The Geely Emgrand uses a modernized “aspirated” aluminum with a modified exhaust system. The engineers’ goal was to adapt the unit to the tightening of environmental standards, however, both power and torque were increased (up to 114 horsepower and 147 Nm). The Chinese consider the engine to be quite reliable and maintainable.
Bloggers have criticized Geely for bumper reinforcements just 1.06 millimeters thick and the lack of a cross member to protect pedestrians. However, in general, the Emgrand 7 is well designed: the front bumper amplifier is molded from two-layer steel, the radiator is placed at a distance of 15 centimeters from the amplifier, and the length of the energy-absorbing buffers is such that in the event of low-speed accidents Geely will be inexpensive to repair:
