Geely enlisted the services of a range of suppliers, including Siemens for the electronic control system, Lear Corporation for the seats, and Saint-Gobain for the glass.
[citation needed] In preparation for its introduction into the European market, the EC7 scored 4 stars in the Euro NCAP tests,[4][5] the first car designed and produced in China to do so.
The second-generation Emgrand sedan received a facelift in 2016 for the 2017 model year, donning Geely's "Cosmos" grille as well as redesigned taillights.
[14] In Belarus, Belarusian-Chinese joint venture BelGee began production of the Geely Emgrand 7 in the autumn of 2018.
The update features a slightly revised grille and intake inserts on the exterior, and a new GKUI infotainment system, enabling mobile phone connection, Amap, an online music database, voice control, Himalaya FM radio, and vehicle function controls via a mobile app.
The update is complete with what Geely calls the "4.0" design language and features a vertically slotted grille.
[22] The B-segment sedan sits on the brand's BMA platform and comes with the aforementioned 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine that is mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT.
At the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, Geely teased the arrival of the Emgrand L, with the brand's latest design language taken from the Vision Starburst concept.
[24]The Geely Emgrand received a facelift for the 2025 model year, It uses the same four-cylinder 1,500cc naturally aspirated engine and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which produces 122 horsepower and 180 Nm of torque, The average fuel consumption is 5.8 liters per 100 km.
The S70 was debuted on 28 November 2023, and is equipped with more powerful and fuel saving[27] 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.