Englon SX5

Englon SC5
Overview
ManufacturerEnglon (Geely)
Also calledGeely Englon SX5 (crossover)
Geely GLEagle GC5 (sedan)
Kandi K17A EV
Production2011-2015
Body and chassis
Classsubcompact car
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedGeely Yuanjing X3
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L I4
1.5 L MR479QA I4
Transmission5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,461 mm (96.9 in)
Length3,919 mm (154.3 in)
Width1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Curb weight1,258–1,310 kg (2,773–2,888 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorGeely Yuanjing X3

The Englon SC5-RV is a subcompact hatchback produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Englon. It debuted as a concept at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Price ranges from 52.300 yuan to 56.300 yuan.[1]

Overview

Safety

In 2013 the Englon SC5-RV received 5 stars during the crash test commissioned and tested by the C-NCAP in Tianjin, China.[2]

Facelift

A facelift was conducted in 2013 with revised front bumper, rear bumper, and light units.[3]

  • Rear view of an Englon SC5-RV
    Rear view of an Englon SC5-RV

Englon SX5

A subcompact SUV based on the Englon SC5-RV hatchback call the Englon SX5 was launched shortly after. Which is essentially the Geely Englon SC5-RV slightly lifted with different bumpers and plastic cladding.

  • Englon SX5 at the 2011 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macau International Auto Show.
    Englon SX5 at the 2011 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macau International Auto Show.

Geely GLEagle GC5

The Geely GLEagle GC5 debuted at the Beijing Auto Show in April as a sedan variant of the Englon SC5-RV, and was listed in early 2011.[4]

  • Geely (GLEagle) GC5
    Geely (GLEagle) GC5
  • GC5 rear
    GC5 rear

Kandi K17A EV

The K17A debuted on August 5, 2016, as the first product of Kandi Technologies. From the exterior, the Kandi K17A EV was essentially a rebadged Englon SC5-RV, and the vehicle was originally built for the Kandi EV CarShare, a carsharing program in the city of Hangzhou. The system operates only with Kandi EV all-electric cars, which are available to customers in automated garages that run like vending machines. The leasing option, called "Long Lease," is available from 1- to 3-year contracts.[5]

  • Front quarter view of a Kandi K17A EV
    Front quarter view of a Kandi K17A EV
  • Rear quarter view of a Kandi K17A EV
    Rear quarter view of a Kandi K17A EV
  • Rear view of a Kandi K17A EV police cruiser in Hangzhou, China.
    Rear view of a Kandi K17A EV police cruiser in Hangzhou, China.

References

  1. ^ Feijter, Tycho (10 August 2010). "Geely-Englon SC5-RV is getting Ready". Car News China. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  2. ^ "CRASH TESTS: Geely Englon SC5-RV". chinesecars.net. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  3. ^ Feijter, Tycho (29 August 2013). "Spy Shots: facelift for the Geely Englon SC5-RV". Car News China. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  4. ^ Feijter, Tycho (10 November 2010). "Spy Shots: Geely GLEagle GC5". Car News China. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  5. ^ Mark Rogowsky (2013-12-28). "Kandi Crush: An Electric-Car Vending Machine From China Could Upend The Auto Industry". Forbes. Retrieved 2014-08-02.

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