Overview

Released in June 2010 and with sales restricted to Western Australia, the Geely MK was a light, front-wheel drive sedan. The MK was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 1.5-litre petrol engine had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.8:1.

The MK was 4342 mm long, 1692 mm wide, 1435 mm tall and had a 2502 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight was 1090 kg. Furthermore, the MK had MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Geely MK included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and front seatbelt pretensioners.

ANCAP crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing , the MK received a three star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 20.56 out of 37. In the offset crash test, there was a moderate risk of serious chest, leg and foot injury for the driver and chest injury for the front passenger. In the side impact test, there was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Features

Standard features for the Geely MK included 15-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with CD player, auxiliary input and MP3-compatibility, air conditioning, split and folding rear seats, rear parking sensors, remote central locking, power mirrors, power windows and an immobiliser.

Recalls: Geely MK

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Geely MK

• In July 2012, a recall was issued for 421 Geely MK vehicles since 1) the left side of the driver’s side seat slide mechanism may not lock as intended and allow the driver’s seat to move forward in an accident – this could result in serious injury to the driver; and, 2) the rear door may become unlatched in the event of a severe side impact – this could also result in serious injury to passengers. For the VINs of the vehicles affected by the recall, please see PRA 2012/13214.
• In November 2012, a recall was issued for Geely MK vehicles due to water inlet pipe and throttle gaskets which contained bonded asbestos fibre. The gaskets were tightly embedded in the vehicles’ engines and presented negligible asbestos-related health risks to occupants during normal operation of the vehicles. A voluntary recall campaign was initiated by Geely whereby owners could arrange to have the gaskets replaced free of charge. Furthermore, procedures were developed for vehicle maintenance so that the gaskets would be handled correctly. Furthermore, any work involving these gaskets should only be performed by an authorised licensed motor mechanic who has been made aware of these procedures (PRA 2012/13359).

Problems and faults: Geely MK

Overview

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Problems and faults: Geely MK

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Geely MK.

Released in June 2010 and with sales restricted to Western Australia, the Geely MK was a light, front-wheel drive sedan. The MK was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 1.5-litre petrol engine had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.8:1… Read full Geely MK review

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ANCAP: Geely MK crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing, the Geely MK received a three star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 20.56 out of 37.