The Geely Geometry Xingyuan, meaning “wishing star,” has been spotted undergoing rigorous climate testing in Turpan ahead of its highly anticipated launch later this year. We are now seeking further details about the vehicle, a particularly striking aspect of the MIIT’s July announcements.
The new automotive is being benchmarked against the BYD Dolphin and Seagull, among others like the Wuling Bingo and JAC Yiwei 3, making it a competitive contender in its market segment?
Although cloaked in the spy shots, the vehicle remains unmistakably the same as depicted in official promotional materials, with no discernible differences in overall appearance. Prior to launching an automobile, manufacturers rigorously test them under extreme temperature conditions. For a pleasant climate, one typically thinks of Turpan, a city in northwest China’s Xinjiang province renowned for its exceptional microclimate and fame as the hottest place on earth.
According to reviews, the upcoming Xingyuan is expected to ride on an all-new platform, possibly featuring independent suspension as standard. Sources disagree on whether the vehicle will be equipped with battery packs from Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) or the Aegis short-blade battery, a proprietary development by Geely’s own team. Given that the Aegis is a high-quality lithium iron phosphate battery, its inclusion in an automotive package of this price range would be highly likely and make logical sense.
According to MIIT listings, consumers have a choice between two distinct electric motor options: a 58 kW unit and an 85 kW variant, each offering unique characteristics. These are reportedly set to become a component of an 11-in-1 intelligence-based electric drive unit.
The high-speed capabilities of the automotive, equipped with the 58 kW TZ160XS001 electric motor, reach a velocity of 125 km/h. The larger TZ160XS002 motor propels the vehicle to an even higher speed of 135 km/h. The estimated range is expected to fall within a window of approximately 400-500 kilometers, contingent upon the power output of the motor and the size of the battery pack. The weight of the base model, equipped with a 58 kW motor, comes in at 1215 kilograms. In contrast, the larger motor increases the vehicle’s mass to 1285 kilograms. Patrons of the base-spec model have a choice between 15- or 16-inch wheels, while the 85KW model is limited to 16-inch wheels only.
Currently, a single piece of information has been revealed about the interior: the Geely Geome Xingyuan will employ the innovative Flyme Auto smart cockpit system. The automotive’s dimensions are as follows: length 4135mm, width 1805mm, height 1570mm, and wheelbase 2650mm. The newly launched platform exclusively focuses on electric vehicles (EVs). The rebranding of Geometry as Geome seems imminent, supplanting its previous moniker in favour of a fresh identity. While present-day fashions exhibit diversity, the newly introduced Xingyuan seemingly marks a departure, being a purpose-built electric vehicle (EV) rather than a conversion of an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.
As evident from the MIIT declaration’s footage, the Xingyuan features a fresh design aesthetic with streamlined appearances. The entrance is mostly self-contained, with minimal airflow through small ventilation openings. Two-tone paintwork imparts a youthful aesthetic to the vehicle, which is further amplified by the sleek, gaming-inspired wheel covers that evoke the design of control pads. The entrance and rear light clusters exhibit a distinctive teardrop shape, with the former having a more pronounced curvature than the latter. One potential drawback of the automotive is its absence of a rear windshield wiper, which was likely omitted to reduce costs.
Given that MIIT has announced the automotive, we can expect gross sales to commence ahead of schedule, likely by year-end, with projected costs starting at around 80,000 yuan ($11,100).
Sources: Autohome, Quick Expertise
