On February 6th, 2023, Geely launched its pure electric vehicle, the Geely Panda mini, positioned as an A00-class vehicle.
The Geely Panda mini has four configuration versions with a price range of RMB 39,900 to 53,900, as follows:
- The 120 km Mengmeng bear version for RMB 39,900;
- The 120 km Super Meng bear version for RMB 42,900;
- The 200 km Endurance bear version for RMB 49,900;
- The 200 km Flexible bear version for RMB 53,900.
Compared to its competitors, as a benchmark for A00-class pure electric vehicles, Geely Panda mini has a slight advantage in configuration and price. The price range of the entry-level version of the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV is between RMB 32,800 and 52,800, while the price range of the 200 km version is directly between RMB 55,800 and 57,800. The most important difference is that the 200 km version has a direct current fast charging port.
In terms of body size, the Geely Panda mini is 3,065 mm long, 1,522 mm wide, and 1,610 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,015 mm. Compared to the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, it has advantages in length, width, and wheelbase, especially in the wheelbase, which is longer by 75 mm, even slightly better than the GAMEBOY version by 5 mm.
In terms of appearance, the Geely Panda mini is more targeted at the young female commuter market. The car headlights resemble a panda and are smoked black, with pink, white, and green as the main color scheme, which will attract female users more. Overall, the appearance of Geely Panda mini is more refined than the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV.Configuration is also a highlight of Geely Panda mini. Firstly, the car is equipped with a mobile APP remote control function, which can remotely locate the car, check the car’s condition, remaining mileage, remote lock/unlock, remote control of air conditioning, and remote unlock of the trunk. In addition, Geely Panda mini is also equipped with a visual reversing system consisting of a reversing image with trajectory lines and two reversing radars. The small body of the car makes it easy to drive.
However, these configurations require an additional 1,500 yuan to purchase from the Cutech Technology Package. The optional prices are not expensive, and all functions are practical and worth choosing. The good news is that users who purchase the car before the 28th of this month can upgrade for free.
Additionally, users can enjoy a low down payment of 88 yuan, a package of 1,288 yuan down payment, and a loan of 25,000 yuan over 12 months.
For the Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV, Geely Panda mini also has a well-known brand and a more delicate appearance. Whether Geely mini can take a slice of the pie from Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV at a similar price point remains to be seen based on market feedback.
Source: Geely official website
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