There is a lot of mistrust of Chinese cars, especially among Russian buyers, but Russia is one of the most lucrative markets for East Asia. The manufacturer is well aware that there is no point in getting into the premium segment, so in 2011 he created a spacious sedan, which is the flagship in the budget segment - Geely SC7.

The model was shown at the Beijing Motor Show, an exhibition was organized for Russian buyers in Moscow. Now the model is being assembled in Belarus at the BelGi enterprise.

Appearance

The design of such cars is strange, you should definitely not expect great attractiveness. Despite this appearance at a decent level, the car is definitely not ugly, it is ordinary.

The muzzle got the shape of the headlights already with a lens inside. The hood of the car with a stamping line in the style of old Mercedes lines the radiator grill. The bumper is as simple as possible, there is nothing special about it. The presence of foglights in the form of narrow petals pleases.

The side of the SC7 will hardly surprise you at all. A slight swelling of the front wheel arch, a small bump at the bottom, large rear-view mirrors with a repeater and that's it. R16 alloy wheels look good. At the rear, there is a long trunk lid, chrome-plated opening handle and large lamps, made in the style of other models of the company. The rear bumper is also as simple as possible, parking sensors, not painted in body color, are clearly visible on it.

The exterior is not chic, but quite acceptable. The model is not worse than its competitors, especially in terms of the year of production. There are no annoying unusual elements.

Model dimensions:

• length - 4682 mm;
• width - 1725 mm;
• height - 1485 mm;
• wheelbase - 2602 mm;
• clearance - 160 mm.

Interior

Inside, the manufacturer decided to remove all its strange decisions from past cars. The Geely SC7 interior was made the way it should be, mainly in the design. If you look at the reviews, you can understand that the owners are happy with the purchase, especially with the interior.

The quality of materials is far from the best, this is a budget segment, therefore, ordinary fabric and cheap plastic are used here, there is velor in some places. It can accommodate 5 people, they will be located on simple chairs, there is enough free space.

The usual 4-spoke steering column, in some versions, two buttons can be installed on it. The dashboard is as simple as possible, but you do not need to understand it, everything is clear even to a person who got into a car for the first time. The tidy consists of two large needle gauges, a small on-board computer and a lot of information lights.

The center console of the Geely SK7 may be different, depending on the year of manufacture. If the model is old, then the most simple radio with a small monitor and buttons will be located on top. Below is the air conditioning unit with two washers and an information monitor. The 2013 model will receive a more modern radio and a completely redesigned climate block, which also looks more modern.

The cabin has not a small armrest, a convenient large gear selector, a spacious glove compartment. The cigarette lighter is located next to the checkpoint, it is not very convenient, it is usually hidden somewhere, but here it looks a little ridiculous.

In principle, nothing else could be expected from a budget Chinese. The salon is decent for such a sum, but still some decisions are confusing. But the incredible size of the Geely SC7 trunk of 560 liters pleases, for family people this is very good, in 2013 the volume increased to 670.

In total we have:

• MP3 radio tape recorder;
• frontal airbags;
• heated rear-view mirrors;
• power windows;
• air conditioning;
• audio system with 6 speakers;
• USB port.

Specifications

Geely almost never offers its buyer a choice of engines, only one is always installed. The unit is called JL4G18, its volume is 1.8 liters and it produces 127 horsepower and 172 H * m of torque. Such recoil is not immediately available, the motor will have to be turned at least 4200 rpm.

The 16-valve internal combustion engine works in conjunction with a 5-speed mechanics. This rejects some buyers, since now everyone wants an automatic machine due to traffic jams in big cities. But the reliability of the box will be simply stunning, since there is nothing to break there - a simple design. The same goes for the SC7 engine.

Front-wheel drive and surprisingly, the manufacturer claims that the sedan accelerates to a hundred in 7.5 seconds. In practice, the dynamics will be slightly worse, but the question is how much. The maximum speed is limited to 185 km / h. The motor complies with Euro-4 standards and buyers are most interested in its consumption. In the combined cycle, the unit consumes only 7.5 liters of AI-92, which, in principle, is not much.

The chassis is a MacPherson strut at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. It is difficult to say what kind of reliability it is, but at first it gives good comfort. The brake system is disc, fully ventilated, ABS and EBD are present. A conventional hydraulic booster helps control.

Price

The car was discontinued, but when it was sold new, the cost of the Comfort package was 450,000 rubles. On the secondary market, at least in Russia, Geely SC7 is not for sale, while the owners are present.

Modern Chinese cars are much better than their predecessors. Build quality has improved dramatically, and the quality of materials is driven by price. The model is one of the most affordable, while not upsetting in terms of price / quality ratio. Despite our praise, it is worth remembering that the car is still cheap and attention to it will be required, it will need to be monitored and looked after.

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Geely SC7 is a C class sedan that meets all European standards for quality, safety and reliability. In this article, we'll talk about the features of this car, various trim levels and the price in Russia.

Geely SC7 is one of those cars that will always be in demand, because the reasonable price and at the same time high quality arouse genuine interest among many motorists.

Sharpened body lines, elongated roof, stylish headlights, oblique foglights and a powerful chrome-plated radiator grill make the car solid in a European style. By the way, among the fellows in the class, the Geely SC7 is distinguished by non-standard dimensions and characteristics that are atypical for the C class, so the car is more like the D class. And I must say, they did it well.

The basic equipment of the Geely SC7 is pretty standard for Chinese cars: the presence of ABC and EBD systems, two airbags, air conditioning, foglights, modern audio system, power steering, central locking, additional noise insulation, power windows. By the way, if your car needs glass replacement, you can order it on the website for auto glass for foreign cars. In the maximum configuration, the interior of this sedan is presented not in fabric upholstery, but in light leather, and you must admit that this also adds solidity and respectability to the car.

It is noteworthy that this sedan received 4 stars out of five possible according to the EuroNCAP system. Geely SC7 showed reliability and safety for both the driver and all passengers, and this is a very good result for a car from the Middle Kingdom.

In Belarus, the price for Geely SC7 in white and in the basic configuration is 160,270,000 Belarusian rubles (approximately 581,425 rubles in the Russian Federation), in the metallic color - 166,470,000 Belarusian rubles. The “prestige” bundle costs 163,370,000 (about 592,672 rubles in the Russian Federation) and 169,570,000 Belarusian rubles for white and metallic colors, respectively. The warranty period in Belarus is 3 years or 100,000 km of run.

Geely SC7 is not yet on sale in Russia and, accordingly, the price for this car is not specified at the moment, but Chinese manufacturers assure that the cost of the sedan will not exceed 400,000 rubles for the basic configuration. In Russia, this sedan will be covered by a 5-year warranty or 150,000 km of run.

Cars of good quality today are relatively expensive. The natural desire of potential buyers who have made a significant decision to acquire a four-wheeled vehicle is the desire to purchase a car of excellent quality at an acceptable cost. A harmonious combination of good quality indicators and an affordable price - all these factors are embodied in the new Geely SC7 sedan.

Vivid photos of the car and colorful videos of Geely SC7 test drives stimulated sales, persuading many potential buyers to a positive decision regarding the purchase of this really budget and good build quality of the novelty. And of course, enthusiastic reviews from the owners of Geely SC7, who have already bought a Chinese sedan, could add fuel to the fire.

Geely SC7 is a spacious and externally interesting car that has become the flagship of the concern in the budget class. The sedan began production only in 2011, which means that all the technologies presented on board the vehicle are really fresh. Even if we take into account the fact that the Chinese, most likely, did not plan to dazzle the venerable audience with something unusual, the car turned out to be really worthy of attention.

Interior and exterior of Geely SC7

Very often, budget cars, originally from the Middle Kingdom, do not please with their design. In the photos, regularly published in specialized publications, we can contemplate somewhat lurid forms with a primordial Chinese flavor. However, in the case of the Geely SC7, even hardened cynics will not notice this. When you drive this car on a good road test drive the SC7, you'll be pleasantly surprised by your first impressions. Newly minted owners who have already purchased this vehicle unanimously note the following positive points:

1. stylish appearance that meets all modern fashion trends;
2. a cozy salon in which there was no room for strange solutions typical for many Chinese cars;
3. complete absence of unsuccessful experimental solutions in technological terms;
4. the presence of a roomy trunk (useful space - 640 liters).

For a car born in China, such figures were a really pleasant surprise. If the owners of the new model were not so generous in their reviews of the Gili SC7, it would be quite reasonable to suspect that all this is nothing more than a clever publicity stunt on the part of the manufacturer. However, even professional journalists who attended numerous test drives unanimously praise the car and find many positive qualities in Chinese technology.

Geely SC7 is really interesting in its characteristics. To be convinced of this, you just need to take the car for a test drive in the showroom. Only sitting behind the wheel of this vehicle you will feel all the delights.

Features of the engine compartment of the new Chinese state employee

A lot of budget cars that came off the assembly lines of Chinese concerns, in practice, turn out to be not very high quality and reliable. This pattern forces a potential buyer to scrupulously treat the process of choosing a new four-wheeled friend for himself, skillfully separating pearl grains from chaff. The Geely SC7 is truly a pearl grain that boasts excellent build quality and impeccable filling. In Russia, the budget sedan is offered only in one version - with a 1.8-liter engine, which works in amicable tandem with a 5-speed manual transmission. Let's consider the main advantages of this model:

1. the engine works correctly under all conditions;
2. ease of operation of the gearbox;
3. democratic cost of a vehicle of excellent quality.

Such technical characteristics of the Geely SC7 deservedly put it in an honorable row of really high-quality and pleasant offers in the segment of Chinese-made budget sedans. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that prices are too low to speak of. Currently, the price of Geely SC7 varies from 450 to 470 thousand rubles, which automatically takes this instance out of a number of affordable vehicles.

The manufacturer's pricing policy is surprising, given that the company left the same price tags for some of its cars, and for some reason the cost of other models was recalculated taking into account the exchange rate of foreign currencies in the country. Nevertheless, Chinese transport remains truly the most affordable for the average consumer in our country.

Crash test Geely SC7 video

Let's sum up

The good quality of Chinese cars is perfectly reflected in the Geely SC7 model. This specimen, being the freshest model in the model line of budget class sedans, today can really be called a standard of impeccable quality. The proposals and technologies implemented in the production of this car are really relevant.

However, one should not forget that the Geely SC7 is a striking representative of the lower price segment, which means that the operation of a vehicle automatically implies timely preventive repairs and conscientious maintenance.

In January 2013, the Belarusian-Chinese joint venture BelGi launched the assembly of a new car intended for the Belarusian and Russian markets. Initially, the Geely SC7 sedan will be sold only in Minsk, but in the summer it is planned to start official sales in Russia.

The first official appearance of this Chinese C-class sedan to the public took place back in 2011 at the Beijing Motor Show, and in Russia the novelty was presented last December during a dealer conference in Moscow. The Geely SC7 car was developed by the manufacturer on the basis of the platform of the Geely Vision, which is well-known in our country, but a modified version has been prepared for the Russian market, the production of which is planned to be deployed at the Belarusian plant in Borisov.

Outwardly, the new sedan does not differ in anything bright and catchy. The design is sustained in modern traditions and is consistent with the budget class of the car. In front, the oblique "eyes" of the fog lights look very attractive, as well as the chrome-plated radiator grill, from which three stamped ribs of the hood emanate. On the side of the doors, a distinctive stamped line is also noticeable, sharply rounded at the rear wing. A simple but high bumper and large lamps with two transverse chrome stripes are installed at the rear.
The Geely CS7 sedan is 4682 mm long, 1725 mm wide and 1485 mm high. At the same time, the ground clearance of the novelty is 160 mm, and the wheelbase is 2602 mm. The volume of the trunk is 560 liters, which is a very good indicator. The curb weight of the car is approximately 1248 kg.

The Gili SC7's five-seater cabin is quite spacious in the front, but a bit cramped in the back. As for the finish, it leaves much to be desired: obviously cheap plastic and unpretentious velor are used everywhere. The layout of the front panel and center console is also very simple, but quite ergonomic, although the car does not shine with special functionality. There are no elements on the steering wheel, there are not even basic audio control buttons.

If we talk about technical characteristics, then for the Russian market the Geely SC 7 sedan will be equipped with only one engine. The role of the power unit of the novelty, Chinese engineers provided a four-cylinder gasoline engine JL4G18 with a displacement of 1.8 liters (1792 cm3). The engine is equipped with a distributed fuel injection system, is located in the front, transversely and has an in-line arrangement of cylinders, each of which has four valves. The maximum power of the motor used is 127 hp. at 6200 rpm, and the peak torque falls at around 172 Nm at 4200 rpm, which is enough to develop a maximum speed of 185 km / h. The manufacturer does not officially report the dynamics of acceleration of the car, but some foreign sources suggest that the novelty is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in about 8-9 seconds. The JL4G18 engine complies with the Euro-4 environmental standard, and its average fuel consumption is about 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
The car has front-wheel drive and is equipped with only a five-speed manual transmission, although a six-speed "automatic" is also offered to buyers in the Celestial Empire. Note also that a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a 2-liter diesel engine are available for the Geely SC7 in China, but their deliveries are not expected in Russia.

It is still difficult to say anything specific about the quality of the suspension of the novelty, it is only known that an independent system with MacPherson struts will be used in front, and a torsion beam at the back. It is planned to use ventilated brake discs on all wheels, but the manufacturer has not yet announced their diameter. It is also known that the vehicle's braking system will be supplemented with ABS and EBD systems. The steering will be additionally equipped with a power steering.

The Chinese versions of the Geely SC7 sedan have successfully passed the EuroNCAP (crash test) test, as a result of which they received 4 stars for safety, which is considered a very high result for the Chinese car industry. In September last year, the novelty was certified in Belarus, and at the moment crash tests and other tests are being completed at the Russian Central Research Automotive and Automotive Institute (NAMI). It is planned that all tests will be fully completed by April - May, after which the novelty will be allowed for sale in Russia. The manufacturer plans the official start of sales in the middle of summer.

It is assumed that the new sedan Geely SC7 in Russia will be sold in two trim levels: "Standard" and "Comfort", but this is not yet final data, since marketing preparations for the start of sales have not yet been completed.
To date, it is known for sure that in the basic "Standard" configuration Geely SC7 sedans will be equipped with fog lights, power windows, two front airbags, an air conditioning system, heated outside mirrors and a modern MP3 audio system equipped with a USB output and six speakers. If desired, the customer will be able to order leather interior trim and sunroof installation as a separate option.
As for the price of the car, while the official representatives of the Chinese manufacturer do not give exact figures, but promise that the cost of the Russian version of the Geely SC7 sedan will not exceed 400,000 rubles.

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Geely sc7

2013, 1.8 l., Petrol, mechanics

The car is not bad, it is believed that after the reystaling models will eliminate the minor problems affecting comfort and reminiscent of the manufacturer's brother from China,

• Interior
• Reliability
• Exterior
• Service availability
• Driving performance

Advantages

All the liquid tanks are transparent, the liquid levels are always visible, the engine will never be twisted because by 2500 rpm you already throw your eyes at the tachometer by the engine noise)).,

disadvantages

Not adjustable, there is no fixation of the front head restraints in the seats, the driver's seat is not adjustable in height, even in golf 2 I was regulated, for some Geely the Conder is noisy and excessive vibration you think of the engine at idle, as a result you press of on the Conder and no noise from the engine, no floor mats in the cabin, nor any.

Repairing more than exploiting

2014, 127 HP, petrol, mechanics

For 2.5 warranty period: replacement of the stove radiator, replacement of the generator. At the moment, searching for the cause of engine heating, the radiator blower fan does not turn on

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Advantages

disadvantages

Poor service

Watching

2014, 18 HP, petrol, mechanics

I am surprised. I've been watching the car for two years, the operation has gone through 100 thousand continuous gravel and fields. Do not want not to believe except for the brake pads and tips, nothing, the body holds. Pick-up, goes confident, holds the gravel well. The rest of the budget details are not described.

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Advantages

Engine
Suspension, appearance

disadvantages

I do not even know

Successful model for quiet driving

I bought it in October 2014, installed the engine protection, immediately did the bodywork at the dealership, bought leather seat covers, leather steering wheel pad, rubber mats, R16 alloy wheels, installed rear mudguards. Now the mileage is about 15,000 km, I traveled everywhere - in the city, on dirt roads, on the highway, there were no comments.

• Interior
• Reliability
• Exterior
• Service availability
• Driving performance

Advantages

Good tech. service in the car showroom in Grodno on the street. Puchkova, constant halogen illumination, beautiful black color, high-quality acoustics, large trunk - 560 liters, high ground clearance - not less than 160 mm, it is possible to install larger alloy wheels - R16, low fuel consumption A92.

disadvantages

The tailgate does not close properly, the sound of the car alarm is ugly, the car radio menu is not Russified, the plastic mudguards in the front sometimes rattle when driving, it does not accelerate quickly enough.

For a quiet ride

2013, 1.8 l., Petrol, mechanics

This is an ordinary car, I won't say anything special, but nothing too bad either. Suitable only for a quiet ride, but I don't need another one. I'm not a racer

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• Reliability
• Exterior
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Advantages

Nothing outstanding

disadvantages

nothing outstanding

A great car for trips to the country, around the city and just beyond the mountains. Not suitable for sports fans.

2014, 1.8 l., Petrol, mechanics

I have had a car since August 2014 I bought it at the Minsk Motor Show on Koltsova Street. I immediately did a full anti-corrosion treatment (just in case). I drove 7500 km. No complaints about the car. What they write there that the gaps are not adjusted is a lie, all the gaps are adjusted and there is nothing in the cabin that squeaks. The salon is larger than that of the Volkswagen Polo or Renault Logan. I am very pleased with the large free space of the engine compartment. If necessary, you can easily get to any node

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• Reliability
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Advantages

Great engine, roomy interior and trunk, beautiful body design, large mirrors. Reasonable car price.

disadvantages

A bit noisy interior (but no more than Tayota Avensis Verso). Soft springs of the suspension, when turning at high speed (when loading 4 people), the car strongly bends.

The price is clearly overpriced. I got it a year ago.

2014, 1.8 l., Petrol, mechanics

For such a price, one could put parktronic and cruise control. Body ratings are desirable.

• Interior
• Reliability
• Exterior
• Service availability
• Driving performance

Advantages

appearance handling

disadvantages

requires additional processing of the body. Lack of park .. and cruise

Skoda rapid for $ 12,000 tears this miracle to smithereens.

2013, 2000 l., Gasoline, mechanics

Skoda rapid for $ 12,000 tears this miracle to smithereens. There is nothing to compare with the manufacturer's standards in general. Chinese and shcoda ... - then the conversation is over, the jili goes straight and slightly to the right, for the same cost ... (even after the Devolve, who was not there again, the price in Rashka is at the same level)

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