Englon SC5-RV explained

Englon SC5
Manufacturer:Englon (Geely Auto)
Aka:Geely Englon SX5 (crossover)
Geely GLEagle GC5 (sedan)
Kandi K17A EV
Production:2011-2015
Class:subcompact car
Body Style:5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine:1.3 L I4
1.5 L MR479QA I4
Transmission:5 speed manual
Wheelbase:24611NaN1
Length:39191NaN1
Width:17451NaN1
Height:15051NaN1
Weight:1258kg-1310kgkg (2,773lb-2,890lbkg)
Related:Geely 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]

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.

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]

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]

Notes and References

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