Nearly six months after Geely teased its new SUV “coupé”, codenamed FY11, the company has finally launched the car in its home market of China. The Geely Xingyue, as it’s properly called, introduces a variety of new technologies and powertrain options for the brand, with pricing that ranges from 135,800 yuan (RM82,400) to 208,800 yuan (RM126,800).
As previously reported, the Xingyue is the first Geely model to be built on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) that also underpins the Volvo XC40 and the Lynk & Co range of models. It measures 4,605 mm long, 1,878 mm wide and 1,643 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.
Geely says that the Xingyue’s design is inspired by dynamic moments in life and nature, with the tense body surfacing claimed to be reminiscent of a wildcat ready to pounce. There’s a pronounced front fender line that leads into the scalloped sides – very much like the Boyue – and a low-slung roofline that is de rigeur in the segment, plus short front and rear overhangs enabled by the CMA platform.
At the front, you get slim headlights, the trademark “expanding cosmos” grille (now with a new all-black badge that was previewed on the Preface concept) and large front air intakes, which are equipped with active shutters to optimise aerodynamics and cooling. Moving to the rear, there are broad two-piece tail lights joined by a chrome strip, along with an aggressive diffuser with quad integrated exhaust exits.
Inside, the Xingyue’s dashboard is tilted towards the driver, with an asymmetric “flying wing” design and door cards inspired by origami. Two screens dominate the interior, one being the digital instrument cluster and the other being a 12.3-inch touchscreen connected to the Global Key User Interface (GKUI). The latest GKUI 2.0 system comes with an improved user interface, intelligent speech recognition and navigation.
Also fitted is a nine-inch full-colour head-up display, along with a novel Face ID system that uses facial recognition to identify the driver – not unlike, say, an iPhone X or XS. The system will then adjust various vehicle settings like the seating position, mirrors and entertainment settings to suit their preferences, and it will even warn the driver if it recognises facial expressions that indicate fatigue, such as frequent blinking or yawning. Too bad you can’t use it to make Animojis.
Safety-wise, the Xingyue is available with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving technologies such as full-speed Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Traffic Jam Assistance (TJA) and Lane Keeping System (LKS). It also features autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection (AEB-P), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), Speed Limit Identification (SLIF), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Door Open Warning (DOW). Automatic Park Assist (APA) and a 360-degree camera system are also offered.
Under the bonnet, the Xingyue is the first Geely to come with Volvo’s Drive-E 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 235 hp and 350 Nm of torque; with an Aisin eight-speed automatic gearbox, the car is able to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. A 1.5 litre three-cylinder mill is also available, mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and delivering 174 hp and 255 Nm.
The smaller engine gets an optional 48-volt mild hybrid system that boosts power output to 188 hp whilst achieving a combined fuel consumption figure of 5.6 litres per 100 km. Alternatively, there’s a plug-in hybrid version that churns out a total system output of 255 hp and 415 Nm, available with two battery capacities.
The 11.3 kWh version has an all-electric range of 56 km, combined fuel consumption of 1.6 litres per 100 km and a fast-charging time of 90 minutes. The larger 15.2 kWh battery boosts the electric range to 80 km, delivers a combined fuel consumption figure of 1.2 litres per 100 km and can be fast charged in 105 minutes
Under the skin, the Xingyue is as per the status quo, suspended by MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear. It gets an optional BorgWarner all-wheel drive system that sends up to 50% fo torque to the rear wheels, plus 20-inch wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres. These rollers hide large 322 mm front brake discs that help stop the car from 100 km/h in 35.3 metres.
What do you guys think – would you like to see this car over here as a Proton? Sound off in the comments section after the jump.
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All the Baoteng fanboys like John, Alan, Engineer and etc will be triggered
This game changer is suitable to replace the game over Gen2 and other Geely models will also replace the existing proton models. This is it, 30 years of automotive experience now only can rebadge China cars. When will Proton learn to be a game changing company…
Incoming flagship Suv Proton X80 235hp 135K.
U re triggered by Geely’s vehicle launch in China
A for Affordable,B for Baru,C for Copy N Paste :)
thats how the japanese started.. look where they are now.
we are Malaysian , not Japanese
after 34 years we are still starting…
menteri_pasalo, my comment is in reference to china and geely.. not malaysia
That’s how korean started too. Even american brought a lot of german nazi scientists so they could be like they are now
U mean copy & paste like this https://paultan.org/2019/01/03/perodua-aruz-vs-toyota-rush-differences-detailed/
Hahaha, Loppy Sour Grapesy. Continue to waste your life away internet trolling, while the rest of the world enjoys the advances of technology.
See ya Loony Loppy.
no offense, but the front and rear looks like preve
Yes I thought it was Preve 2020 version.
what are you good at by the way?
Trolling with many different names apparently, but he isn’t good at that either since his identity is exposed soon as he wretches.
I want one if it comes to M’sia under proton/geely with proton price, not volvo price.
This is one sexy SUV Coupe ala BMW X4 / GLC COupe!
Will totally buy this for the wife if its not under Proton badge…
But after a bad claim experience with Proton, never again..
This is one sexy SUV Coupe ala Proton Gen2 !
Gen2 is not an SUV, and no BMW did not copy proton with their first X6. Malaysia is nothing to the Germans man!
Then why German cars are unreliable?
that mean you ex proton user la.. acah2 puik!
When the word “ala” is used, it’s not the real deal.
Burger ala Mcdonalds, masakan ikan ala Manhattan Fish Market, ayam goreng ala KFC are for losers…. buy the real stuff.
So nice, this is an extremely beautiful and good vehicle.. good for the consumer as it is creating more competition in the market
that looks so much like BMX X4 or X6
More look like Proton Gen-2
Wow, nice, bring it on to Malaysia, definitely will hv a good sales for those can’t afford the X4, but by paying cheaper, getting something better in total package except, the bwm ride..still worth it
Please come here in Proton guise. I want one.
Malaysia should have gotten this instead of X70
It is not world class……bmw x6 copycat
Yes, Please bring it here! Design say it all.
yes
Their claim is based on the Volvo XC40 platform but style looked as BMW X4/X6. Just see and wait if Geely and Proton bring to Malaysia and CnP to local “taste”.
Hope it will come here soon.. I will definitely buy !!!
This is what Trump meant when he talks about theft of intellectual property. Its a Chinese culture.
Don’t blame them, it was the Germans that stole it from Proton. Geely was just doing the proper way of getting that IP via buyout of the originator.
Bring in the 2.0 turbo. Can play with those contis. Japanese cars no need to even try, smoke also cannot see.
Yet another offspring from my Gen2. Welcome to the world! I would replace my Gen2 with this when it arrives here.
when arrive in Malaysia should call it X72
does it mean Mercedes also a copycat, copied glc coupe from BMW x4/x6?
dont like? simple..dont buy.just see other ppl buy it.dont be such a crybaby…sigh
That is inspiration instead of copy & paste, I would buy it price said everything. Low price get advance, why pay more for the logo or branded?
Chinese car makers are slowly but surely evolve into a force to be reckoned with. You may laugh at the way they copy n paste their products but they keep on improving on them. Take this Xingyue for example, you would be terribly wrong to assume that it merely CnP. Looking at the partnership between Proton and Geely , it’s obvious that the latter has an upper hand in running its operation.
Don’t be surprised if all future cars from Proton are just the right hand drive version from Geely.
You guys said Geely theft intellectual property lah, copy and paste lah, blah blah blah lah… You guys forgot ah that Renault also do the same thing, google Renault Arkana/ Renault Samsung XM3… Is it French do the same thing as China?
How to tahan not to buy this car?
why pay the price when you can get something similar at at a third or quarter of the price……hope this model arrives here
That’s why I said the Chinese are coming. No doubt about it.
please bring in PHVE 80km with around RM100k..not volvo price!
Shut up and take my money ! Proton is going the right way, keepiidup…
It’s definitely an eye-catching design, well balanced but aggressive looking. I hope Proton will bring in this model as soon as possible. It’s going to be a hot selling SUV
Yup proton. Better pick this 1 compare to that lil brother of x70, so called x50. I bet this aka bmw X4 can sell like hot pisang goreng at Malaysia. U know malaysian people loves sporty looking car, accessories type like this. So proton, don’t wait too long n please X that hideous x50 binyue plan.
Take my money!
X90 buyer here!
This definitely in my next purchase list
Really keen towards the current x70 by the features offered in the premium model but since i heard of this xingyue i hold my bank account and hope that this model will be available in this near future.
When will this car be available in Malaysia? It will definitely steal hearts! The continental boys are jealous!
The flagship model Geely Coolray and its big brother Geely Azkarra were very hyped here in the Philippines by car enthusiasts and vloggers. The Coolray alone sells over 220 units in 2019 since its official launch in September in that year alone despite of the number of its rival established Japanese brands here in the Philippines. When would this model come to the Philippines?
Bring it on Proton. Appears more dashing than the BMW X4 for about one third of the price. My dream car with all the features to meet most of my requirements. Definitely on my next purchase list. Irresistible…!!!
Nice… Will get this if it’s rebadge as Proton..
Much nicer then x70.