Recent statistics shows that sales of the Geely Emgrand EC7 hit a new record in September and topped the A-class sedan sales list among China's homegrown auto brands. Its global sales reached 15,886 units, among which domestic sales accounted for 10,263 units, a 50-percent increase on month-on-month basis and increased100 percent over year-ago. In particular, the model's September export volume reached 5,623 units.

According to statistics released, the accumulative sales of the EC7 had reached around 100,000 units by September this year, accounting for over 31 percent of Geely's total sales. In this sense, the model has become a classic sedan of the homegrown auto brand moving into mid-/high-end market. As a model designed during Geely's transformation period, it is targeted at international markets from the start and Geely has paid high prices to make it a competitive model.

Besides its fashionable and simple styling, the EC7 incorporates world-class equipment and technologies from international suppliers, such as Holland's PDE Automotive BV and German-based Dürr. Another feature that makes the EC7 a strong competitor of joint venture models is its excellent safety performance. It earned the first 4-star rating in a crash test carried out by E-NCAP in 2011, marking a milestone for China's homegrown automakers.

The total sales of Geely cars for the first three quarters of 2012 reached 323,938 units, representing an increase of 11 percent over year-ago. In September only, the company's export volume exceeded 11,600 units, among which that of the Emgrand EC7 accounted for 50 percent.