I wrote a review in order to place a Premium ad, it's not a secret. I would like to "be filled with nightingale" - for a long time, diligently and carefully, I would list the options of my configuration and would hardly mention non-warranty replacements (clutch, racks). Well, not the point. Wrote - as it really is. There are two main club forums on the Internet - Ukrainian and Russian (I don’t give links, it’s forbidden by the rules of the resource), on which people have been slowly dismantling every part of the Geely MK for many years (this car was imported to Russia by Rolf, in Ukraine AIS is engaged in assembly). And the information there is by no means closed. And no - it’s not pompous, there are serial jambs - few original racks have passed more than 30,000, there are technological miscalculations - one rear air duct valve on only one side, apparently because of this, windows on the driver’s side tighten more. There are also successful jambs - copying the vios (it is right-hand drive, made for Malaysia), the Chinese rearranged the steering wheel, forgot or were too lazy to fill the tank neck. Queues at gas stations are not terrible for me now (I drive up from the other side, like a "prul"). But most of all they are valuable with information about the Geely MK resource and its components. And according to information from my dealer, and according to the forums, mileage over 200,000 for this car is quite the norm. And no one described anything serious (corrosion, overhaul). No one has run 300,000 yet (or they all rotted and fell apart - I don't know). And there are long and carefully selected analogues original spare parts(and the resource of these very original components). For example, native back cushion the engine lives for a season and a half (it dies by the second winter) or 60 thousand. According to dealer brandbooks, it changes for a long time and tediously, at exorbitant prices (more than a standard hour according to the service master) and costs about 150 bucks. Ours quickly picked up an analogue for 10 (i.e., 15 times cheaper) bucks and a replacement method in 30 minutes with smoke breaks (this is if you yourself and in the pit). Distracted something...

This car is not suitable for a taxi. Taxis are runs of 150-200 per day. With such runs, you often have to change consumables - this is unprofitable. For a taxi profitable - Lancer. Japanese assembly, replacement of racks after 80,000, replacement of hubs and belts after 120,000. And we took Lanos in a taxi in the first place. Calculate the cost of ownership and stop.

About the auto review - did you read the "comments" of those who own Geely MK? And then it turns out, as in a well-known joke about a neighbor who sang Mozart, so Mozart wrote bullshit music. In that resource test, there were already a lot of inconsistencies (and was that car even there?). At the end of that year, the same auto review compared the safety of passengers, MK got 6.5 points (and viburnum 6.0).

I am not an opponent of Zhiguli or an ardent fan of anything, no. I just need a hassle-free everyday ride (and not 2 blocks, but tens of kilometers, 50-100 a day). Fairy tales about right-hand drive "I bought a Mazda Damio, drove 200,000, changed the starter" - I heard, but left-hand drive is common in this part of the world, if I lived in Vladik, the choice would be obvious. Old foreign cars - they were, they are pouring in, less often than Zhiguli, but they are pouring in and you have to think (waste time) - where and how to order and bring the right sensor, silent block, lever, support, etc. Zhiguli are pouring in very quickly (there was a new four, there was a new barn), racks around for a year, thermoses to the barn could not be found at all, they poisoned everything - they had to use plywood. The tanks there burst on their own, all sorts of covers, pipes are torn (well, it’s just sad when the rear washer hose breaks at a bend because it’s “pulled in” and in order to increase it you need to disassemble the floor of the car), it eats oil, it doesn’t go more than 150 ( rides, but scary), the gearshift lever rattles forever and this is incurable, after 50,000 each piston in the cabin and each bracket imagines itself to be a musician, the consumption rises to 10 per 100 and until you change all the sensors, you will not make sure that you have covered cat. You can ride all this, but spend the weekend at Uncle Vasya's garage or in a "familiar" service. The Chinese, on the other hand, stood motionless for three days only once - the dealer changed the clutch (why did he do this for three days - well, such a dealer). And this is really the only car out of all the farthest ones, in which, apart from the pump, wires and cable, I didn’t buy anything else “on duty”. Usually, by the end of the first month, a box with tools, refills and spare parts was started in the trunk.

About Bosch, by the way. The ignition coil started up in the second ten of the run, it was Bosch, and then in small letters "made in polan" or "finland" - something like that. Replacement under warranty, now it costs the same boss, but already made in China. It's worth it, and it's worth it, and it's worth it...

p.s. meanwhile, the Geely group has bought a controlling stake in Volvo and is already launching a new line at AIS, including the Geely MK, which has been retained with minimal restyling.

07.06.2017

Geely MK is a Chinese representative of class C, which is a development of Geely Automobile companies. In recent years, the Chinese auto industry has made a real breakthrough in the automotive industry. One of the main components of the popularity of this model is the design - the appearance of the car is not typical for an eastern manufacturer and is more reminiscent of an "American". It is not worth comparing this car with Americans, Japanese or Koreans, since they are higher in build quality and components, but this model has one parameter in which it surpasses all its competitors, and this is its price, and this parameter has always been one of the main when choosing a car. And, here's how the low cost of the car affected its reliability, and what you should pay attention to when choosing Geely MK with mileage for secondary market Now let's try to find out.

A bit of history:

In the domestic Chinese market, the premiere of Geely MK took place in 2006, but in the CIS this model appeared only in the middle of 2008. The first generation Toyota Yaris was taken as the basis for the development of the car, and motors from Toyota are also used on cars. Geely previously bought these engines from Tianjin Industrial (FAW), which is licensed by Toyota. In January 2010, at the plant of the automobile company "Derways" in the city of Cherkessk (Russia), the production of cars for the CIS markets was launched. Prior to this, Geely MK were delivered to car dealerships straight from China. In 2011, Geely rebranded, as a result, the car was named Englon MK, and MK Cross was renamed Englon Jinying cross. The rebranding was carried out in connection with a new marketing strategy aimed at updating and raising the brand's image. In 2015, Geely MK was replaced by GC6, which is a deep restyling.

Weaknesses and shortcomings of Geely MK with mileage

metal, like paintwork, very thin, because of this, chips and dents appear even from a small pebble that has flown out from under the wheels of oncoming vehicles. The body is weakly resistant to aggressive environmental influences, which is why rust appears on the car body after a couple of years of operation. Corrosion appears most quickly on the bottom of the car (additional treatment with anti-corrosion agents is required) and in places where the paint is chipped. Also, watch for rust can be found on: the front doors (under the seal), the hood and the gas tank cap (near the lock). The protective glass of foglights often cracks when used in cold and wet weather.

Engines

Geely MK was completed only with gasoline power units- 1.5 (94 hp), 1.6 (107 hp). The most common engine in the CIS is a 1.5 liter unit, which was assembled under license from Toyota (a copy of the 5A-FE engine from). If we talk about its reliability, then, in general, the motor is not bad, but, a couple weaknesses in it, however, it was revealed. The first thing you need to pay attention to is the timing belt. According to the regulations, it does not require replacement up to 60,000 km, but, as operating experience has shown, cracks appear on it after 40,000 km, and a couple of teeth may also be missing, I think it’s not worth explaining what consequences this can lead to. For those who like to carry out repairs in their garage, it is worth considering the fact that in order to replace the timing belt, you will have to remove the right engine mount.

It is not uncommon for owners to encounter trouble when an unheated engine starts to triple, fortunately, to solve the problem, you can do without a trip to the service - you need to change the spark plugs, high voltage wires or ignition coils. If these manipulations do not give a positive result, you will have to adjust the valves. To perform this procedure, you should contact an experienced specialist, since improper adjustment of the valves can lead to their “clamping” after 40-60 thousand kilometers and with subsequent burnout. Remove high-voltage wires very carefully, as there is a high risk of breaking them.

On vehicles with a mileage of over 50,000 km, coolant leaks appear through the throttle heating gasket. If the defect is not eliminated in a timely manner, this can lead to premature failure of the regulator. idle move. The main signal of a malfunction of the regulator will be: difficult start, the engine stalls immediately after setting and starts only when you press the gas pedal. A new regulator will cost 20 USD, but you can save a little by installing an analogue from the Chevrolet Niva (8-10 USD).

In the warm season, it is necessary to carefully monitor the temperature of the engine, most often the engine overheats when driving for a long time at a speed of 80-100 km per hour with the air conditioner on. The main reason is not turning on the cooling fan, poor contact at the wiring terminals and belated opening of the thermostat. The ability to control the temperature of the engine and prevent its overheating is complicated by the fact that the temperature sensor can give incorrect data. If the engine cannot be warmed up to operating temperature for a long time, most likely the problem is related to the souring of the thermostat in the open position.

On most specimens, on a run of 80-120 thousand km, it is necessary to change the cylinder head gasket, the reason is the cylinder head gasket burns out. At the same run, the pump needs to be replaced. The cooling radiator is subject to corrosion. A signal that there is a problem will be the appearance of red spots in the expansion tank. With the advent of cold weather, a cooling radiator may begin to flow at the junctions of plastic and metal. On a run of 80-100 thousand km, it becomes necessary to replace the front crankshaft oil seal (oil smudges appear). Once every 60-80 thousand km, an oil pressure sensor needs to be replaced. A slightly smaller resource (40-60 thousand km) have engine and gearbox mounts. Many owners name high flow fuel, in the combined cycle 8-10 thousand km, and this is much more than the manufacturer promised.

Transmission

Geely MK was equipped with only a five-speed mechanical box gears. Transmission diagnostics should be treated with the utmost care. The main ailment that owners have to deal with is the fragility of the bearings of the primary and secondary shafts. Most often to the service with complaints about extraneous noise in the box, owners of cars with a mileage of 50-70 thousand km apply. You will have to spend 100-150 USD to eliminate the malfunction. Semi-axle oil seals are not famous for their durability either, as a rule, oil leaks appear after 30-40 thousand kilometers. On a run of 60-70 thousand km, the clutch master cylinder needs to be replaced. To save a little, the cylinder can be repaired using a special repair kit. When using low-quality oil, with the onset of cold weather, there are difficulties with shifting gears. The clutch, with careful operation, can last 80-100 thousand km (a set of new clutch with release bearing will cost 40-60 USD).

Features and disadvantages of running Geely MK

Geely MK uses a standard suspension for this class of car: MacPherson strut in front, beam in the back. As for the reliability of most elements of the running gear, the situation here is not so optimistic. Most often, it is necessary to replace the stabilizer struts, for inaccurate drivers they go less than 10,000 km, with careful operation they can last 15-20 thousand km, bushings up to 40,000 km. Shock absorbers serve 50-60 thousand km, but there are often cases when they had to be changed even after 30,000 km, since their price is not too high up to 50 USD. PC. Front wheel bearings, arms and ball joints can please with a mileage of 70-80 thousand km. CV joints are able to last up to 100,000 km. In order to be less likely to deal with chassis repairs, many owners, when selecting spare parts, prefer interchangeable parts from different models Toyota.

There are backlashes in the steering rack even on practically new cars, the reason lies in the poor-quality assembly of the assembly, fortunately, it is enough to tighten it to eliminate the defect. The rail resource differs little from a similar part of most Japanese and Korean manufacturers (100-150 thousand km). Buying a new rail will cost 150-250 USD. Steering tips require replacement every 50-60 thousand km, traction every 70-80 thousand km. There are also problems with braking system, the main one is piston corrosion brake cylinder which causes the brakes to stick. Also, special attention rear cylinders require, there have been cases when smudges of brake fluid appeared on them.

Salon

The interior of Geely MK cannot boast of the quality of assembly and materials, and thanks to the use of hard plastic, crickets feel at home here. If during the movement a rattling is heard from the steering wheel, it is necessary to check the degree of tightening of the bolts holding the airbag (they are unscrewed over time). During intensive use, the front seats can be wiped out in a year, taking the heating elements with them. If you neglect the replacement, everything can end in a fire. Due to poor quality adhesive windshield and constantly flying rubber plugs on the bottom, water appears under the rug of the driver and front passenger over time. Also, after heavy rain, a puddle may appear in the trunk, the reason is poor-quality seals rear lights and rear shock absorbers.

As for electricians, then, most often, unpleasant surprises are presented by heating. rear window, mirrors and climate system. Many owners complain that the air conditioner does not cope with its duties even in cool weather. On a run of 80-100 thousand km, freon leaks appear, on the same run the air conditioning compressor may jam. At the most inopportune moment, the stove fan may stop turning on, the reason is the failure of the speed controller relay. After 100,000 km, problems with the voltage regulator begin (repair or replacement of the generator is required), as a result of which the battery stops charging. Due to the failure of the microcircuit of the driver board of the electric motors, the backlight of the instrument panel stops working.

Outcome:

Despite significant progress in the automotive industry, the Chinese auto industry is still not up to the level of Korean and Japanese manufacturers and Geely MK is no exception. You can’t call this car bad, since the small resource of some parts is justified low cost machines, low cost of repair and maintenance.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

Chinese car company Geely International Corporation is the official exporter of Geely vehicles. We have already introduced you to one sedan of this brand - Vision, now we will tell you about Geely MK.

This is a B-size sedan with 4-cylinder and 16 valve engine. The volume of its engine is 1.5 liters, and the power is 94 hp. Max speed, which Geely MK is able to develop - 165 km / h.

According to unofficial data, the engine for this sedan is produced using Toyota technology. According to the manufacturer's own statement, this car was designed and developed by them independently for buyers of any income level, taking into account all their basic requirements and wishes.

Appearance Geely car MK has its own unique features, which distinguishes it from many cars made in China, behind which attempts to copy the characteristic design details of popular brands of competitors are often noticed (you don’t have to go far for an example - just look at the already mentioned Vision).

Initially, the Geely MK car was produced in the following trim levels - Base, Comfort and Elegance. In the interior, all three configurations assumed the presence of: air filter in the cabin, an air conditioning system that allows you to distribute air flows to the passengers in the rear seat, interior lighting with the "intelligence" function, the front seats are heated, the steering wheel is trimmed with leather, the interior door handles are made of chrome, the gas tank hatch, and the trunk opens from the passenger compartment.
Complete set Base did not imply the adjustment of the tilt of the steering column. Only in Elegance the upholstery was made in leather, in the other two - fabric. rear seats fold 3:2, thus providing access to the trunk from the passenger compartment, this allows you to transport loads up to 2 meters long. Information indicators are located in the center of the dashboard.

The exterior of the Elegance equipment variant boasts wheeled alloy wheels R15. All three trims had door handles finished in chrome, side mirrors rear view, as well as both bumpers, front and rear, painted in body color.

The Geely MK Base initially lacked the ABS & EBD anti-lock braking system, which allows you to maintain stability and make it easier to drive the car in difficult braking conditions. There were no electric windows for 4 windows, a passenger airbag in front, as well as an electric sunroof with two opening levels and an automatic closing system when the car was armed.

In all trim levels there were: a driver's airbag, height-adjustable front and rear (for three) seat belts, which reduce the risk of injury to the driver and passengers in an accident. The belts are equipped with a “reminder” indicator for the need for passengers and the driver to buckle up. The Geely MK steering column is safety.

There are also fog lights that improve visibility, LED direction indicators on the side rear-view mirrors. The body has an anti-corrosion coating. central locking equipped with a system remote control, windshield wipers have speed control, alarm.

We list all this for someone who may be faced with the need to purchase Geely MK "first years". Then the appropriateness of the choice Comfort configuration in front of the Base was obvious, despite the fact that the difference of several tens of thousands of rubles was offset by an increase in safety combined with comfort, and the Elegance option offered only an improvement " appearance"(such as, for example, leather trim, not fabric). But since the Geely MK is positioned as a budget car, there is not much point in these improvements.

Later Geely sedan MK began to be offered only in two trim levels - Base and Comfort, which are essentially identical. In short, in terms of completeness of equipment, they now correspond to the previously available Elegance configuration, with the exception of the “leather interior”. And the only difference between Base and Comfort is the additional front passenger airbag in the latter (well, a slight difference in price).

By the way, the interior of the Geely MK car and its dashboard made extremely ergonomic, on the verge of simplicity, but quite functional. driving position and the location of the steering wheel, as in almost all Chinese cars, is not designed for a person taller than 180-190 centimeters, who is unlikely to feel comfortable enough.

When conducting Geely test drive MK revealed a very noticeable engine noise in the cabin, accelerating dynamics this sedan has an average. But the suspension of the Geely MK car provides good smoothness and softness.

Main technical characteristics:

• Engine - 1498 cm 3, gasoline (AI-95), 4-cylinder, 16-valve
• Maximum power, hp / kW at rpm - 94 / 69 / 6000
• Maximum torque, N * m at rpm - 128 / 3400
• Maximum speed (officially) - 165 km / h
• Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 10.5 s
• Fuel consumption (city / highway / mixed), l - 7.8 / 6.3 / 6.8
• Gearbox type - mechanical, 5-speed
• Drive type - front
• Dimensions (length x width x height), mm - 4342 x 1692 x 1435
• Clearance - 150 mm
• Wheel size - 185/60/R15
• Track width (front / rear), mm - 1450 / 1431
• Wheelbase, mm - 2502
• Trunk volume - 430 l
• Gas tank volume - 45 l
• Weight (full / equipped), kg - 1460 / 1040
• Suspension (front / rear) - independent, spring / semi-independent, spring
• Brakes (front / rear) - disc / drum

Initially, the Geely MK sedan was produced in the following color options: Silver Shine, Black Pearl, Red Flame, Gray Steel, White Night, Blue Midnight, Yellow Lemon and Green Apple ... later this list was reduced to the first 6 positions.

Geely MK prices in 2014 of the following order: Base from ~ 347,000 rubles, and Comfort from ~ 357,000 rubles.

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