Thread: Test drive Geely Emgrand EC7

 
Recently on the market there is a new Chinese car manufacturer - Geely Emgrand EC7. Specialists of the Institute Geely began to develop this model since 2006. In addition, the completion of the machine was attended by many other companies, including German, Italian, French. For example, the Dutch firm PDE has claimed responsibility for the completion of the chassis of the machine. Before a new EC-7 came on the way of sales, it many times experienced in various conditions at 160 000 km Exterior design of the car is a mix of features of the auto business and premium class. Emgrand EC7 presented in the sedan and wagon. For each species provided Basic equipment and Comfort. The difference between the baseline and maximum nonessential equipment and is only available in the rear Parking sensors and disks made of light alloy. Once inside the machine, you see beauty, carefully made of high quality plastic and a thick skin.
On the dashboard of the machine has onboard computer, registering the amount of fuel, time, and temperature. The backs of the front seats can be fixed at eight positions, and the driver's seat has an adjustable "lumbar support". The rear seats comfortably accommodate 3 passengers. A positive factor is the lack of the smell of plastic, which indicates a good quality of performance of the panel in the cabin Geely Emgrand EC7. One of the nice features was the trunk of a car. It has a capacity of 680 liters and wide opening, giving the opportunity to carry the load, the length of which reaches 180 cm Opens the Luggage compartment key button under the steering wheel or using the keychain alarm. This, of course, convenient. Assessing locomotor quality EC7 on the track in the first place you notice a strong thrust and dynamism of engine power in 127 HP, displacement of 1.8 liters.
Power motor with electronic control system timing enough even when traveling with the maximum number of passengers. As for the pedal, it is quite convenient due to the proximity of the clutch and brake. Impressive and clarity 5-speed gearshift lever in combination with the sensitivity of the steering. This allows you to fully control the vehicle when manoeuvring at low speeds in the city. The chassis of the machine is quite standard. Front mounted rack from McPherson, rear is semi beam. But the feature are specialized suspension settings, which unexpectedly showed resistance to rough even on the bumpy road. When conducting the test drive off-road felt good job of tyres with a wide profile - 205/65 R15, ignored the impact of bumps and pits.
The fuel consumption of the vehicle in 7.5 liters per 100 km - standard indicator for cars; tank capacity 50 liters of fuel. Safety in the car provides a sensitive brake system together with a bunch of ABS EBD from the manufacturer Bosch. There are six airbags located in the front and sides of the cabin. While driving the driver assist fog lights, light sensors and automatic adjustment of the angle of the headlights. Engineers Geely increased body rigidity through the use of laser welding, which makes the car stronger. After a full test drive with confidence conclude: Emgrand EC7 is one of the most serious of representatives to market price ratio-class-packing list. Excellent driving performance combined with simple but well executed interior make EC7 suitable option for those who prefer a safe and secure driving at a reasonable price in 14 thousand dollars.