Shanghai (ZXZC)- The Geely Emgrand GL is a popular sedan model whose monthly sales frequently exceeded 10,000 units in 2018. Now, the automaker is going to launch a new version of the sedan with a stronger engine power.

The new Emgrand GL will be powered by a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine code-named JLH-3G15TD that churns out up to 130kW and 255N·m of torque peak, satisfying China's Stage 6 Emission Standard. This type of engine is currently applied in the Geely Binyue, the Lynk & Co 02 and will be used in the yet-to-be-locally-produced Volvo XC40. Mated to the engine may be a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Fuel consumption and top speed reported to the MIIT is 5.5L/100km and 195km/h.

Existing Geely Emgrand GL

The new model measures 4,725mm long, 1,802mm wide and 1,478mm tall with a wheelbase spanning 2,700mm, the same as that of the existing Emgrand GL. The exterior is basically unchanged compared to the outgoing model, while offers sunroof and adaptive cruise control as optional configurators and tires in two sizes—16 inch and 17 inch. 

Geely Auto reported on March 6 that its sales for the first two months of 2019 reached 241,945 units, dropping 8.8% compared with 265,332 units delivered in the same period a year ago. Of that, the sales of the Emgrand GL slid 21.0% year on year to 19,950 units.