Geely Emgrand EC718 launches
As with Chery, Geely plan on marching into the premium segment with their own offerings from their own sub brands. Geelys effort is the Emgrand EC718 with a 1.8L engine, quite a step down from the Riich G5′s 2.0T effort. Pricing of the Emgrand EC718 is expected to be considerably lower than the Riich G5, the Emgrand starts at just over 80,000rmb and ends at 111,800rmb.
The Geely Emgrand EC718 measures Length x Width x Height 4635mm/1789mm/1470mm and has a wheel base of 2650mm. The engine power is Geely’s own self developed 1.8L unit that gives out 102KW at 6000rpm and has a max torque of 172Nm at 4200rpm.
Apparently the new Emgrand branding is supposed to indicate Geely’s entry into the premium segment, and represents ‘luxury, steadiness, and power‘ and will also embody ‘Chinese Wisdom, World Quality‘
Whilst pricing is certainly low and the product looks interesting enough, will a new brand entice consumers into dealerships?
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It’s said this self-developed “4G18N” engine uses D-CVVT technology. Can anyone elaborate?
I thought the Emgrand 帝豪Dihao series was a mid-level rather than a premium-level series. Isn’t the Englon the premium series for Geely?….. With such a small displacement engine it would seem so.
Very nice car!
slated for export to AU.