Does the Emgrand GS have many problems?
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Emgrand GS does not have many problems. Here is an introduction to the Geely Emgrand GS: 1. Introduction: The Emgrand GS is a crossover SUV developed by Geely Auto under its brand mission of 'building premium cars for everyone' and based on the 'premium car development strategy'. 2. Models: The Geely Emgrand GS is built on Geely's new FE platform, belonging to the third-generation products under Geely's development strategy, alongside the Borui and Boyue. The letter 'G' in the Emgrand GS name stands for 'Grand', reflecting its larger body size and space. The letter 'S' represents 'Sporty', as the Emgrand GS incorporates a crossover SUV style based on the 'sporty mimicry design aesthetics' concept. 3. Exterior: The new Emgrand GS 2020 continues the 'new sporty mimicry aesthetics' design philosophy, offering two styles: the 'Dynamic' version and the 'Elegant' version, presenting sporty sharpness and fashionable elegance respectively, providing users with more diverse personalized choices.
From my observations of the Emgrand GS over the years, minor issues have mainly been concentrated in the electronic systems. Some owners mentioned occasional lag in the infotainment screen and unstable Bluetooth connections in forums. However, feedback on core components like the chassis and engine has been quite stable - it's rare to see problems with the 1.4T engine even after five years or 100,000 km. I'd recommend checking data from platforms like Chezhiwang - the complaint rate for post-2019 models has dropped by over 30% compared to earlier versions, and the upgraded infotainment system in newer models runs much smoother. For an SUV priced under 100,000 yuan, minor issues like plastic part rattles do exist, but the reliability of the three major components (engine, transmission, chassis) is actually quite solid.
I drove my friend's 2019 Emgrand GS. When it had over 20,000 kilometers on it, the passenger window was a bit stiff when rolling up/down, but applying some lubricant at the 4S store fixed it. The AC knobs became slightly loose with prolonged use, though it didn't affect functionality. The most noticeable issue was the stiff suspension - you really feel the bumps when going over speed bumps, but that's more of a design choice rather than a defect. The transmission occasionally jerked at low speeds, but a TCU software upgrade significantly improved it. I'd say this car is like a budget smartphone - it has all the essential features, but don't expect premium build quality. With regular maintenance, it can easily last 5-6 years without major issues.
