In case you haven’t heard, Geely’s latest product is a massive three-row SUV called the Haoyue, and it rivals the Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-8, and even the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.
Besides being sold in China, the Haoyue will be sold in markets such as Europe, but the rumour mill suggests that Geely’s flagship SUV (also its largest) will be sold in ASEAN countries as well. Such prospects invite great curiosity and anticipation, so Theophilus Chin quickly got to work and gave us an impression of what the SUV will look like as a Proton.
The renderings are pretty convincing, featuring Proton’s infinite weave grille, as well as the latest roundel on the grille and wheel caps. At the back, the tailgate gets the Proton script positioned below the chrome trim – on the Haoyue, the Geely script is pressed into the chrome piece itself.
Aside from the new red paint, everything else remains as per the actual SUV. For features, it gets LED headlights with L-shaped LED DRLs (matrix LEDs with swivelling function are optional), LED fog lamps, 18-inch alloys, LED tail lights, roof rails, and a huge panoramic glass roof.
Moving inside, the spacious SUV follows Honda’s “man maximum, machine minimum” philosophy, offering up to 2,370 litres of cargo space (seats folded down) for customers who opt for the five-seater version. The seven-seater model is pretty cavernous as well, with 2,050 litres of space when the second and third row seats are stowed. There’s also a tablet-sized touchscreen head unit, four-zone climate control, and second row air vents.
Now, the Haoyue isn’t Geely’s only seven-seater offering. Last year, it introduced the Jiaji MPV, which quickly became labelled as the next Proton MPV. It measures 4,706 mm long, 1,909 mm wide and 1,690 mm tall, making it over 100 mm longer and wider than the Proton Exora, while being just as tall.
Both the Haoyue and Jiaji share the same turbocharged engines. Base models are powered by a 1.5 litre three-cylinder petrol, delivering 174 hp and 255 Nm of torque, while the larger 1.8 litre four-potter churns 181 hp and 300 Nm of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic will be offered for most variants, although the Jiaji is available with a six-speed manual.
It’s also worth noting that the range-topping Jiaji variant is a plug-in hybrid, with power coming from an electrified 1.5 litre engine. Total system output is rated at 255 hp and 385 Nm, consuming 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 DC fast charger.
In China, the Jiaji is priced from 99,800 yuan (RM61k) and goes up to 148,800 yuan (RM91k). By comparison, the Boyue (X70 here) carries a lower entry point of 88,800 yuan (RM55k), but the price gap is wider – the top Boyue model costs 159,800 yuan (RM98k).
Pricing for the Geely Haoyue has yet to be released, but China media reports that the SUV will cost no more than 150,000 yuan (RM92k). That puts it right within the Jiaji’s territory, although the Haoyue is expected to carry a slightly higher base price. Between the two seven-seater models, which would you pick? Let us know.
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(Like) Proton X90
(Dislike) Honda CR-V
I like proton x50,x70,x80 and x90
I dislike honda hr-v,cr-v,bmw x1,x2,x3,x4,x5,x6 and x7.
All i need from the mpv is the sliding doors. Thats all. For the hinged door, its not going to be popular. Getting n our will be troublesome
Jiaji suitable for exora replacement
Yes, hence the ABSOLUTE space for 3 rows of seats as well as space behind the erected 3rd row seating, while it’s my NAY instead to Jiaji with meagre space behind the erected 3rd row seating…..
I need a 6 seater, it make more sense to move into the 3rd roll. Both SUV & MPV have their distinctive features, it depend on the buyer personal taste. The Jiaji MPV don’t have the sliding door, then whats the point ??
I think jiaji lools better personally.
Proud to be made in Malaysia. Super grill design by us. Well done.
Nope, the body structure itself is China-designed in the first place
The SUV, it does look more handsome & though.
The Jiaji looks cooler with a futuristic low slung look. Houyue looks like a truck, ala the Chevrolet Orlando.
Would prefer the Jiaji all the way.
I tot jiaji problem was very small storage… Myvi compatible
I like X90 and not the MPV
I agree with Donno about the rather truckish look, and that now trite Peter Horbury hotplate grille theme. And so I prefer the homegrown X90 front…..anything but more chicken wire!
JIAJI. Im done with too much SUV on the road. Malaysians like MPV so can play bolaspeak in car
I like jiaji but i think malaysia jiaji price like 200k
I like jiaji but i think malaysia jiaji price like 200k
SUV makes u looks more stylish….minivan are for old ppl …i drive an suv, no wayyy am i going to drive a van!
Proton have 2 SUVs already… Enough la.. Next model, better bring the jia ji. Malaysian still need and want MPV.
Geely Haoyue 7-seater SUV is welcome, with rear license plate holder is removed to the tailgate, instead Jiaji that will replace Exora!
I agree with intermilan, Proton has enough SUVs already. I have been waiting for Proton to bring in the Jiaji to replace my aging Toyota Wish for a long time already.