls out restyled Geely Emgrand 7 sedan". 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Geely starts the updating of the model range in Russia".
- ^ "售6.98-9.88万元 吉利新款帝豪正式上市". autohome.com.cndate=2018-03-06. Retrieved 2021-05-15 .
- ^ "5月29日正式亮相 帝豪领军版官图发布". autohome.com.cn. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2021-05-15 .
- ^ "新款帝豪UP/帝豪GL UP官图正式发布". autohome.com.cn. 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2021-05-15 .
- ^ "搭1.5L发动机 全新一代吉利帝豪申报图". autohome.com.cn. 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2021-05-15 .
- ^ https://paultan.org/2021/08/30/2021-geely-emgrand-b-seg-sedan-launched-in-china/
- ^ https://paultan.org/2021/09/13/geely-emgrand-l-teased-emgrand-gl-with-new-face/
External links [edit]
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geely_Emgrand
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