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Geely CE concept [Early look]

03/31/2008, 12:30 PM

By Drew Johnson

Geely will have no less than 18 vehicles gracing its stage at next month’s Beijing Motor Show, and the Chinese automaker is continuing its parade of pre-show reveals. This time Geely has taken the wraps off of its five-door CE concept.

Like past Geely previews, the Chinese automaker didn’t release any specifics on the CE concept. However, the CE concept’s stylish good looks and compact size would almost make it a no-brainer for the European market.

Geely will also be showing its GT concept and HL MPV at the upcoming show.

Check back for more details on all of the Geely vehicles after the Beijing show kicks off next month.

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03/31, 12:43 PM

posted by:

LaCaLover

Another chinese car for Impulsive to love

03/31, 12:45 PM

posted by:

Seriously

Anyone else see the Ford Verve in there.

03/31, 12:53 PM

posted by:

JohnnyBlazE

I see a lot of cars in there and they all look better than Suzuki’s Swift sedan thing freak of nature…

03/31, 1:20 PM

posted by:

cookie4me

They should use the name “Verve” and use it to crush Ford’s Fiesta in the marketplace. No one wants to drive a Fiesta because of all the negative connotations from the past models. Obviously some company man is running marketing over there or some young guy who has no clue.

03/31, 1:22 PM

posted by:

corvette

not to bad better than some Chrysler’s i see driving around here.

03/31, 1:36 PM

posted by:

F3INT))AP3X

The only other car in the segment that can be looking sportier than this is the Fit; so equip this thing with an engine more powerful than the Fit’s (110 hp), throw in some options, and take it to town. I like it.

03/31, 1:51 PM

posted by:

Stinky007

I see a lot of cars there, so nothing original as far as design goes!
I can’t wait to see how this does in EuroNCAP! Chevy Aveo got 1.5* and Nissan Navara got 1*. So if GM and Nissan can produce crappy safety vehicles, the Chinese can do it better!!! (Less stars that is :P )

03/31, 1:55 PM

posted by:

mayer_ray_nagin

I think it looks damn good for what it is. I’d have more pride driving around town in that Geely than in a stinking Fit or Yaris.

03/31, 1:58 PM

posted by:

johnnycanuck

Until you can get close enough to a production model in order to garner some sense of build quality, you have to admit by outward appearances only the design is, well, not horribly out of place for its intended mission. It’s certainly not original, although I’m sure in China there are plenty of people who can spot a Geely much like we can pick out a Chevy, Ford or Dodge over here.

03/31, 2:25 PM

posted by:

golf4me

Much nicer looking than the Fit or Versa…

03/31, 2:46 PM

posted by:

Impulsive

‘CaCaLover’, I don’t think this is beautiful like the other concept but according to the others here, you are outnumbered in what is deemed attractive … you have ZERO taste in cars and probably in women … you like ‘em ugly like Tori Spelling.

Don’t hate the Chinese because they can now design some cars better than your favourite subpar designs.

03/31, 3:53 PM

posted by:

Vroom

There goes Impulsive again spewing hate with another intelligent comment. Design is subjective you buffoon. People like a design because it’s pleasing to their eye. There doesn’t have to be a reason for it, it just is.

Now get off the computer before your mommy finds you missing from your cage again.

03/31, 4:39 PM

posted by:

LaCaLover

Impulsive, you think the Chinese design their own cars?
They do like the japanese did in the 60s and hire Italians to do it for them.
I am a designer so i can see all the **** parts that you lay folk are blind to.

03/31, 4:44 PM

posted by:

Impulsive

There is good taste and bad taste fools … there is true beauty and the rest … both of you monkeys fit into the latter categories … it’s ok, I mean God couldn’t make EVERYTHING objectively attractive … someone has to believe Tori is attractive, someone has to believe an Accord is attractive, someone has to believe mullets are attractive.

Old men going senile and stupid monkeys seem to think they have any merit in posting anything worthwhile … you dolts can kill yourselves now, life’s not for you.

03/31, 4:52 PM

posted by:

LaCaLover

Impulsive, I bet your boyfriend thinks you are attractive

03/31, 4:54 PM

posted by:

Impulsive

In all seriousness, besides the FACTS I just mentioned, these latest designs coming out for the Chinese are significantly better than their usual junk. With low prices and ever-increasing quality and safety, they will own the market in the near future.

03/31, 4:56 PM

posted by:

LaCaLover

Impulsive, you cannot possibly judge the quality of the engineering until you have driven one.

03/31, 4:56 PM

posted by:

Impulsive

‘CaCaLover’, everyone thinks I’m attractive … just another trait that makes me FAR superior to an old write-off like you … again, it takes all kinds and you are of the inferior kind.

03/31, 5:00 PM

posted by:

Impulsive

Who’s judged the quality of engineering, fool? I’ve stated that their quality and safety will increase to better compete with others. Jesus, stop before you lose anymore brain cells.

03/31, 5:19 PM

posted by:

DeansterTJ

Looks really good. If the company manages to build a reputation for fair reliability, then everyone will be up **** creek when Geely hits the US. Their design team is pretty formidable.

03/31, 5:36 PM

posted by:

LaCaLover

I think they should only be sold in Canada

03/31, 5:53 PM

posted by:

tzu13

…Am I the only one who sees an Acura Fit here?

03/31, 6:48 PM

posted by:

jayjc08

It’s about time for some of you to quit comparing every new vehicle to something that came before it. I’m getting so tired and sick of everyone, on every article compare new models with anything that rings to their mind. This is pretty original if you ask me, although it’s shapeless and bland.

03/31, 7:54 PM

posted by:

Impulsive

‘jayjc’, seems they outFIT Honda. With the Yen climbing, the Japanese better pull up their socks … like ‘CaCaLover’ needs to pull up his saggy jowls.

03/31, 10:21 PM

posted by:

autonut

Sorry jayjc, but I do see a bit of Civic in the fascia. Car looks OK, but being Chinese does not appeal to me. It’s like looking at a gorgeous woman with herpes or HIV: does nothing for imagination.

03/31, 10:26 PM

posted by:

sharpie

Yes tzu13, I see an Acura Verve!

04/01, 12:09 AM

posted by:

tzu13

jayjc: I understand that there are limits to feasibility of design of automobiles, and that is why many vehicles end up with similar shapes, profiles, what have you. But when I see an Acura MDX front fascia on an ‘09 Fit, it tends to stick out…

04/01, 6:01 AM

posted by:

jayjc08

Tzu13, autonut, impulsive- I can understand we all see something in the headlights/ front design, but other than that most of you haven’t commented on the “rest” of the vehicle. I’m just saying, when somethings obvious, jump on the slam wagon at your pleasure, but this is atleast some what original and I give them credit. What I can’t give them credit for is basically anything else of major concern, including their production vehicles.

04/01, 12:39 PM

posted by:

Impulsive

I was just playing with you … I agree with your point.

 
 
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