Geely LC

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Geely LC
File:2011 Geely LC (New Zealand).jpg
2011 Geely LC (New Zealand)
Overview
ManufacturerGeely Auto
Also calledGleagle Panda[1]
Geely Panda[2]
Gleagle GX2
Geely-Gleagle Panda[3]
Tobe M'Car (Taiwan)
Tobe W'Car (Taiwan)
Yulu EV2
Kandi Panda EV
Micro Panda (Sri Lanka)
Geely GC2 (Brazil and Uruguay)
Production2008–2016
AssemblyChina: Ningbo, Zhejiang[4]
Taiwan: Miaoli (Yulon)
Body and chassis
ClassCity car
Body style5-door hatchback
RelatedTobe M'car[5]
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L JL3G10A I3 (petrol)[6]
1.3 L MR479Q I4 (petrol)[7]
1.5 L MR479A I4 (petrol)[6]
Electric motor15–30 kW (20.4–40.8 PS; 20.1–40.2 hp) Induction Motor
Transmission5-speed manual[6]
4-speed automatic[6]
Battery22 kWh Lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,340 mm (92.1 in)[8]
Length3,598 mm (141.7 in)[8]
Width1,630 mm (64.2 in)[8]
Height1,465 mm (57.7 in)[8]
Curb weight937–985 kg (2,066–2,172 lb)[8]
Chronology
SuccessorGeely Yuanjing X1 (Geely Panda), Geely Panda Mini EV

The Geely LC, sold in its home market as the Geely Panda[9] or the Gleagle Panda, is a city car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Geely Auto from November 2008 to 2016. In 2010 the LC scored 45.3 in C-NCAP crash tests,[2] making it China's first[2] locally researched and developed compact car to be awarded a 5-star rating,[10] and it is subsequently the safest Chinese hatchback[2] as of 2011.[11] The LC was able to achieve the above despite a development process that relied more on computer simulations than actual crash tests.[12] In 2017, The Panda was replaced by a facelifted version of the car known as the Geely Yuanjing X1.

Online sale

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As of 22 December 2010,[13] popular Chinese e-commerce retailer Taobao Mall sells the LC online[14] although buyers must put down a 288 yuan deposit and visit a local dealership for a test drive prior to purchase.[1] The LCs on offer are not delivered to your door.[15]

First day online sales totalled near 500.[16]

Styling

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The LC's styling has been recognized for its exceptional exterior,[17] which manufacturer Geely says is "bionic"[2] and resembles a panda[17] but that some criticize for resembling the Toyota Aygo,[18][19] instead. Geely outsourced the design of the LC's exterior to another Chinese firm, CH-Auto.[12]

Geely LC 1.5

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Engine specifications – 1.5L

Specification Description
Cylinders 4
Displacement 1498 cm3
Power 70 KW @ 5500 RPM / 94 HP @ 5500 RPM / 94 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque 94.4 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM/128 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel Gasoline
Top speed 111.8 mph OR 180 km/h
Tire size 165/60 R14

Overseas sale

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While the car is sold in overseas markets, its name and the brand name it is sold under may change.

Brunei

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The LC was only sold in Brunei since 2013 (1 year sold), only with 5-speed manual transmission and 4 colours available.

Indonesia

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The LC is sold in Indonesia as a Geely Panda.[20]

New Zealand

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The LC is sold in New Zealand as a Geely LC Hatch.[21]

Sri Lanka

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A local company, Micro Cars, offers the LC in Sri Lanka.[22] It is domestically assembled from complete knock down kits.

Egypt

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Under the name Geely Pandino, The LC is sold in Egypt.[23]

Taiwan

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A rebadged, redesigned LC called the Tobe M’Car is sold in Taiwan by Yulon Motors,[24] which may also assemble it. The M'car uses the same body and interior as the LC but features improved performance[5] and locally designed components.[25]

The vehicle also provide the basis when the Dongfeng Yulon joint launched their new energy vehicle brand Yulu (裕路) in China. The Yulu EV2 electric city car is largely based on the Tobe M’Car which is a rebadged Geely Panda, with only the front and rear end being redesigned.[26]

Cuba

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In Cuba, the LC is commonly used as a rental vehicle but also sold to private owners as a Geely Panda.[27]

Argentina

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The LC is sold in Argentina since 2016.[28]

Yulu EV2

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The Yulu (裕路) EV2 is an electric micro car based on the rebadged and restyled body of the Geely LC. The Yulu EV2 was launched on October 18, 2017, and is the result of the Yulon-Geely tie-up in Taiwan. The Yulu EV2 is closely related to the Tobe-M'car and was produced by Dongfeng Yulon exclusively for the Mainland China market. The Yulu EV2 is equipped with a 21.9 kWh battery capable of delivering an NEDC range of 150 km (94 miles). The Yulu EV2 has a maximum power output of 36 hp and 140 N.m (103.3 lb.ft) of torque. The top speed is 100 km/h (63 mph).[29] Production ceased in 2018.[30]

References

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  1. ^ a b China's Geely opens online car store on Taobao reuters.com, Mon Dec 6, 2010 4:43am EST
  2. ^ a b c d e Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ Geely Gleagle Panda (Geely LC) chinaautoweb.com
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  8. ^ a b c d e Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Geely LC (Panda) Review Archived 2012-02-16 at the Wayback Machine auto-chinese.com 2010-4-12
  10. ^ US Geely's growth: Appliances to autos in 13 years chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-05-04
  11. ^ Auto Special: Safety test proves Geely has the right path to improved performance and competitiveness chinadaily.com.cn, 2011-01-14
  12. ^ a b c Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ Geely opens first online store Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine gasgoo.com, December 07, 2010
  14. ^ China's Geely now selling cars online chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-07
  15. ^ Geely nets online store chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-08
  16. ^ Geely's selling cars online starts with a victory Archived 2010-12-27 at the Wayback Machine gasgoo.com, December 24, 2010
  17. ^ a b Golden Award for Geely Panda Design Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine Geely Official site, late 2008
  18. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  19. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  20. ^ Out Products: Panda; Gallery Archived 2011-08-26 at the Wayback Machine Gelly Indonesia Official Site
  21. ^ Geely New Zealand LC Hatch ; Gallery Archived 2011-01-01 at the Wayback Machine Geely New Zealand Official Site
  22. ^ Handing over 1st Batch of PANDAs to customers Archived 2012-02-10 at the Wayback Machine microcars.lk, Saturday, 28th February, 2011
  23. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  24. ^ Yulon's Tobe car unable to drive in reverse Archived 2011-06-12 at the Wayback Machine chinapost.com.tw, Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:45 am TWN
  25. ^ Yulon introduces new Tobe brand vehicle taipeitimes.com, Wed, Nov 18, 2009
  26. ^ 纯电动微型车中的新生 实拍裕路EV2 autohome.com.cn, Thu, Oct 19, 2017
  27. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
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