2020 Geely Haoyue – largest SUV model to debut soon

2020 Geely Haoyue – largest SUV model to debut soon

Geely will officially be unveiling its largest SUV model soon, after the automaker took to its Facebook page to drop four images of the Haoyue. The SUV, its name meaning heroic or luxury SUV, is scheduled to go on sale in selected markets later this year.

At 4,835 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,780 mm tall, and a wheelbase of 2,815 mm, the Geely Haoyue’s gargantuan footprint puts it close to the Mazda CX-8, which is a three-row, seven-seater SUV. The CX-8 measures 4,900 mm long (+65 mm), 1,840 mm wide (-60 mm), 1,730 mm tall (-50 mm), and with a wheelbase of 2,930 mm (+115 mm).

According to Geely, the Haoyue gives you “more of what you want,” those wants being a bigger presence, more space, and a wider view. In terms of design, the muscular SUV features short front and rear overhangs, plastic lower body claddings with skid plates, and a huge Expanding Cosmos radiator grille with a black Geely badge.

Notable bits include LED headlights with LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, chamfered bonnet, lower front bumper with integrated air intakes, and 19-inch dual-tone wheels shod with 225/55 profile Kumho Crugen tyres. The wing mirrors sit on the doors, and the window surrounds are fully finished in chrome – a telltale sign of luxury. More expensive variants will get roof rails, but it’s unclear if these are functional or purely for cosmetic purposes.

At the back, the styling is uncluttered and rather straightforward. The slim LED tail lights are connected by a chrome strip with the Geely script, and the lower section of the rump gets LED fog lamps and an integrated diffuser. Also included are a shark fin antenna and a subtle rear spoiler with an integrated third brake light.

For the first time, we get to take a peek into the Haoyue’s cabin. The photo itself is impressive, clearly an attempt to showcase the interior space. Dominant features include a massive panoramic glass roof, large window apertures, LED ambient lighting, and at least a four-zone climate control. There are no air vents in the B-pillars, though.

2020 Geely Haoyue – largest SUV model to debut soon

Other than that, there’s a large freestanding touchscreen display, electronic gear shifter, a split-open centre armrest, leather upholstery with contrast white stitching, and leather-wrapped door cards with contrast stitching as well. It stands to get six airbags at the very least, and expect the second and third row seats to get two Isofix anchor points on each of the outer seats.

For powertrain, reports have suggested that the Haoyue will be powered by the existing 1.5 litre and 1.8 litre turbocharged engines, the former being a three-cylinder direct injection petrol unit. It produces 174 hp and 255 Nm of torque, and is mated to either a six-speed automatic or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The larger 1.8 litre four-cylinder direct injection engine is likely to be the latest unit which meets China’s National 6B emission standards. The engine, which made its debut with the Boyue Pro, makes 181 hp and 300 Nm of torque (15 Nm increase from before), and it drops the older six-speed automatic gearbox for a seven-speed wet dual-clutch unit. The DCT, Geely says, has an efficiency of 97%, helping reduce fuel consumption by one litre per 100 km compared to the original Boyue.

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Comments

  • Now we know why Proton were adamant to introduce a 7seater X70. They were reservung that slot for this car. I am guessing it would be called X90.

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    • Pengemis Nasional on Mar 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      heavy suv it’s definitely underpowered unless there can massage the engine to produce 400nm of torque

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      • Engineer on Mar 17, 2020 at 9:28 am

        Not really. At the 1.8L config, the engine makes 181 hp and 300 Nm of torque as compared to CX-8’s 2.5L which makes 192 hp(+11 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 258 Nm(-42 Nm) of torque.

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        • Dean of Rocket Propulsion Faculty on Mar 17, 2020 at 11:31 am

          Why compares 2.5l CX-8? Its underpowered suv unless restricted to allow only the driver no passengers on board.
          Good comparison shall be against 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser/Lexus GX, BMW X7, Audi Q7, Range Rover etc.

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          • Because the writer is making a similar comparison to CX-8? Hellloooo!

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        • Automotive Engineer on Mar 17, 2020 at 1:18 pm

          Geely still cannot compete with Mazda in quality & performance. Thats the reality. Numbers can show higher but the actual performance is lower.

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          • Damon Lee on Mar 17, 2020 at 3:33 pm

            Irrelevant to the discussion above. Engine power has no correlation to quality. From above, give and take Mazda’s 2.5L wouldn’t be as responsive from stationary but it would outrun Haoyue at highway speeds so there is some give and take depending on the SUV purpose.

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    • Roti j on Mar 16, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      No matter how Game-Changing this car is, it will for sure Game Over before launch as Coronavirus is still haunting China. Moreover, Proton X70 in here will soon be Game Over too as Proton X70 will face supply disruptions and economy slowdown due to Coronavirus pandemic

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      • Engineer on Mar 17, 2020 at 9:49 am

        You are stupid or something? Cave mentality perhaps? COVID is affecting the whole world not only China and last I heard, Japanese and Korean brands have stopped production way before Geely did so ones likely to recover from COVID fast would be the Chinese and Proton would be well placed when demand picks up.

        Oh and Proton haven’t yet announced any disruption in production so perhaps COVID didn’t hit them hard enough?

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  • seancorr (Member) on Mar 16, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    Hmmm power to weight ratio will be an issue.

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    • Hafiz Hisham on Mar 17, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      With 300Nm, it has plenty of pulling power, it just can’t outrun your BMW yet but why should it, its just an SUV.

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  • it seems like exciting car but its exterior design not as charm as Geely xingyue and boyue pro though..

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  • What’s the use. Proton will not sell the 4wd version.

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    • Engineer on Mar 17, 2020 at 9:51 am

      Begs the question why should they? X70 AWD was dropped due to poor demand and expectedly they wouldn’t bring in AWD variant unless the market demand changes.

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  • Proton Forever on Mar 17, 2020 at 7:01 am

    Big & heavy SUV with small engine, will contribute to worst fuel consumption and extreme dragging problems

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  • PlaySafeDriveSafe on Mar 18, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    What the fuss is all about? Even the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 is a reliable 7 seater laaa. This Geely should be a hot seller compared to the overpriced Mazda CX-8.

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