Beijing '08 Preview: Geely GT concept to debut
by Alex Nunez on Mar 26th 2008 at 12:32PM 
Click above for a gallery of the Geely GT concept
The 2008 Beijing Motor Show will play host to the usual assortment of real automakers' wares, direct knock-offs of said automakers' wares, and a few concepts and production vehicles of genuine interest beyond comedic value. We'll count the Geely GT among that last group. Details are sparse at the moment -- we have no clue what the proposed powertrain consists of, for example -- but Geely's coupe concept this year looks to be substantially more ambitious and voluptuous than the Mybo II 2-door show car it displayed last year in Shanghai. The Mybo II didn't have a whole lot going on in the looks department except a peculiar face that had us expecting it to transform into a giant robot at any moment.
The Geely GT mashes up a variety of looks -- we see some Maybach Exceleo, Ferrari 612, Nissan GT-R, and assorted Peugeot in there. The end result is something that we'd actually be interested to see in person, as the preview photos (or are they renderings?) demonstrate. We won't be there, but we'll bring you the live photos via our friends at Autoblog Chinese when things kick off next month.
Gallery: 2008 Geeley GT Concept
[Source: Autoblog Chinese]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
imoore 12:39PM (3/26/2008)
Well, it's--different. I'll give it that much.
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MPman 8:49AM (3/27/2008)
"DEATH TRAP"
Geely SUV : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFeQhFnl8uE
LBuzzer 12:43PM (3/26/2008)
I'm actually digging it.
The rear end looks fine and even original (!).
The front headlights look to bulge out a bit too much, though.
I'm lovin' the chrome: a variety of width, doesn't go completely around the window and gives a nice flash to the rear quarter panels.
Overall?
Thumbs up from me!
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BOB 11:50PM (3/26/2008)
Actually, these renderings show that Pontiac production will move again, to China-----
__THE EXTREMEMELY GRAND PRIX___
(with 6, you get extra chrome, instead of egg rolls)
The Chinese are coming -- no doubt, and not shy about it.
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tio 1:01PM (3/26/2008)
what is the deal with the Chinese and huge grills? Ford should sell Lincolns there, they would sell like rice cakes.
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Rick 1:46PM (3/26/2008)
True, but unlike Honda and Ford, the Geeley's grill ISN'T chrome so it doesn't lash out at you visually.
Derek 7:05PM (3/26/2008)
Doesn't lash at you visually? At least Lincolns have a good traditional style. This Geeley grille looks like a five year old making a nasty face.
The grille is really a shame too, the side view is really quite attractive.
amdforever 12:46PM (3/26/2008)
I am just lost for words at how much Chinese cars have progressed in the last two years.
Seriously!
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Level 12:47PM (3/26/2008)
I guess they got tired at everyone laughing at their rip offs that they came out with something to make other feel their potential…
I agree that Chrome C on the window is def good looking….shhhhh everyone watch out the Chinese are coming…and from the looks of it…they do know how to produce good looking inspiring cars if they put their minds to it lol…
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FSM 12:48PM (3/26/2008)
That car must be a Sith lord.
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PJ 1:11PM (3/26/2008)
Darth Hideous
Alex Nunez 1:16PM (3/26/2008)
PJ wins.
2004m3driver 12:49PM (3/26/2008)
WTF original CHINA design?!? I guess why not, when you can just hire designers from all over the world (could be their own designers I don't know I may be talking out of my ass, but I am just generalizing because many car companies hire big name design firms to help out with concepts).
Damn the the car market is going to get really competitive.
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Brett- BMW Advo 12:51PM (3/26/2008)
I'm feeling Mazda, Fisker and GM (Pontiac Solstice) here in the design of this machine. Pretty striking for a Geeley...
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David(Postal) 12:55PM (3/26/2008)
That is one slick looking machine! Impressive!
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Me Too 1:00PM (3/26/2008)
If it looks good it looks good, what else can you say? I hope it will have quality, interior and mechanics to match it looks.
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pditty 1:08PM (3/26/2008)
Hey, the new Pontiac Solstice coupe looks great! A bit pricey though.
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akatsuki 1:27PM (3/26/2008)
It is totally a Solstice crossed with an Exelero or whatever they were going to call that Maybach.
Noitora 1:54PM (3/26/2008)
I actually find this to look better than the Solstice Coupe. It looks pretty crappy compared to the roadster.
Geeley uses chrome effectively and if the fix a few things here and there they might have a pretty damn good car on their hands.
Toy Yoda 1:11PM (3/26/2008)
I got a kick looking at older Chinese copy-designs. They were like mocking the original designers. Sort of like listening to Richard Cheese.
This is a nice design, but the campy humor is gone, which was the great appeal for me. :)
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