Geely Emgrand EC7
| Emgrand EC7 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Emgrand (Geely) |
| Also called | Geely Emgrand 718 Matchedje X3 (Mozambique) |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Model years | 2010-present |
| Assembly |
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China Montevideo, Uruguay () Cherkessk, Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia (Derways Automobile Company), Sri Lanka (Micro Cars) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 (petrol) 1.1 L Four stroke 2-cylinder Hyperhybrid (petrol) [Obrist] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 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) |
The Emgrand EC7 is a large family car produced by the Emgrand division of the Chinese automaker Geely.
The EC7 was the launch vehicle for Emgrand (Chinese: 帝豪品牌; pinyin: dì háo pǐnpái), the medium to high-end luxury brand of Geely that was launched in July 2009.
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.
In preparation for its introduction into the European market, the EC7 scored 4 stars in the Euro NCAP tests, the first Chinese-designed and produced car to do so. As of October 2015, it is the best selling Chinese brand sedan in China.
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.
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."
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