The Geele Emgrand X7 is the first real SUV from Geely. The new SUV was created based on the ideas of the great Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, so the car looks perfect and stylish. Supernova technology and glamorous finishes are not installed here, on the contrary, everything is quite simple and correct. The Chinese really rose in the eyes of motorists.
The novelty was presented on New Year's Eve in Kemerovo. Surely everyone has already heard about this car, but not everyone knows what it is and what technical characteristics it can show. Let's test drive Geely Emgrand X7.
The right to be called an SUV
The Emgrand X7 SUV is not named in vain, the car has a high ground clearance. The total length of the machine is 4541 mm, the wheelbase is 2661 mm. Was held Geely X7 test drive on off-road performance, the result showed that the car could easily move around the city or off-road terrain without noticeable changes in driving. The ground clearance of the car is 175 mm, so neither city curbs, nor Russian roads, nor the quality of the road surface can affect the car's patency. Outwardly, Geely looks good-natured, with a wide look and its own solidity. At the rear of the body are miniature lights, with the tops of the wings and a compact bumper. The doors of the car are solid, with a large hole for the glass, which contributes to a wide and comfortable view for passengers and the driver. The roof of the car is sloping and has a wide C-pillar. Wheels 17 inches.
The interior of this car is spacious, there is additional space for passengers in the rear row of seats. The luggage compartment is one of the most spacious, its volume is 580 liters, the rear row seats can be folded independently of each other or as a solid structure, increasing the volume of the trunk at times. Geely has always provided its cars with the best equipment even in the basic version. The cabin is already equipped with air conditioning and a package of modern electronic equipment. With Geely X7, a comfortable ride is guaranteed for you and your family.
The center console does not look faded, solid, with many buttons for various functions, among them: a temperature control system, air conditioning, an emergency system, heating in the front row of seats, a multimedia system with 6 speakers and an LCD screen. The improved version of Geely Emgrand 7 has a climate control system, a rear and front parking sensor, metal door sills, an electric drive for adjusting the driver's seat, leather upholstery and much more.
Photo Geely Emgrand X7
The price for such a powerful and reliable unit with all the necessary functions is 642-672 thousand rubles, so the Geely X7 is included in the category of budget crossovers.
Safety level by results test drive Geely Emgrand X7 showed good results, and this is not surprising because safety comes first for Geely. Thousands of employees worked in research centers to install the highest quality ABS and EBD systems, as well as airbags. According to the results of the crash test, the car received a rating of 5+ from C-NAP - this is the most authoritative safety rating in the world.
What is this car capable of?
On the road, the car behaves calmly, the reason for this is the soft suspension, excellent dynamics, thoughtful steering and interior sound insulation, which completely absorbs all external sounds and vibrations. The designers have thought through soundproofing from and to: you can not hear any noise from the engine, or the front wheels, or the wind, there is complete silence everywhere. Only at the rear of the car, passengers can hear the exhaust pipes.
The chassis is well designed and thought out. The car drives steadily in a straight line, does not twitch when overtaking. With the help of shock absorbers, the car smoothly moves over bumps. The Geely X7 suspension is stiff, as in all SUVs. You can read more about the suspension and other features in the lighting material.
Specifications test drive Geely Emgrand 7 showed:
- The car has 16-valve engines;
- The volume of engines is 1.8-2-2.4 liters;
- Engine power 127, 139, 158 horsepower;
- For the city, gasoline consumption is 9-10 liters;
- Variable valve timing system, which is necessary to save fuel and increase engine power characteristics;
- Manual gearbox or 6-level automatic transmission from the Australian company DSI.
Summing up the results of the tests, you can stand in a stupor for a long time and not know what to list the minuses of the Geely X7 car. There really is nothing to say, one has only to look over every detail again, as you will find the next positive side of the model. This car is really worth your attention.
The world of Chinese crossovers is replenished annually with a good dozen models and updates, and some cars are ready to give odds in terms of technical equipment to European budget competitors. Geely Emgrand X7 has become just such a car, the review of which is a real pleasure. And if before the appearance of this car, many skeptics predicted the fall of the crossover market from China, today there are few such statements left. Pleasant feedback from the owners, as well as worthy results of the China NCAP crash test for five stars, automatically made the model a leader among compatriots.
Nice photos and impressive videos will allow you to explore the classic appearance of this crossover, but only a personal test drive will be able to show all the delights of the development. Transport is very interesting for the buyer because the price for 2015 has remained the same, and today the buyer of Geely Emgrand X7 will receive even more advantages in the form of a favorable price. Consider the main features of the first generation of an amazing crossover from Geely.
Appearance and interior review of a popular car from China
The promotional photos show all the benefits of the exterior from ItalDesign. The best Italian masters had a hand in making the car look irresistible on video and in real life. Geely X7 is worthy of attention, because the car became the first expensive project in the development of the corporation. Among the outstanding features of appearance in the review, the following features are the main ones:
- the car has ideal proportions accepted in the automotive world, unlike other Chinese developments;
- the crossover is filled with energy, its appearance calls for speed and a pleasant comfortable ride;
- on a test drive and a personal acquaintance, you will be surprised by the quality of each node, the development of the machine is excellent;
- the visual price of the exterior and interior is quite high, Geely has not yet produced such cars;
- in the reviews of the owners they write a lot about cool ergonomics, which will make transport optimal for each buyer.
Travel comfort is valued today, so the Geely Emgrand X7 is implemented with high quality and practicality. In the interior, you will find a reminder that the crossover has quite decent technical characteristics and can pleasantly surprise you with its behavior on the road. Everything inside the car is sharpened for practicality and ease of operation. Geely X7 is designed to meet modern requirements for the car.
Specifications - an incentive to buy a Chinese car
A review of real owner reviews about the equipment, as well as watching a video featuring Emgrand X7, is another chance to make sure that the car is worthy. Geely Emgrand X7 is able to surprise on a test drive, as well as constantly deliver pleasant emotions in operation. The entire technical part of the crossover is implemented to help the driver in various driving situations. Geely Emgrand X7 has the following technical characteristics:
- the base 2-liter engine is able to please 139 horsepower;
- the version of the car with a higher price has a 2.4-liter 148-horsepower unit;
- for a more powerful engine, an automatic is available, for a younger one - only mechanics;
- there is no all-wheel drive yet, but it is not necessary for the Geely X7 to be used;
- Emgrand X7 has many advantages in the form of the quality of implementation of technical units.
Even a rigorous crash test, which Geely Emgrand X7 passed perfectly, could not find flaws in the technical characteristics of the car. Fuel consumption on a test drive of a new car with a junior unit is 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Automatic and older engine will increase fuel consumption to 10.4 liters in the combined cycle. But the price of operating a crossover remains quite low, based on owner reviews.
Prices and equipment - the main plus of Chinese cars
If the safety and quality of the car was proved by a crash test, and you will be convinced of its comfort on a test drive, it remains to decide the position of the car in only one aspect - in relation to price. Geely Emgrand X7 will pleasantly surprise you in this aspect. The base cost of the car is 650,000 rubles, and this figure already includes the basic safety and comfort factors for Geely X7:
- a complete set of airbags for the driver and passenger;
- ABS system with EBD for confident braking in any situation;
- factory alarm from Geely with good reliability;
- a simple but quite appropriate air conditioner;
- heated front seats and plenty of electronic settings;
- functional computer with control of many functions;
- good transformation of the cabin and other subtleties.
Geely Emgrand X7 actually turned out to be a pleasant offer, both in terms of cost and technical data. The crossover, even with a cursory review, is a very pleasant acquisition. Watch the video, study the difference in trim levels and other features of the machine, because this way you can get a better idea of which version is better to choose. The most expensive version of the car will cost you 765,000 rubles, which also does not look like a terrible figure for this class of transport.
Summing up
If you want to buy a comfortable and quite reliable crossover, Emgrand X7 will be a good purchase that will satisfy all your requirements.
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Head-on collision Emgrand X7
In the first test, you could score a maximum of 16 points. The car Emgrand X7 coped with it by 97% and received 15.53 points. Points were awarded for the following degrees of protection:
1) Head protection. X7 showed 100% protection and got 5 out of 5 points.
2) Neck protection. For her, the car received the maximum rating - 2 out of 2 points.
3) Chest protection. Here, some balls were removed for damage to the driver's neck by the steering wheel. Rating 4.5 out of 5 possible points.
4) Protection of the hips - the maximum score.
5) Leg protection. In this area there is an airbag - therefore, also the highest rating.
Emgrand X7 crash test results Let's summarize the first test. The only points that have been removed are for neck protection. The steering block in a collision at a speed of 50 km / h hits the driver's neck, without having time to fold. It should be added that points are removed for this from 95% of cars that pass crash tests.
On our site you can also find a lot of information about test drives of various models of the Geely Emgrand car.
Head-on collision with a deformable barrier
In the second collision, the Emgrand X7 scored 15.77 out of a maximum possible 16 points. This time the points were distributed as follows:
1) Head and neck protection - maximum score 4.
2) Chest protection. Points were deducted for minor damage caused by the steering wheel to the dummy in the driver's seat. That is why the score is 3.77 instead of 4.
3) Protection of the hips - the highest rating.
4) Leg protection. She got the highest score.
The steering block pops up again, damaging the dummy's chest. This stage is passed with great confidence, but not yet perfect. The result tends to be the best.
Side impact mobile platform for Geely Emgrand X7
Side impact with a mobile platform for Geely Emgrand X7 In the final stage of the crash test, the car finally got all 16 out of 16 possible points. It makes no sense here to describe how many points were received for protecting the head, chest, etc. All Geely cars every year show the best results in crash tests. That is why soon the flagship of the safest car that Volvo once had will go to Geely.
The Chinese organization C-NCAP conducts many crash tests on Asian cars. Emgrand X7 showed an excellent result - 50.3 points. This number of points corresponds to the highest score 5+. That is why the Geely Emgrand X7 crossover is rightfully considered the safety standard among all Chinese cars.
For this crossover, three standard tests were carried out: a frontal or frontal collision with a concrete barrier and a deformable barrier, as well as a side impact with a mobile platform. During all crash tests, dummies were in the driver's and passenger's seats. All 3 types of strikes were performed according to C-NCAP standards. But it took place in the European NCAP and the car received a somewhat underestimated rating, according to experts.
A huge set of airbags provide you with maximum protection in all driving situations. High safety results in crash tests made it possible for the crossover to receive security systems that were developed by Geely together with Volvo. Among them, stiffening ribs made of high-strength steel can be distinguished, which create a buffer zone and absorb impact energy. They will help protect the body of the car from excessive deformation.
Working on the future image of safe and reliable Chinese cars, Geely Corporation installs a large number of systems on all X7 trim levels that ensure the safety of the car and all its passengers, as well as in. We list the main ones:
1) ABS and EBD systems.
2) To some extent, power steering can also be attributed here.
3) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger.
4) Front and rear three-point seat belts.
5) Sound and visual system that reminds you of not wearing a seat belt.
6) Child locks for rear doors.
7) "ISO-FIX" mounts have been developed for child seats.
8) The system of automatic door locking when the car picks up speed.
The list is long, but these are not all the elements and security systems that are present even in the basic configuration of this crossover. After reviewing all the systems, we can safely say that Geely engineers put the safety of their cars in the foreground. Geely Emgrand X7 turned out to be quite roomy, very comfortable and beautiful, and most importantly, safe. of all Geely Emgrand cars are quite good, and in combination with high safety, they can easily compete with cars from Europe.
Head-on collision Emgrand X7
In the first test, you could score a maximum of 16 points. The car Emgrand X7 coped with it by 97% and received 15.53 points. Points were awarded for the following degrees of protection:
1) Head protection. X7 showed 100% protection and got 5 out of 5 points.
2) Neck protection. For her, the car received the maximum rating - 2 out of 2 points.
3) Chest protection. Here, some balls were removed for damage to the driver's neck by the steering wheel. Rating 4.5 out of 5 possible points.
4) Protection of the hips - the maximum score.
5) Leg protection. In this area there is an airbag - therefore, also the highest rating.
Let's summarize the first test. The only points that have been removed are for neck protection. The steering block in a collision at a speed of 50 km / h hits the driver's neck, without having time to fold. It should be added that points are removed for this from 95% of cars that pass crash tests.
On our site you can also find a lot of information about various models of the Geely Emgrand car.
Head-on collision with a deformable barrier
In the second collision, the Emgrand X7 scored 15.77 out of a maximum possible 16 points. This time the points were distributed as follows:
1) Head and neck protection - maximum score 4.
2) Chest protection. Points were deducted for minor damage caused by the steering wheel to the dummy in the driver's seat. That is why the score is 3.77 instead of 4.
3) Protection of the hips - the highest rating.
4) Leg protection. She got the highest score.
The steering block pops up again, damaging the dummy's chest. This stage is passed with great confidence, but not yet perfect. The result tends to be the best.
In the final stage of the crash test, the car finally got all 16 out of 16 possible points. It makes no sense here to describe how many points were received for protecting the head, chest, etc. All every year show the best results in crash tests. That is why soon the flagship of the safest car that Volvo once had will go to Geely.
Emgrand X7 became the first SUV of the Geely automobile concern, before that they were known for their sedans and hatchbacks. The company invited a major Italian designer to design a new model. And he did it brilliantly. The result was the stylish Geely Emgrand X7. If we characterize the appearance of this car in a nutshell, then the expression simple and tasteful is perfect here. This effect was achieved without various newfangled gadgets and elements. With the release of a new car, motorists take a fresh look at the models of this Chinese manufacturer. Therefore, a test drive of Geely Emgrand x7 was made so that everyone could evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the car.
Geely Emgrand right to be called an SUV
The title of SUV Emgrand X7 received for a reason, it has impressive dimensions and a wide ground clearance. In length, it reaches four and a half meters, the wheelbase is 2.6 meters. Carrying out a test drive of Geely Emgrand x7 for cross-country ability gave the result that it is perfect for both the city and the countryside, while you will not feel any changes in sensations while driving. The clearance height is 17.5 cm, which means that he is not afraid of curbs in the city, potholes on a rural road, and other imperfections on the roadway. When you look at this crossover, it resembles a large, solid and benevolent creature. Behind the body is equipped with miniature lights, a small bumper. The doors are impressive, large windows allow the driver to see the road well, and passengers enjoy the view from the window while driving. As for the car roof, it is sloping, with a wide rear pillar. Wheels with seventeen inch disks.
A spacious interior, a lot of space in the back allows passengers to feel free and not feel discomfort. The trunk is very large, the volume is five hundred and eighty liters. If you fold the rear seats, this will automatically increase the volume of the trunk even more. Moreover, the seats can be folded either simultaneously or one at a time. What else can please an ordinary car owner is a good basic equipment. A very small number of cars in the basic configuration can boast of the presence of air conditioning and good electronic equipment. All these nuances provide a pleasant journey even over long distances with a large company.
The front panel is solid, it has a large number of different buttons that are responsible for the temperature control system, air conditioning, emergency system, heated front seats, multimedia complex, which by the way consists of six speakers and an LCD screen. In a more complete configuration, the Geely Emgrand X7 model has climate control, front and rear parking sensors, metal door sills, the driver's seat is electrically adjustable, and the upholstery in the cabin is made in leather.
Many car owners are interested in how much a similar model with such a good initial configuration can cost. And here the Geely company pleasantly pleases its potential buyers - the cost of Emgrand X7 is approximately equal to 645-675 thousand. For crossovers of this level, this is quite a bit.
In the production of its cars, the Geely concern pursues one goal - to produce reliable and safe models. Test drive Geely Emgrand X7 fully confirmed the excellent safety of this car. It is provided by high-quality ABS and EBD systems and the presence of airbags. C-NAP has crash-tested and given it the highest rating of 5+, which is the best safety rating.
Expert opinion on a test drive
Various experts and employees of automotive magazines, having tested the Geely Emgrand X7, differed in their assessments on some criteria. For example, the external characteristics of this model were highly appreciated. Also, the strong frame and dynamic body shape did not go unnoticed. Large wheels, bulging front wheel arches make the car look more aggressive. The seats in the cabin are comfortable and soft, and the side supports will really appeal to tall drivers.
But when it comes to the assembly itself, the paintwork material, the thickness of the metal and the plastic panels of the cabin, here opinions differed after the test drive of Geely Emgrand X7. But perhaps this happened due to the fact that Geely Emgrand X7 tests were carried out on different machines, that is, exhibition, serial models were used, as well as cars that were assembled in Ukraine and China.
The rear compartment of the car received a good assessment, as it is convenient for the location of three passengers. The scale of the speedometer and tachometer is easy to read. On the other hand, the on-board computer screen received not very good reviews - the location is not convenient, the information is hard to see, and the experts also did not like the air conditioning system.
Vehicle capabilities
While driving, the car goes smoothly and calmly, this is the merit of a good suspension, extraneous sounds do not penetrate into the cabin due to good sound insulation. You will not hear the operation of the motor, the noise of the wheels, the rumble of the wind. Perhaps passengers in the back seat will hear the exhaust pipe, but if the music is on, then even this sound will not be heard. Silence in the cabin is a very important point - if your family has small children, as they will be able to sleep peacefully and they will not be disturbed by extraneous sounds.
During overtaking, the car also feels confident. Shock absorbers allow you to easily overcome road obstacles. As for technical indicators, the manufacturer Geely Emgrand X7 issued the following information:
- the model is equipped with sixteen valve cylinders
- engines come in three options - 1.8l, 2l, 2.4l.
- There are also three types of power - 127ls, 139ls, 158ls.
- Fuel consumption in the city on average from nine to ten liters
- The gearbox can be automatic or manual of your choice.
What can we say after the test drive Geely Emgrand X7 - yes, this is a very interesting model. There are a lot of pluses, ranging from its price to technical data. The manufacturer managed to make it almost impossible to assemble good equipment, high safety, attractive appearance in one car, and all this for a reasonable price. Of course, there are also disadvantages, but in comparison with the number of positive aspects, they are simply insignificant. If you are seriously thinking about buying this car, you can watch videos from ongoing test drives so that you get a more complete impression of Geely Emgrand X7
