The Geely LC, sold in its home market as the Geely Panda[9] 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,[2] making it China's first[2] locally researched and developed compact car to be awarded a 5-star rating,[10] and it is subsequently the safest Chinese hatchback[2] as of 2011.[11] The LC was able to achieve the above despite a development process that relied more on computer simulations than actual crash tests.[12] In 2017, The Panda was replaced by a facelifted version of the car known as the Geely Yuanjing X1.
Online sale
As of 22 December 2010,[13] popular Chinese e-commerce retailer Taobao Mall sells the LC online[14] although buyers must put down a 288 yuan deposit and visit a local dealership for a test drive prior to purchase.[1] The LCs on offer are not delivered to your door.[15]
The Gleagle Panda's panda-paw tail-lamps[12] can be clearly seen in this view
Geely-Kandi Panda EV charging at an autoshow
Styling
The LC's styling has been recognized for its exceptional exterior,[17] which manufacturer Geely says is "bionic"[2] and resembles a panda[17] but that some criticize for resembling the Toyota Aygo,[18][19] instead. Geely outsourced the design of the LC's exterior to another Chinese firm, CH-Auto.[12]
Under the name Geely Pandino, The LC is sold in Egypt.[23]
Taiwan
A rebadged, redesigned LC called the Tobe M'Car is sold in Taiwan by Yulon Motors,[24] which may also assemble it. The M'car uses the same body and interior as the LC but features improved performance[5] and locally designed components.[25]
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.[26]
Tobe M'Car EV front view
Tobe M'Car front view
Tobe M'Car rear
Tobe W'Car front view
Tobe W'Car rear
Cuba
In Cuba, the LC is commonly used as a rental vehicle but also sold to private owners as a Geely Panda.[27]
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 150km (94 miles). The Yulu EV2 has a maximum power output of 36hp and 140 N.m (103.3lb.ft) of torque. The top speed is 100km/h (63mph).[29] Production ceased in 2018.[30]
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