The Geely Emgrand (Chinese: 吉利帝豪; pinyin: Jílì Dìháo), originally the Emgrand EC7, is a car produced by Chinese automaker Geely Auto. After the discontinuation of the Emgrand brand, the EC7 was renamed to the Geely Emgrand in 2014.
| Geely Emgrand | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely Auto |
| Also called | Emgrand EC7 |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
First generation (Emgrand EC7; 2010)
edit| First generation | |
|---|---|
 Pre-facelift Emgrand EC7 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Emgrand EC7 Geely Emgrand EC7 Geely Emgrand[nb 1] Tobe M'way (Sedan) (Taiwan) Tobe Q'way (hatchback) (Taiwan) Matchedje X3 (Mozambique) |
| Production | 2009–present 2009–2014 (China) |
| Assembly | China: Ningbo, Zhejiang[1] Uruguay: Montevideo (Nordex)[2] Russia: Cherkessk, Karachay-Cherkessia (Derways),[3] Sri Lanka: Polgahawela (Micro Cars) Taiwan: Miaoli (Yulon) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| 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; pinyin: Dìháo) brand, the medium-to-high-end luxury brand that was launched by Geely in July 2009. It was originally launched with multiple Mitsubishi-sourced engines, including a 1.5-litre 4G15 inline-four engine and a 1.8-litre 4G18 inline-four engine.[1] A 2013 update of the EC7 added slightly smoked headlights, with no other changes.
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EC7 (update)
Development
editThe car was developed from the outset as an export model. Geely enlisted the services of a range of suppliers, including Siemens for the electronic control system, Lear Corporation for the seats, and Saint-Gobain for the glass. The production line was equipped with products from Fuji, PDE, and Dürr AG.[citation needed]
Global sales
editIn preparation for its introduction into the European market, the EC7 scored 4 stars in the Euro NCAP tests,[4][5] the first car designed and produced in China to do so.[citation needed] Prices were estimated at £10,000 for the 1.5 model on launch.[6] As of October 2015, it was China's best-selling domestic sedan.[7]
Iraq
editIn Iraq, the EC7 and the larger EC8 are assembled by the state-owned company SCAI.
Iran
editIn Iran, the EC7 and EC7-RV are sold by Geelran Company, Geely Auto's official selling agent in Iran.
Namibia
editThe EC7 was launched in Namibia in 2013 at the same time as in South Africa.[8]
Russia
editThe Emgrand EC7 was made by Derways under CKD on May 23, 2012.[3] Derways recalled EC7s made from May 23, 2014 to November 21, 2014 due to problems with brake hoses.[3]
South Africa
editThe EC7 was officially launched in South Africa in 2013,[9] being sold at R149,000.[10]
Sri Lanka
editIn Sri Lanka, the Emgrand EC7 is sold under the Micro brand, which is owned by Geely Auto.
Taiwan
editThe EC7 was sold as the Tobe M'way by Yulon in Taiwan from May 2012.[11]
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Tobe M'way (front) -
Tobe M'way (rear)
United Kingdom
editThe car was scheduled to be launched into the United Kingdom market in late 2012. Geely established Geely Auto UK, a jointly-held subsidiary of Manganese Bronze Holdings and LTI based in Coventry.[6]
In partnership with Manganese Bronze, Geely set up a 40-strong dealer organisation. Small family-style garages were chosen to sell the cars, being 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."[12]
Second generation (2014)
edit| Second generation | |
|---|---|
 Second generation Geely Emgrand pre-facelift | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Geely Emgrand EC7 Geely Emgrand 7 |
| Production | 2014–2018 |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| 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 the public in the 2014 Beijing Auto Show carrying the new Geely Earth emblem.[13] The replacement of the emblem marked the end of the Emgrand premium brand for Geely. The second generation Emgrand is based on the same platform as the EC7.
Facelift
editThe second-generation Emgrand sedan received a facelift in 2016 for the 2017 model year, donning Geely's "Cosmos" grille as well as redesigned taillights.[14]
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Geely Emgrand EV facelift (rear)
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Global sales
editBelarus
editIn Belarus, Belarusian-Chinese joint venture BelGee began production of the Geely Emgrand 7 in the autumn of 2018.[15]
Russia
editDespite the discontinuation of the Emgrand brand in the Chinese home market, the Geely Emgrand was still sold as the Emgrand EC7 in Russia. The second-generation EC7 was introduced to the Russian market by Derways in February 2016.[16]
Third generation (2018)
edit| Third generation | |
|---|---|
 2018 Geely Emgrand facelift | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2018–2021 |
| Assembly | China: Ningbo, Zhejiang |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| 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. The third-generation model uses the same platform that underpins the first and second-generation models. The update features a revised front and a completely redesigned rear end.[17]
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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 a slightly revised grille and intake inserts on the exterior, and a new GKUI infotainment system, enabling mobile phone connection, Amap, an online music database, voice control, Himalaya FM radio, and vehicle function controls via a mobile app.[18]
2021 facelift
editA 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" design language and features a vertically slotted grille.[19]
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Fourth generation (SS11; 2021)
edit| Fourth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | SS11 |
| Also called | Proton S70 (Malaysia) |
| Production |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (B) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | BMA platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,638 mm (182.6 in) |
| Width | 1,822 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
News of the fourth-generation Emgrand sedan surfaced in May 2021. The Emgrand was officially launched in China in August that year. Different from previous models, the fourth generation Emgrand is based on a brand new platform and body, with styling in line with the brand's Preface sedan and Xingyue L crossover. Its engine is a JLC-4G15B 1.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine producing 114 hp (85 kW).[20] The B-segment sedan sits on the brand's BMA platform and comes with the aforementioned 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine that is mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT.[21]
At the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, Geely teased the arrival of the Emgrand L, with the brand's latest design language taken from the Vision Starburst concept.[22]
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Rear view
Proton S70
editProton Holdings has rebadged and re-engineered the Geely Emgrand, producing the Proton S70. The S70 was debuted on 28 November 2023, and is equipped with more powerful and fuel saving[23] 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. S70 is equipped with ADAS system and 5 star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.[24] Four trim levels are available: Executive, Premium, Flagship, and Flagship X.[25]
Notes
edit- ^ After discontinuation of the Emgrand brand.
References
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "2021 Geely Emgrand - B-segment sedan launched in China, from RM57k". 30 August 2021.
- ^ https://paultan.org/2021/09/13/geely-emgrand-l-teased-emgrand-gl-with-new-face/ [bare URL]
- ^ Dhillon, Keshy. "Review: The Proton S70 Is Going To Make Life Difficult For The Honda City And Toyota Vios!". thesun.my. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ Woon (2023-11-28). "Proton S70 achieves full 5-star rating in ASEAN NCAP safety assessment". AutoBuzz.my. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ Tan, Danny. "Proton S70 sedan launched – Executive, Premium, Flagship, X; 1.5T 7DCT; City/Vios rival RM74k to RM95k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
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