Emgrand EC8

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Emgrand EC8
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Overview
Manufacturer Emgrand (Geely Auto)
Also calledEmgrand EC820
Production2010–2014
Model years 2011–2015
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car (D)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,805 mm (110.4 in)
Length4,905 mm (193.1 in)
Width1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Curb weight 1,490–1,545 kg (3,285–3,406 lb)
Chronology
Successor Geely Borui

The Emgrand EC8 is a large family car of the Emgrand sub-brand of Chinese automaker Geely Auto.

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Background

The Emgrand EC8 debuted at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Formerly known as the Emgrand EC825, Geely decided to shorten the name to simply Emgrand EC8. [1]

The EC8 is Geely's first entry to the D-segment mid-size sedan or Large family car market. The car resembles a cross between the Toyota Camry (XV40) and the Cadillac CTS as the EC8 was benchmarked against and reverse engineered from the Toyota Camry. The Geely EC8 will compete with mid-size rivals such as the Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Magotan, Honda Accord, Nissan Teana and Chery-Riich G5 in the Chinese market. [2]

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References

  1. Tycho de Feijter (2010-06-14). "Geely-Emgrand EC8 Interior". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  2. Tycho de Feijter (2010-08-19). "Geely-Emgrand EC8 is OUT". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-03-02.