“At a time when Chinese cars are making their gradual mark among Nepali customers, we believe that this entry level sedan will give tough competition to other entry level sedans available in the market,” said Prabal Saakha, managing director of Saakha Group, the parent company of Saakha & Universal Automobiles.[break]
According to Saakha, the rating received by EC7 is the highest ever achieved by any Chinese cars and this proved that Chinese cars not only had good looks but also provides high quality performance.
Emgrand EC7 is equipped with I4, 16 V DOHC, CVVT engine which generates maximum power output of 139 kw at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 172 nm at 4,200 rpm.
The car is fitted with MacPherson front and hybrid link rear suspension. It has a five-speed manual transmission system. "The car´s interior has various attractive features such as mechanical non-dazzling interior mirror, full automatic air conditioning system with dust and pollen filter, front door speakers and high solar energy absorbing front windshield glass," said Saakha.
It can be categorized as the safest car as it has variety of safety features which includes antilock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution system (EBD), double bumping bag, three-point rear seatbelts with automatic/emergency locking retractors for all passengers.
It also has other features like information display that shows outside temperature, remote control door lock system, engine immobilizer with alarm, automatic door locking speed sensing system and explosion-proof and leak-proof fuel tank.
"The car to be launched in Nepal will be the same as those running on European roads and as the price is also competitive with lots of features we want Nepali customers to own it soon," said Saakha.
According to the company, the car targets people who understands technology, can evaluate performance and look for the value for their money. "We are confident the new model will magnetize the customers and create a buzz in the Nepali market as it offers world class features and comfort at a reasonable price," he said.
Customers can get the car in different colors such as red, silver, pearl white, blue and grey.
Saakha said that the car will be one of the economical models in the entry-level sedan segment. "It will be available in the Nepali market at starting price of Rs 2.2 to Rs 2.4 million approximately," he added.
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