Interesting fact: Often Geely Emgrand EC7 is mistakenly called Cherie Emgrand
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general review
Options and prices Geely Emgrand EC7.
Engine
Where can one buy
Fuel consumption
Crush test
Geely Emgrand EC7 Owner Reviews
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general review
The Chinese car brand Geely appeared on the Russian market relatively recently. All car manufacturers focus on quantity, selling their cars at low prices, but this is often fraught with low quality cars. As for the Geely brand, its vehicles combine relatively low cost and satisfying quality.
However, this manufacturer also started with the production of cheaper cars, but later there were higher quality models. The Chinese company has long hoped to take it to a higher level, and in 2009 it unveiled its new Emgrand EC7 car. A little later, the serial production of these cars began, including outside of China. The new car is really worthy of its European competitors, which surprised the experts and guests at the presentation a lot.
Today cars Geely Emgrand EC7 buy it is also possible in Russia, since the first car of this brand was put on sale in 2010. This is one of the leading models in its class, and it is quite difficult for it to find competitors in one category. The standard model Geely Emgrand EC7, a photo of which can be collected on our website, is a class D sedan with front-wheel drive. According to Euro NCAP, it is one of the safest models of light transport, and is rated with four stars. If we talk only about China, there are no safer cars produced there. The car has an ABC and EBD braking system manufactured by the European company Bosch. Passengers in the front seats are protected by two airbags, the car body is extremely durable, and the car itself is supplemented with a Can-Bus-Controller system. Geely Emgrand EC7 Crash Test showed very positive indicators, three-year-old children will be best protected in such a car, and only the driver's feet in a head-on collision will be poorly protected. 
This model was designed at the Geely research center. It was a long and painstaking work that took more than three years, while the Chinese specialists were assisted by partners from Europe. The first work on the car began in 2006. However, the efforts spent were not in vain, and at the exit of the Chinese company it was possible to obtain a car that could become on a par with European cars in this weight category. The car is roomy enough, and comfort modifications are capable (not for nothing that they are so named) to provide maximum comfort to passengers and the driver.
B is estimated at an average level, however, on intercity routes the flow situation remains normal. Even the base car is complemented by climate control, power steering and a powerful audio system. All of this together makes this vehicle ideal for long distance travel. Complete with the car are disc brakes on all wheels, powerful headlights, seat heating system. 
The trunk in the car has a volume of 680 liters, and if you pay a little extra, you can get seats with leather upholstery and wheels with titanium rims.
When purchasing a car, you may notice that in Geely Emgrand EC7 price for different configurations is different. In addition, there are two main types - a sedan and a hatchback. In the car Geely Emgrand EC7 engine may also differ. Cars with two types of engines are widespread in Russia. In the base model, in addition to the listed elements, chrome door handles, chrome door sills, a modern on-board computer, elbow pads, and a modern security system are installed. However, in more expensive versions, leather seats, light alloy wheels, and a parking aid system are installed without additional order.
Thus, we have a car that could well be called the flagship model in China, even considering its age. And in 2014 this car is modern, of high quality, safe and, in relation to European and Japanese cars of the same level, cheap. The Chinese automaker is regularly improving its best design. Periodically, new modifications appear, which do not exceed their predecessors in price too much, but are noticeably superior in quality.
Options Geely Emgrand EC7
One of the most successful Chinese cars is considered by many to be the Geely Emgrand EC7, the configuration of which has significant differences among themselves. Of course, all of them are made using advanced technologies and comply with European quality and safety requirements. Geely specialists have worked on the cars for several years, together with representatives of world-class automakers, so it is not surprising that the result is an excellent car that can compete with all other cars in its weight category.
Of course, the price is different for the Geely Emgrand EC7 configuration, its range in 2014 is from 422,000 to 572,000 thousand rubles, although the price actually depends largely on dealers. The official dealer of Geely in Russia is UniMotors, which offers EC7 cars at the most favorable price in all regions of the Russian Federation. However, Elan-Motors and Expo-Car also offer all types of EC7 trim levels, in addition, all dealers periodically offer discounts on cars, so the selection of a dealer is a personal matter. 
In total, there are three basic configurations of Geely Emgrand EC7 cars - Standart, Comfort and Luxury, while the price does not depend on the type of body, but it is influenced by the engine size. Each of these trims uses 1.5-liter or 1.8-liter engines, but against the background of the total cost, the difference will be subtle. Tire size, rear and front brakes are the same in all Geely Emgrand EC7, configurations between themselves, basically, differ in the presence of all sorts of additional functions and the quality of the materials used.
All trim levels are equipped with ABS and EBD systems, airbags in the front seats and attachments for child seats in the rear, power windows on all windows, a remote control lock, a modern dashboard, and halogen headlights. There are speakers in the doors and heating in the side mirrors. All this is present in the Emgrand EC7 Standard configuration, the cost of such a car in Russia starts at 422,000 rubles, but the differences will go further.
In the Geely Emgrand EC7 of the Comfort package, as the name suggests, the level of comfort is raised to the maximum. An air conditioner is installed here, parking sensors are located on the rear bumper, and the driver will be additionally pleased with a CD player with a built-in radio receiver, the steering wheel and seats in the cabin are sheathed in leather. The wheels are fitted with 205/65 R15 tires and 15-inch steel rims. The cost of the EC7 Comfort model starts at 442,000 rubles. 
The Luxury package is distinguished by increased functionality and safety. So, in addition to the standard ones, side airbags are installed here near the front seats, as well as front and rear curtain airbags. Instead of a conventional air conditioner, a modern climate control system is installed, and there is also a parking detection system on the rear bumper. These cars have an electric sunroof in the roof, and the steering wheel is supplemented with a lot of functions. However, such versatility requires additional costs - the car will cost no less than 532,200 rubles, with only a 1.8-liter engine being offered.
Geely Emgrand EC7 engine - what is it and whose is it ???
The Geely Emgrand EC7 is a modern vehicle, and despite the fact that it was produced by a Chinese company, the authors managed to reach the heights of European technological thought. Technological interior filling, high-quality braking system and even an on-board computer. However, in the Geely Emgrand EC7, the engine is relatively outdated. At least one of his options. This is a Japanese-made 1.8-liter engine system. This engine, whose power reaches 126 hp, was used in the Toyota Avensis, in variations released in 1998. (Now you know which car this engine is from)
However, this engine remains relevant today and is a good choice for a D-class sedan. However, everyone knows that Toyota cars are very wasteful and very bad in environmental terms. The use of an engine “removed” from a world-class car could negatively affect the price, but this did not happen. 
In Geely Emgrand EC7, the engine can be 1.5-liter. This is a more modern, but less powerful unit, producing 98 horsepower.
In 2015-2016, representatives of the Geely brand promised to carry out a restyling of their leading model. If their promises come true, the world will see a Geely Emgrand EC7 powered by a 1.3-liter engine. This new turbocharged device was recently developed by Geely with the support of its European partners. The power of this engine will be 133 horsepower, and the car will be able to travel at speeds up to 182 km / h.
As for the gearbox - all modifications of the Emgrand EC7 are equipped with a five-speed gearbox on a mechanical basis. There is practically no variety, however, such a system has been in use for a long time and has practically not been criticized, it will give the owner the opportunity to squeeze everything possible from the engine.
Geely Emgrand EC7 buy (Cherie Emgrand)
Today it is quite easy to buy Geely Emgrand EC7 - the Circassian production of Derways operates in Russia, it is here that cars of this brand are produced. However, the release did not begin immediately after the release of EC7 from the conveyors. Chinese manufacturers have carefully worked out all the systems of their future flagship, starting in 2006, and only in 2010 the first such car went on sale. In 2012, Chinese manufacturers began to look for an outlet to foreign markets, which became a precondition for the release of Geely Emgrand EC7 in Russia. 
The developers have provided for different versions of this model, which vary greatly in cost. Standart MT, the basic model Geely Emgrand EC7 can be bought for 462 thousand rubles. This is a car with a 1.5-liter propulsion system and minimum trim levels. The most expensive option is the Luxury AT car. It has a 1.8-liter engine and a full range of amenities. The seats are upholstered in leather, and the wheels are complemented by titanium discs. Its cost does not exceed 612 thousand rubles. It is noteworthy that not all variants of the Chinese flagship are available in all countries. It is immediately evident that the cost of this car is higher than that of the average Chinese car, but the increased quality is worth it.
Geely Emgrand EC7 fuel consumption
Cars of the relatively young Chinese brand Geely are usually neither economical nor excessively "gluttonous". In the Geely Emgrand EC7, fuel consumption is average. The model itself is distinguished by many modern features, which are not typical for most Chinese cars. There are several modifications, Geely Emgrand EC7 sedans and hatchbacks differ not only in the presence or absence of important and not very important elements in the car, but also in engines, and, as a result, in efficiency. 
Fuel consumption in any car depends on the characteristics of the engine, the gasoline used and the conditions, including weather conditions, in which the car is located, therefore it is very difficult to draw up a single total for consumption. So, on average, for every 100 km of run in the city in all Geely Emgrand EC7 cars, the AI-95 fuel consumption is 10 liters. Consumption of AI-92 in such a situation approaches 8.5 liters per 100 km, however, the car on this fuel will move more slowly. You can use lower quality fuel, however, firstly, it will "age" the engine ahead of time, and secondly, its consumption is higher than when using AI-92.
As for the mileage outside the city - here the indicators are noticeably reduced. The standard 1.8-liter engine will consume 6.2 liters per 100 km, while the more economical 1.5-liter will consume 5.8 liters per 100 km. The mixed cycle is also quite economical - here, depending on the type of engine, the consumption of "95" gasoline per 100 km is 7.5 and 7 liters for 1.8 and 1.5 liter engines, respectively.
However, all these indicators will deteriorate if the car is not subject to regular maintenance. All of the above data are "passport". Open windows, extra cargo, constant climate control, frost and driving style - all these factors increase gas mileage, so the opinions of the owners of the Chinese flagship rarely agree with each other.
Geely emgrand ec7 crash test
The Geely Emgrand EC7 crash test was the most successful of all Chinese cars, and EuroNCAP appreciated the brainchild of the Chinese manufacturer. The safety of the car was rated four out of five stars. The head of the European organization, having familiarized himself with the results, admitted that Chinese manufacturers are now more concerned about the safety of their cars, while Chinese cars remain relatively cheap.
After a head-on collision, the interior received minimal damage. The mannequin's hips and knees are largely unharmed, but the dashboard can injure large passengers. However, the legs of the dummy were seriously injured, the corresponding part of the cabin received serious damage with metal breakage.
The results of a side collision were more successful - all parts of the driver's body are well protected, but violent collisions can damage the driver's chest. When hitting from the back, the driver's spine is best protected. Manufacturers received special praise for the level of protection of child dummies in the back seat. The airbag can be turned off if desired, and children's dummies received minimal damage in all types of collisions. The Geely Emgrand EC7 crash test proved that this car really meets the European safety level.
Geely emgrand ec7 owner reviews
Geely emgrand ec7 owner review No. 1
I recently bought a brand new Geely Emgrand EC7, and managed to cover the first thousand kilometers. In fact - the car works like new (although the month, of course, is not yet the deadline), consumes the same amount of gasoline as indicated in the passport data. It behaves well on the road, it is well controlled and does not "play". The car has a very powerful engine, it does not itself and does not let noise into the cabin - sound insulation is at a height. A couple of times I stopped by with my family for shopping - I was able to fully appreciate the huge volume of the trunk, it is enough for literally everything.
The car is very comfortable, it is a pleasure to drive it. The interior is made of black leather, excellent climate control. I do not know about security, I really hope that you will not have to check, but since everything else is quite consistent with what the developers and distributors unanimously stated, then the level of protection, I think, will be at its best.
Andrew
Cherie emgrand reviews - No. 2
Having set out to buy a car, I was looking for something worth between 400 and 800 thousand rubles. Of course, buying a car of the "European" level for only 450 thousand rubles, I could not believe everything that the distributor was saying. However, having already sat behind the wheel and left for the first time on the road, I realized that the car could cost a lot of money.
I have been driving for more than a year, the mileage is more than ten thousand kilometers, and (imagine!) No comments! It runs perfectly, turns passes like on rails, gasoline, contrary to my expectations, does not consume too much. Knowing our roads, one would expect rapid wear of the suspension, but, apparently, the developers have foreseen this feature as well. In general, the car is very comfortable, it is not hot in summer and not cold in winter - an excellent choice at a low cost, I recommend it to everyone!
Sergey
Geely emgrand ec7 owner review No. 3
A very positive machine. The engine eats little, which is not expected from a Chinese car, and although it does not give out high speed, I feel confident on the road even at speeds of more than 130 km / h. The suspension is also good, not afraid of either Russian roads or speed bumps.
The exterior and interior of the car are also at their best - here almost everything is at their best, the inside is very convenient and comfortable, and the exterior is quite good. However, there are small questions about the chassis - the first two gears are too “short”, and the front left body pillar is too wide - obscuring the view on the left. In general, I repeat - the car is very positive, from its characteristics to the cost.
Alexander
Geely Emgrand EC7 car photo
The appearance of the best Chinese car - Geele Emgrand EC7 is best expressed in the photos, of which there are many on our website. The best minds of the Chinese company, with the assistance of European specialists, worked on it, as well as on the internal filling and on the concept of the car as a whole. Perhaps that is why the headlights of the car are somewhat reminiscent of cars made by Mercedes.
In general, according to the photographs, this car is really somewhat reminiscent of the products of the German company. However, others find in them the features inherent in the Japanese Toyota. However, this is not surprising, since the Geele Emgrand EC7 (the photo here speaks for itself) surpasses many European competitors not only in external but also in technical characteristics. Some parts of the car were imported directly from Europe. So, the braking system was developed by Bosch, the headlights were produced by Valeo, and the dashboard was generally purchased in the USA, from Visteon.
However, in 2015-2016, a new version of the Chinese flagship model is expected to be released - Geely rightly believes that the Emgrand EC7 has a further future. The type of reflectors will be transformed, bumpers will be replaced, and in general, manufacturers are going to significantly modify their best brainchild.
Exactly a year ago - in the middle of September 2017 - it was that the new Belgi plant began mass production of cars. Then it was said that the design capacity of the enterprise near Borisov will be 60 thousand cars per year at the first stage. Now the plans and strategy of the company have slightly adjusted - for the entire 2018, the plant will produce about 9 thousand cars. At the same time, the management of "Belji" assures that the demand at this stage exceeds the capabilities of the enterprise. The conveyor launches one car every ten minutes. In other words, about fifty cars are assembled in one shift. In the future, they intend to increase this figure to 120. An Onliner.by correspondent visited the Belji plant and saw how Belarusian crossovers and sedans are assembled.
Three workshops
Those who have traveled by car between Zhodino and Borisov over the past year could not help but notice a huge enterprise located right next to the highway. You can get to the plant's territory only through the checkpoint, and moving around the courtyards is allowed only when accompanied by Belgi employees. These are the standard rules of any large enterprise. Visitors are transported between workshops by bus or service "Atlas". It can be seen that the plant is new - everywhere there is a neat lawn, clean walls, everything inside shines like a cat's eyes.
Unlike the old Belgi plant and the Unison plant, machines are manufactured here by small-knot assembly. That is, this is a full-fledged production of passenger cars, when components are supplied to the conveyor, and at the finish line a finished car is obtained. Of course, plastic parts, wires and other elements are not produced here - they are supplied from third-party companies.
Localization is currently over 50%. Everything is as promised. At this stage, the plant does not have a stamping shop. This is perhaps the most significant difference between Belji and such enterprises as, for example, Volkswagen RUS in Kaluga. All body elements arrive to Borisov region from China by sea (via Klaipeda). Experts say that with the current production volumes, it is impractical to have your own stamping. After increasing the output, such a workshop will appear - this is already being worked out. In the meantime, the plant includes three large shops: welding, painting and assembly.
Welding workshop
This is where the history of any Belarusian-made Geely begins. Individual body parts are supplied to the workshop, and first of all, the factory workers manually assemble the engine compartment and the floor of the future car. At this stage, the product receives a VIN number. At this point, it has already been determined what color the car will be, in what configuration and with what engine. Then the workpiece enters a long corridor consisting of 26 robots.
The welding shop is the most automated at the plant. People here perform a minimum of functions, including quality control and welding parts in places where the robot cannot reach. During one shift, Belji employees check two finished bodies (randomly selected at the final stage of welding). Each takes four hours - during this time, a specialist examines thousands of welding points and measures the geometry of the product. For this process, a separate room has been allocated at the plant, more like a laboratory.
The body moves through the welding shop in automatic mode. The sensors of each of the robots read information about the model, whose frame arrived at the site. The data is transferred to a metal "welding arm", which, like dancing a waltz, applies dots that firmly hold the body parts together. There are about 200 such points for each robot. At the end of the automated line, the product takes on the recognizable shape of a car.
Next is the adjustment line, where the welding shop staff fit the doors, hood and trunk lid on the Geely. Clearances and differences in parts are also checked here. The shop employs 75 people at the same time, including the head and control specialists. There is no need to reconfigure robots - they are programmed to weld three different bodies and automatically change attachment points depending on which model they are working with.
Painting workshop
Visitors are not allowed into the paint shop. This rule is also not new - at all car factories we have visited, the paint shop is isolated from prying eyes. The reason is the observance of sterile cleanliness in the room. Not a single speck of dust should get on the body before painting. Many people are concerned about the issue of corrosion resistance. The Atlas crossover, for example, has a fully galvanized body. Considering that it goes to us in disassembled form by sea for three months, the Chinese additionally isolate the details from interaction with the environment. Before delivery, each element is treated with a preservative oil and insulated with a special film. The body is painted as a whole, that is, with attached parts. Further, the story of the still unassembled Geely continues in the buffer storage warehouse, where up to 72 bodies dries after painting.
Assembly shop
This workshop does not look as futuristic and impressive as the welding one. Here, almost all of the work is done by hand. Only one process is automated - the application of glue to the windshield contour. A human could not perform this scrupulous work with maximum precision. The rest is done by the hands of hard workers. More than two hundred employees are involved here. The assembly shop includes three lines: interior, chassis and final.
The salon is completely assembled on the "interior" line. They put a dashboard, seats, a central tunnel, etc. At the same time, there are sections for assembling large elements. For example, the dashboard comes to the factory in the form of many parts. At one of the sites, people assemble the element and only then transfer the finished panel to the interior line. It's the same story with the doors, center tunnel, front console, transmission, etc. For all these elements, sub-assembly areas are highlighted. Later, the large parts already assembled are sent to the main assembly lines and installed on the vehicle.
On the chassis line, the car receives all the technical stuffing: a subframe with an engine, an axle, all pipes, security systems (ABS, ESP) and so on. In fact, this is where the future Geely gets a "heart", and the echo finally stops walking under the hood of the car. From this section, the model enters the final line.
The final assembly line includes the installation of doors, the cladding of which is installed in a different, smaller area. The seats and the remaining interior parts are also delivered here. Final line employees fill the car with technical fluids. The car receives the wheels and is sent to the test line. There he is waiting for a camber-toe stand, a side slip test, a test of dynamic characteristics.
During our visit to the assembly shop, a trolley with Czech-made Varta batteries was discovered. At the same time, the Belarusian battery "Zubr" is installed on the commercial vehicles. As it turned out, the plant is now undergoing commissioning production of Atlas with a 1.8 turbo engine and a Varta battery is being installed on the crossover for tests. When the car goes on sale, it will be equipped with a domestic battery. Engines for all three Geely models are produced in Borisov at the plant where the pre-styling Emgrand X7 was previously assembled in a large unit. The updated X-Seven, together with the Atlas and the Emgrand 7 sedan, is being produced at the new plant. "Chetyrekhdverka" is already on sale in Russia, and it will reach Belarusian buyers in November.
Statistics and plans
According to rough estimates, today two cars from the Belji plant go to Russia, one to the Belarusian market. Later, it is planned to change this ratio: four in the Russian Federation, one for us. In recent months in Belarus, 80% of Geely buyers were individuals, 20% - organizations. The manufacturer believes that the main competitors of the new Emgrand X7 model are Renault Duster, Renault Kaptur and Hyundai Creta. What are the competitive advantages of the "Chinese" of the Belarusian assembly?
- Among the competitive advantages of our Geely is the appearance. Look at the Emgrand X7, a modern, attractive vehicle with a comfortable and spacious interior. You also need to take into account the patriotism of our clients. After all, this is a car completely assembled in Belarus. For example, about the same number of people live in Sweden as in our country. Moreover, 40 thousand Volvo cars are sold there every year. It is clear that Belgi is younger than Volvo, and we have to wait another 20 years for such figures, but we are actively working to improve our products and currently the demand for our cars exceeds the capabilities of the plant.- Gennady Svidersky, the general director of Belji, said.
Now the company produces three different models and does not intend to add a fourth. In order to begin production of the stylish SX11 crossover, the company will need to remove one of the current models. And there are such plans for the future. In the meantime, the main goal is to increase production. This will happen smoothly as new employees are trained and supplies of components increase.
Is one of the most popular Chinese cars in Russia: since 2012, about 32 thousand sedans and hatchbacks have been sold. However, two years ago, an updated model appeared in China - and only now it reached Russian car dealerships under the "abbreviated" name Geely Emgrand 7. This delay is associated with a change in the production site: before the cars were produced under a contract at the Circassian Derways plant (with welding and painting bodies), and the updated versions are assembled at the Belgi enterprise in the Belarusian Borisov (so far from large-unit vehicle kits). Crossovers are also produced there. The hatchback became the victim of the "move" (it accounted for 10% of the demand) - from now on, the passenger Emgrand 7 in Russia will be sold only with a sedan body.
Restyling did not change the car much: the new bumpers, radiator grille and lighting equipment are very similar to the previous ones, although one unusual feature still appeared in the exterior - these are the zigzags of the side lights in the headlight units. There is a similar evolution in the cabin: the front panel seems to be different, but very much like the old one. However, the steering wheel, instruments, climate control unit and even the gear lever are now new.
The upgraded motors have slightly increased the recoil and now meet the Euro-5 standards. The base "four" 1.5 develops 106 hp. and 140 Nm (before it was 98 hp and 126 Nm), and the engine performance 1.8 - 129 hp. and 170 Nm instead of 126 hp. and 162 Nm. As before, both engines are combined with a five-speed "mechanics", and for versions with a 1.8 engine, a V-belt Punch variator is offered. Finally, the suspension and steering settings have been changed, and it still features the old-school power steering.
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Now about the sad: Emgrand has risen in price. Compared with the pre-reform cars produced in 2015 - by 130-150 thousand rubles! This can be partially justified by the fact that from now on all Emgrands are equipped with a stabilization system, heated front seats, a keyless entry system and LED running lights - before, nothing of this was even in the list of options. A basic sedan with a 1.5 engine, two airbags, air conditioning and power windows is estimated at 639 thousand rubles. For example, Ravon Gentra (1.5 l, 107 hp) with "mechanics" costs from 439 to 579 thousand, although more thoroughbred classmates are 250-300 thousand more expensive.
| Equipment | 1.5 MT5 | 1.8 MT5 | 1.8 CVT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 639000 | 669000 | |
| Comfort | 699000 | 759000 | |
| Luxury | 789000 |
The Comfort package adds rear parking sensors, a USB audio system, leather-wrapped steering wheel and alloy wheels. And the top version of Luxury includes six airbags, "leather" interior, climate control, multimedia system with a touch screen, heated windshield, power driver's seat, cruise control, rear-view camera and sunroof.
Sales of the updated sedans Geely Emgrand 7 will begin on May 30. The first batch of cars is already on its way to the brand's dealerships. And in China, meanwhile, a completely new second-generation hatchback has already been presented, followed soon by a sedan. Apparently, they won't get to us until next year.
A suburb of the small (population over 2 million) Chinese city of Ningbo in the southeast China entitled Peilung is a priority economic zone, so it is advantageous to locate enterprises here.
Car company Geely Holding Corporation housed a huge industrial complex here. It includes two car assembly plants, the production of engines and gearboxes, on which they work 3600 human. The average salary in the enterprise is about 3000 RMB (about $ 440), although it depends on qualifications and length of service.
The first assembly plant produces a complete cycle of one model - SC2... The press shop is equipped with dozens of presses, where workers manually control the stamping of body parts. In the same room there is a welding shop, where the body is joined by welding on stocks with manual "pliers" - automatic welding machines. There is only one robot working here, which welds some delhi in the most important places.
Further, the body (doors separately) is sent to the painting shop, and then to the assembly. Manual labor predominates here as well. At the stage of product verification, a representative works here Kremenchug car assembly plant... Cars for KrASZ leave the assembly line not fully assembled - for subsequent assembly in Ukraine. So, the car leaves without an engine and gearbox, suspensions, wheels and some other units. The capacity of this plant, built 10 years ago, was originally 50 thousand vehicles per year.
The second assembly plant is located across the street from the first and is connected by an elevated technological arch, along which cars... It was put into operation quite recently - in August 2009, therefore the equipment and technological cycles on it are more modern. Accordingly, the level of quality of products - sedans and hatchbacks of the new brand Emgrand much higher. Model Emgrand costs in China from 80 to 110 thousand yuan ($ 12-16 thousand), depending on the configuration.
So, press shop equipped with automatic presses, which extrude individual body parts from a sheet of iron. But since the line is one, for stamping various types of parts it has to be reconfigured - changed Press forms... It takes 10-15 minutes. To speed up this process and increase the capacity of the line, a second line is being built nearby. Now the plant's capacity for the production of Emgrand is 50 thousand per year, but it is already clear that at least 60 thousand cars will be produced by the end of the year.
On the territory of the press and assembly shops there are reference parts with an indication of dimensions and tolerances, they are regularly verified. The assembly shop also has significantly more automation than the manufacturing plant. SC... For example, at the stage of connecting the suspension to the body, special automatic platforms, which independently drive up for the units (suspensions) and bring them to the assembled body, where the workers fasten them to it.
Built in accordance with modern labor protection and environmental standards, the plant is equipped with hoods and other systems to improve the microclimate. In addition, there is more modern equipment for quality control products.
Factory in the city Luchao- the largest of those seen by the correspondent of "Autocentre". It was built in December 2004 and can produce up to 120 thousand vehicles per year. It produces models MK, MK2, as well as 2 new ones - MK Cross and SC (baud brand Englon). The latter are under testing and refinement.
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The fact that the Chinese now not only “impudently copy”, but also release cars under license, has long been known to everyone. They have joint ventures with Korean, Japanese, American companies, and develop cooperation with Russia and Ukraine. China does not stand still, continuing the evolution of its automobile industry and actively promoting it in Russia and other countries.
Given the opportunities and pace with which China is developing, there is no doubt that after a while, a fair share of the market will be occupied by the new years.
Of course, now they are competing in different categories with Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Renault and other companies. But as time goes on, the quality of Chinese cars is growing. In particular, they remain moderate. Considering the pace at which the years of production in Russia are gaining popularity, many are sure that up to 15% of the market will soon be for cars from the Middle Kingdom. In the meantime, the battle against Renault Duster and Hyundai Santa Fe continues.
Joint production with China
It has long been the norm for Chinese companies to set up joint projects with foreign car companies. And for their equipment, they often attract foreign specialists. The best engineers and body designers in the world are working on new ones.
Crossover Geely Emgrand (Geely Emgrand X7)
First, let's talk about the Belarusian-Chinese crossover Geely Emgrand X7.
The Emgrand crossover received a design created by the genius from Italdesign - Giorgetto Giugiaro. Another distinctive feature is safety. Crossover Geely Emgrand successfully passed the crash test, receiving 5 points.
The basic configuration already has ABS, on-board computer, climate control, airbags and much more. Plus to this - a large trunk, with a volume of 580 liters., A spacious and comfortable interior, high-quality finishing, good plastic.
Three engines are offered:
- 127 h.p. at 6000 rpm, 1.8 liters;
- 2 liters, 139 hp at 5900 rpm;
- 2.4 liters, 158 hp at 5700 rpm
There are two transmission options: 5-speed. mechanics DSI, or 6-speed. automation.
Safety on the crossover Geely Emgrand X7
Many people wonder how Geely managed to fix the safety issue in their cars so quickly? The answer is very simple: not so long ago, the company acquired the Swedish brand Volvo, whose products are recognized as one of the most reliable and safe in the world. In Volvo cars, everything was usually thought out to the smallest detail. Now all these technologies have gone to Geely, so Chinese automakers now know how to create high-quality and reliable cars.
Joint production with Belarus has been established and the company is called BelGi, which Geely founded with BelAZ. The Geely Emgrand X7 crossover in Russia will cost from 620 thousand rubles for the "Comfort" package and 650 thousand for the Luxury.
There are many enterprises in Russia that assemble Chinese cars. The best example is Derways from Cherkessk. The assembly of the Taiwanese Luxgen 7 has recently begun there. Another crossover, the JAC S5, is also being assembled there.
The history of the Chinese auto giant FAW began just like the one at the factory in Togliatti. Only, this time, it was not the Italians from FIAT, but just Soviet car builders who laid the first stone and trained Chinese specialists. The masters of the ZIL plant created the Chinese giant, which is now one of the four best manufacturers in the country.
Joint productions with such well-known companies as General Motors, Toyota, Mazda, Ford and others are now actively working. In 2006, production was opened in the Russian city of Biysk.
The second point is the pricing policy of the Chinese. If the best models go down, they will really capture the Russian market. The first to make concessions were the Taiwanese from Luxgen, who made a "discount" of 10 thousand dollars on their own. We are waiting for a response from other Chinese manufacturers.
We do not mention the issue of build quality and materials here, as it goes without saying. We do not care about "borrowing" the design either. Reinventing a bicycle is much more difficult than just assembling it.
Based on the available indicators, experts are already claiming that the Chinese auto industry will soon overtake colleagues from Japan and Korea. That are only worth. And it is more profitable for competitors to create joint ventures than to try to keep up with the pace that China is imposing. In their opinion, the next five to ten years will be the key moments for this.
And finally, a video crash test of the Chinese crossover Changan CS 35:
