Geely GC9: neat Chinese to the Volvo S80-based?

Posted on 10-11-2014 at 9:03 by sir_smokalot – 45 Comments”

Last year picked up Geely with a concept on the platform of the Volvo S80, the KC. Meanwhile the Chinese topsedan ready for later this month to be presented, and so he looks.

Chinese car design is not standing still, and Volvo-owner Geely has serious aspirations in his home market. Others may blankly clones, Geely is trying, with its premium brand Emgrand, a place to conquer between all western premium import.

Partly this was designer Peter Horbury from Europe transferred to China, and this move pays off. The GC9 remains fairly true to the KC Concept, and thus has still a smooth long line, and a good pinch of Wraith in the bilpartij. But that we forgive the Chinese.

The interior looks excellent, with lots of leather, an 8-inch touch screen and a neat, tight middentunnel. It is also a head-up display (HUD).

In terms of motorization can be the Chinese choose from a 1.8 T with 163 hp, an atmospheric 2.4 with 162 hp, or a range toppende 3.5 L V6 engine that is up to 245 hp supplies. These engines are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. Or is there also a manual gearbox is, we don’t know, but in a car that likes to be in the top plays go you prefer not to poken.

The official unveiling of the GC9 will follow later this month during the Guangzhou Auto Show.

Gallery: Geely Emgrand GC9

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Gallery: Geely KC Fastback Concept

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