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حاتم عبد العزيز

30 سبتمبر

I've been following the Geely Starlight L since it launched in 2021, but since I already had a car, I wasn’t in a rush to change. A few days ago, my wife and I went to the Geely dealership in Sharjah just to have a look and test drive it. Honestly, the car felt very comfortable—especially the suspension—it felt like riding a yacht! The performance is solid, and I was specifically looking for an AWD version. I prefer the older design, but my wife likes the new one. The black interior looks sleek and is practical, though I was a bit disappointed that they reduced the number of physical buttons. Interior and trunk space are more than enough. They had a trade-in offer and government subsidy that made the deal really worth it. I went for a “special edition” with a winter package and starlight roof, and the total came out to AED 139,200 including insurance and registration. I paid AED 80,600 upfront, and the rest is on a 5-year loan with an option for early repayment after 2 years. They also threw in some extras like floor mats, underbody protection, and window tinting. The dealership promised free lifetime car washes, which was written into the contract.

سعود فخرو

30 سبتمبر

The interior space isn’t very big. I’m 175 cm tall and there’s still a bit of room in the back, but headroom is a bit tight. The trunk can be expanded when you fold down the rear seats. It’s powered by a 1.5L turbo engine with 136 hp and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission — suitable for daily driving. The suspension is comfortable, handling is good, and fuel consumption is around 7.4L/100km.