"Gilly Emgrand EU7": owner feedback, photo

The appearance of the previously unknown Emgrand automobile brand with its D-Class sedan confirms that the Chinese automotive industry is following the path that Korean manufacturers have been trampling on for a long time, and before them Japanese manufacturers. The full name of the model sounds like Geely Emgrand EC7. But in order not to put the car on a par with cheaper brethren, the Chinese decided to omit the first part of the title. So there was an independent brand named "Emgrand". The same thing happened to Lexus-Toyota and Nissan-Infinity. Today we will discuss the technical characteristics of the "Gili Emgrand EU7", owner reviews, design features, pricing and other parameters of the car.

Appearance

Compared to other Geely Group models, the "Emigrant EU7", which we will review about a bit later, looks much more solid. The designers wanted to make it the most roomy in the class, so they did not stint on large sizes.

The front part of the car reminds modern Asian cars, but does not repeat any specific. On the large radiator grille there is the emblem of the new brand in the form of a heraldic shield. Head optics and vyshtampovki on the hood lie so that the wedge-shaped front seems a little aggressive. In general, the model looks more conservative than sports.

This ends the original features of "Gilly Emgrand EU7". The owners' feedback confirms that the lateral and aft parts of the car are copied from the Mercedes S-class of the last generations. Among the similarities of the "Emgrand" with the eminent Bavarian can be identified: profile shape, piled rear posts, a short inclined trunk, a form of rear optics. However, the fact that the Chinese have taken as a basis the design of one of the best cars in the world is already good. And most importantly - they were able to make a classic exterior of the sedan with the correct geometry, smooth gaps, high-quality painting and a minimum number of chrome inserts. Incidentally, after the sedan came out also "Gili Emgrand EU7" hatchback. Reviews of the owners say that the hero of our story has a good salon. Let's check!

Interior

Indeed, the interior of the "Emgrand" is made to match the elegant, European-restrained appearance. Plastic two-tone finish is not as soft as we would like, but quite pleasant to the touch. The joints of the panels are executed neatly, and the fabric upholstery of the salon, if desired, can be replaced with a leather one. The instruments in the cabin are rather laconically arranged. And most importantly, the "Emgrand" stands out among the Chinese competitors - the absence in the cabin of an unpleasant chemical smell.

Convenience

Driver's landing at the "Chinese" is quite high. And if you take into account the large area of the glazing, then you can without a pang of conscience ascertain excellent visibility. On the first version there was a problem that prevents you from sitting comfortably - lack of steering adjustments. Interesting approach to the Chinese car industry - the exterior is a "Mercedes", and in the cabin the steering column is not adjustable. During the restyling the problem was solved. Another drawback with ergonomics is the gray numbers of the dashboard, which can be clearly seen only by turning on the backlight. They are quite difficult to see in the day when the sun illuminates the showroom of the Gily Emgrand EU7.

The owners' comments say that the side support for the seats in the front row is rather weak. Well, on the back of it as such, and does not. Sitting behind the three passengers of normal build will be a bit cramped, although there is enough room in the legs. But for the passengers there is an armrest with a cup holder.

The machine has quite solid equipment, and most options are available in basic versions. Completing the "Gilly Emgrand EU7", reviews of owners, as well as prices will be considered a little lower.

Trunk

The seatbacks, as well as the majority of modern cars, add up in the proportion of 60 to 40, opening access to the trunk with a volume of as much as 680 liters. Under the hard floor of the luggage compartment, hide a full-size "spare" on a cast disk of 15 size, which has the same design as the rest 4. In addition to the trunk, there are no outstanding places for storing things in the car. Niches and glove compartment are rather small.

Technical specifications

It's time to peek into the heart of the Chinese car. Two variants of the power plant are offered for the machine:

1. 1.8-liter engine, which gives 126 horsepower and 172 Nm of torque.
2. 1.5-liter engine, developing 98 liters. from. And 126 Nm.

Both motors have four cylinders arranged in a row. As for the gearbox, at first it was extremely mechanical, and from 2013 a variator was added too.

All combinations of the engine and gearbox work quite clearly and smoothly. It is worth highlighting the motor 1,8, which perfectly pulls on the bottoms. However, special fever from the "Emgrand" should not wait.

The suspension on the car has a standard layout - McPherson struts in the front and a semi-independent beam in the rear. The suspension is set to a smooth stroke. As a result - vallocity and bright rolls on sharp bends. Steering is also not conducive to sprinting. Due to unsuccessful power steering settings, the steering wheel seems to be empty. It pleases in the parking lot, but worries on the road. The ABS and EBD systems are ready to take care of the safety of the driver and passengers. Incidentally, these systems are manufactured at the Bosch plant. And this is not the only component released outside of China. For example, optics on the "Gilly" is from the company Valeo.

Packages

The exterior of the basic version includes: front and rear fog lights, heated and air-cooled rearview mirrors, heated rear window, light-alloy wheels, chrome door handles and door sills. In the interior of this version there are: power windows (front and rear), air conditioning, audio system (CD, MP3, USB), leather seats, height adjustment, trip computer, armrests at the front and rear. In terms of safety, this package includes: ABS, EBD, front airbags, central locking and anti-traumatic steering column. "Rich" versions differ only in the leather steering wheel, electric adjustment of the driver's seat, electric hatch, parktronic, and side airbags.

Price policy

The basic equipment of the sedan, which got the name Standard, costs, depending on the chosen engine, 449 or 479 thousand rubles. This version is only aggregated by a mechanical transmission. Modification Comfort with manual transmission costs 459 or 489 thousand rubles (again, everything depends on the engine), and with a variator and a 1.8-liter engine - 529 thousand. Well, finally, the top version called Luxury will cost the buyer 539 or 579 thousand rubles. In the first case, the future owner is waiting for a car with 5-speed mechanics, and in the second - "Gili Emgrand EU7" -variator. The owners' feedback confirms that this checkpoint is made well and definitely worthy of attention of those who do not like to switch speeds manually.

"Gili Emgrand EU7": advantages and disadvantages

Collecting reviews of owners, we can conclude that the car is not only consistent with its price, but also surpasses many "classmates." By the way, the car costs approximately as "Lada Priora". However, many people find fault in it. So, let's leave the emotions and summarize the review. The merits of the car include:

1. A clear checkpoint.
2. Traction motor.
3. Normal noise insulation.

But the disadvantages are:

1. Boring design.
2. Frequent breakdowns on small things (serious, as a rule, does not arise).

So we got acquainted with the "Gili Emgrand EU7". Reviews of owners, photos and review showed that the car is worthy of attention. Who knows, perhaps this model will start the successful development of a young Chinese auto company.