Plant for the production of cars jili mk cross. Geely MK Cross: a successful experiment with "waste" material. Options and prices

The Chinese car industry can be viewed in different ways. You can blame them for copying and stealing ideas, you can grin at the sight of Chinese cars, in particular the Jili MK Cross. But the persistence with which automakers from the Celestial Empire are "storming" the tops of the global automotive market is respectable. They cannot be denied entrepreneurship. Whether we like it or not, there are already enough cars all over the world under the brand of car factories from China.

The secret of their activity is very simple. In the best case, a license is bought for the production of mainly obsolete or discontinued cars of well-known brands, in the worst case, this car is simply copied. Then a few touches are added, which makes the changed appearance no longer plagiarized. A slightly modernized engine is installed, finishing materials are changed (as a rule, less expensive and of high quality). And the new Chinese-made car is ready. Why spend money on research, development, design studios ... Everything is extremely simple.

Sometimes, after several modifications, only experienced experts are able to catch a faint resemblance to the donor car. For example, the compact crossover Geely MK Cross, developed on the basis of the MK-2 hatchback. Probably, few looking at its appearance will be able to determine that one of its ancestors was Toyota Vios, a Japanese sedan with sporty habits and a bright sporty appearance. Such an original Russian nesting doll. As a result, a full-fledged crossover Geely MK Cross rolled off the assembly line of the Chinese company in 2010. And while some continue to grin and scatter accusations of plagiarism, the Chinese are doing their job, not paying attention to anyone, launching the production of new crossovers in the Russian Cherkessk. And the growing army of MK Cross owners, attracted by a modern type of foreign car at an affordable price, is the most convincing proof of the right decision of the Chinese.

Geely MK Cross: exterior

Obviously, Chinese engineers, designers and designers had to spend a lot of effort to turn the MK-2 hatchback into a full-fledged crossover Jili MK cross. The novelty has acquired a chrome-plated radiator grille, a new bumper, additional moldings and roof rails, protective linings made of black plastic on the sills and wheel arches. Chrome wheel arch trims are available as an option. The aerodynamic body kit was supposed to give the Geely MK Cross the look of an SUV. "Swiftness, strength and aggressiveness" of the new crossover, according to the designers, should show stylish black-painted rims.

Perhaps this is all the innovations regarding the appearance. If there is any difference between the new car and its predecessor, it is only the smallest. There are no significant changes in overall dimensions, except that it should be noted that the ground clearance (clearance) of the new crossover has increased to 175 millimeters. Higher wheels should also increase the cross-country ability of the car. Instead of the usual MK-2 wheels in size 185/60 R15, the new crossover received 195/55 R16 wheels.

The overall dimensions of the novelty (length x height x width) are: 4020 x 1445 x 1692 mm. Compared to the Geely MK-2 hatchback, it should also be noted that the length of the new crossover is reduced by 320 millimeters, which can only slightly simplify parking in urban conditions.

Geely MK Cross: interior

The interior of the Jili MK Cross has changed a little more. The interior design should emphasize the sporty style of the new crossover. Perhaps for this purpose, the designers have proposed numerous inserts in the steering wheel, door upholstery, seats and gear lever in an aggressive red color. The pedals are now steel pads. The driver's seat and steering column are height adjustable. There is also a headrest tilt adjustment. The designers replaced the display, and instead of the traditional dial gauges, a digital tachometer and speedometer appeared, also for some reason in red.

The tilt of the instruments in the center has become at the same angle as that of its predecessor, towards the driver. All door windows are electrically operated, mirrors and rear window are electrically heated. For musical accompaniment, a CD MP3 player equipped with six speakers is offered. The exterior mirrors have LED turn signal repeaters, and the fuel filler flap is electrically operated. The rear seats can be folded in a 3: 2 ratio, which increases the useful boot volume to 430 liters.

These are, perhaps, all the changes compared to its predecessor. Everything else remained the same. Indeed, why change the time-tested interior details if there were no objections to them. Regarding the spaciousness of the cabin, it should be noted that for this indicator Geely MK Cross is one of the best among all Chinese cars. It is noticeable that the manufacturer paid a lot of attention to the comfortable conditions of staying in the car during everyday trips around the city, as well as during long country trips.

Specifications

The single weakest point of Chinese cars remains technical specifications. In particular, for Jili MK Cross, the technical characteristics are limited to only one version of the power unit. The manufacturer offers a petrol four-cylinder engine with a working volume of 1.5 liters. The engine is capable of developing a maximum power of 94 horsepower at 6000 rpm. The engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The maximum speed of the Jili MK Cross is 165 km / h.

At the same time, it is possible to accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds. The passport fuel consumption is 5.0 liters at a speed of 60 km / h, or 6.5 liters at a speed of 90 km / h. In addition, the new crossover has only front-wheel drive, which somewhat reduces its off-road potential. The curb weight of the crossover does not exceed 1160 kilograms, while the total weight increases by 300 kg. Rack and pinion steering is equipped with hydraulic booster. Front and rear disc brakes. Front suspension McPherson, rear semi-dependent.

Separately, it should be noted the efforts of the developers in the implementation of modern ideas in terms of providing the car with active and passive safety systems. In addition to the traditional anti-lock braking system, which all MK Cross configurations received, the developers equipped it with an electronic brake force distribution system, as a result of which the crossover's directional stability during emergency braking increased significantly, eliminating the loss of control over the car.

Specifications (body)

Specifications (motor, speed, flow)

Geely MK Cross: equipment and prices

Two complete sets of Jili MK Cross enter the Russian market: Comfort and Luxury. Accordingly, their cost is somewhat different. For example, the Comfort option Jili MK Cross, the price on the Russian car market starts from 389 thousand rubles. Almost all options, even the basic configuration, allow the buyer to purchase a car equipped with air conditioning, an MP3 audio system, two airbags, an ABS system, cute fog lights and additional power accessories, including the rear doors are equipped with a "child lock", and there is also intelligent lighting salon.

The Luxury package is offered 20 thousand rubles more expensive. The only difference between the two options is that the Luxury is equipped with an electrically operated sunroof and leather upholstery, which immediately transforms the interior of the crossover, giving it a more solid and serious look. The car is available in six colors, from metallic silver to deep black.

According to experts in the automotive market, this car currently has few competitors in this price range, which may have a positive effect on its sales. Russian buyers today prefer "pseudo-crossovers", so MK Cross, which has an optimal combination of price and quality, can have some success.

Equipment and prices for Russia

Options and prices for the Ukrainian market

Geely MK Cross video review

Updated Geely MK Cross 2016-2017 - photo, price and configuration, technical characteristics of Geely MK Cross, who survived the planned restyling of the budget Chinese pseudo-crossover. The automobile company Geely Automobile on June 6, 2016 announced the release of an upgraded version of the Geely MK Cross model (known as Geely King Kong Cross in China) to the Chinese market. The Chinese budget pseudo-crossover, which is essentially a hatchback with a solid 175 mm ground clearance, has been updated in the style of its soplatform brother, having received a new front end of the body and a modern interior. Price Geely MK Cross 2016-2017 model year in China, depending on the level of equipment, ranges from 51,900 yuan to 65,900 yuan for a car with a powerful 102-horsepower engine (500-635 thousand rubles). Will the updated Geely MK Cross appear in Russia ... perhaps, but provided that the engine of the new product meets the Euro-5 standards, which the Chinese side promises in advance.

Changes in the appearance of the updated Geely MK Cross hatchback are made in full accordance with the body design of the restyled version of the Geely GS6 sedan. In the presence of new headlights with modern filling (lens optics, LED direction indicators), a nicely strict false radiator grille, a solid and charismatic bumper with original LED daytime running lights corners and an expressive air intake, stylishly emphasized by an elegant chrome insert.

Also noteworthy are the new rear-view mirror housings with LED turn signal repeaters, more massive roof rails than their predecessor, and barely perceptibly changed shades of the parking lamps, which received LED filling, as well as a revised bumper shape.

• The external dimensions of the body of the updated Geely MK Cross 2016-2017 are 4015 mm long, 1692 mm wide, 1465 mm high, with a 2502 mm wheelbase and 175 mm ground clearance (at full load, the ground clearance is 158 mm).
• The front wheel track is 1450 mm, the rear wheel track is 1445 mm.
• Depending on the trim level, the Chinese hatchback offers 185/60 R15 or 195/55 R16 tires on 15-inch steel and light-alloy wheels, as well as 16-inch light alloy wheels.

In the interior of the updated Geely MK Cross, completely new and, of course, more modern multifunctional steering wheel, a perfectly readable instrument panel in a traditional place, a solid and massive front panel and a center console with the latest multimedia system (8-inch color touch screen) and a convenient unit are installed air conditioning control with monochrome display. The driver's and front passenger's seats have got a more correct anatomical backrest, expressive lateral support rollers and longer cushions.


Three passengers in the second row are provided with more comfortable and comfortable seats with dense cushion padding and three new height-adjustable head restraints. The volume of the luggage compartment with the standard position of the solid backrest of the rear row is 468 liters, but only a stowaway is located underground.

The most saturated configurations restyled version of Geely MK Cross will delight owners of ABS and EBD, a pair of front airbags, ISOFIX mounts for child seats, central locking with remote control and factory anti-theft system, an electric sunroof, R16 alloy wheels with an original design, a multifunctional steering wheel with leather trim, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a modern multimedia system with a color 8-inch touchscreen (phone, navigator, smartphone connectivity), power windows for all doors, electric and heated rear-view mirrors and air conditioning.

Specifications Geely MK Cross 2016-2017.
Under the hood of the updated hatchback, an uncontested gasoline atmospheric four-cylinder 1.5-liter engine (model JLB-4G15) with a capacity of 102 hp and a torque of 141 Nm is now installed (a less powerful 94-horsepower engine is not offered). According to the manufacturer's information, the engine meets the European standards Euro5 in terms of emissions into the atmosphere. For the motor, a choice of 5 manual transmissions and 4 automatic transmissions are offered, by default drive to the front wheels, ventilated disc brakes on the front axle, disc brakes on the rear axle, hydraulic power steering, independent front suspension with McPherson struts, and the rear semi-independent with a torsion beam.

"Standing Modesty"

1. Exterior view of the car Geely MK Cross
   
2. Salon Geely MK Cross
   
3. Specifications
4. Options and prices
5. Advantages and disadvantages of the machine
   
6. Reviews of real owners
   
7. Video Geely MK Kros
   

The Chinese off-roader Geely MK Cross cannot be called a Chinese SUV. Such hatchbacks are called pseudo-crossovers. After all, the short overhangs and high ground clearance that are inherent in Geely MK Cross are not at all an indicator of off-road potential. Despite the incomplete "ammunition" Geely MK Cross has become very popular not only in the Middle Kingdom, but also in the domestic market.

Appearance
Looking at the photo of the Geely MK Cross, you can see the peaceful and distinctive exterior design. Chinese engineers do not hide the fact that when creating this car they used the technical documentation of Toyota Vios. It should be admitted that this time the designers did not copy the look of the Japanese car, but made their own original body.
In general, the Geely MK Cross SUV looks bright and aggressive, which sets it apart from its Chinese competitors. The chrome-plated wheel arch protectors match the oversized black alloy wheels and chrome-plated door handles.

Interior Design
Unfortunately, the Geely MK Cross interior did not inherit the bright and expressive body forms. The general design of the front panel with a central location of the dashboard was inherited from the Japanese progenitor. You have to get used to the rather unusual place of the dashboard, but we must admit that all the readings are easy to read.

With a length of about four meters, the volume of the luggage compartment with an underground space is an impressive 450 liters. Luggage space will be enough for shopping trips, outdoor activities and forays into the woods. An additional advantageous difference between the Geely MK Cross and many Chinese counterparts will be a flat loading area when the rear seat back is folded, which significantly increases the volume of the trunk. The full-size spare wheel is "hidden" under the floor, which only some of the more expensive cars can boast.

Specifications (with an overview)
The economic characteristics of the Geely MK Cross cannot but please the owners. One and a half liter gasoline power unit in urban conditions consumes about 8 liters per 100 km. Specified in the TCP 94 hp will save the driver from paying the annual transport tax. Working in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission, the engine does its job quite well - it turns easily, but a little noisy.
With a modest power and a torque of 128 Nm, the Geely MK Cross accelerates to "hundreds" in 11.8 seconds. It should be noted that this will not be enough for fans of dynamic driving, but unfortunately, more powerful power units are not included in the engine lineup.

The suspension of the front-wheel drive crossover of a standard design is a torsion bar semi-dependent with a beam at the rear and an independent MacPherson type at the front. The proven suspension design delivers excellent ride comfort. While driving on roads with a terrible surface, the passenger compartment retains the proper comfort for the passengers. Serious road irregularities sometimes puncture the suspension, but overall it does its job just fine.
Do not forget that Geely MK Cross positions itself as a hatchback, which is designed for outdoor activities and travel outside the city. Even on the front-wheel drive, the solid 175mm ground clearance will not be superfluous. Thanks to this, off-road "off-road" Geely MK Cross copes with easy off-road. With a sufficiently high center of gravity, the car stands confidently on the road, maintaining a high level of handling, but noticeable rolls appear when cornering at high speed.

It should be noted that the Geely MK Cross has become an excellent base for improvement. Some owners who do not have enough engine power do not stop at modest modifications or flashing their "brains", but install a turbocharger. Thus, significantly increasing the power and speed characteristics of Geely MK Cross. But nevertheless, aerodynamic performance and suspension of the "Chinese" with a set of speed deteriorate the stability and controllability of the car. Some owners make the most of the off-road potential of the Geely MK Cross, installing powerful winches, more serious suspension elements and an additional trunk on it.

Equipment options
In the domestic market, the buyer is presented with only two configurations of Geely MK Cross - Comfort and Luxury. The starting price of Geely MK Cross is kept at 409,000 rubles. This price includes: remote control of the central lock, 4 ESP, air conditioning, power steering, two airbags in the front row of seats, MP3 audio system with six speakers, alarm, PTF, electric heated mirrors, R16 alloy wheels, heated rear window, ABS and EBD ...
By purchasing a Geely MK Cross in the Luxury package, in addition to Comfort you get: leather upholstery and an electric sunroof, which makes the interior more strict and serious. Buy Geely MK Cross in this configuration 429,000 rubles.
Each of the Geely MK Cross trim levels favorably distinguishes the crossover in this price segment, where cars from more eminent manufacturers are much more expensive.

Dignity
The main advantages of the Geely MK Cross are:
... high ground clearance, which favorably distinguishes the car among competitors and reduces the likelihood of "catching" on the unevenness of the road;
... a small number of competitors with similar characteristics and cost;
... bright and memorable appearance;
... huge trunk with modest body dimensions;
... flat loading area when folding the back of the rear sofa;
... excellent equipment of the basic configuration.

Like all cars, Geely MK Cross has its drawbacks:
... modest dynamic characteristics, which are inherent in most budget cars, not only Chinese ones;
... weak front suspension struts, recommends replacing them with more serious ones immediately after purchase;
... you have to make an effort to close the doors, the reason for this was the rubber seals of mediocre quality;
... insufficient anti-corrosion treatment and strength of body elements. As a result of even a slight deformation, "mushrooms" are formed on the damaged area.
Until now, many Russian motorists consider cars manufactured in China to be a shipreader. The Geely MK Cross is able to dispel these myths. Today the car has become a worthy competitor to many European and Japanese cars. From year to year, equipment made in China is gaining more and more popularity in the domestic market, and this is worth recognizing.

The Geely MK Cross “compact SUV” is based on the Geely MK-2 hatchback platform, first unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2008. Both externally and structurally, these models are quite similar, but there are some differences. First of all, externally, Geely MK Cross is distinguished by an aerodynamic body kit - a front bumper skirt, wheel arch linings and plastic sills. With their help, the designers sought to camouflage the city hatchback as an SUV.

Compared to the MK-2, the Geely MK Cross received a chrome grille, original design alloy wheels and roof rails, and the ground clearance was increased from 150 to 175 mm. Changes in the cabin have been reduced to the coloring of individual elements, including the inserts on the seats, gearshift cover and steering wheel, in red, as well as the installation of steel pedal pads with a pretense of sportiness.

However, in terms of its dynamic characteristics, the Geely MK Cross is no different from the MK-2. Under its hood is the same 1.5-liter 16-valve gasoline engine that develops 94 hp. and is capable of accelerating the car up to 160 km / h. At the same time, starting off, Geely MK Cross gains 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds, and the declared fuel consumption is 6.5 liters in the combined cycle. The motor is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

In Russia, Geely MK Cross is offered in the only Comfort configuration. The list of equipment for it includes power steering, air conditioning, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, power windows, an audio system with 4 speakers, an alarm and fog lights. Safety in the Geely MK Cross is provided by an electronic brake force distribution system, ABS, as well as airbags for the driver and passenger. It should be added that the volume of the trunk of the car is 430 liters, and for the convenience of transporting bulky goods, the back of the rear seat folds in a ratio of 3: 2.

Expert opinion

“The Chinese automaker Geely is closely following fashion trends - the MK Cross model emerged in the wake of the popularity of urban“ crossovers ”made on the basis of simple hatchbacks. The word "crossover" in quotation marks is not without reason - in fact, the car remained the same front-wheel-drive hatchback Geely MK-2, only with increased ground clearance, "sporty" interior trim and a different "body kit". This means that it will attract, first of all, not the most practical, but numerous category of buyers - those who value “style” and the opportunity to stand out from the crowd. In this case, also for little money: the cost of 350 thousand rubles makes the pseudo-crossover a worthy competitor to the much more boring domestic auto industry. For complete "urban" happiness MK Cross, perhaps, only the automatic transmission is not enough. "

Geely MK Cross stands out for greater sportiness in design, and in general, for an improved style of design. Moreover, the restyling partially affected the technical part of the car, what exactly has changed there, we will find out a little lower, there you will also find a description of the new characteristics and features of the power unit.

And to get acquainted with the car in more detail, a test drive for Geely MK Cross, which focuses on service and cost, will help.

Although the new Geely MK Cross is positioned in the same style as its predecessor, there are still more memorable and striking design moments. Even from the photo it is noticeable that the vehicle's ground clearance has grown, thus, the manufacturer is trying to "push" his creation into the class of crossovers. In principle, he partially succeeds, it is quite a crossover, with tightened bumpers, sills.

The new Geely MK Cross introduces a different front bumper, equipped with an additional plastic trim. A slightly different landing of optics, fog lights, without bright chrome, but in a simple matte black frame. The radiator grille retains the corporate identity for the MK segment, with two wide chrome trims.

On the side, the first thing you notice is the stylish and metallic discs. The rails on the wheel arches add spectacularity, this is the first time I meet such a solution on Chinese cars. It looks interesting, especially in combination with door trims.

At the stern, you pay attention to the rear bumper, which also tried on several chrome trims. In principle, the shapes are nothing new, the same image, the same fit of additional reflectors. The only thing that can be distinguished is the appearance of a different filling of the optics, although in shape without any changes. An even larger spoiler is striking.

Interior

The Geely MK Cross attachment in the cabin is almost completely in line with its predecessor. They also did not work with the quality of the material, the same plastic, which cannot be called the most successful. Everything also creaks on the bumps. But, the good news is that they offered a slightly different style of door trim, seats, even panels.

Thus, they tried to add a sporty character. The upholstery of the doors, seats, torpedoes and even the steering column received red inserts that look really cool. It is a pity that they did not work on the equipment of the steering column.

The center console, which in this car includes the speedometer and the radio with the rest of the gear, remains unchanged. "Tidy" also occupies a dominant place, the filling is classic with two "wells" and a small BC. Below is a radio tape recorder, limited at the edges by vertical deflectors.

At the very bottom we found a shelter for an air conditioner, with three "washers" for adjustment. The central tunnel of the car accommodates a gearshift lever, a pocket and a "handbrake"; if possible, you can even install an armrest.

There is more free space in the showroom, the car guarantees comfortable movement for five passengers. There is an extensive list of adjustments on the front of the seats, with adjustments being made both in height and in width. There is enough space for rear passengers in the cabin, the sofa allows even three passengers to sit comfortably.

Specifications

Geely MK Cross in 2019 is presented with only one gasoline engine, which was structurally copied from the Toyota Korola. The unit is equipped with a 1.5 liter displacement, which allows it to generate 95 hp. Such motors were installed on the previous generation and on other models from the same manufacturer.

Therefore, there will be no problems with where to find spare parts for Geely MK Cross models. Standard consumables such as fuses, timing belt on Geely MK, rollers and others are also suitable from other models of Geely families. After restyling the car, the concern claims that it was able to reduce the car's fuel consumption to 6 liters in mixed mode.

The technical characteristics in terms of the platform remain the same with the predecessor model, the manufacturer only bothered to make some changes in the suspension settings. This is noticeable by the increased ground clearance (clearance). The structure of the suspension remains unchanged, these are the classic MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion bar with crossbars at the rear.

On the electronic filling, the Chinese manufacturer could not offer anything supernatural. The same basic set of assistants remains, which are already available in the minimum configuration.

For the steering, an empty hydraulic booster was provided, which quite successfully copes with control on small sites, but there is still not enough information on the track.

Options and prices

Until 2015, the car could be found at dealerships, but now those wishing to purchase the Cross will have to make a choice in the secondary market. To date, the maximum price for Geely Cross does not exceed 400,000 rubles.

The cost depends entirely on the condition, and then only attention is paid to the package. In total, only a hatchback body was offered for Russian buyers, configurations and prices in two main versions. Therefore, when buying a Geely MK Cross 2019, it is worth paying attention to the technical condition of the car, because there is no significant difference in equipment.

At the time when fresh copies were on sale, the difference in cost was no more than 15,000 rubles. The basic version included a radio tape recorder, air conditioning, power accessories, several pillows, foglights, ABS, EBD hydraulic booster, drive mirrors. In more expensive versions, a leather interior, a sunroof, decorative elements were included in this, which gave the interior a premium look.