| Manufacturer | Geely |
|---|---|
| Also called | Gleagle Panda[1] Geely Panda[2] Geely-Gleagle Panda[3] |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Engine | 1.3 litre 63kw gasoline[4] |
| Related | Tobe M'car[5] |
The Geely LC, sold in its home market as the Geely Panda,[6] is a Chinese hatchback launched in 2009. In 2010 the LC scored 45.3 in C-NCAP crash tests,[2] making it China's first[2] locally researched and developed compact car to be awarded a 5-star rating,[7] and it is subsequently the safest Chinese hatchback[2] as of 2011.[8]
As of 2011, this car is popular among Chinese yuppies.[9]
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As of 22 December 2010,[10] popular Chinese e-commerce retailer Taobao Mall sells the LC online[11] although buyers must put down a 288 yuan deposit and visit a local dealership for a test drive prior to purchase.[1] The LCs on offer are not delivered to your door[12] and may differ from those available through more-traditional retail channels.[9]
First day online sales totalled near 500.[13]
The LC's styling has been recognized for its exceptional exterior,[14] which manufacturer Geely says is "bionic"[2] and resembles a panda[14] but that some criticize for resembling the Toyota Aygo,[15] instead.
While the car is sold in overseas markets, its name and the brand name it is sold under may change.
A rebadged, redesigned LC called the Tobe M’Car is sold in Taiwan by Yulon Motors,[16] which may also assemble it. The M'car uses the same body and interior as the LC but features improved performance[5] and locally designed components.[17]
A local company, Micro Cars, offers the LC in Sri Lanka.[18] It is probably domestically assembled from complete knock down kits.
The LC is sold in Indonesia as a Geely Panda.[19]
The LC is sold in New Zealand as a Geely LC Hatch.[20]