This is the new Geely Yuanjing X1, a funky punky crossover hatchback
for China. The Yuanjing X1, formerly known as the Emgrand Mini and formerly known as the
Geely V01, debut on the Shanghai Auto Show in April and launch on the
Chinese car market soon thereafter. Yuanjing means Vision.
The X1 gets the
typical Geely grille, black wheel arches for that crossy feeling, sporty
alloys, and roof rails that appear just strong enough to attach a small dog
too.
It looks like the good old Geely Panda
because that is where the X1 is based on. The Panda is called the Panda because
it looks like a panda. It was first sold under the GLEagle brand, then moved to
the Geely brand while keeping its GLEagle badges. Price for the Panda ranges
from 36.900 yuan to 49.900 yuan. Engines are 68 hp 1.0 and a 94 hp 1.5.
The X1 will get the same engines as the Panda has.
Price will likely be a bit more expensive than the Panda; starting around
45.000 and ending around 55.000 yuan. An electric version is on the way as
well.
The interior is very hip with fashionable orange
bits and panels. The steering wheel has a cool shape with a flat bottom. The
instrument panel is digital and the touch screen appears to a 10 incher.
Cr : Carnewschina
