Geely Emgrand GT 2017 Test Drive
I'm not old enough to remember the wave of Eastern European cars flood the European markets in the 1980s The quality was terrible, and they became the target of countless jokes How you double the price a Skoda Skoda Fill the gas tank had the last laugh, however, and it's similar situation now with the Chinese cars.
There are barely 10 years, Geely embodied all that was wrong with the Chinese cars poor construction and production quality and designs that were strongly inspired by other fast cars manufacturers today, and Emgrand GT shows how they became while managing to maintain a competitive price, it is no coincidence that this car, known as Geely CG9 in its home market, China was named 2016 car of the year, pipping the Daimler Maybach S-Class and Jaguar XE it was not only the first time a Chinese car won the award, it was also the first time we had even entered.
The parent company of Geely Auto bought Volvo in 2010, and the GT Emgrand is a clear example of how the company's expertise has increased since the GT has even been designed by the former head of design Peter Horbury Volvo, who is now in charge of Geely new wave of world-class products.
It's a coupe look at the GT, and it is the slope behind where Volvo influence is most apparent in all, it is a good modern looking room with a sporty stance.
The interiors are usually the first let-down on Chinese cars, but the GT has driven up the play of materials and finish beat most Japanese and Korean competitors, and are on par with many European models, however, levels of equipment put most damage to luxury cars not only Flagship base model all electric toys you would expect, it also has a head-up display, and the right rear passenger can move their headquarters and the s front passenger, electrically signs of cost reduction, although the seats are PVC and leather, perhaps not a bad thing in the desert but does fold, and there are only a trap skis rear folding armrest.
In this market, only a 2 4L and 5L 3 new V6 are offered both are coupled to a dual-clutch six-speed system produced by Australian division DSI Geely The V6 unit is undoubtedly the engine of choice, but it's the power-train that is the lowest of all gear changes at lower speeds aren t as smooth as they should, and the engine could get more power while still not numbers not Officials put the sprint to 100kph 8 8 seconds an engine of this size should really achieve more, and without automatic stop-start system, it is also the thirsty side.
Geely says calibrated GT against BMW cars and Mercedes, and the result is impressive During my essay on the winding mountain roads in China, the GT shows held surefooted road, despite the strong acceleration and braking The result is much better that should be expected from what is essentially a large family sedan, and in fact an engaging drive even if it is not as anchored on the road, for example, a BMW 3 Series Helping this is a precision absentee direction most Chinese cars.
Volvo's influence on security is apparent, and Emgrand bristles with features designed to keep out of danger Not only is there the blind spot indicators, signified by the lights on the mirrors and a warning sound, but is also a lane- parking warning system is a breeze, thanks to a rear camera coupled with a 360-degree view around the car on the screen and if all these fail, the flagship trim adds curtain and knee airbags driver, beside the normal side and the front.
A lot of thought has gone into making the cabin a pleasant environment The steering wheel and the seat moves back to help out when the engine is off Rear passengers receive climate controls, and there is a management system air quality for the car, which will help in case of a sandstorm to help fight against the sun, the windows are equipped with thermal insulation glass shoe has plenty of space for luggage, and solid.
In the UAE, the Emgrand GT is positioned as a sporty sedan While it looks the part, unfortunately, the engine communicates what he really needs more power and range of work currently the only command quarters manual is done by the drive selector.
This is by far the most convincing Chinese car still enter the market and it is overall a good package for its price, it has an excellent level of equipment a Chinese cars usually excel in area but for once, this is not glued together with inferior materials and manufacturing quality.
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