Belarusian cars. New Belarusian car Geely

In 2013, automobile production in Belarus reached a new level. CJSC "Belji" produced the first batch of "people's" cars. Belarusian Geely cars are a joint development of Belarusian and Chinese enterprises. The new project has a lobby on the state level. This year, the company plans to produce 18,000 cars, 11,000 of which are to be sold in Russia.

Attempts to release a national car

In 1997, near Minsk in the village Obchak started assembling with the subsequent release of cars Ford Escort and Ford Transit (minibuses). This was the first attempt by Ford Motors and Lada OMS to create a new car model. However, the long-term plans were not to be realized. The state authorities have deprived Ford Motors of some privileges, and the firm has stopped work of the joint venture. The second attempt to assemble Belarusian cars was made in 2004. In the same village Obchak decided to release a truck brand Lublin-3. To this end, the joint Belarusian-Polish enterprise Unison (ZAO) was registered. The car was released, but did not meet the expectations of manufacturers. The cost of the truck Lublin-3 was 3 times higher than that of the Russian "Gazelles". In the same year, an attempt was made to create a Belarusian-Iranian car Samand. It was a modernized sedan Peugeot (France). However, the new car did not gain confidence. The company also produces Samand cars, but they are not in demand. Later, several more failed attempts were made to create Belarusian cars, and only in 2013 the idea was crowned with success. CJSC "Belji" began assembling the Geely SC-7 machine at the site of the Borisov plant "Avtogydrousilitel" (OJSC). The joint stock of the Belarusian-Chinese enterprise included BelAZ, SoyuzAutoTechnologies, Geely.

A new Belarusian car stands as a supported "European"

Today "Belji" CJSC is producing 3 models of a new car brand:

• Geely SC 7;
• Geely LC Cross;
• Geely EX.

The average price of cars is $ 15,000. The same number of used second-hand European cars. The difference is only that the Geely Belarusian cars are covered by a three-year official guarantee. The President of the Republic of Belarus stresses that the government will support the sale of car brands. The state promises to create conditions so that the population can buy a new car. Alexander Lukashenko also stresses that Geely machines should be sold in Russia.

Test drive of the Belarusian "Chinese": virtues

Each machine has its pros and cons. Correspondents of the Belarusian portal abw.by conducted a test drive Geely and found out all its features.

Pros of the new car SC 7:

• High ground clearance;
• Energy-intensive suspension;
• Balanced management;
• Excellent brakes;
• Powerful, flexible, economical engine;
• Large capacious trunk;
• Back seatbacks fold;
• Key ignition, as in the auto premium segment.

Experts say that it is not worthwhile to criticize the Belarusian car Geely in a hurry: the car is not as bad as most motorists think, after hearing the word "Chinese".

... and disadvantages

Now about the minuses.

• Inconvenient landing, seat; Steering wheel low. This disadvantage is well felt by high, dense drivers.
• Deaf sound of the audio system.
• The USB connector is mounted deep, so it is better to use a special adapter cord.
• The luggage compartment opens only from the saloon.
• Armrests are covered with a thin material. They can wipe out taxi drivers for a year.
• Not very powerful rear window heating.

Test drivers note that Belarusian Geely cars drive like Mercedes-Benz W124. "Bottom" they have good, and the transfer switches softly. If the manufacturers refine the design of seat adjustment for height, the car can be deservedly given the title of "good car".

The President of Belarus personally tested Geely

On May 4, 2014, Alexander Lukashenko tested the new Belarusian car "on strength" on the territory of the test site in Borisov. Initially, the head of state sat behind the wheel of Geely SC 7, after - Geely LC Cross, and finally swept the crossover Geely EX. According to the president, he was satisfied with the design and technical characteristics of the cars. A. Lukashenko also noted that SC 7 is an excellent option for novice drivers. The head of state admitted that the government plans to develop an incentive system that will increase the purchasing power for the cars of the Belarusian assembly. "While such a program will act against the Belarusian buyer, it is planned to think about the" neighbors "later," A. Lukashenko stressed.

Plans and prospects of the Belarusian automobile production

Automobile industry in Belarus is constantly evolving. In the near future, the president plans to build a powerful plant near Borisov. A year Lukashenko plans to sell about 50,000 domestic cars, some of which should go to the Russian market. Geely Auto also officially goes to the Brazilian car market. In addition, soon new Belarusian cars will be produced. The production of Opel and Chevrolet was started in the middle of 2013. This year, the automotive brands have to leave the assembly line. This provision is provided for in the framework agreement signed by the president with the director of General Motors. The new vice-premier of the Belarusian state Petr Prokopovich is monitoring the new project. In the future, the company plans to assemble another brand - Cadillac . According to experts, the qualification level of the Belarusian staff will make it possible to implement this forward-looking plan.