It’s been a long time coming, but Geely’s first MPV, the Jiaji, has finally been launched in China. Teased since September last year, the people carrier arrives in the Middle Kingdom in standard petrol, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, priced from 99,800 yuan (RM60,800) to 182,800 yuan (RM111,400)
The Jiaji is certainly a big car, measuring 4,706 mm long, 1,909 mm wide and 1,690 mm (1,713 mm for the PHEV) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,805 mm. That said, it’s quite a bit shorter than both the Toyota Alphard (4,945 mm) and Kia Grand Carnival (5,115 mm) – both of which have wheelbases around three metres – which should make for a more manageable size on the road.
Geely says that the Jiaji combines “sleekness of sedan, the power of an SUV, and the space of an MPV.” Design-wise, it fits neatly within the company’s latest range, with flowing lines, a concentric “expanding cosmos” grille, a pronounced front fender bulge, a window line kink and a blacked-out D-pillar for that “floating roof” look. It rides tall on its 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels with a ground clearance of 165 mm.
Inside, the car adopts a modern design, with a broad dashboard and a floating centre console enhancing the sense of space. In the middle sits a freestanding 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that incorporates the Geely Smart Ecosystem (GKUI), now with a “children” mode that automatically sets the air-conditioning and volume, closes the windows and plays children’s songs for the comfort of the little ones.
The car is offered as either a six- or a seven-seater with 2+2+2, 2+2+3 and 2+3+2 configurations; the second-row captain’s chairs on the first two layouts are capable of reclining up to 165 degrees and come with special “sleep” headrests. Other features include a large panoramic sunroof, active noise cancellation and an AQS air purification system as found in the Boyue SUV (sold here as the Proton X70).
Under the bonnet lies a choice of two engines, starting with the Boyue’s 1.8 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine – it makes 181 hp and 300 Nm of torque and is paired to a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. There’s also a 1.5 litre turbo mill that is jointly developed with Volvo, pushing 174 hp and 255 Nm through either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch auto.
Models fitted with the DCT are also available with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that bumps outputs to 188 hp and 300 Nm and delivers a fuel consumption figure of 5.9 litres per 100 km combined. Last but not least is the PHEV version that pairs the 1.5 litre unit with an electric motor to provide a total system output of 255 hp and 385 Nm. This one consumes just 1.6 litres of fuel per 100 km, has a 56 km all-electric range and can be charged in 90 minutes through a fast charging station.
In terms of safety, the Jiaji is offered with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving features such as Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Lane Keep Assistant (LKA). Also available is Automated Park Assist (APA), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, Lane Change Assistant (LCA), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Speed Limit Identification (SLIF), Rear Collision Warning (RCW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
The Jiaji is set to arrive on Malaysian shores in 2020 as a Proton as part of a licensing agreement with the national carmaker, which has since spawned the X70 and which will also result in a B-segment SUV based on the Binyue.
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2020 Proton Malaysia will be priced at RM80.8k to RM131.4k
This wonderful MPV would be perfect for all our balik kampung friends and family.
Upgrading from their current Proton Exora, Kia Carnival, Nissan Serena, Toyota Estima, Honda Odyssey, Hyundai Starex and Chery Eastar.
Recon estima, wish and alphard also don’t have Autonomous Driving Level
Dunia dah berubah…
This will be another hotseller. Thank you China and thank you Geely for this wonderful MPV. I know it will come to Malaysia soon.
I don’t know why past 30 years my National car company could not give us a highly spec SUV or MPV like this. I thought Proton was made for Malaysians….
Even your jepunis overlord dun gip high spec like this past 30 years
typical statement someone who never step into a Japan SUV or MPV for the past 30 years
inb4 copy paste
Jepunis SUV and MPV are jokes land no RV in Europe
I’m sure he is driving a Perodua
Because we don’t have scale? And Malaysians are not willing to ‘sponsor’ Proton any longer. Maybe you’ll understand this concept when you learn in Uni.
Poor Proton, soon to be obsolete when Geely models come in full swing
“Poor Proton, soon to be obsolete when Geely models come in full swing” .. biggest load of rubbish i’ve seen all day. How will Proton become obsolete, when these geely models are sold as a Proton??? Does a car manufacturer really need to build all its cars 100% from scratch to be successful? Even toyota does platform and engine sharing.. and the amount of sharing going on between brands in the VW group… how does that make those brands obsolete.. please keep silly comments like these to yourself next time.
Since the Aging Baoteng Exora is competing on Toyota Wish mpv segment, so Geely Jiaji shall be Baoteng new mpv segment going against Kia Carnival or Toyota Estima.
Wish is crampy wagon , exora is much much spacious. Different segment cannot compare
Now this is an interior I can accept. It’s a lot better than the X70/Boyue. The exterior design somehow reminds me of the Ford S Max though.
Tried Nissan Serena. Still tops in their segment
Serena? Box mpv that narrow like my old produa kenari. But price like full size mov outlander huhuhu
this will be another hot cake to replace current MPV
Proton needs volume. x70, x50 and jiaji wont help much in that. What is needed is an all new models for proton bread butter cars: Saga, Iriz, Persona and Preve replacements. A mere facelift is not enuf. An all new joint developed models.
For Proton to survive, they need to move up the value chain. VW didn’t just sell the Beetle. The range has been expanded. Exporting is one way to boost the sales volume and Proton is known in the region, rightly or wrongly.
We don’t need flying cars but certainly we do need cars that are technologically relevant, not just design and that is expensive.
New Exora in the making
New XXL Juara in the making
Syabas dan tahniah Geely, one day all of the local funny tiger logo lineup will be rebadged China cars, because rakyat Malaysia have long been fans of China cars. Kebanggaan rakyat Malaysia. Thank you for keeping malaysian jobs to design the local grilles.
Proton engineers have and will continue to play a role in new models development, especially in ride and handling. Meanwhile 20 plus years on, P2 engineers (can we even call them that?) still designing bumpers.
Soon the Game Over Tiger logo will be replaced by Geely into a Game Changing Panda. Habisla Proton Tiger Logo!!
I can man up and admit my mistake. It happens to the best of us sometimes.
The local boys simply copied the Subaru Forester grille. They can’t actually design grilles on their own.
Forrester is ugly outdated design SUV
Geely need to bring their complete range,with right hand versions fast tracked cos current Proton sales is driven by x70.The bread and butter Saga.persona,Iriz,Exora are not selling well.
WE wish Dr,Li further success as rakyat do not want any more bailouts.Now our national finances are thrown into another money pit…MAS…which has cancer and needs intensive radiation and chemotherapy.
By 2021,the last batch of campro powered Protons made history in the muzium,marking the end of bailouts.
Here comes rebadged Geely cars..with PROTON LOGO.
Habisla! now proton will just rebadge cars. 30 years of engineering experience all gone to waste.
I only care because they mintak BAILOUT duit which is the RAKYAT’s duit… at least P2 makes profits!
P2 makes profit, still give sub par features. Wow! very good!
The real Game Changing replacement for Game Over Exora. Proton Exora will enter the museum of Game Over cars. Habisla Exora!!!
already habes the moment they sold to geely.
perotiga on the other hand, might be your real concerns.
i like geely. i dont care about proton and his boring and awful car designer azlan. the less azlan involved the better. coz he sucks big time.
I believe azlan need to follow certain guideline set by his employer when designing..if he decide to set up his own design house then we can see his true talent
Eh what are you talking about? They have all that experience to design the grilles for the rebadged China cars.
P2 profits in the end all goes back to Japan. So there’s nothing left for P2 workers. All makan gaji only but treated like slave labour.
P2 abusing tax relief as national car despite not one single model designed by Malaysian you don’t care? How about most P2 profits going back to Japan creating outflow of ringgit?
Easy solution, earn lower to not pay tax. You don’t hv to share. Better still, if you can find a place to call your own and don’t pay tax.
Move on pls. No point looking back when they’re starting to get it right.
My goodness… was planning to change to a 7seater mid of this year but looking at this beauty, definitely gonna wait for it’s launch next year then. Hopefully, it will be named well by Proton.
Proton M60?
Proton Gergaji X90
Still better than Arus.
Kalau kt malaysia ada version 8 seater pn nice jugak
even on their motherland only have 7 seater max..go buy hiace or vanette lah then..easily can put 8 people..or just put plastic chair on 2nd row..now got 8 seater izit?
This should replace the most lousy MPV Exora on Malaysian soil. Hopefully they sell the 1.8T below RM80k to entice buyers from Honda and Perodua. This should compete well with the industry leaders such as the BRV and even 7 seaters Aruz
If 1.8T high tech car can sell below 80k then the Axia should start at 400 ringgit for the base variant am i right?
And the Aruz should priced 770 ringgit, let Perodua get the highest sales volume up to 400k units in 2019 then close shop in 2020.
rasanya bagus lagi exora untuk ruang kabin dalam,,kenapa proton tak ubah luaran dan enjin exora je,,exora tu cuma sikit2 je.masalah takde masalah teruk pun
Will Proton modify this mpv with rear aircon?
Niice.. A ‘successor’ to the Ford S Max. Visually looks lie it but not sure in terms of dimensions, it would be as similar.
Bring it on Proton! Seat configuration is very European too..
Actually Exora is still the best MPV below 100k. With all disk brakes, VSC, leather seats, 7 seater, 6 speed, auto cruise, 16 inch alloy, 138 horse power, and body made of ultra high tensile steel.
Still the best MPV below Rm 100k. It’s no wonder that it is still top selling MPV at that price range.
But with the dash from 1999.
Rakyat Malaysia tak tahu apa benda tu… …
Saya bagi anda like
Here comes the team to ‘design’ a wau inspired grill and invert most major parts from left to right. Not even a proper tune up as engine dept died, only left ‘rice ‘ designer reading Porsche current design and fly kites.
you make no sense at all.. try reading back what you just posted. why would proton tune up an engine, thats co developed by geely and volvo to be as efficient as possible to meets todays regulations and market demand? Proton is now in survival and rebuild mode. it needs to sell as many cars as possible to stabilise its finances and also to rebuild the brand and trust of the buying public.. and that depends on good dependable products and aftersales. Based on the popularity of the X70, it proves people in malaysia can look past brand issues if it can offer a good product. Aftersales? time will tell if all the new plans put in place will work. Once proton is stabilised, you can bet they will start to work on new products of its own, and this time.. they have geely and even volvo to help them get it right. This is the best possible scenario for proton in its entire history. Forget the “national” mentality of the past.. its the only way proton can be a true multinational company.
This jiaji price higher then boyue in China. How can it replace exora which is price around rm80k. Cheapest x70 already at rm99k. Jiaji size 1 class up from c segment mpv. Close to d segment like honda odessey. If proton replace current exora c segment with jiaji..not many middle income family can afford it. I think proton should focus also in affordable b or c segment mpv like brv, aruz, rush, livina.
Remove all the advance features including level 2 autonomous, keep necessary safety spec with 2-3-3 or 2-2-3 seat config it can sell with current Exora pricetag. It’s not even downgrade from current Exora.
Dimensions Jiaji – Exora
Length- 4,706 – 4,592
Width- 1,909 – 1809
Height- 1,690 – 1691
Wheelbase- 2,805 – 2730
It is a segment higher than exora, like estima and odyssey
the 1.5 only develops 7hp less than the 1.8. the 1.5 is a more efficient engine.
bcoz 1.5 version got hybrid engine..and surely more efficient evevn both is n/a..1.5 to 1.8..simple logic
This Jiaji is a D-segment MPV, definitely won’t be priced at Exora level. Overall design and features are very attractive and if price well by Proton, it will be another success like X70. My only complaint will be no rear power sliding doors which is a must for MPV.
No its not. It’s a compact MPV, which makes it basically a c segment vehicle. D segment MPV’s are technically called minivans. So we can expect the price to be around 80k to 100k. Or around 90k to 120k like the X70 if they keep most of the features from Jiaji.
we welcome the new proton paus (whale) the design remind me of whale.
good job proton, no need design car , just design car aircond .
regardless if this turns out as a proton or not. seriously, geely, just wow.
Hope they will have the 6 speed manual option. Malaysia already have lesser & lesser choice for Manual. All the manufacturers coming out with new models auto only dont move me one bit.
Kindly please e-mail the brochures and the actual on the road price of geely jiaji. 10
The width is 1909mm. It is super width, but not come with sliding doors. How does it be practical in Malaysian car park size? Sad.