Random Geely Spots In Beijing In 2004

Back in 2004 Geely was still a new and tiny Chinese automaker. They basically had one platform and used that to develop a rather amazing series of different cars. On the first photo a pristine Geely Haoqing hatchback.

The Haoqing, also known as HQ, was based on the Tianjin Xiali, which in turn was based on the Daihatsu Charade. The Geely Haoqing debuted in 1998 and was made until 2006. Power came from a 53 hp 0.9 liter three-cylinder petrol engine, made in China but originally developed by Daihatsu.

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A Very Early Geely Haoqing JL6360E1 With A Special License Plate

Geely Haoqing

A true piece of Chinese automotive history is what we have here. This is a very early Geely Haoqing JL6360E1, seen on a car market in Beijing in 2012. The good Geely was in a reasonable shape for its age , with the original dark green paint and sporty 10-spoke wheels.

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