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Geely Haoqing
The Haoqing (Geely HQ) is historically Geely's very first car, produced from 1998. This subcompact hatchback derived from the Daihatsu Charade platform (under license from FAW Tianjin) marks the entry of the first private Chinese automaker into the car industry. Economical and simple, it targeted a domestic market seeking affordable mobility and was produced until the mid-2000s. The Haoqing laid the foundations for Geely's growth by demonstrating that a private company could compete with state-owned groups. An old model specific to the Chinese market, it was never marketed in North America. For reference, this type of small city car fitted small rims (around 13 to 14 inches at the time); in the Quebec context, any city car of this size requires winter tires of the corresponding dimension.
History
History of the Geely Haoqing
The Haoqing (Geely HQ) is historically Geely's very first car, produced from 1998. This subcompact hatchback derived from the Daihatsu Charade platform (under license from FAW Tianjin) marks the entry of the first private Chinese automaker into the car industry. Economical and simple, it targeted a domestic market seeking affordable mobility and was produced until the mid-2000s. The Haoqing laid the foundations for Geely's growth by demonstrating that a private company could compete with state-owned groups. An old model specific to the Chinese market, it was never marketed in North America. For reference, this type of small city car fitted small rims (around 13 to 14 inches at the time); in the Quebec context, any city car of this size requires winter tires of the corresponding dimension.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Japanese-origin powertrains: a small Daihatsu three-cylinder of about 1.0 L or a Toyota four-cylinder of about 1.3 L, paired with a manual gearbox, on a platform derived from the Daihatsu Charade.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Le catalogue Geely couvre surtout des berlines compactes (Emgrand) et des VUS (Coolray/Binyue, Monjaro/Xingyue L, Galaxy L7), des segments qui montent généralement des jantes d'environ 16 à 19 pouces selon la version. Les VUS plus imposants reçoivent les plus grands diamètres, tandis que les compactes restent sur des roues plus modestes. Sans confirmer de dimensions précises propre à chaque modèle, l'acheteur doit toujours vérifier l'entraxe (bolt pattern), le déport et l'alésage central inscrits sur le véhicule. Au Québec, où les pneus d'hiver sont obligatoires, prévoir un second train hiver, idéalement monté sur jantes en acier ou en alliage de diamètre adapté, est fortement recommandé pour ces berlines et VUS.
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