Introduced at this year’s Beijing International Auto Show, the Geely Borui GE is the hybrid version of the existing Borui sold in China. Available with either a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or mild hybrid (MHEV) powertrain, the Chinese automaker has now released more information about the eco-friendly D-segment sedan.
Both powertrains (co-developed with Volvo) employ a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder direct injection petrol engine, which serves up 177 hp at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm of torque at 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission, but with different hybrid systems.
In the case of the MHEV, there is a 48-volt belt-driven starter generator (BSG) that is linked to a small battery mounted in the rear. Put together, this system has a maximum output of 190 hp and 300 Nm, which is enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 8.9 seconds. More importantly, the MHEV has a rated fuel consumption of just 5.8 litres per 100 km.
Aside from assisting the engine with a boost when needed, the BSG also plays a part in the stop-start system, energy recovery when braking or coasting as well as charging the battery. As this is a mild hybrid, the Borui GE MHEV is unable to run on pure electricity alone.
If you want that functionality, look towards the Borui GE PHEV instead. The plug-in hybrid powertrain in this variant offers a total system output of 257 hp and 425 Nm, propelling the sedan from a rest to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. The fuel consumption is rated at just 1.6 litres per 100 km, and you can run on pure electricity alone for up to 60 km.
As with most PHEVs, the powertrain comes with a number of modes, including EV only, hybrid (engine and front electric motor working together) and battery save (charge the battery for later use). The PHEV version also gets a larger battery compared to the MHEV, and it can be recharged during coasting, braking as well as when plugged in (obviously).
An on-board 3.3 kW charger is fitted as standard, but a more powerful 6.6 kW unit is available as an option. According to Geely, recharging the battery will take just 1.5 hours when the car is plugged into an ordinary 220-volt charger.
In terms of dimensions, both variants are identical, measuring 4,986 mm long, 1,861 mm wide and 1,513 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,870 mm. Chassis highlights include double wishbone suspension at the front, multi-link setup in the rear, electronic power steering an all-round disc brakes.
Wheel sizes include 17- (with 215/55 profile tyres) and 18-inch (235/45 profile tyres) options, depending on the chosen trim level. A notable difference is the capacity of the vehicles’ fuel tanks – 70 litres for the MHEV and 50 litres for the PHEV.
Equipment-wise, there’s plenty that can be specified for the Borui GE, including LED headlamps and taillights, a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and start, leather upholstery, powered seats with memory and massage functions, ambient lighting and a dual-zone automatic climate control with an air purifier system, for starters.
An attention-grabbing aspect of the interior are the two screens that greets occupants. The one in front of the driver in the instrument binnacle can either be a seven- or 12.3-inch LCD screen, depending on the selected trim level. Meanwhile, the one in the middle is linked to the car’s infotainment system, and can be had in 10.2- or 12.3-inch sizes.
Said infotainment system is backed up a number of services like 4G connectivity, the GKUI smart ecosystem, intelligent voice recognition, Garmin navigation system and a comprehensive online media library. If that isn’t enough, certain variants are also equipped with eight- or 14-speaker Harman Kardon sounds systems. For some trivia, the design of the speaker on the top of the dashboard was inspired by a famous bridge located in China.
We’re not done yet as there’s plenty in the safety department as well, with a rather comprehensive list of safety and driver assistance systems. These include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, intelligent automatic high beam control, blind spot monitoring, speed limit sign recognition, a heads-up display, a display key (yes!) and assisted parking.
Other items include up to seven airbags, Isofix child seat anchors, tyre pressure monitor and a 360-degree camera. Of course, the higher-end trim levels on both variants will come with more goodies than the rest.
Finally, pricing. In China, the Borui GE MHEV range starts at 136,800 yuan (RM84,941) up to 179,800 yuan (RM111,640), with five trim levels being offered. As for the Borui PHEV, there are just variants, priced between 166,800 yuan (RM103,568) and 199,800 yuan (RM124,058), after local subsidies.
Sounds like quite the car then, don’t you think? Do you think the Geely Borui would be a good base for a next-generation Proton Perdana?
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Geely > all
Thank god new govt did not cancel this stategic collaboration if not everything is kaput…like the other projects…
ok ex proton designer mimos guy, time to put proton badge and signature grill..and present it! maybe they’ll hire you back. sad proton don’t appreciate talent.
Please rebadge to perdana and sell below RM65k.
Typical cheapskate mentality deserves low quality stuff
Very canggih
Proton sales this year gonna be 40,000. Already 5 months passed only 16,000 cars sold.
But Proton say by 2020 sure jump to 200,000 cars
“But Proton say by 2020 sure jump to 200,000 cars”
did proton say that?
Ignore the cybertroll basher bro. This guy talks nonsense with facts pluck from air.
It’s like u saying car prices will raise 300%. Where’s the fact?
I am impressed.
0-60 mph in 8.9 seconds?! Wah so dam slow! Slower than a 14 year olds Honda Element! For city and highway driving, you need not a fast car, but a quick car.
Is mph…. Not kmph.
0-100kmh in 8.9s is consider good enough. What do you want? 4 seconds?
sorry.. the above reply is meant for afeeq
Questions everything…
Do you know Bo Rui in Hokkien meaning?
Hahaha.
More like boroi
Dr.Li chun Rong…kindly bring in right hand drive version of your Bo Rui or Uou Lui(sounds better,’got money in Hokkien),and other 1.3 0r 1.5 smaller segment cars.
The rakyat does not want anymore Campur engine cvt gear,no matter how sexy the current protong range seems.
Only the 10 yr loan applicants buy a protong,without paying a single sen of downpayment…the just passed loan applicants.
Remember,our dear Tun got enough…no more bailouts…he is working very hard to chop lots of project membazir wang .
Just bring in yr right hand drive versions fast.
Bod*h, Tun Mahathir is enriching his sons and cronies, country economy has been flushed down the drain due to his cronisym, reversal of GST and Lim Guan Eng’s economic policies.
There’s a hint of Volvo in the shape of the car….
Just rebadge and take my money.
No need for R&D and stockpiles.
Everything all in. Future is now
Wow
Hope the exchange rate would be better, as I remember in 2012 – 2 yuan equal to rm1. The pricing suitable for Perdana Borui would be around rm80k and it will sell like hot cakes. Jyst rebadge and bring it before CNY 2019.
There was a plan to put Proton’s (Petronas) 2.0L engine into the current Perdana (Accordana) …. wound have been interesting to see that happen …
when it come to mlysia, plz rplc d name to proton bo roi
Name P1 Boron. Very valuable, useful, and stable in application. Just like this car.
The insider reports that the BoRui will not make it to Malaysian shores. The D-segment is a shrinking segment thanks to the popularity of the SUVs. Why do Hondas and Toyotas and Hyundais continue with their D segment variants? Well, remember that Geely does not have RHD cars. To convert a LHD to RHD will cost around RM150-200m, depending on how complex the car is by design. This is a lot of money, although admittedly much less than RM800m to RM1b to develop from the ground up.
Wanna buy but Boh Rui, if got Rui, afraid after bought, no Lui wanna sit in my car…… dilema..
that mosquito coil front grill must go!
Dammit, I’m in love with the luxurious interior & techs of the car after seeing the video. Does the lady come with the car ??!
Who wanna buy proton.
Proton has been described as the “Skoda” of Geely Group by Li Shufu, hence the marketing for Proton will be different. Besides, there are too many basic fundamentals that Geely needs to set right for Boyue & future vehicles, from simple QC fit & finish to after sales service to staff attitude & morale.
No point launching so quickly a low volume selling D Segment when there are bigger fish to fry. The main volume game for Proton are B & C Segments. New untapped market is SUV sub segment. Hence, Proton to concentrate on Boyue & the China newly launched SX, B Segment SUV. Launching 2 new models in short span is enough headache for Proton to get right. Too many variables & basic fundamentals to get right as for decades, Proton staff has been slacking, goyang kaki, minum teh makan kuih.
Sedan replacement of Saga, Preve, Suprima isn’t the priority now. Geely plan is to only export the latest generation products, so those older sedans currently available in China will not be exported. (Only Boyue & newer models launched after Boyue are considered latest generation, like SX1 SUV and the upcoming MPV).
Just Take my money
Good lord. That’s a lot of features. My Golf has many of the same features, but it costs a third more in Germany than this does. And this thing adds quite a bit on top still that would have driven up the cost of my car even further.
I don’t see any innovation here, but it looks good, and if everything works well then it is very interesting for the price.
Chinese rubbish
I always wonder . We can take a 1.6 cc car from proton and still lost to vios and city. Did proton shortchange us as consumer?
The name sounded like ‘no money’ in hokkien. Who will buy?