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Here are first pictures of future premium sedan which will be sold under new Geely's TX brand.

Specifications
Length / width / height (mm) 4682×1725×1485 4682 × 1725 × 1485
Wheelbase (mm) 2602
Engine Model JL4G18
Displacement (mL) 1792
Power (Kw / rpm) 102/6000
(Kg) 1220

 

[daewoo-chevrolet]

Re: future Geely TX sedan

I thought Geely has learned its lessons with the introduction of the FC-2 and FC-3. But this looks horrible: it's a Geely Vision with a copied front fascia from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

But the letters 'SMA' at the right back of the car suggest this is a Shanghai Maple, so is Geely's TX brand the successor of the Shanghai Maple brand?

 

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Re: future Geely TX sedan

I also noticed SMA letter. Maybe that means Geely will keep Shanghai name for its premium brand (although we can hardly call current SMA lineup premium).

Rear lights remind me of Skoda's.

 

[Mehmet]

Re: future Geely TX sedan

nothing new for geely:thief: :shrug:

 

[KiwiGuy]

Shanghai Maple SL1

According to China Car Times, SMA have released a new car, the SL1. Set to revitalize Geely and indeed SMA, the SL1 soprts a new 'look' and is based on the Geely Yuan Jing. Prices start from around 70,000rmb.

This is typical of SMA. Not very good

 

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Re: future Geely TX sedan

Hi KiwiGuy.
I moved your post to the already existing thread about future Geely 'luxury' sedan.

 

[alby13]

Re: future Geely TX sedan

it's hard to tell, but the headlights look interesting.

 

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more about the car at:
http://auto.china.com/zh_cn/xin/home/11027664/20090324/15390673.html

 

[daewoo-chevrolet]

Re: future Geely TX sedan (SL-1)

First official photo of the Shanghai Maple SL-1 or Shanghai Englon SC618:

Source: Auto.Sina

 

[HKS]

Re: future Geely TX sedan (SL-1)

Buy then mod into Benz......:lol:

 

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http://photo.auto.sina.com.cn/exhi_new/picture.html#19_36523

 

[CarlitoxArg]

Re: Geely SC618

It's a old gen Corolla rip-off with changed lights, no?

 

[Mehmet]

Re: Geely SC618

i think chinese manufacturers still think they are manufacturing toys of cars; thats why they have alots of logos and brands...

 

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It seems SC618 started rolling off production line. Suprisingly, it is still carrying old SMA logo.

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_5535167911591.jpg

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_5535740704536.jpg

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_5535403581128.jpg

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_553573195148.jpg

 

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The designers copied interior of BYD F3 which is already itself a copy of old Corolla:

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_5535857967718.jpg

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_5535130474831.jpg

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_5535637454138.jpg

http://img.autohome.com.cn/upload/spec/5535/u_5535779586516.jpg

Even outside design is nothing special in my oppinion. But interior is completely outdated.
Judging from that, I assume mechanics is also not up-to-date, probably just transferred from old Geely models. Hopefuly at least price will be competitive, i.e. low.

 

[daewoo-chevrolet]

Re: Geely SC618

@ martin_krpan: The whole car is based on the Geely Vision, which is also a copy of the (previous) Toyota Corolla.
Hopefully Geely decided to sell this car as a Shanghai Maple instead of introducing new brands and logos.

 

[dragin]

Re: Geely SC618

So let me see if I can get this straight...This model was derived from a Geely Vision based on a Corolla, which was also known as an FC-1, a Yuanjing, a Biao Wang, an SL-1 Sea Wave, and now is being marketed by the Maple Division as a Geely SC618 under the Englon brand series......

Maybe Jianghuai Auto (JAC) won the rights to the old "Vision" name.
When I first heard FC I thought it was a Freedom Cruiser but no, that's too logical_ the Freedom Cruiser is a CK-1.

 

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source:
http://car.che168.com/pic/series_1520.html

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http://www.che168.com/article/html/200909/20090902/20090902_253345_1.html