The models Geely could bring to Australia
Chinese giant’s Aussie offering could be many and variedThe potential arrival of Geely Auto in Australia is a significantly different proposition to the niche Chinese brands like EV specialist GWM-Ora that are also interested in this market.
Routinely among the top five most popular brands in China with more than one million sales per annum, Geely Auto is a full-line mainstream vehicle manufacturer that has the potential to reach into most segments of the local passenger vehicle market.
The only statement from Geely Auto about its export ambitions in this region point toward a focus on ‘New Energy’ plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
So it’s worthwhile checking out the New Energy model line-up Geely Auto offers. However, that’s far from the whole story as it’s related to a bunch of other electrified brands that it could tap for Aussie metal.
They include brands Radar, Geometry, Livan, Maple and Zeekr.
As you will see, here is no shortage of potential choice here.
SUVs
Geely Emgrand GSe EV: A compact 4.44m crossover that uses the same name as Geely’s biggest selling model (see below), the GSe has been around since 2018.
It is powered by a single electric motor that produces up to 130kW and has a claimed NEDC range of up to 450km. ICE versions of this car have been updated to a new generation launched in 2021.
Geometry M6: Based on GSe with a bit of a restyle.
Geely Coolray PHEV: Known as the Binyue in China, the 4.3m compact crossover is based on Geely’s BMA architecture for small cars.
It comes with a 1.5-litre petrol-electric 190kW powertrain and a claimed range of 85km. It’s been around since 2018 but had a significant update in 2021.
Geely Boyue L PHEV: A good-looking new compact SUV that is launching in China now, the second-generation Boyue transfers to the CMA platform and has the same 1.5-litre plug-in drivetrains as multiple other models we’re listing here.
The front fascia is reminiscent of the Hyundai Tucson and that and other styling details are set to be replicated further across the Geely line-up.
Geely Tugella PHEV: A handsome coupe crossover with a 4.6m body, the top-spec 400T has a petrol-electric 1.5-litre 190kW drivetrain with a claimed 80km electric range (with the larger of two batteries fitted).
The Tugella – or Xingyue in China – is based on the CMA platform co-developed with Volvo, so the fundamentals are right-hand drive capable.
Geometry E and Maple 30X EV: Battery-electric spin-offs of the Geely X3 sub-compact 4.0m SUV that itself only comes with an ICE drivetrain.
Livan 7 and 9 EVs: Medium and large SUVs from a new Geely division launching in China in 2023 with battery-swap capability.
Geely Xingyue L Thor Hi*X: Not a hybrid but worth mentioning for its name alone, this 4.77m SUV uses a hybrid drivetrain comprising a turbo-petrol 1.5-litre engine, two electric motors and a three-speed gearbox.
Utes
Radar RD6 EV: The first model from Geely’s newest auto division is a mid-size ute aimed at recreational rather than fleet buyers.
Based on Geely’s SEA EV-dedicated platform, the RD6 will come with single-motor rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive, claimed power outputs up to 200kW and driving ranges up to 600km.
An obvious candidate for Australian sale.
Farizon FX: A monocoque ute based on the previous generation Boyue Pro SUV, it features a petrol-turbo engine but has no New Energy drivetrain options. Farizon is a commercial vehicle specialist that also make electric vans which could have more interest in Australia.
Passenger cars
Geely Emgrand EV: The compact sedan is among the most popular Geely models and one of China’s top sellers.
The electric vehicle is available in two specs in China with a claimed range up to 500km. While ICE versions of the Emgrand sedan are now into a fourth generation and based on the new BMA platform, the EV is yet to make that transition.
Geometry G6 and Maple 60S EV: Emgrand EVs with a bit of restyling.
Geely Bo Rui GE PHEV: At almost 5.0m in length the Bo Rui is longer than the old Holden Commodore VF, so it’s a big car. It’s also been around since 2018 in this generation, so it’s getting on.
It comes as both a 48v mild-hybrid and a PHEV, which uses the familiar triple-cylinder petrol-electric drivetrain to produce 190kW and a claimed 60km electric range.
Sports and luxury
Zeekr 001: Based on the SEA battery electric platform, the 001 is the debut model from the premium EV brand.
Confusingly previewed as the Lynk & Co Zero Concept in 2021, the five-door wagon boasts 400kW dual-motor performance, a claimed range up to 700km and a 3.8sec 0-100km/h capability.
People-movers
Geely Jiaji POHEV: A close relation of the Bo Rui GE passenger car, the 4.7m MPV comes with the choice of six or seven seats.
It has the same powertrain choice as the Bo Rui GE, although the PHEV’s electric-only range dips slightly to 56km.
Maple 80V EV: Using a rebadged version of the Jiaji’s body, this is the first Geely model to have a swappable high-voltage battery.
Performance is nothing to write home about. The single electric motor provides only 40kW and top speed is 130km/h.
Zeekr 009 EV: Not yet on sale in China, this big and bluff people-mover is based on SEA and claimed to have a range beyond 1000km thanks to new-generation CATL Qilin battery tech.
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