Together with the first images of the Bin Rui, Geely also released official “spyshots” of its forthcoming B-segment SUV, which is set to see a Chinese market launch in the fourth quarter of this year. The new model, codenamed SX11, will be the second model to be built on Geely’s new B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) after the sedan.
Even with all the camouflage, it’s clear that this is the same car that was leaked earlier this year, with a sportier look compared to other models in the Geely stable. At the front, the company’s signature “expanding cosmos” grille and sweptback headlights have been made more angular and more assertive, while aggressive air intakes feature underneath.
Also seen is the prominent front fender bulge that is another of the brand’s styling cues, along with scalloped flanks and a distinct C-pillar kink and blacked out D-pillars that give the SX11 a floating roof look – a design borrowed from the Boyue. We can’t see much of the rear in the photos, but a sketch provided shows the trapezoidal tail lights, broad chrome trim, large tailgate spoiler and twin exhausts that we’ve seen in the leaks.
Chinese automotive portal autohome.com.cn previously reported that the SX11 will measure 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,609 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. That puts it between the Vision X3 and Vision SUV models, and makes it a full size smaller than the C-segment Boyue.
Geely has confirmed that the SX11 will be powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged and direct-injected three-cylinder petrol engine, developed in partnership with Volvo and producing 161 hp and 255 Nm of torque. It’s expected to get a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission also jointly developed with the Swedish carmaker, and is quoted to go from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.
Will the SX11 come to Malaysia as a Proton? Well, Geely has already dropped hints that the national carmaker will utilise the BMA platform, saying that it will be used by Geely’s foreign brands and that it will be built in Southeast Asia. It is designed to accommodate all the latest active safety technologies, future Level 2 and Level 3 autonomous driving features and Geely’s latest petrol engines.
Proton is introducing its first SUV based on the Boyue soon, so it would make sense for the company to build on its soft-roader portfolio with the SX11, especially in a value-driven market where B-segment SUVs rule the roost. Of course, anything can happen – we’ll just have to wait and see.
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Is this also the upcoming Lotus SUV?
Lotus SUV T6 320HP.
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This will be the real game changer to Proton to achieve 400,000 unit volume in ASEAN.
The price I expect will be circa RM60k.
60k?? Pfftt good luck making that wish come true.
This car is competing with the HR-V, CX-3, C-HR and Vitaras of the world. Not some 3rd world Toyota with barely usable 3rd row seats.
Expect to pay around 75-89k if this ends up being one of Proton’s newest offerings.
For ASEAN market, Proton 7seater MPV circa RM50k competing against Honda BRV wud reign supremacy.
I cannot stop laughing when Proton, who sells now 50,000 cars only says by 2023, their sales going to be 400,000 cars
Less than 5 more years. lolz
SUV is the only growing segment in USA, Europe, China. It would be logical for Proton to tap into this market here, especially the B Segment SUV. Even P2 will launch it’s B Segment SUV to not only replace Alza but to follow this popular trend.
What would differentiate all these SUV would be the price, price & price (and RV for you Unkers, Aunties, Bengs). Of course the engine power output, fuel consumption, exterior design & interior finishing plays a part but price is still the primary consideration. Generally, M’sian consumers aren’t too bothered with anything else but price. Some smart thinking ones will do a comparison study to find the best value for money, but they’re in the minority.
Will this SX11 come in time to challenge P2 B Segment SUV or will it be too late & P2 would have grab the initial interested buyers? Bear in mind many Alza owners are looking for new replacement & young upwardly mobile working adults are looking to follow the trend to SUV (generally these are B Segment sedans owners). It’s a very big market out there, generally untapped & too few affordable choices out there at the moment.
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This one looks like a bit of Audi / Jaguar / Volvo. I like.
Looks like they’re benchmarking against Audi and Mercedes in the pictures