Geely has released more information and photos of the new Boyue Pro, a week after it unveiled the latest version of the Geely Smart Ecosystem (GKUI 19) and E-Series chipset that are both found in the SUV.
In terms of styling changes, the Boyue Pro features a more prominent front end that includes jewel-eyed headlamps flanking a larger “expanding cosmos” grille that is now further outwards. To go along with the nose, there’s also a new bonnet with prominent creases, as well as stronger haunches.
Meanwhile, the lower apron takes a page out of the Xingyue, adopting a more angular look with an “A-wing” that partitions the corner fog lamp sections from the wide intake.
Moving towards the rear, the taillights have been mildly reworked to better align to the SUV’s line, with updated light graphics. The Geely logo has also been replaced with a script on a chrome bridge linking the clusters, while a simplified bottom apron and new roof spoiler design are the other exterior changes.
According to Geely, customer feedback also resulted in the rear of the Boyue Pro having a lower load height when the tailgate is opened to make it easier to load and unload items.
Inside, the Boyue Pro gets a new dashboard that is more contemporary in design, with highlights being sleeker air vents, a larger area dedicated to the touchscreen infotainment system, and discreet piano-key style switchgear for the climate control.
You’ll also find a flat-bottom steering wheel, updated visuals for the digital instrument cluster, and a new layout for the centre console. On the last bit, there’s a new gear lever and buttons for various vehicle functions, while the drive mode selector is now a rotary dial rather than individual buttons.
That large infotainment screen features GKUI 19, and is powered by Geely’s E01 system-on-chip (SoC) that offers superior performance and functionality compared to its previous system. On higher-end variants, there’s a Bose sound system instead of the previous Morel one, with microphone support for the karaoke function.
As for engines, the Boyue Pro is still available with a 1.8 litre turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine, which has been improved to meet China’s National 6B emission standards. The mill makes 181 hp and 300 Nm of torque, with the latter being a 15 Nm improvement from before.
Also available is a 1.5 litre powerplant that is shared with the smaller Binyue, and was jointly developed by Geely and Volvo. The three-cylinder motor benefits from turbocharging and direct injection to make 174 hp and 255 Nm.
The standard transmission with the 1.8T engine is now a seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic rather than a six-speed automatic, with Geely claiming the DCT has an efficiency of 97%, helping reduce fuel consumption by one litre per 100km when compared to the original Boyue. The three-pot option gets an Aisin-sourced six-speed automatic instead.
The order books for the Boyue Pro are already open in China, and it will be sold alongside the current Boyue as a more upscale offering (cue the smartphone references). Given the association the Boyue has to the Proton X70, it isn’t known if the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the X70 will be based on the Boyue (as it is now) or the Boyue Pro. We were told to expect some local “surprises”, so we’ll have to wait and see what Proton has in store. Excited?
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Not very sexy but very practical, this popular MPV is manufactured in Luizhou by a joint venture between the local giant SAIC and General Motors. It owes its popularity to its seven seats, its compactness (4.30m) and its affordable price of c.£7,500 (60,000 yuan).
2nd – Volkswagen Lavida (517 255 registrations)
Manufactured by the SAIC-VW joint venture, this traditional saloon is based on the platform of the VW Golf IV/first-generation Skoda Octavia. Its success is based on proven engines and its variations, the Gran Lavida and Cross Lavida.
3rd – Haval H6 (505 944 registrations)
Great Wall's 100 per cent SUV brand, Haval boasts spectacular H6 sales figures, with the stylish SUV being a tad smaller than a Nissan Qashqai.
4th – Buick Excelle (421,296 registrations)
The Buick Excelle saloon is the result of the collaboration between SAIC and General Motors, sharing its platform with the current Vauxhall Astra.
5th – Nissan Sylphy (404,726 registrations)
Another mid-size saloon with classic lines, the Sylphy is the three-box cousin of the Nissan Pulsar sold here in the UK. Associated with Dongfeng, Nissan intends to become the third manufacturer on the Chinese market within five years (it currently occupies the 6th position).
6th – Baojun 510 (358,877 registrations)
This affordable SUV targets young households with its practical looks and low local taxes (priced from c.£6,000). Baojun belongs to the SAIC-GM joint venture.
7th – Volkswagen Tiguan (340,032 registrations)
Already a strong seller in Europe, the Tiguan takes advantage of the SUV boom in China and has done particularly well to appear in the Top ten best seller list here, with its higher imported price positioning. The sever-seater L version (the equivalent of the new Tiguan Allspace here) is particularly popular.
8th – GAC Trumpchi GS4 (337,330 registrations)
Comparable to a Toyota RAV4, this SUV makes a fortune for this former specialist bike and minibus manufacturer The GAC brand intends to launch this SUV machine in the US market soon with ‘low cost’ prices ... but the name Trumpchi might just repel some buyers because of its proximity to the name of a certain President!
9th – Toyota Corolla (336,763 registrations)
This Japanese model is the second best-selling car on the planet: a third of the Corollas being sold in the Chinese market. The hybrid version, manufactured locally in China since 2015, no longer suffers from customs duties and receives government aid as a ‘clean’ machine, helping to elevate its sales.
10th – Volkswagen Sagitar (327,062 registrations)
Unlike the VW Lavida or Tiguan, the Sagitar is manufactured by Volkswagen’s other Chinese joint venture of the German brand, founded with FAW, the oldest Chinese manufacturer. The Sagitar shares many parts with the American-built Jetta.
2018 Jan.- Dec.
2017 Y-o-Y
1 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy 56,339 44,141 27.6% 481,216 405,854 18.6%
2 Wuling Wuling Hongguang 59,673 63,590 -6.2% 476,537 533,950 -10.8%
3 VW Lavida 40,320 44,703 -9.8% 468,792 457,114 2.6%
4 Haval Haval H6 50,303 55,126 -8.7% 452,552 506,362 -10.6%
5 Toyota Corolla/New Corolla 27,755 19,406 43.0% 376,077 336,018 11.9%
6 Baojun Baojun 510 28,523 54,050 -47.2% 361,403 363,949 -0.7%
7 VW Jetta 36,710 13,964 162.9% 327,686 325,978 0.5%
8 VW Sagitar 22,455 29,946 -25.0% 309,902 332,733 -6.9%
9 VW Tiguan 28,281 29,584 -4.4% 303,374 332,402 -8.7%
10 Geely Bo Yue 30,294 31,205 -2.9% 279,056 286,885 -2.7%
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But the headlight look sleeker. The current big headlight look very dated.
Anyone care to guess what's inside that bulky console behind the great view mirror (besides the camera for ADAS)? There's an on/off switch at the side. My guess is an integrated dash cam.