nice car with decent quality today can be very expensive, because the natural desire of many buyers is to search for a successful model in budget segment. One such Chinese proposal was the Geely SC7 sedan. Beautiful photos of the car and promotional videos made many potential buyers think about the advisability of buying this car. Also, the surprised and enthusiastic reviews of the owners about the purchase add fuel to the fire.
Geely SC7 is a fairly spacious and roomy sedan, which has become one of the concern's flagships in the budget class. The car began to be produced only in 2011, because all the technologies on board the sedan are quite fresh. Although the Chinese concern did not strive to create a car of incredible quality, the novelty turned out to be quite acceptable.
We consider the photo - the interior and exterior of the sedan
Budget cars of Chinese origin often do not please their design. In the photo, we often see strange shapes that were planned to be unusual and eye-catching, but became simply ridiculous. In the case of the Geely SC7, no such shortcomings were noticed. Taking the car for a test drive from the salon and a little ride on it on a quality road, you will be surprised at first impressions. This is what the reviews say - car drivers can’t get used to such features of technology for a long time:
- Geely SC7 turns out to be quite modern car with good looks;
- not a single detail of Chinese design in the car irritates the driver;
- comfort reigns in the interior, there are no unusual strange solutions;
- the design of the center console and the entire panel is simple and incredibly comfortable;
- there are no experiments and other incomprehensible decisions in the design of the car;
- The trunk has 640 liters of usable space - an incredible figure.
For Geely SC7, such criteria were a surprise. If buyers were not so generous in their feedback, one might suspect that such data is advertising. But even professional journalists on test drives praise the car and find it in Chinese technology a lot of advantages. Geely SC7 is really interesting in terms of its characteristics and may well provide high-quality and safe trip for any buyer. To verify this, it is enough to take the car for a test drive in the cabin.
Technique and features of the engine compartment of a budget Chinese
Many cars from Chinese concerns, presented in the budget class, are not very reliable and of high quality. This forces the buyer to be careful when choosing, but in terms of Geely SC7, such troubles do not await you. The car is reliable and well assembled, and also has good technology.
The Chinese manufacturer offered only three units for its budget car, but today only a 1.8-liter engine with mechanical box gears in 5 steps. The benefits of such a technique in Geely SC7 are as follows:
- on a test drive and in real operation, all the benefits of volume are felt power unit;
- the gearbox is as simple as possible, which means high reliability and good operation;
- Chinese technology in the configuration of the machine does not raise any doubts in terms of quality and reliability;
- despite the low price, the car provides quite sufficient equipment for the buyer;
- given the high reliability of all units, the cost of using transport will be as low as possible.
Such technical advantages make the Geely SC7 one of the best and most enjoyable offerings in the class budget sedans. True, talk about too low prices do not have to. Today, the cost of this model has risen to 450-470 thousand rubles, which brought the car out of the range of affordable transport.
Geely's pricing policy is surprising, because some cars left the old price tags, while others switched to the new foreign exchange rate in the country. Chinese cars, however, remain one of the most available options for the buyer. And confidence in the correctness of the choice comes after the first test drive.
Summing up
Good quality modern Chinese cars perfectly reflects on the Geely SC7 model. This is one of the youngest sedans in the budget transport model line. The technologies and offerings integrated into this model are up-to-date and offer good quality. With such advantages, the purchase will be one of the most profitable.
However, do not forget about the proprietary Geely SC7 cons. The car belongs to the junior price segment of the corporation, because it contains certain childhood diseases. The operation of such a transport implies regular performance repair work and good service.
06.02.2015Well-made cars today are relatively expensive. The natural desire of potential buyers who have made a significant decision to acquire a four-wheeled vehicle is the desire to purchase a car of excellent quality at an affordable cost. Harmonious combination of good quality indicators and affordable price- all these factors are embodied new sedan Geely SC7.
Bright photos of the car and colorful videos of Geely SC7 test drives stimulated sales, inclining many potential buyers to a positive decision regarding the purchase of this really budget and good quality new builds. And of course, rave reviews could add fuel to the fire Geely owners SC7, which have already purchased a Chinese sedan.
Geely SC7 is a spacious and interesting looking car that has become the concern's flagship in the budget class. The sedan began to be produced only in 2011, which means that all the technologies presented on board vehicle are really fresh. Even if we take into account the fact that the Chinese, most likely, did not plan to stun the venerable public with something unusual, the car turned out to be really worthy of attention.
Interior and exterior of Geely SC7
Often budget cars, originally from the Middle Kingdom, do not please with their design. In the photos regularly published in specialized publications, we can see somewhat clumsy forms with an original Chinese flavor. However, in the case of Geely SC7, even hardened cynics will not notice this. When you sit behind the wheel of this car during a test drive of the SC7 on a good road, you will be pleasantly surprised by first impressions. Newly minted owners who have already purchased this vehicle unanimously note the following positive points:
- stylish appearance, corresponding to all modern fashion trends;
- cozy salon, in which there was no place for a strange typical for many Chinese cars decisions;
- the complete absence of unsuccessful experimental solutions in terms of technology;
- the presence of a roomy trunk (usable space - 640 liters).
For a car born in China, such figures were really a pleasant surprise. If the owners of the new model would not be so generous in their reviews of the Geely SC7, it would be quite reasonable to suspect that all this is nothing more than a clever publicity stunt on the part of the manufacturer. However, even professional journalists who attended numerous test drives unanimously praise the car and find many positive qualities in Chinese technology.
Geely SC7 is really interesting in terms of its characteristics. To verify this, you just need to take the car for a test drive in the cabin. Just sitting behind the wheel of this vehicle you will feel all the delights.
Features of the engine compartment of the new Chinese state employee
A lot of budget-class cars that came off the assembly lines of Chinese concerns turn out to be not very high quality and reliable in practice. This pattern forces a potential buyer to scrupulously treat the process of choosing a new four-wheeled friend for himself, skillfully separating the pearl grains from the chaff. Geely SC7 is truly a pearl grain that boasts excellent build quality and impeccable stuffing. In Russia, a budget sedan is offered in only one version - with a 1.8-liter engine that works in tandem with a 5-speed manual. Consider the main advantages of this model:
- the engine works correctly under any conditions;
- ease of operation of the gearbox;
- democratic cost of a vehicle of excellent quality.
Such technical Geely specifications SC7 deservedly put it in the honorary row of really high-quality and pleasant proposals in the segment of Chinese-made budget sedans. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that there is no need to talk about too low prices. Currently, the price of Geely SC7 varies from 450 to 470 thousand rubles, which automatically removes this instance from a number of affordable vehicles.
The manufacturer's pricing policy is surprising, given the fact that the company left the previous price tags for some of its cars, and for some reason the cost of other models was recalculated taking into account the exchange rate in the country. Nevertheless, Chinese transport remains indeed the most affordable for average consumers in our country.
Crash test Geely SC7 video
Summing up
The good quality of Chinese cars is perfectly reflected in the Geely SC7 model. This copy, being the freshest example in the model line of budget-class sedans today, can really be called the standard of impeccable quality. The proposals and technologies introduced in the production of this car are really relevant.However, we should not forget that the Geely SC7 is a bright representative of the younger price segment, which means that the operation of the vehicle automatically implies timely preventive maintenance and conscientious maintenance.
In January 2013, the joint Belarusian-Chinese automobile enterprise BelGee launched the assembly of a new car designed for the Belarusian and Russian markets. Initially, the Geely SC7 sedan will be sold only in Minsk, but in the summer it is planned to start official sales in Russia.
The first official appearance of this Chinese sedan The C-class before the public took place back in 2011 at the Beijing Motor Show, and in Russia the novelty was presented in December last year during a dealer conference in Moscow. The Geely SC7 car was developed by the manufacturer based on the platform of the well-known Geely Vision in our country, but for Russian market a modified version has been prepared, the production of which is planned to be deployed at the Belarusian plant in Borisov.
Externally, the new sedan does not differ in anything bright and catchy. The design is sustained in modern traditions and fully corresponds to budget class car. In front, the oblique “eyes” of the foglights look very attractive, as well as the chrome-plated radiator grille, from which three stamped ribs of the hood emanate. On the side of the doors, a characteristic stamped line is also noticeable, sharply rounded at the rear wing. A simple but high bumper and large lanterns with two transverse chrome strips are installed at the back.
The length of the Geely CS7 sedan is 4682 mm, the width is 1725 mm, and the height is 1485 mm. At the same time, the ground clearance of the novelty is 160 mm, and wheelbase- 2602 mm. Trunk volume is 560 liters, which is a very good indicator. The curb weight of the car is approximately 1248 kg.
The Geely SC7's five-seat interior is quite spacious up front, but a little cramped in the back. As for the finish, it leaves much to be desired: obviously cheap plastic and simple velor are used everywhere. The layout of the front panel and center console is also very simple, but quite ergonomic, although the car does not shine with special functionality. There are no elements on the steering wheel, there are not even elementary audio control buttons.
If speak about technical specifications, then for the Russian market the Geely SC 7 sedan will be equipped with only one engine. The Chinese engineers gave the role of the power unit of the novelty to the four-cylinder JL4G18 gasoline engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters (1792 cm3). The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system, is located in front, transversely and has an in-line arrangement of cylinders, each of which has four valves. The maximum power of the motor used is 127 hp. at 6200 rpm, and the peak torque falls at around 172 Nm at 4200 rpm, which is enough for the development top speed equal to 185 km/h. The manufacturer does not officially report on the dynamics of the car’s acceleration, but some foreign sources suggest that the novelty can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in about 8-9 seconds. The JL4G18 engine complies with the Euro-4 environmental standard, and its average fuel consumption is about 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
The car has front-wheel drive and is completed only with a five-speed manual transmission, although in the Celestial Empire, buyers are also offered a six-speed "automatic". We also note that in China for Geely SC7 is available Gas engine volume of 1.5 liters and a 2-liter diesel engine, but their deliveries are not expected in Russia.
It is still difficult to say something concrete about the quality of the suspension of the novelty, it is only known that an independent system with MacPherson struts will be used in front, and a torsion beam in the back. It is planned to use ventilated brake discs on all wheels, but the manufacturer has not yet announced their diameter. It is also known that brake system car will be supplemented ABS systems and EBD. Steering additionally equipped with power steering.
The Chinese versions of the Geely SC7 sedan have successfully passed the EuroNCAP (crash test), which resulted in 4 stars for safety, which is considered a very high result for the Chinese car industry. In September last year, the novelty was certified in Belarus, and at the moment crash tests and other tests are being completed at the Russian Central Research Automobile and Automotive Institute (NAMI). It is planned that all tests will be fully completed by April - May, after which the novelty will be approved for sale in Russia. The manufacturer plans the official start of sales in the middle of summer.
It is assumed that the new Geely SC7 sedan in Russia will be sold in two trim levels: "Standart" and "Comfort", but this is not the final data yet, as marketing preparations for the start of sales have not yet been completed.
To date, it is known for sure that in the basic configuration of the "Standart" Geely SC7 sedans will be equipped with fog lights, power windows, two front front airbags, air conditioning, heated exterior mirrors and a modern MP3 audio system equipped with a USB output and six speakers. If desired, the buyer will be able to order leather trim and the installation of a sunroof as a separate option.
As for the price of the car, while the official representatives Chinese manufacturer they do not give exact figures, but they promise that the cost of the Russian version of the Geely SC7 sedan will not exceed 400,000 rubles.
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Geely sc7
2013, 1.8 l., gasoline, mechanics
The car is not bad, it is believed that after the reystaling models they will eliminate minor flaws that affect comfort and resemble a brother manufacturer from China,
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Advantages
All liquid tanks are transparent, you can always see the levels of liquids, you will never turn the engine over because by 2500 rpm, by the noise of the engine, you already throw your eyes at the tachometer)).,
disadvantages
It is not adjustable, there is no fixation of the front head restraints in the seats, the driver's seat is not adjustable in height, even in golf 2 it was regulated for me, some Geely conders are noisy and excessive vibration I think the engine is on Idling as a result, you press of on the conder and there is no noise from the motor, there are no floor mats in the cabin or any.
More repairs than maintenance
2014, 127 l., gasoline, mechanics
For 2.5 warranty period: replacement of the heater radiator, replacement of the generator. At the moment, the search for the cause of the engine heating, the radiator fan does not turn on
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Poor service
watching
2014, 18 l., gasoline, mechanics
I am surprised. I have been watching the car for two years, it has been brutally exploited for 100,000 continuous gravel and fields. Do not want do not believe except brake pads and tips nothing, the body is holding. Torquey, goes sure gravel holds well. Other budget details are not described.
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Engine
Suspension, appearance
disadvantages
Don't even know
A good model for a relaxed driving
I bought it in October 2014, installed engine protection, immediately did bodywork in the showroom, bought leather seat covers, a leather steering wheel cover, rubber mats, wheel alloy wheels R16, installed rear mudguards. Now the mileage is about 15,000 km, I traveled everywhere - in the city, on dirt roads, on the highway, there were no comments.
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Advantages
Good tech. service in the showroom of Grodno on the street. Puchkov, permanent halogen lighting, beautiful black color, high-quality acoustics, large trunk - 560 l, high ground clearance- not less than 160 mm, it is possible to install cast wheel disks bigger size- R16, low fuel consumption A92.
disadvantages
The tailgate does not close well, the sound of the car alarm is ugly, the menu of the car radio is not Russified, plastic mudguards in the front sometimes rattle when driving, it does not accelerate fast enough.
For a relaxed ride
2013, 1.8 l., gasoline, mechanics
This is an ordinary car, I won’t say anything special, but nothing too bad either. Suitable only for a quiet ride, but I do not need another. I'm not a racer
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Nothing outstanding
disadvantages
nothing outstanding
Great car for trips to the country, the city and just beyond the mountains. Not suitable for sports enthusiasts.
2014, 1.8 l., gasoline, mechanics
I have had a car since August 2014. I bought it at the Minsk Motor Show on Koltsova Street. Immediately did a full anti-corrosion treatment (just in case). Drove 7500 km. There are no complaints about the car. What they write there that the gaps are not adjusted is a lie, all the gaps are adjusted and there is nothing creaking in the cabin. Salon more than the Volkswagen Polo or Renault Logan. Very pleased with the large open space engine compartment. If necessary, you can easily get to any node
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Excellent engine, roomy interior and trunk, beautiful body design, large mirrors. Reasonable car price.
disadvantages
A bit noisy interior (but no more than the Tayota Avensis Verso). Soft suspension springs, when turning at high speed (when loading 4 people), the car tilts a lot.
The price is clearly too high. I bought it a year ago.
2014, 1.8 l., gasoline, mechanics
For such a price, it would be possible to put parking sensors and cruise control. It is desirable to evaluate the body.
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appearance controllability
disadvantages
requires additional bodywork. Lack of park .. and cruise
Skoda rapid for $12,000 tears this miracle to smithereens.
2013, year 2000, gasoline, mechanics
Skoda rapid for $12,000 tears this miracle to smithereens. There is nothing to compare with the manufacturer's standards in general. The Chinese and shcoda... - then the conversation is over, Jilly goes straight and slightly to the right, for the same price...
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