Geely LC
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Geely LC
| image = 2011 Geely LC (New Zealand).jpg
| manufacturer = Geely Auto
| predecessor =
| successor = Geely Yuanjing X1 (Geely Panda), Geely Panda Mini EV
| production = 2008–2016
| assembly = Ningbo, Zhejiang, China{{cite web|title=Geely unveils GC2 in Uruguay|url=https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/geely-unveils-gc2-uruguay/|publisher=ChinaAutoWeb|accessdate=10 January 2019|date=30 May 2014}}
Taiwan: Miaoli (Yulon)
| class = City car
| body_style = 5-door hatchback
| engine = 1.0 L JL3G10A I3 (petrol){{Cite web|url=http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/gleagle-panda-geely-lc/|title = China Auto Web}}
1.3 L MR479Q I4 (petrol){{cite web |url=http://www.geely.co.nz/page/Vehicles |title=THE ALL NEW LC HATCHBACK |publisher=Geely New Zealand |accessdate=2011-01-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101032421/http://www.geely.co.nz/page/Vehicles |archivedate=2011-01-01 }}
1.5 L MR479A I4 (petrol)
| motor = {{convert|15|–|30|kW|PS hp|1|abbr=on}} Induction Motor
| transmission = 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
| battery = 22 kWh Lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2340|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}{{Cite web |url=http://global.geely.com/cars.php?6 |title=< ?PHP echo (Isset($sub_title)?$sub_title.' - ':).(isset($site_title)?$site_title:)?> |access-date=2016-03-24 |archive-date=2016-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314163147/http://global.geely.com/cars.php?6 |url-status=dead }}
| length = {{convert|3598|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1630|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1465|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|937|-|985|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| aka = Gleagle Panda[https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTOE6B505I20101206 China's Geely opens online car store on Taobao] reuters.com, Mon Dec 6, 2010 4:43am EST
Geely Panda
Gleagle GX2
Geely-Gleagle Panda[http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/gleagle-panda-geely-lc/ Geely Gleagle Panda (Geely LC)] chinaautoweb.com
Tobe M'Car (Taiwan)
Yulu EV2
Kandi Panda EV
Micro Panda (Sri Lanka)
Geely GC2 (Brazil and Uruguay)
| related = Tobe M'car{{cite web |url=http://www.geely.com/Brands/international/news/international_news/30261.html |title=Tobe M'car Make a Splash in Taibei |publisher=Geely International |date=2010-01-12 |accessdate=2011-01-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220051527/http://www.geely.com/Brands/international/news/international_news/30261.html |archivedate=2012-02-20 }}
| caption = 2011 Geely LC (New Zealand)
}}
The Geely LC, sold in its home market as the Geely Panda[http://www.auto-chinese.com/geely/geely-lc-review-and-road-test-1/ Geely LC (Panda) Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216080029/http://www.auto-chinese.com/geely/geely-lc-review-and-road-test-1/ |date=2012-02-16 }} auto-chinese.com 2010-4-12 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, making it China's first locally researched and developed compact car to be awarded a 5-star rating,[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/2010-05/04/content_11018409.htm US Geely's growth: Appliances to autos in 13 years] chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-05-04 and it is subsequently the safest Chinese hatchback{{cite web |url=http://www.geely.com/Brands/international/news/international_news/29855.html |title=Five Star in Collision Test: Geely Panda Appraised as the safest Minicar in China |publisher=Geely International |date=2010-01-09 |accessdate=2011-01-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028100700/http://www.geely.com/Brands/international/news/international_news/29855.html |archivedate=2010-10-28 }} as of 2011.[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/2011-01/14/content_11855559.htm Auto Special: Safety test proves Geely has the right path to improved performance and competitiveness] chinadaily.com.cn, 2011-01-14 The LC was able to achieve the above despite a development process that relied more on computer simulations than actual crash tests.{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-cars-idUSBRE88G1DQ20120918 | title=Special Report: China's car makers cut corners to success | work=reuters.com | date=Sep 18, 2012 | agency=Thomson Reuters | accessdate=September 20, 2012 | author=Shirouzu, Norihiko}} In 2017, The Panda was replaced by a facelifted version of the car known as the Geely Yuanjing X1.
File:Geely LC 1.3 Cross 2014 (16552897611).jpg|Geely LC Cross
File:Gleagle Panda rear China 2012-06-02.JPG|The Gleagle Panda's panda-paw tail-lamps can be clearly seen in this view
File:Geely panda.jpg|Geely-Kandi Panda EV charging at an autoshow
Online sale
As of 22 December 2010,[http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china-news/geely-opens-first-online-store-101207.shtml Geely opens first online store] gasgoo.com, December 07, 2010 popular Chinese e-commerce retailer Taobao Mall sells the LC online[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2010-12/07/content_11663351.htm China's Geely now selling cars online] chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-07 although buyers must put down a 288 yuan deposit and visit a local dealership for a test drive prior to purchase. The LCs on offer are not delivered to your door.[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2010-12/08/content_11670643.htm Geely nets online store] chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-08
First day online sales totalled near 500.[http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china-news/geely-s-selling-cars-online-starts-with-a-victory-101224.shtml Geely's selling cars online starts with a victory] gasgoo.com, December 24, 2010
Styling
The LC's styling has been recognized for its exceptional exterior,[http://www.geely.com/Brands/international/news/international_news/27586.html Golden Award for Geely Panda Design] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711091919/http://www.geely.com/Brands/international/news/international_news/27586.html |date=2011-07-11 }} Geely Official site, late 2008 which manufacturer Geely says is "bionic" and resembles a panda but that some criticize for resembling the Toyota Aygo,{{cite web
|url = http://www.chinacartimes.com/2009/02/05/jac-also-planning-toyota-aygo-mini-car/
|title = JAC also planning Toyota Aygo mini car
|publisher = China Car Times
|date = 2009-02-05
|accessdate = 2011-01-23
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100825082354/http://www.chinacartimes.com/2009/02/05/jac-also-planning-toyota-aygo-mini-car/
|archivedate = 2010-08-25
|url = http://www.auto-car-shop.com/11273/geely-panda-2009-the-chinese-aygo/
|title = Geely Panda 2009, the Chinese Aygo
|author =
|publisher = auto-car-shop.com
|date = 2008-11-08
|accessdate = 2011-01-23
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20101129022700/http://www.auto-car-shop.com/11273/geely-panda-2009-the-chinese-aygo
|archivedate = 2010-11-29
}} instead. Geely outsourced the design of the LC's exterior to another Chinese firm, CH-Auto.
Geely LC 1.5
Engine specifications – 1.5L
| class="wikitable" | |
| 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
While the car is sold in overseas markets, its name and the brand name it is sold under may change.
=Brunei=
The LC was only sold in Brunei since 2013 (1 year sold), only with 5-speed manual transmission and 4 colours available.
=Indonesia=
The LC is sold in Indonesia as a Geely Panda.[http://www.geely.co.id/index.php/product/index/panda-gallery Out Products: Panda; Gallery] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826035942/http://www.geely.co.id/index.php/product/index/panda-gallery |date=2011-08-26 }} Gelly Indonesia Official Site
=New Zealand=
=Sri Lanka=
A local company, Micro Cars, offers the LC in Sri Lanka.[http://www.microcars.lk/News20110226.html Handing over 1st Batch of PANDAs to customers] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210171109/http://www.microcars.lk/News20110226.html |date=2012-02-10 }} microcars.lk, Saturday, 28th February, 2011 It is domestically assembled from complete knock down kits.
=Egypt=
Under the name Geely Pandino, The LC is sold in Egypt.{{cite web |title=LC |publisher=Geely Egypt |year=2010 |url=http://www.geelysa.co.za/model/lc/ |accessdate=2012-05-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423203841/http://www.geelysa.co.za/model/lc/ |archivedate=2012-04-23 }}
=Taiwan=
A rebadged, redesigned LC called the Tobe M’Car is sold in Taiwan by Yulon Motors,[http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/company-focus/2010/08/07/267796/Yulons-Tobe.htm Yulon's Tobe car unable to drive in reverse] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110612200734/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/company-focus/2010/08/07/267796/Yulons-Tobe.htm |date=2011-06-12 }} chinapost.com.tw, Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:45 am TWN which may also assemble it. The M'car uses the same body and interior as the LC but features improved performance and locally designed components.[http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2009/11/18/2003458757 Yulon introduces new Tobe brand vehicle] taipeitimes.com, Wed, Nov 18, 2009
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.[https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/201710/908227.html#pvareaid=104403 纯电动微型车中的新生 实拍裕路EV2] autohome.com.cn, Thu, Oct 19, 2017
File:Tobe-M'carEV.jpg|Tobe M'Car front view
=Cuba=
In Cuba, the LC is commonly used as a rental vehicle but also sold to private owners as a Geely Panda.{{Cite web|title = Cuba Car Rental {{!}} Introduction of new cut price Geely Panda|url = http://carrentalcuba.net/cuba-car-rental-introduction-of-new-cut-price-geely-panda/|website = carrentalcuba.net|access-date = 2016-01-26}}
=Argentina=
Yulu EV2
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).{{Cite web|title = Yulon EV2|url = https://wattev2buy.com/electric-vehicles/dongfeng-yulon-ev-models-electric-car-strategy-sales/yu-lu-ev2-specs-range-charge-time-price-sales/|website = wattev2buy.com| date=17 October 2017 |access-date = 2023-04-15}} Production ceased in 2018.{{Cite web|title = 裕路汽车-裕路EV2|url = https://www.autohome.com.cn/series/6_zLbQHviRU/#pvareaid=3311672|website = autohome.com.cn|access-date = 2023-04-15}}
File:Yulu EV2 IMG01.jpg|Yulu EV2 front view
File:Yulu EV2 IMG02.jpg|Yulu EV2 rear view
References
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External links
- [http://global.geely.com/cars.php?6 Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314163147/http://global.geely.com/cars.php?6 |date=2016-03-14 }}
- [http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/gleagle-panda-geely-lc/ Geely LC gallery and features] at ChinaAutoWeb
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