Filed under: Minivans/MPVs, China, Misc. Auto Shows
Beijing '08 Preview: Geely HL MPV
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According to its company website, Geely will have eighteen concept and production vehicles on display at Auto China (a.k.a. the Beijing Motor Show) next month. We have a feeling the spiffy Geely GT will suck all the oxygen out of the room; unless someone else unveils something completely spectacular, the GT concept should be the the big attention hog.
Now, while attractive GTs are good for publicity, more standard fare is good for the populace. To that end, we present the Geely HL MPV, a crisply-styled minivan of as-yet-undetermined size (Mazda5-class, perhaps?) with an Acuresque grille, if the rendering our friends at Autoblog Chinese have obtained is accurate. The HL will also wear Geely's new logo front-and-center. Autoblog Chinese will be on the case in Beijing, and we'll bring you coverage by proxy.
Gallery: Geely HL MPV
[Source: Autoblog Chinese]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Throwback 4:03PM (3/28/2008)
Surprisingly inoffensive
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Ligor 4:04PM (3/28/2008)
not only that, but possibly the most original design coming out of China
tuna 4:06PM (3/28/2008)
It's so original that Acura thought of it already.
Kowell 4:14PM (3/28/2008)
Looks like the design of a Kia Rondo with an Acura front.... oh wait... it IS the design of a kia Rondo with an Acura front
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SPG 4:16PM (3/28/2008)
Wow, that's exactly what I was thinking.
A Rondo with the 2nd generation TSX nose.
havoc 4:20PM (3/28/2008)
some kind of mazda5 meets dodge caravan meets left-over acura nose.
hmm, i guess the article kind of said that
then i agree 100%!
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Dazza 6:27PM (3/28/2008)
Really? Americans complaining that the car looks like the only two C-segment MPVs sold in their market by Mazda and Kia?
Seriously, don't you think everything in the genre is similar? Hmm? Hyundai Matrix? Opel Zafira? Kia Carens/Rondo? Mazda 5? Ford C-Max? Renault Scenic? Toyota Corolla Verso? Honda FR-V? Probably the only really unique designs in this segment are the Fiat Multipla and the Citroen Picasso.
The Geely is a good looking car, but all cars share design cues from one another. The problem is people who can't prise themselves away from accusing China of copying.
tanooki2003 4:21PM (3/28/2008)
Oh brother. This is seriously getting old!
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jgp 4:23PM (3/28/2008)
Those door-handles look like they're six feet in the air.
But not to worry...like all commie-built junk, all you have to do is open the door once and the door falls off for good.
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aerith 11:22PM (3/28/2008)
You are a dumb-ass. Look around you, how much of the things do you use are made in china? The majority of the parts you have in the computer you used to type this comment is made in china. Not much is to be said about 'american made' "junk" either huh? Remember the domestics of the early 90's? Can't be worse than those pieces of junk.
garlinski 4:28PM (3/28/2008)
Wow... they really ripped off Acura's ugly mug.
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UltraP 4:34PM (3/28/2008)
Total Toyota Matrix / Pontiac Vibe ripoff!!!
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Rick 4:35PM (3/28/2008)
Looks like the Honda Fit.
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Jason 4:56PM (3/28/2008)
hey you know what other resemblances exist?
people moaning about how every single new car looks like every other old car!!!
how original!!!
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havoc 5:08PM (3/28/2008)
your post looks like every other post
Calguy 9:48PM (3/28/2008)
Uh oh. Between this and the model in the article a few inches up, the Chinese are getting their act together. Neither of these cars exhibit remotely unappealing design. That's a hurtle they're leaving in the dust. Once these cars get safe and well styled, it's really their game to loose.
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Korona 10:55PM (3/28/2008)
design is improving
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Shmalec 11:03PM (3/28/2008)
I actually really like it! Kind of has a chunky look to it that suggests space and utility.
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Shmalec 11:16PM (3/28/2008)
yeah
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daz 11:42PM (3/28/2008)
Not bad at all.
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