Geely to launch 21 new models for 2010 sales target

• Source: Global Times
• [16:42 February 22 2010]
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Geely has set the 2010 sales target to 412,000 units, and it plans to launch 21 new models to achieve the goal.

According to the Chinese automaker, it will develop two types of CE-1 and CE-2 models both for Chinese and European markets. The type for western market will be designed by automotive engineering company Italdesign. And CE-1 and CE-2 models made under this type will be exported for customers driving with steering wheel at the right side of the car.

Geely will put its first seven seats street SUV NL-1 into production at its Chengdu plant in Sichuan Province and its first C-class sedan GC-1 will be produced at its Jinan plant in Shandong Province.

The cross version of Geely Panda along with right-steering wheel and 1.5-liter AT versions of the model will be released. And the Golden eagle cross will be the latest models driven into the market.

Geely's B-class EC7 and EC7-RV models will feature with CVT (continuously variable transmission) this year. The 6AT gearbox developed by DSI will feature some of Geely's models at the end of 2010.

This year, Geely is going to develop new energy vehicles, including electric vehicles based on the Panda production platform, plug-in hybrid cars and GSG hybrid cars.

Agencies and Shi Jierui contributed to this story