Geely B-segment SUV leaked – Honda HR-V rival?

Geely may produce numerous SUVs at the moment, but surprisingly it doesn’t have a direct rival to popular B-segment crossovers like the Honda HR-V. That will soon change, as Chinese automotive portal autohome.com.cn has unearthed images of just such a vehicle.

Codenamed SX11, the new model has a sportier, more extroverted design compared to other cars in the Geely stable, with more angular lines. At the front, the concentric grille features a matte chrome surround that also goes around the headlights, while a trio of aggressive air intakes can be found underneath.

Moving to the side, the prominent front wheel arch bulge bleeds into the scalloped sides, and a distinct C-pillar kink and blacked out D-pillars give the SX11 a floating roof look reminiscent of newer Nissan models. At the rear, the broad two-piece tail lights are linked by a full-width chrome trim piece with the Geely script, and there is also a slotted tailgate spoiler and twin exhaust exits.

Measuring 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,609 mm tall – with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm – the SX11 will sit between the Vision X3 and Vision SUV models, and is a full size smaller than the C-segment Boyue.

Next to its larger sibling, the SX11 is 189 mm shorter, 31 mm narrower and 85 mm lower, and has a 70 mm shorter wheelbase. Against the HR-V, it’s 35 mm longer, 30 mm wider and four millimetres taller, but has a 10 mm shorter wheelbase. Wheel options range from 16 to 18 inches in diameter.

The portal expects the SX11 to come with features such as adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and a panoramic sunroof, among others. Power should come from 136 hp 1.0 litre and 177 hp 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engines, the latter likely to be shared with the Volvo XC40.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Wow... on Feb 12, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Wow, if price right, this will kill perodua SUV and all b segment SUV in malaysia…

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    • Curious on Feb 12, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Will easily break down or not?

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      • Abes la HRV, CHR

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      • Mohd Babjee on Feb 12, 2018 at 3:04 pm

        Biggest joke ever. Cannot be rival lah.

        Ask yourself this question….every wondered why China cars are not sold in US, UK, whole of EU, Japan and Australia and NZ?

        Ask yourself why?

        The answer is…..these first world countries have strict safety, design and emission regulations.

        Geely and alll other China cars FAIL all the regulations.

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      • Konpem rear axle wun tercabut.

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    • Biasalah Proton, sembang kencang.

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  • Proton has an SUV of similar, based on gen2 and a finished prototype which didn’t make it to production (rumours it was meant for China) What happened to that?

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    • That was Youngman developed from Gen2 platform. P1 din have any input or money for that project.

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  • Pls bring it here and rebadged it, it’ll sell like a hot cake with reasonsable price!

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    • Every proton model you also say sell like hot cake but the only thing selling is the company… 2 times in 5 years.

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      • iomasark on Feb 13, 2018 at 2:36 am

        we buy cars not company, idiot

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        • You are not buying company but as part of the company, you are sold 2 times in 5 years. hahaha

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  • Farhan on Feb 12, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Why buy a volvo when you can buy a geely? In the end brands are just for those who are brand conscious. Engine and safety are the same within the oarent company. Just like a cayenned owner looking down on a VW driver, when all the components are the same except for the logo and the add-ons.

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  • sonyman on Feb 12, 2018 at 10:51 am

    RM 50K please.

    looking good.

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  • tokmoh. on Feb 12, 2018 at 10:58 am

    Geely, Bao Teng > all

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  • thepolygonal on Feb 12, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Maybe should skip Boyue and straight to this SX11. Smaller should be cheaper?

    But I am sure this is already in Porton’s plan :D

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    • Proton? plan? Proton only good in announcing plan… turnaround plan, game changing plan, 10 years plan, …. but the plan never achieve anything.

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      • dtctr on Feb 13, 2018 at 2:40 am

        Got Iriz, new persona, new saga, accordana, exora FL, Iriz FL, where got never achieve anything?

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        • Sales consistently dropped for the past 10 years, company sold 2 times in 5 years, quality as bad as ever, year in year out asking for public fund. What have you achieved?

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    • Wow... on Feb 12, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      Yup… Below 60k… Killed all b segment SUV..

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  • ooooohhhh, this is quite attractive! apa lagi, rebadge la Proton

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  • Place it around City/Vios price and they’ll have a winner.

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  • So another how many years to develop at MY

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  • Anak Sarawak on Feb 12, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    The price should not be over RM60K, sure selling “LICHINNN..” one….
    I’ll take one if it is sub RM55 – 60K…

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  • u guys are being harsh on proton…expecting sub 60k….that is myvi level only.
    sub 70k is more reasonable…steal all the sales from city/vios/mera
    boyue should be sub 90k

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  • Preve 1.6 cfe was selling for 70k , this shubbe 85k at least , but it is a very2 good looking car , and it knows it

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  • Lemonguy on Feb 12, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    Price easily more than RM115k… u see how much new perdana…Those say below RM60k will buy no worries… no chance

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  • 12yrsold on Feb 12, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Belum launch Boy-U tapi nak tayang HRV rival pulak! Lambat launch nanti ramai dah beli HRV/CHR/CX3. Cepat sikit Ooi !!

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  • common sensor on Feb 12, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    dream on brader ..

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  • biasalah proton, sikit2 nak lawan crv, hrv, camry, accord, cx9, bmw…. tapi satu pun tak menang.

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    • Dreamer on Feb 13, 2018 at 2:44 am

      Proton passenger vehicle sales more than toyota which is too much dependable to commercial vehicles

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      • At least Toyota commercial vehicles are making money. Proton apa ada? Toyota did not sell their company, remember?

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    • article never mentioned about proton to compete others manufacturer. LOL

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  • Proton oh Proton on Feb 12, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    I think should bring CX40 rebadged instead of Boyue

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  • Zilahasri83 on Feb 12, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Come on, all of us no that honda vehicles has the quality and standard that is in a league of its own. Regardless even if geely makes a suv with a design that can be used in the avengers movies also, geely is still not in the same league with honda despite this new suv has the killer design to ravel hrv. So moral of this story…. buy a product from mercedes or bmw if you have more money.

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  • macam pondan on Feb 12, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    bo yue – no oil
    next model can be

    bo pian – No choice

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  • Ravin on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:01 am

    For 1.0 litre the price should less then 50 K

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  • isnt their current emgrand GS consider b-segment suv?

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  • Geeli on Feb 13, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    With right price, people will accept the rebadged model of PROGEELY. please bring it ASAP

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  • Bee Geely's on Jul 21, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Rival HRV? I wud rather buy HRV even if its slightly, just slightly mahal.. but more comfortable with Honda saftey aspects.

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