Geely Emgrand EC7: specifications and expert reviews

The first D-class sedan Emgrand EC7 rolled off the assembly line back in 2009, but active sales of the model began only in the summer of 2011. Note that Emgrand is a sub-brand of Geely, created specifically to enter the European market.

Geely Emgrand EC7 2015 turned out to be one of the largest in its class - 4,630 mm in length with a width of 1,780 mm and a height of 1,470 mm, which provided the sedan with a spacious interior and a spacious luggage compartment.

Options and prices Geely Emgrand EC7 2017

The interior design is made on the contrast of two colors - black and beige. Not exactly practical, but elegant enough, as befits a business class car. The instrument panel is large and easy to read.

Outside, the car looks even more solid than inside. If the front part can still be compared with inexpensive Korean cars, then in the profile of Geely Emgrand ES7 it already looks much nicer.

If you look closely, you can even notice some motives Mercedes S-class, especially in the stamping of the rear fenders and in the line of the rear lights. Nevertheless, it would not be correct to call this sedan a plagiarism: the car is recognizable and quite original.

In Russia, Geely Emgrand EC7 has been produced at the Circassian plant Derways since the beginning of June 2012. The car is equipped with two petrol engines of 1.5 (98 hp) and 1.8 (126 hp) liters. Both engines are aggregated in tandem with a manual five-speed gearbox gears. In the future, the appearance of a modification with a machine gun is also possible.

Price Geely sedan Emgrand EC7 2017 in the initial configuration Standart is 509,000 rubles. True, its equipment includes only the necessary minimum: front airbags, ABS + EBD, air conditioning and power accessories.

The appearance of the previously unknown Emgrand brand with a D-class sedan that was fully formed for serial production once again confirms that the Chinese auto industry did not invent anything, but followed the path beaten by Korean, and in front of them by Japanese automakers. Full name of this car Geely Emgrand EC7.

However, in order to move away from cheap cars from the Middle Kingdom, produced under the Geely brand, the first half of the name is missed, because officially Emgrand is a new completely independent brand. Actually, the history of the emergence of a new brand is identical to the relationship between Lexus-Toyota or Nissan-Infinity.

Outwardly, Emgrand EC7, compared to its counterparts in the Geely Group, looks definitely more solid and more expensive. Trying to make it the most spacious in its class, the Chinese experts did not stint with the size.

The front of the car, although it resembles modern Asian cars famous brands yet original. The emblem of the new Emgrand brand in the form of a heraldic shield was placed on a large false radiator chrome grille. The location of the head optics and stampings on the hood gives the wedge-shaped front end some aggressiveness. Although, in general, the appearance of the car is rather reservedly conservative than sporty.

However, the originality of the Geely Emgrand EC7 exterior ends as soon as the car turns sideways, and even more so astern. With the naked eye, copying the appearance of modern Mercedes S class. The same profile with littered rear pillars, turning into a short sloping trunk. The same form of rear LED optics. However, a more than worthy representative of the global automotive industry was chosen to follow. The main thing is that Chinese specialists were able to create the exterior of a classic sedan with even gaps and correct geometry, high-quality painting and a minimum of chrome tinsel.

To match the European elegant and discreet appearance and interior of the car Emgrand EC7 from Geely.

The two-tone plastic trim, though not soft, is pleasant to the touch, and the fabric upholstery can be replaced with leather for an extra charge. The joints are neat, and the layout of the devices is concise, and, most importantly, there is no “signature Chinese” chemical smell. The driving position is quite high, which, along with a large glass area, provides good visibility.

However, the insufficient range of adjustment of the steering column does not allow you to sit comfortably. Another miscalculation in the ergonomics of the Emgrand EC-7 can be considered the gray numbers of the dial scales, which become quite noticeable only when the dashboard backlight is turned on. If the front seats are equipped with at least some semblance of lateral support, then the rear sofa has no relief at all. Yes, and it’s problematic to accommodate three people in the back, although there is enough legroom.

But the rear sofa has a folding armrest with cup holders, and the backrest folds proportionally (60 to 40), opening access to a huge trunk with a volume of 680 liters. By the way, under the hard floor of the trunk hidden full-size spare wheel, and even on a cast 15-inch (like the rest of the wheels) disk. In addition to the trunk, the dimensions of the useful boxes and niches are not encouraging, there is very little space even in the glove box.

At the start of Russian sales (in 2011), Emgrand EC7 is presented on the market in two trim levels, Basic and Comfort. At the same time, an MP3 radio with a mini-USB output and six speakers, power accessories, climate control and fog lights already available in the database. Pay extra For the "expensive" equipment, only those who want to get leather trim, alloy wheels and parktronic.

Speaking of technical Geely specifications Emgrand EC7, then this sedan offers two engine options (in-line four-cylinder gasoline): with a displacement of 1.8 liters (126 horsepower at 6200 rpm and a torque of 172 Nm at 4250 rpm) or 1.5-liter (98 hp at 6000 rpm and 126 Nm at 4000 rpm).
Both motors are aggregated with a five-speed manual transmission, and since the summer of 2013, a 1.8-liter power unit is also offered in tandem with a CVT.
Paired with mechanics, both engines work quite clearly and smoothly, especially the 1.8-liter engine - it pulls perfectly even on low revs, although of course you can’t expect much agility from this sedan.
The same feeling and from the suspension. The layout is standard, with McPherson struts up front and a semi-independent beam at the rear. At the same time, its settings provide excellent energy intensity and smoothness, respectively, when passing through high-speed turns, the car rolls, and rolls are very noticeable. It will not let you feel the pleasure of high-speed slalom and steering, the power steering settings make it empty, which pleases in the parking lot, but scares on the track. Safety is taken care of by the braking system with ABS+EBD from Bosch. However, there are many foreign components in the design of the car (for example, optics from Valeo).

Sedan Geely Emgrand EC7, as we have already noted, is sold on the territory Russian Federation since 2011. In 2016, in the "Comfort" configuration, it is offered at a price of 559 ~ 579 thousand rubles (depending on the type of transmission chosen). The cost of the "top" configuration "Luxury" will be from 639 thousand rubles (with CVT).

In recent years, the Chinese auto industry has literally occupied Russian market cars with their products. Moreover, the main reason why our motorists prefer Chinese cars is their amazing cheapness and unpretentiousness in maintenance. But if earlier the lineup Geely and many other companies of the Middle Kingdom included, to put it mildly, not the most reliable cars, now these manufacturers are ready to compete even with the leading German concerns. And today we will look at how much the Chinese car market has changed, using the example of EC7. Review and photo this sedan- further in our article.

Design

To begin with, we note that the manufacturer itself is positioning the new product not as another state employee, but as a D-class business sedan. However, external parameters say otherwise. Geely Emgrand EC7 2014 still falls short of this “title”, but occupies a niche in the middle between luxury and economy class.

But progress in appearance is visible "on the face." Now the Chinese do not copy the design for their cars from other Asian foreign cars. Geely Emgrand EC7 (photo this car presented below) was developed from scratch, and the appearance was no exception. Experts point out that distinguishing feature novelties - the original and unusual "front end". It looks like the designers decided to make all the elements of the car in uniform style- the lines of the huge radiator grille are smoothly repeated by the head optics, and the bumper with its architecture gives the sedan a smiling and bright look. All this looks great against the backdrop of extended front fenders and a long embossed hood. With the side lines on the doors, the Chinese are a little too smart. The upper one disappears somewhere in the middle, and the lower one, more voluminous and smoothed, on the contrary, increases on the way to the rear wheel arches. The bodies are very large. Against their massive background, even a large windshield seems small and modest, not to mention the side ones. painted in body color and received LED turn signals.

Rear Features

The rear of the car is also original in its own way - its designers decided to round it to the maximum. As a result, the body received an unusual teardrop shape (just like on German supercars). But, as experts note, despite the aggressive “front end” and aerodynamic rear end, in general, the appearance of the car turned out to be restrained, and although not sporty, but still presentable.

Dimensions and capacity

Another feature of the Chinese novelty is the dimensions. The developers decided to change their tactics and instead of small and narrow cars they are now making long and massive cars with spacious interior and a roomy trunk (at least this applies to the Geely Emgrand EC7).

Owner reviews note that thanks to a spacious 680-liter trunk, this car can carry not only cases with documents, but also various non-standard cargo. In general, the Chinese approached this matter correctly, because who knows, perhaps this sedan in Russia will transport building materials to the country or become an indispensable assistant on long-distance family trips. Versatility of application in new Geely Emgrand EC7 no limit. Well, the dimensions themselves are as follows: length - 4635 millimeters, width - 1789 millimeters, height - 1470 millimeters. By the way, the "Chinese" is also considerable - 16 centimeters! With such a clearance, it’s not scary to go to the primer in the rain.

Geely Emgrand EC7: interior reviews

Finally approached the development of the salon from the right side. Both experts and car enthusiasts note that the filling of the car is made in pleasant and harmonious colors, and the fabric upholstery can be replaced with leather (of course, for an additional fee).

All seats have headrests, there is also a glove box, cup holders and other convenient little things inside. Perhaps the only downside to the interior is the heavily slick architecture of the front fascia. put here mobile phone, tablet or other little things is simply impossible - they all fall to the floor. On the other hand, there will never be a mess on the front panel, and in which case you can buy a stand for your mobile phone and attach it to the windshield.

But that's not all the features of the Geely Emgrand EC7 sedan. Reviews of experts also note the high landing of the front seats, due to which visibility is significantly increased. The instrument panel, in addition to the arrow speedometer and tachometer, has a small on-board computer, showing mileage and other useful information. Another feature is the head unit. Geely Emgrand EC7 in top trim levels is equipped with a large multimedia center that can perform various useful functions.

The steering wheel of the sedan is four-spoke, decorated with a plastic aluminum insert. To the left of the driver there is a large pocket, and a little higher - power window control buttons. The chair itself is equipped with massive side support rollers. It is very comfortable to sit in this seat. A distinctive detail - the door handles inside are made in chrome. In general, the car has almost no chrome parts, neither inside nor outside.

Drivers were also pleasantly surprised by the fact that in the cabin in the heat there is no longer a terrible chemical smell, as was the case in previous Chinese-made sedans. In conclusion, about the interior, it must be said that with the debut of the Geely Emgrand EC7, the Chinese auto industry has become an order of magnitude higher than its competitors. Now he produces not only cheap, but also comfortable cars.

Geely Emgrand EC7: engine specifications

Geely entered the world market with a very modest line of engines. In total, the buyer is offered two power plants. Among them, the base is an in-line 4-cylinder unit with a volume of 1.5 liters and a capacity of 98 horsepower. In more expensive trim levels, the Geely Emgrand EC7 will already be available with a 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 126 “horses”. As for the choice of transmissions, there are only two of them on the market - a five-speed "mechanics" and the last one is equipped with only a 126-horsepower engine.

Driving performance

Like most modern foreign cars, Geely Emgrand EC7 is a front-wheel drive car. Due to the front drive axle and high build quality driving performance cars were appreciated by experts. Geely Emgrand EC7 HB behaves well both on smooth asphalt and on a dirt road. Even at high speeds, the car does not roll and maneuvers well in corners.

About other little things

Thanks to the MacPherson strut suspension, the sedan boasts a soft and smooth ride. The noise of the wheels and the engine while driving is practically inaudible to the driver. The presence of ABS and EBD systems allows you to quickly navigate the road in the event of an emergency. In addition, the hydraulic booster turned out to be very useful, with which parking and just traveling through the city streets turn into a real pleasure.

Security level

We all remember how easy and simple Chinese cars crushed into a pile of iron during a frontal crash test at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour. A striking example of this are the Chery Amulet and Geely MK cars - these two models received the lowest safety rating in the side and frontal crash test. And the whole reason for the mortal danger was the thin metal from which the load-bearing parts of the body were made. But all this is already in the past - now the Chinese have decided to seriously address the issue of security. And the point, most likely, is not in caring for the life of motorists, but in leadership in the world market, because it is simply impossible to claim a high rank and popularity with such cars. Well, getting rid of low-quality plastic and thin bodies, the Chinese auto industry may well oust even its eminent Japanese and Korean competitors.

According to the results of the ENCAP crash tests, the car received 4 stars and thus finally consolidated its position in the global market. In addition to thicker metal, the car received additional side safety bars (which is very important in a side impact), as well as a set of front and side airbags.

Prices and equipment

The car enters the world market in only two trim levels: the basic "Basic" and the top "Comfort". The initial cost of a car in Russia starts at 492 thousand rubles. For this price, the buyer is offered a 1.5-liter 98-horsepower benzy new engine, manual transmission, proprietary audio system with USB output and 6 speakers, full power accessories, 4 metal discs, air conditioning and fog lights. A version with the same equipment, but with a 1.8-liter engine under the hood, will be available in car dealerships for 512 thousand rubles.


As for the Comfort package, here, in addition to air conditioning and power accessories, leather trim, parking sensors and branded alloy wheels will be available. The cost of the Geely Emgrand EC7 sedan in the Comfort version is about 582 thousand (with a five-speed “mechanics”) and 642 thousand rubles (with a CVT).

Geely Emgrand hatchback - an option for active youth

But that is not all. In addition to the sedan Chinese manufacturer offers its customers a hatchback version - Geely Emgrand EC7 RV. The cost of it is 530 thousand rubles. For this price, the buyer purchases a car in the Luxury package, which includes options such as:

• Anti-fog headlights.
• Electric sunroof.
• Immobilizer.
• Parktronic.
• Electric seat heating.
• Cast wheels.
• Full size spare tire.
• Power windows doors with remote control.
• Bluetooth and Hands Free systems.
• Multimedia system with touch screen.
• Air conditioner.
• Electric rear view.
• Leather upholstery.
• The driver's seat is electrically adjustable.

Conclusion

It should be noted that for such a price, a similar level of equipment (both for a sedan and a hatchback) cannot be imagined on any car of German or Japanese production. Thus, due to the high build quality, low price, attractive design, comfortable and safe interior, the Chinese concern Geely can become a leading manufacturer in the world in the near future. It seems that Geely does not plan to stop there, but will improve all those cars that previously had many shortcomings. And if we compare Geely Emgrand with cars of the European market, a clear advantage remains with the Chinese sedan, since it has the most optimal price-quality ratio (and before that, the Celestial Empire conquered the world car market only due to the cheapness of its products).

The Sedanovskaya version of the car from the Celestial Empire is positioned by the manufacturer as a class D car. The car entered the Russian car market by the middle of 2012. The good start of the car's sales continued with the subsequent increase in its popularity among the drivers of our roads. As a result, the car sold 7,789 copies. Despite the crisis of 2015, the company did not falter, 4,929 cars were produced. Despite its already significant presence in the market of the Russian Federation, the car has not undergone any updates, and this despite the fact that Geely in China itself has already been restyled, which was at the end of 2014. Perhaps that is why the company from China showed everyone the new restyled Geely Emgrand EC7 Sedan 2015-2016 model years. Buy this model It will be possible already from the end of May, or rather the 31st of this year. Even the previous model of the sedan was able to win a good position with many drivers. In parallel, the Geely Emgrand EC7-RV (hatchback) version was introduced. The entire range of Geely.

Exterior

It is no secret to anyone that changes in the appearance of cars have become one of the fundamental points of any restyling, so the Chinese sedan is no exception. Thanks to the creative research of the design team from China, we got an improved appearance car. Although past releases of the car cannot be called obsolete, time does not stand still. This, perhaps, was the reason for the decision to upgrade, while maintaining the most important advantages of the car, which include amazing reliability, which some were a little pleasantly surprised. As for the front of the car, they changed the optical light-amplifying system, radiator grille, front bumper and nameplate. Headlights, in general, have retained their shape, but have acquired the latest in technology filling with unique LED strips running lights, which loop between the main optical elements.

Also, the bumper was configured differently, which received a new air intake and modified side sections, which are used to accommodate the horizontal strokes of the fog lights. The restyled grille, which is beautifully integrated between the front light blocks, looks much better when compared to the previous model. By the way, these words can be applied to the entire front of the new Geely Emgrand EC7 sedan, which looks very stylish and interesting. Side view Chinese sedan, shows us the presence of the correct outlines, a well-drawn back, which is decorated with sidewall ribs, which are very stylish. The sedan version differs from the hatchback version. That they have different body lines. Despite this, both variations look attractive and stylish. Outside rearview mirrors have received LED repeaters, which makes the side view of the car more successful.

As rollers, there are 16-inch alloy wheels that fit quite well into the overall appearance of the machine. It's a lot better than the earlier model, as it had 15-inch wheels, which looked a little odd, especially given the car's large dimensions. The stern of the Geely Emgrand EC7 Sedan reveals the presence of new Mercedes LED lights, C-class, covers luggage compartment with chrome molding across the entire width, a neat bumper with a plastic diffuser and reflectors on the sides. Got their seats and new fog lights and optics, in general. You can also find pseudo nozzles on the pipe exhaust system. Generally speaking, the update had a very good effect on the Geely Emgrand EC7. The car has become more interesting, attractive, noticeable and even youthful.

Dimensions

It is quite logical that the changes that affected the appearance simply could not but lead to changes in the size of the car. As a result, the length of the machine is 4,631 mm, the width is 1,789 mm, the height is 1,470 mm, the wheelbase is 2,650 mm, the height ground clearance at the level of 167 mm. It is clear that this is not a very high car, but we do not represent Geely Emgrand EC7 as an SUV, so everything is relatively good here.

Interior

The way the salon was designed updated sedan from the Middle Kingdom Geely Emgrand EC7 2015, simply cannot but please everyone who will sit inside the car. It provides modern equipment, high-quality materials and a high level of assembly itself, as well as new comfortable seats in the front row and a cozy rear sofa. The first row of seats already in the basic configuration has a heating function, which simply cannot but rejoice, especially in the winter season. The upgraded interior looks modern and stylish with the introduction of a new steering wheel that has four spokes and tides on the rim in the correct grip area. Complements all this informative and stylish dashboard with the presence of the classic radii of the speed sensor of the power unit and the speedometer, which are complemented by a massive display of the onboard computer.

On the right, there is a heavy and large front panel of a different molding with a considerable and wide plane of the console installed in the center, on which a new advanced multimedia system with a color screen that is 7 inches in size and which supports touch input can easily fit. Near it is the original control unit for the climate control system. The front seats received dense padding and well-developed lateral support. Those passengers who are sitting on the back sofa, and there may be three of them, will receive a comfortable sofa and a rather large supply of free space.

If we talk about the assembly in general, then its level has grown a lot, the equipment has become more modern and interesting. The Geely Emgrand EC7 sedan version wins a little in terms of headroom. However, this is not the only plus of it over the hatchback. The hatchback has 390 liters of usable space, and if you fold the backs rear seats, then you can increase the usable volume to 1,000 liters. However, the sedan, already in the basic kit, comes with 680 liters. Although it does not say how many liters there will be if the backs are folded down, it is logical to conclude that this volume will be at least 2 times larger.

Specifications

The updated Chinese-made Geely Emgrand EC7 sedan is powered by a brand new 1.3-liter 4G13T turbocharged gasoline engine that is capable of delivering as much as 133 horsepower. Such a power unit is synchronized with a 6-speed mechanical box gear shifting or CVT variator. Max Speed is about 182 km / h. If we talk about fuel consumption, then it is quite modest, about 6.3 liters per 100 km. Steering installed with electric booster. In addition to the brand new power unit, the Geely Emgrand EC7 will have the previous naturally aspirated engines. This is a volume of 1.5 liters (98 horsepower) and 1.8 liters (126 horsepower). More outdated motors come with a 5-speed manual transmission and a CVT variator. If atmospheric motors are installed, then only the hydraulic power steering is used.

As for the suspension itself, it has not changed, everything is also in front of McPherson-type struts, and on rear wheels torsion beam. Brake system represented by disc brakes, which are also ventilated in front.

Security

Security systems include:

1. Alarms;
2. Central castle;
3. Anti-theft lock for the steering column;
4. Immobilizer.

TO passive safety include the presence of:

• Frontal airbags for the driver and the passenger sitting in front;
• Locks rear doors(protection for children);
• Mounts for child seat on the rear seats (ISOFIX);
• Side bars of safety in doors;
• Rear driver warning systems for emergency braking;
• Front seat belts with height adjustment;
• Rear three-point seat belts;
• Front three-point seat belts with pretensioners;
• Seat belt alarms.

Active safety and suspension has the presence of:

1. Anti-lock braking system (ABS);
2. Systems that can distribute braking force(EBD);
3. Door open alarms.

It's no secret how Chinese-made cars used to be crushed into a pile of iron during frontal crash tests at a speed of 60 km / h. The whole root of the problem lay in the thin metal from which the load-bearing body parts were made. However, today you can’t say the same about Geely Emgrand EC7, because Chinese experts have taken this problem seriously. Although this is partly not due to the ardent desire and concern for the lives of car lovers, but due to the fact that the global market dictates its own rules and gaining respect without providing good safety is simply impossible.

If you get rid of poor quality plastic and thin body, Chinese cars can compete even with eminent Japanese and Korean cars. automobile companies. According to the result of the crash tests of ENCAP, the Chinese received 4 stars and therefore thoroughly entrenched in its positions in the world market. In addition to the use of thicker metal, the car received auxiliary side safety bars, which greatly helps in a side collision. Moreover, front and side airbags are installed.

Options and prices

It is no longer a secret to anyone that Chinese car manufacturers, even in basic trim levels, provide a considerable list of equipment. Geely Emgrand ES7 2015 is no different. Therefore, the standard equipment has a keyless access system to the passenger compartment, starting the power unit using a button, power windows on all windows, central locking on remote control, navigation system with a massive screen, audio system, air conditioning, a pair of frontal airbags, anti-theft alarms, EBD and ABS systems, heating and electric drive for outside rear-view mirrors, daytime LED running lights. The cheapest Standard equipment will cost from 509,000 rubles.

It is clear that there are proposals for more improved versions, which will have cast 16-inch rims, power sunroof, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, climate control, leather trim, driver's electric seat adjustment, multimedia system with a 7-inch screen that supports touch input, rear view camera, navigator, side airbags security for the first and second row of seats, rear parking sensors, TPMS, BA, TCS, ESC systems. The top version of the Geely Emgrand EC7 is estimated at 639,000 rubles, where there will be a 126-horsepower power unit and a CVT gearbox.

Pros and cons of Geely Emgrand EC7

The advantages of the new Chinese Geely Emgrand EC7 sedan include:

• Original, modern appearance of the car;
• Spacious salon;
• Large volume of the luggage compartment;
• Smooth running;
• Excellent acceleration dynamics;
• Affordable price for most people;
• Inexpensive maintenance and spare parts;
• Good body energy absorption;
• Clear gear shifting;
• Pretty strong 1.8-liter engine;
• Good security level;
• Availability of LED lighting;
• Good quality of materials used in interior decoration;
• The level of assembly and fitting of parts;
• Comfortable front seats with lateral support;
• Comfortable and roomy back sofa, designed for three passengers;
• There is a rear view camera;
• Good level of equipment even in the basic configuration;
• Small fuel consumption.

Among the minuses I want to highlight:

1. The quality of finishing materials is still lame;
2. Insufficient soundproofing of the cabin;
3. A small number of settings;
4. Not very comfortable seats;
5. There are places where the build quality of parts suffers;
6. The on-board computer does not provide the necessary information about fuel consumption, which is very strange;
7. Without the backlight on, the instrument readings on the panel are hard to see;
8. Big size car.

Summing up

If earlier everyone could joke about cars from the Middle Kingdom, especially about their quality, then today they are even able to compete with many Japanese, Korean and even European cars. Undoubtedly, this is a confident step forward for the company. Of course, she may have to improve her own cars, due to the fact that the automotive market does not stand still and simply needs to constantly develop, otherwise you can lose your places and fans. The design staff did a great job, which is clearly seen in the appearance of the Geely Emgrand EC7. The sedan received a retouch and new LED lights. The salon, although not distinguished by sophistication and the use of expensive materials, has nevertheless become a little better and more pleasant. In more expensive trim levels there is a 7-inch touchscreen. The front seats began to have improved lateral support. In the back row, three adults can easily sit down, and they will not feel discomfort either in their legs or in their heads.

The volume of the luggage compartment was pleasantly pleased, if necessary, it can be increased by folding the rear seat backs. A very weighty argument in favor of the Chinese updated sedan is the presence of good equipment even in the basic configuration, which Chinese-made cars have recently been famous for. Although power units, which are installed in the Geely Emgrand EC7 car, do not break records, they calmly cope with their tasks. The company did not forget about ensuring the proper level of safety not only for the driver, but also for the passengers sitting nearby. Another plus is quite acceptable price policy companies. I really hope that cars from China will be constantly updated for the better, and the production of new cars will not stop.

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