Engineering:Emgrand EC7

Geely Emgrand
Geely Emgrand
	Second generation Geely Emgrand pre-facelift
Overview
Manufacturer	Geely
Also called	Geely Emgrand; Tobe M'way (Taiwan); Matchedje X3 (Mozambique); Geely Emgrand EC7
Production	2014-2018
Model years	2014-2018
Assembly	Ningbo, Zhejiang, China ; Montevideo, Uruguay (Nordex); Cherkessk, Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia (Derways Automobile Company),; Polgahawela, Sri Lanka (Micro Cars)
Body and chassis
Class	compact car
Body style	4-door sedan; 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
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)
uk\|uk\|Kerb\|Curb}} weight	1,258–1,310 kg (2,773–2,888 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Geely Emgrand(sedan); Geely Yuanjing S1(hatchback)

Emgrand EC7
Emgrand EC7
	Pre-facelift Emgrand EC7
Overview
Manufacturer	Emgrand (Geely)
Also called	Geely Emgrand; Tobe M'way (Taiwan); Matchedje X3 (Mozambique); Geely Emgrand EC7
Production	2009–present
Model years	2010–present
Assembly	Ningbo, Zhejiang, China ; Montevideo, Uruguay (Nordex); Cherkessk, Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia (Derways Automobile Company),; Polgahawela, Sri Lanka (Micro Cars)
Body and chassis
Class	compact car
Body style	4-door sedan; 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
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)
uk\|uk\|Kerb\|Curb}} weight	1,258–1,310 kg (2,773–2,888 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Geely Emgrand(sedan); Geely Yuanjing S1(hatchback)

Geely Emgrand
Geely Emgrand
	2018 Geely Emgrand
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Emgrand EC7
Production	2010 – present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car

The Geely Emgrand or originally, the Emgrand EC7 is a compact car produced by the Emgrand division of the Chinese automaker Geely. After the discontinuation of the "Emgrand" brand, Emgrand EC7 was renamed to Geely Emgrand in 2014. The second generation Geely Emgrand was shown to public in 2014 Beijing Auto Show.^[1]

First generation (EC7/EC7-RV) (2010-2013)

The EC7 was the launch vehicle for the Emgrand (Chinese: 帝豪品牌; pinyin: dì háo pǐnpái) brand, the medium to high-end luxury brand of Geely that was launched in July 2009. It was originally launched with multiple Mitsubishi-sourced engine including a 1.5 liter 4G15 inline-four engine and a 1.8 liter 4G18 inline-four engine.^[2]

2010–2013 Emgrand EC7 (front)
2010–2013 Emgrand EC7 (rear)
EC7-RV (front)
EC7-RV (rear)

Facelift

The facelifted EC7 used smoked headlights. All other details are the same.

Facelifted EC7

Development

The car was developed from the outset as an export model. Geely engaged a range of mainly global suppliers, including: Siemens for electronic control system; Lear Corporation for seats; Saint-Gobain for all glass. The production line was equipped with products from Fuji, PDE and Dürr AG.^{[citation needed]}

Overseas sales

In preparation for its introduction into the European market, the EC7 scored 4 stars in the Euro NCAP tests,^[5]^[6] the first Chinese-designed and produced car to do so.^{[citation needed]} As of October 2015, it is the best selling Chinese brand sedan in China.^[7]

Prices are estimated at roughly £10,000 for the 1.5 model on launch.^[8]

Iraq

In Iraq, the Emgrand EC7 alongside the bigger Emgrand EC8 is assembled by the local company owned by the government, called SCAI. It comes in full specification with the 1.8 liter engine and CVT automatic transmission, and with white, black, red or orange colors. It costs 15,900,000 Iraqi dinars, which equals just around US$13,500.

Iran

In Iran, Emgrand EC7 and Emgrand EC7-RV is being sold by Geelran Company, the official selling agent of Geely.

Namibia

The EC7 was launched in Namibia in 2013 at the same time with South Africa.^[9]

Russia

The Emgrand EC7 was made by Derways under CKD from May 23, 2012.^[4] A newly redesigned EC7 was introduced to the Russian market in February 2016.^[10]

Derways announced a recall of EC7 made from May 23, 2014 to November 21, 2014 due to problems with brake hoses.^[4]

South Africa

The EC7 was officially launched in South Africa in 2013.^[11] It's sold at R149,000.^[12]

Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, Emgrand EC7 is sold under the Micro Emgrand brand which is owned by Geely.

Taiwan

The Emgrand EC7 was sold as the Tobe M'way by Yulon Motor in Taiwan from May 2012.^[13]

Tobe M'way (front)
Tobe M'way (rear)

UK

The car was scheduled to be launched into the United Kingdom market in late 2012. Geely set-up Geely Auto UK, which is a jointly-held subsidiary of Manganese Bronze Holdings which also owns taxi specialist LTI. Geely Auto UK Ltd will be based in Coventry.^[8]

In partnership with Manganese Bronze, Geely started setting up a 40-strong dealer organisation, choosing small family-style garages to sell the cars, 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."^[14]

Second generation (2014-2018)

The second generation Geely Emgrand was shown to public in 2014 Beijing Auto Show. The second generation vehicle carried the new Geely Earth emblem. The replacement of the emblem marked the end of the Emgrand premium brand for Geely. The second generation model is based on the same platform as the previous generation and was seen as a facelift for most consumers.