Engineering:Geely Emgrand GL

Short description: Compact family car produced by Chinese auto brand Geely

Geely Emgrand GL
Geely Emgrand GL facelift
Overview
Manufacturer	Geely
Also called	Maple 60S (rebadged electric variant)
Production	2016–present
Assembly	Linhai, China Jinzhong, China
Designer	Peter Horbury
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Geely FE
Related	Geely Emgrand GS Geometry A Geometry C
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L 4G13 turbo I4 1.4 L JLB-4G14TB I4 1.5 L JLH-3G15TD turbo l3 1.8 L 4G18 I4
Electric motor	EV: 150 kW (201 hp) permanent magnet motor/generator
Transmission	6-speed manual 7-speed DCT
Battery	EV: 52.7 kWh lithium-ion PHEV: 11.3 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range	EV: 421 kilometres (262 mi) (NEDC) PHEV: 66 kilometres (41 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,725 mm (186.0 in) 4,755 mm (187.2 in) (EV)
Width	1,802 mm (70.9 in)
Height	1,478 mm (58.2 in)

The Geely Emgrand GL is a small family car produced by Chinese auto brand Geely under the Emgrand product series.

Overview

The Emgrand GL was launched in 2016 by Geely with prices ranging from 78,800 yuan to 113,800 yuan. Despite the styling difference, mechanically, the Emgrand GL is the sedan version of the Emgrand GS hatchback. A few interior parts as well as the Engines were shared between the Emgrand GL and the Emgrand GS which are a 1.3-litre turbo engine producing 130 hp and 185 nm of torque, and a 1.8-litre engine producing 133 hp and 170 nm of torque.

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  Geely Emgrand GL front.

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  Geely Emgrand GL rear.

2018 facelift

The Emgrand GL received a facelift for the 2018 model year. The updated model continues to use the 1.8-litre naturally aspirated engine, while replacing the 1.3-litre turbo engine with a 1.4-litre turbo engine. Both engines produces 133 hp with 170N·m of torque for the 1.8-litre engine and 215N·m of torque for the 1.4 litre turbo engine. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed DCT gearbox.

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  Geely Emgrand GL 2018 facelift front.

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  Geely Emgrand GL 2018 facelift rear.

2020 facelift

The Emgrand GL received another facelift in 2020 slightly updating the front fascia and rear end designs. The engine is a 1.4-litre turbo engine and a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 141 hp and 177 hp respectively. Transmission is a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT, and an additional 7-speed DCT gearbox option for the 1.5-litre turbo engine.

Additional features are a 10.25 inch screen for the center console, the GKUI19 infotainment system with the integration of up to 5 personal devices connecting to hot spot at the same time, a 7-inch digital cluster, CN95 high efficiency air filter, ICC intelligent navigation, LKAlane assist system, AEB-P collision prevention system, SLIF speed limit identification, and IHBC intelligent automatic high low beam control.

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  Geely Emgrand GL 2020 facelift front.

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  Geely Emgrand GL 2020 facelift rear.

Emgrand GL EV Pro

The fully electric version called Emgrand GL EV Pro debuts in China in December 2020; it has a 52.7 kWh lithium-ion battery positioned in the central section of the frame and is combined with an electric motor produced by Nidec in the front position that delivers 150 kW and 240 Nm of maximum torque. The homologated autonomy (NEDC cycle) is 421 km. The car is front wheel drive and has a weighs of 1535 kg.