Manufacturer Geely Class City car Related | Production 2009–present Body style 5-door hatchback | |
Also called Gleagle Panda
Geely Panda
Geely-Gleagle Panda
Tobe M'Car
Kandi Panda EV
Micro Panda (Sri Lanka) | ||
The Geely LC, sold in its home market as the Geely Panda or the Gleagle Panda, is a city car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Geely since 2009. In 2010 the LC scored 45.3 in C-NCAP crash tests, making it China's first locally researched and developed compact car to be awarded a 5-star rating, and it is subsequently the safest Chinese hatchback as of 2011. The LC was able to achieve the above despite a development process that relied more on computer simulations than actual crash tests.
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Online sale
As of 22 December 2010, popular Chinese e-commerce retailer Taobao Mall sells the LC online although buyers must put down a 288 yuan deposit and visit a local dealership for a test drive prior to purchase. The LCs on offer are not delivered to your door and may differ from those available through more-traditional retail channels.
First day online sales totalled near 500.
Styling
The LC's styling has been recognized for its exceptional exterior, which manufacturer Geely says is "bionic" and resembles a panda but that some criticize for resembling the Toyota Aygo, instead. Geely outsourced the design of the LC's exterior to another Chinese firm, CH-Auto.
Overseas sale
While the car is sold in overseas markets, its name and the brand name it is sold under may change.
Indonesia
The LC is sold in Indonesia as a Geely Panda.
New Zealand
The LC is sold in New Zealand as a Geely LC Hatch.
Sri Lanka
A local company, Micro Cars, offers the LC in Sri Lanka. It is domestically assembled from complete knock down kits.
South Africa
The LC is sold in South Africa.
Taiwan
A rebadged, redesigned LC called the Tobe M’Car is sold in Taiwan by Yulon Motors, which may also assemble it. The M'car uses the same body and interior as the LC but features improved performance and locally designed components.
Cuba
In Cuba, the LC is commonly used as a rental vehicle but also sold to private owners as a Geely Panda.