What is the curb weight of the old Geely Free Cruiser in tons?
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The curb weight of the old Geely Free Cruiser is 1.042 tons. The Free Cruiser is an economical benchmark model developed by Geely Holding Group in cooperation with Korea Daewoo International Corporation, possessing independent intellectual property rights. The biggest selling point of the Free Cruiser is its 28 ultra-strong safety protection systems. The Free Cruiser was officially launched nationwide on June 28, 2005. Below is an introduction to Geely: 1. Geely Automobile Group's manufacturing bases: Geely Automobile Group is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It has established complete vehicle and powertrain manufacturing bases in Taizhou and Ningbo in Zhejiang, Xiangtan in Hunan, Chengdu in Sichuan, Baoji in Shaanxi, Jinzhong in Shanxi, and other regions, as well as overseas factories in Belarus and other countries and regions. 2. Brands under Geely Automobile Group: Geely Automobile Group currently owns the Geely Auto brand, Lynk & Co brand, and Geometry brand, holds 49.9% of the shares and full management rights of Proton, and 51% of the shares of the luxury sports car brand Lotus.
I drove an old Geely Free Cruiser for many years. The car weighed about 1 ton, roughly 1000 kilograms. It was quite nimble to drive, with low urban fuel consumption of around 7L per 100km, making it especially economical for daily commuting. The light weight did save fuel, but it felt a bit floaty at high speeds, probably due to insufficient stability from being too lightweight. I remember the mechanic during maintenance mentioned that lighter cars tend to wear out tires faster and recommended checking tire pressure every six months. As an owner, I found the Free Cruiser quite durable, running 100,000 kilometers without major issues. Nowadays, new cars are much heavier, offering more safety but consuming more fuel. For cost-effective usage, this older model remains a good choice, particularly suitable for short commutes, as long as regular maintenance and underbody anti-corrosion treatments are performed on time.
