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OREANDA-NEWS. Russian dealers of Geely on March 25th, 2016 began sales of a restyled version of the crossover Geely Emgrand X7. The novelty’s prices range from 769 thousand to 929 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration.

The updated model has an extended range of engines, updated version with the power unit volume of 1.8 liters. In addition, all installed on a restyled Geely Emgrand X7 engines - 1.8 liter, 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter - meet the standard Euro-5 now. At the same time the developers managed to keep the maximum power level of 125 (1.8 l), 140 (2.0 liter) and 148 (2.4 l) hp and slightly increase the maximum torque, by bringing it up to 165, 181 and 220 Nm, respectively.

Cars are equipped with engines of 1.8 liters and 2.0 liters, combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 2.4 liter is aggregated with the developed by company adaptive DSI hydro mechanical automatic 6-speed transmission, which received an additional Sport mode.

Restyled crossover has received a number of functional changes: a new layout of the instrument panel with extended on-board computer display, the modified deflectors of the ventilation system, an upgraded climate control system panel, revised ergonomics of the interior space. Cup holders and various niches of the central console increased in size. The parking brake on cars with automatic transmission is realized by traditional lever on the console.

The updated crossover has front-wheel drive, independent front suspension MacPherson and independent multi-link rear suspension.

Geely Emgrand X7 for the Russian market will be produced at the plant "BelGee" in Borisov, Belarus. The model has a manufacturer's warranty of 5 years.

As previously reported by "AUTOSTAT", for the first two months of 2016 Russian dealers of Geely sold 1199 cars, which is more by 6% than a year ago.