Everytime Chinese automakers begin to show that they’ve moving one step ahead towards being able to produce advanced and most importantly SAFE cars, things like this destroy all that goodwill and return them to rip-off death trap status.
This is the Geely GE, which at first impression is obviously a rip-off of a Rolls-Royce. Geely denies this of course, saying that while it shares some similiarities it is “original” because while it looks similiar, the details are different enough to be called something new. The 5.4 meter long car has a 3.5 litre V6 engine under its hood.
The Geely GE (GE = Geely Excellence) shown here is a concept car but it must be for the truly antisocial high class Chinese customer as when you peek into the rear passenger cabin there is only one seat, somewhat like a little throne in the car. Only 3 seats in such a large thing – one driver and perhaps a bodyguard at the front and the boss at the back. The production version will be sold under a new brand called YingLun, which is meant to sound like England.
Rolls-Royce Asia Pacific is contemplating legal action, but we don’t know of any further action yet as of publishing time. But what they did say is that despite imitation being the best kind of flattery, they definitely are not flattered.
Look after the jump for more angles of the Geely GE.
[zenphotopress number=99 album=261]
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
corolla_KE70
on 
Gajen
on 
lambov12 (Member)
on 
Dracryst
on 
flipode
on 
mystvearn
on 
chain
on 
Mini_Mack
on 
a18
on 
lo
on 
nengkupao
on 
Khim Foh
on 
kicap
on 
Archer
on 
Calvin De La Rosa
on 
flake
on 
layman
on 
henry
on 
Aizat
on 
gokibin
on 
James
on 
lawl
on 
nabill
on 
protonbasher
on 
dozing
on 
Shadab
on 
drgn86
on 
michishige
on 
Tiadaid
on 
ViC
on 
Rush Lee
on 
fliedlice
on 
csv
on 
tarmac
on 
oldwira
on 
eezarm
on 
Saleh Al hashemi
on 
alansmithz (Member)
on 
hm
on 
tansri
on 
vin
on 
-wl-
on 
Plutohunter
on 
ambipur
on 
jamsbong
on 
Skippy
on 
xavier lert
on 
biggie
on 
observer
on 
kahing
on 
stephenstreets
on 
zhenzhen
on 
azrai
on 
farghmee
on 
carsut
on 
henryee
on 
pete
on 
peter
on 
jimmy
on 
JULIAN_LEE
on 
RS Raichand
on 
NA
on 
AbangTerra
on 
torque (Member)
on 
ali
on 
Chris
on 
goguncas71 (Member)
on 
gen2lama
on 
Black Dog
on 
dzat
on 
BB
on 
The Sabahan
on 
albagmane
on 
Amal
on 
Hamster
on 
bkk
on 
SlumdogBillionair
on 
linear_system
on 
epol
on 
TheOne
on 
muryadi
on 
datin sofiera
on 
Qosh Moreno
on 
mkrafz
on 
gattaca
on 
munky
on 
Roti naan
on 
Meemegi
on 
Kin
on 
Rulered
on 
farhitech
on 
slimershine
on 
MisterBenjo
on 
Luqman
on 
ezra
on 
Ryzal
on 
Fridz (Member)
on 
edperdana (Member)
on 
Vern
on 
gti'o
on 
master of designer
on 
zamildrift
on 
anonymouspokesperson
on 
mukhri88
on 
Geely sux
on 
briangtr35
on 
myviRS
on 
Perotiga
on 
ProTon LoVeR (Member)
on 
Alfa Juliet
on 
Prismo
on 
fiNG
on 
jib
on 
AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post about Geely's shameless copying of the Rolls-Royce Phantom mainly criticize the blatant design similarities, especially the front grille and overall shape, labeling it as an outright copy and lacking originality. Many express disappointment and ridicule, emphasizing that China has a history of copying and that such actions undermine human dignity. Some comments defend the Chinese auto industry, claiming progress and encouraging future innovation. Several highlight that Proton, in contrast, does not copy outright but uses rebadges or licensed platforms, suggesting Japanese and European cars are more original. Overall, sentiments are mixed, with most viewers condemning the apparent copying of luxury designs while a few acknowledge China's rapid development and future potential. The tone is mostly critical and humorous, with sarcasm about the lack of craftsmanship and originality.