You’d totally love these New & Locally assembled Geely Auto Brands Emgrand 7 (Sedan) & X7 Sport (SUV)

Mikano Motors, a subsidiary of Mikano International, on Thursday, December 23rd, 2020, test drived locally assembled Geely auto brands Emgrand 7 (Sedan) and X7 Sport (SUV) in Nigeria.

The event, which was held at the company’s new state-of-the-art assembly plant located at Karameh City along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, featured a media test drive of the cars by the nation’s motoring journalists.

Addressing newsmen at the event, Mikano Motors’ Sales Manager Everistus Eze described the local assembly of the Geely automobile brand as part of his company’s efforts towards boosting the nation’s economy via job creation. He said:

“Although Mikano has always been known as a service provider in many aspects, including Power, Steel, Foods and Medical, our decision to invest in the automotive sector was motivated by our belief that Nigeria deserves a better transportation experience, rather than being a dumping area for second-hand cars with no history, no warranty, and no spare parts. Therefore, we chose to assemble and ultimately manufacture a top-quality automotive brand to create jobs for the youths, help stimulate the nation’s economy, and further support Nigerian families with the most comfortable and affordable mean s of transportation.”

Aside from being a Chinese automotive brand that recorded top scores in the European Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP), Geely vehicles, via its acquisition of top European brands, including Volvo and Lotus, are produced in line with European standards.

According to him, the current Geely auto brand is entirely different from the former Geely Cars Nigerians used to know. ” This current Geely auto brand,” he pointed out, ” is a meeting point for the latest automobile technology and modern science.” Mikano’s plan for locally assembled Geely automobiles started over two years ago.

To ensure that it is auto buying customers run their cars with peace of mind, the company has covered the entire landscape of Nigeria with various after-sales service centers. “Already,” he explained, “we have 3s (Showroom, service center, and Spare parts) and 2s (Showroom and Service Centre) locations all over Nigeria. The centers are equipped with modem tools to ensure effective after-sales
services to our customers.”

Through our appointed dealership across the country, Geely automobile brand’s spare parts are now available nationwide. While we are still appointing more dealers to ensure that our parts are available to every location in Nige ria, we are making servicing parts available via various accredit ed channels to avoid the incident of fake parts.” Locally Assembled Emgrand 7 (Sedan)

Powered by 1.5-liter engine, the locally assembled Geely Emgrand 7 now on sale in Nigeria, comes with a load of safety features, some of which are seatbelt reminder, over speeding alarm device, an anti-theft alarm device, hand brake unreleased reminder, (anti-lock brake system + electronic brakeforce distribution (EBO), reversing visual system, door child safety lock, collision safety fuel cut system, speed-sensitive automatic door locking system, explosion-proof leak proof visual system, door child safety lock, collision safety fuel cut system, speed-sensitive automatic door locking system, explosion-proof leak-proof plastic fuel tank, etc more than that, the car is equipped with cruise control, remote central locking, keyless entry-driver side, head restraints, air conditioning system and infotainment.

Locally Assembled Geely X7 Sport (SUV)
Also being assembled in Nigeria, the Geely X7 Sport (SUV), is powered by a naturally­ aspirated 2.4-liter engine, which puts out 150bhp at 5,300rpm and some 225Nm (Newton Meters) equipped with airbags, occupants of the car are also protected with ISOFIX child seat anchorage points, Door child safety lock, TPMS(Tire Pressure Monitoring System), explosion-proof, leak-proof plastic, fuel tank, speed-sensitive automatic door locking system, anti-pinch function(all 4windows) and air filtration purification device.

The Geely X7 Sport is also equipped with an internal light delay function, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, remote central locking, keyless entry, mobile mapping central screen, Bluetooth hands-free device, LCD Trim computer, multi-function steering wheel (with entertainment + cruise switch), anti-theft protect io n, electronic control, and alarm system, active safety functions and reversing radar system.

Taking cognizance of the affordability problem, which has trailed made- in-Nigeria vehicles over the years, Mikano, a company that employs over 2000 Nige ria ns, is already working out friendly auto finance to take care of this challenge.

It is also putting together plans to roll out autogas vehicles and electric cars as soon as the Nigerian government creates the necessary enabling environment, especially legal backing that would protect local assemblers against imported junks that are taking the chunks of the nation’s automotive market share.

“The Nigerian auto industry shall effectively compete in the entire African automobile market if the right policies are made by the government,” the Mikano Motors ‘ boss assured.

For over 27 years, Mikano has been providing premium quality products to the Nigerian market, by building global strategic alliances with the world’s largest manufacturers.

Geely has acquired Volvo 100%, AG Daimler 10%, Lotus Brand 50%, Proton Brand 49%, London Taxi I 00% AND Lynk & Co 100%. With all this acquired technology, Geely has succeeded in taking its position as a global brand, coupled with its ability to acquire the highest global and future technologies in the automotive industry. Its sales exceeded 2.1 million cars, placing it among the world’s top car manufacturers.

Over the past IO years Geely has invested more than $14 billion in research and development R&D), and plans to invest more in the next five years, in a commitment to providing the highest level of modern technologies in the industry.

Specifically, Geely Holdings, Daimler AG of Mercedes Ben z, and other Geely family brands have launched plans to collaborate on developing highly effective powertrain systems for the next-generation hybrid vehicle applications.

Visit www.Geely.ng for more details.
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