Geely Boyue

The Geely Boyue (吉利博越) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Geely.

Geely Boyue
Overview
ManufacturerGeely
Also calledEmgrand Boyue
Emgrand NL-3
Geely NL-3
Geely Atlas
Geely Emgrand X7 Sport
Proton X70 (Malaysia, Brunei)
Geely Azkarra (Boyue Pro, global)
Production2016–present
AssemblyChina: Baoji, Shaanxi[1]
Ningbo, Zhejiang
Malaysia: Tanjung Malim, Proton City, Perak (PTMSB)
Belarus: Zhodzina (BelGee)[2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
PlatformGeely NL
RelatedGeely Borui
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 L 3G15TDB G-Power turbo I3 (petrol)
  • 1.8 L 4G18TDB G-Power turbo I4 (petrol)
  • 2.0 L 4G20 I4 (petrol)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
7-speed dual-clutch (X70, since 2020)[3]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,519 mm (177.9 in)
Width1,831 mm (72.1 in)
Height1,694 mm (66.7 in)
Curb weight1,565–1,745 kg (3,450–3,847 lb)

Overview

The Boyue was originally planned to be launched as part of the Emgrand series during development, the Boyue was launched as an independent product under the Geely brand on 26 March 2016.[4][5] In the South American market, this SUV is offered under the name Geely Emgrand X7 Sport, being integrated into the Geely Emgrand product subdivision.[6] The Boyue was designed by a team led by Peter Horbury, the vehicle’s exterior design combines traditional Chinese cultural elements with modern languages of fashion. Since its launch, the Boyue has received much attention in the Chinese automobile market. The Boyue was facelifted in 2018. After 36 months, the total production number was 700,000.

  • Front view
  • Side view
  • Rear view

Markets

China

Boyue Pro debuts in China in July 2019 with new GKUI infotainment system, all new cabin design and a new option of 1.5-litre turbo engine that co-developed with Volvo which is same as one's in Geely Binyue.[7][8]

Proton X70
Main article: Proton X70
2020 Proton X70 Executive DCT

On 24 May 2017, PROTON Holdings parent company DRB-HICOM announced plans to sell a 49.9% stake in Proton to Zhejiang Geely Automobile Holdings. Alongside the sale of stake, it was announced that Proton's first SUV would be based on the Geely Boyue.[9][10] The Proton X70 launched in Malaysia in December 2019. It was fully imported from China and featured only minor cosmetic changes inside and out. The most apparent change is that the Proton X70 is right-hand drive while the Geely Boyue is a left-hand drive vehicle.[11] Proton started the local assembly of the X70 in December 2019 with the launch in February 2020.[12][13]

Sales
Calendar Year China (Boyue)[14] Malaysia (X70)
2016 109,209
2017 286,163
2018 255,695
2019 232,327 26,331[15]

References
  1. "Geely Boyue SUV made in high-tech Baoji plant Line". CarSifu. 17 May 2018.
  2. "First "Atlas" from BELGEE Plant Roll Off Assembly Line". Geely Global. 17 November 2017.
  3. https://paultan.org/2020/02/12/2020-proton-x70-ckd-launched-volvo-7dct-15-nm-13-better-economy-more-features-rm95k-to-123k/
  4. "Geely Boyue SUV launched on the Chinese car market". Car News China. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  5. "This is the Geely Boyue SUV for China". Car News China. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  6. Lanzamiento: Geely Emgrand X7 Sport (in spanish). Autoblog - 14-06-2017
  7. "GALLERY: New Geely Boyue Pro SUV debuts in China". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  8. "Geely Boyue Pro revealed – SUV gets a major styling update; new GKUI 19 infotainment system; 1.5L turbo". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  9. "Geely to acquire 49.9% stake in Proton, 51% in Lotus - definitive agreement to be signed before end of July". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  10. "Proton SUV to be based on Geely Boyue". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  11. "Proton X70 Launched". paultan.
  12. "Proton X70 local assembly starts at Tanjung Malim plant". www.dsf.my. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  13. "2020 Proton X70 CKD teased - launching on Feb 12". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  14. Sales, ModelGeely Car (12 April 2016). "Geely Boyue China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  15. "PROTON ENDS 2019 WITH 100821 UNITS SOLD". 2 January 2020.
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