Geely reveals AI-driven Toyota Prado rival
Versatile Galaxy Cruiser is a hardcore 4x4 and a logical candidate for AustraliaGeely has become the latest Chinese brand to reveal a rival for the Toyota Prado.
And the Geely Galaxy Cruiser rolled out at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show today is a logical candidate for Australian introduction.
Having said that, the highly versatile 4x4 wagon debuted as a “prototype” and is unconfirmed for Australia at this stage.
Geely has only arrived in Australia in recent months and the Cruiser would be a hard-core and highly capable alternative to soft-roaders including the EX5, with which the brand has launched here.
It joins the likes of the Fangchengbao B5 (likely to be sold as a Denza in Australia) and Deepal G318 as electrified full-size SUVs that are contenders to come to Australia and take on diesel staples such as the Prado and Ford Everest.
Galaxy is the sub-brand of Geely Auto from which export models for markets such as Australia are to be sourced.
Capable of driving – seamlessly Geely claims – in front-, rear- or all-wheel drive and in pure electric, hybrid or extended range modes across a variety of terrains from urban to rugged off-road, the Galaxy Cruiser can also crab walk sideways and float on up to 800mm of water at a speed of 8.5km/h.
The Cruiser is even fitted with “sonar and water radar” to help avoid underwater obstacles. It also has special suspension that allows it jump over obstacles.
Geely offered very limited information about the Cruiser, describing its 4x4 system as being driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
It says the Cruiser is powered by “full-domain AI” technology.
Geely also claims the vehicle will stay fully connected even in remote areas via Geely’s own satellite system.
The Cruiser uses Geely’s ‘Golden Short Blade Battery’, which is protected by bulletproof materials and coatings to prevents deformation, fire and explosions.
Battery safety is a sudden and very big issue in China because of an EV crash that killed three female university students. It has resulted in tougher safety regulations.
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