Geely to launch Emgrand EC8 on Friday

• Source: Global Times
• [17:21 October 28 2010]
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Geely Automobile Holdings will launch on Friday its Emgrand EC8 in China, carrying an expected price tag that ranges from 110,000 to 150,000 yuan ($16,447-$22,428).

The Emgrand EC8 features a 2.0L and 2.4L engine with a maximum power of 121 kW. It also features with the usual option of manual and automatic gearboxes imported from Mitsubishi Motors.

The model has a length of 4,905 mm with a long wheel-base of 2,805 mm.

Equipped with frameless wind-screen wipers, manual control blinds and electronic sunroof, Emgrand EC8 aims to occupy the middle-rank car market.

As for the safety system, the Emgrand EC8 adopts the Geely Total Safety Management with double-row driver airbags and seatbelt reminding system.

The previously-launched Emgrand EC7-priced between 75,800 yuan to 109,800 yuan ($11,333-$16,417) -has sold 60,000 units per month.