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Geely Emgrand

The Geely Emgrand (Chinese: 吉利帝豪; pinyin: Jílì Dìháo), originally the Emgrand EC7, is a car produced by Chinese automaker Geely Auto. After the discontinuation of the Emgrand brand, the EC7 was renamed to the Geely Emgrand in 2014.

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First generation (FE-1/FE-2 2009)

The EC7 was the launch vehicle for the Emgrand (Chinese: 帝豪; pinyin: Dìháo) brand, the medium-to-high-end luxury brand that was launched by Geely in July 2009. It was originally launched with multiple Mitsubishi-sourced engines, including a 1.5-litre 4G15 inline-four engine and a 1.8-litre 4G18 inline-four engine. A 2013 update of the EC7 added slightly smoked headlights, with no other changes. Development. The car was developed from the outset as an export model. Geely enlisted the services of a range of suppliers, including Siemens for the electronic control system, Lear Corporation for the seats, and Saint-Gobain for the glass. The production line was equipped with products from Fuji, PDE, and Dürr AG. Global sales. In preparation for its introduction into the European market, the EC7 scored 4 stars in the Euro NCAP tests, the first car designed and produced in China to do so. Prices were estimated at £10,000 for the 1.5 model on launch. As of October 2015, it was China's best-selling domestic sedan. Iraq. In Iraq, the EC7 and the larger EC8 are assembled by the state-owned company SCAI. Iran. In Iran, the EC7 and EC7-RV are sold by Geelran Company, Geely Auto's official selling agent in Iran. Namibia. The EC7 was launched in Namibia in 2013 at the same time as in South Africa. Russia. The Emgrand EC7 was made by Derways under CKD on May 23, 2012. Derways recalled EC7s made from May 23, 2014 to November 21, 2014 due to problems with brake hoses. South Africa. The EC7 was officially launched in South Africa in 2013, being sold at R149,000. Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, the Emgrand EC7 is sold under the Micro brand, which is owned by Geely Auto. Taiwan. The EC7 was sold as the Tobe M'way by Yulon in Taiwan from May 2012. United Kingdom. The car was scheduled to be launched

Second generation (FE-3; 2014)

The second generation Geely Emgrand was shown to the public in the 2014 Beijing Auto Show carrying the new Geely Earth emblem. The replacement of the emblem marked the end of the Emgrand premium brand for Geely. The second generation Emgrand is based on the same platform as the EC7. Facelift. The second-generation Emgrand sedan received a facelift in 2016 for the 2017 model year, donning Geely's "Cosmos" grille as well as redesigned taillights. Global sales. ==== Belarus ==== In Belarus, Belarusian-Chinese joint venture BelGee began production of the Geely Emgrand 7 in the autumn of 2018. Russia. Despite the discontinuation of the Emgrand brand in the Chinese home market, the Geely Emgrand was still sold as the Emgrand EC7 in Russia. The second-generation EC7 was introduced to the Russian market by Derways in February 2016.

Third generation (FE-3; 2018)

The third-generation Emgrand went on sale in May 2018 as a sedan only. The third-generation model uses the same platform that underpins the first and second-generation models. The update features a revised front and a completely redesigned rear end. A minor facelift for the 2019 model year was launched mainly for the then-newly launched National VI Emission Standard. The update features a slightly revised grille and intake inserts on the exterior, and a new GKUI infotainment system, enabling mobile phone connection, Amap, an online music database, voice control, Himalaya FM radio, and vehicle function controls via a mobile app. 2021 facelift. A facelift for the 2021 model year called the Geely Emgrand Up was launched in December 2020 alongside the Emgrand GL Up. The update is complete with what Geely calls the "4.0" design language and features a vertically slotted grille.

Fourth generation (SS11; 2021)

News of the fourth-generation Emgrand sedan surfaced in May 2021. The Emgrand was officially launched in China in August that year. Different from previous models, the fourth generation Emgrand is based on a brand new platform and body, with styling in line with the brand's Preface sedan and Xingyue L crossover. Its engine is a JLC-4G15B 1.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine producing 114 hp (85 kW). The B-segment sedan sits on the brand's BMA platform and comes with the aforementioned 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine that is mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT. At the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, Geely teased the arrival of the Emgrand L, with the brand's latest design language taken from the Vision Starburst concept. 2025 facelift. The Geely Emgrand received a facelift for the 2025 model year, It uses the same four-cylinder 1,500cc naturally aspirated engine and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which produces 122 horsepower and 180 Nm of torque, The average fuel consumption is 5.8 liters per 100 km. The facelifted Geely Emgrand 2025 was unveiled in the Egyptian market on January 15, 2025, and is produced by the Bavarian company's factory in 6 October City, which is the second factory to produce Geely cars in the Middle East and Africa after Ghabour Auto (GB Auto) that produced the first generation of the Geely Emgrand EC7 starting from 2013 to 2019 producing more than 150,000 vehicles. Methanol hybrid version. In 2022, Geely launched the methanol hybrid version of its fourth-generation model, primarily for commercial taxi fleets, initially deployed in Guiyang, Guizhou Province. Geely claimed it as the world's first methanol hybrid electric sedan. It is equipped with the model JLC-4M18H methanol/electric hybrid engine, delivering a maxim

Fifth generation (SS21; 2025)

The fifth-generation Emgrand sedan was unveiled on 11 October 2025. It is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four engine producing 133 kW (178 hp) and 290 N⋅m of torque.

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Specifications

name: Geely Emgrand
Manufacturer: Geely Auto
aka: Emgrand EC7
Production: 2009–present
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Class: Compact car (C)
Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback (2009–2018)
Successor: Geely Yuanjing S1 (hatchback)

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