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At a surprising price: Geely Geometric C was launched in Israel
Union Motors, an importer of Gili to Israel, has launched the Geometric C, an electric, well-equipped crossover with a very impressive range at a price that will make competitors sweat
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Keenan Cohen
Monday, 01 November 2021, 18:27 Updated: 19:08
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Chinese car giant Gili, which rolls close to 2 million units under its own brands (Volvo, Proton, Lynk & Co and more), is entering the Israeli market with a line in the form of a popular electric car with range and equipment that until now were reserved for much more expensive cars at a very attractive price.
Union Motors, the importer that owns another Chinese electric brand - GAC, which did not rise so much in its marketing months here, sees this model as a sales potential that, given the appropriate inventory and supply, may become one of the most prominent trams in the Israeli market.
So who is the geometric C and what do we need to know about it?
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Wheelbase of 270 cm (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
The Geometric C, which is the manufacturer's first electric model for the world market (of which Israel is the first country it will market), competes with the growing group of so-called B SUVs, compact crossovers.
In other words and in terms of its direct competition, these are models like the MG ZS EV, Hyundai buys EV and Kia Niro EV (the most expensive of them).
The exterior dimensions are more generous than the three mentioned, with a length of 443 cm, a width of 183 cm, a height of 158 cm (only lower than the MG) and a nice wheelbase of 270 cm (identical to Nero).
The trunk volume, 417 liters is larger than the buyer's and smaller than the other two.
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The cabin is designed and mostly very well equipped (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
On the propulsion of the Geometric C, an electric unit with a power of 204 hp and 31.6 kg.
The performance is 7.7 seconds per 100 km / h and similar to similar trams, the maximum speed is limited, here to 150 km / h.
The model comes in two versions, the 350 and the 460, the number representing the stated miles of its driving range.
My first impression (which does not replace a full road test it locked below), shows that the actual range is very close to that declared at least the -460 version, not the actual falling real driving conditions from -440 km.
Composition class support DC quick charging of 75 kW which It will reach 20 to 80 percent in 36 minutes, according to the manufacturer, as well as charging an AC three-phase outlet of 11 kilowatts.
Screws into the growing market of electric compact crossovers (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
Both versions of the battery come in one level of finish called PRO, very well equipped.
The list includes 18-inch rims, hidden handles, a panoramic sunroof with a rolling electric cover, LED lighting, electric seats, a wireless charging pad, a 12.3-inch screen with built-in Wizz (but no connectivity for Android and Apple), a 360-degree camera (with Recording), split climate control with rear seat ports and air quality monitoring system, BOSE audio system, top display, synthetic leather upholstery and the list goes on.
In the field of safety: correction of deviation from the lane, adaptive cruise control, warning of a vehicle in a "dead zone", warning of not keeping distance and more.
The model has passed European safety standard tests, but has not yet been tested in the euro ncap crash tests.
His cards: range, equipment, price (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
The model has a manufacturer's warranty of 8 years or 150,000 km for battery and engine, with the option of extension for 10 years or 200,000 km plus payment, as well as a general warranty for a car for 5 years or 150,000 km. The treatment routine includes mainly tests And the replacement of an air conditioner filter and brake fluid when necessary (every 40,000 km) is done once a year or 15,000 km. According to the importer, the average cost of treatment over 150,000 km is less than NIS 1,000.
The treatments will be done in one of the 5 service centers that currently exist or at the client's home if necessary.
In addition, the importer will operate a 24/7 service system, a dedicated application, ancillary services such as road loading or towing when needed, loading solutions (position included in the price) and more.
Geometric C prices start at NIS 134,000 for the 350 version and the price of the 460 version will be NIS 143,000.
Particularly attractive prices in terms of weighting range, instrumentation and service package, at least relative to current competition.
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