All-new 2022 Geely Boyue to get Volvo XC40's CMA platform, China launch later this year

The Geely Boyue, sold here as the Proton X70, has entered its seventh year of its model lifecycle. To keep it competitive against newer rivals like the Haval H6, a brand-new model is needed.

According to a recent report out of China, Geely could be introducing a brand-new Boyue as soon as later this year, underpinned by the Volvo XC40’s CMA platform.

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As such, the new generation Boyue will likely be the third model in Geely’s line-up to get the CMA platform, after the Xingyue and Xingyue L.

The report went on to elaborate that the all-new Boyue will receive various improvements, including powertrain and safety aspects.

The long-serving turbocharged 1.8-litre engine could make way for a newer Volvo-sourced Drive-E 2.0-litre unit, possibly lifted off the Xingyue L. In the Xingyue L, two power outputs are offered: 217 PS and 325 Nm, as well as 238 PS and 350 Nm.

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The lower output version is paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, while the more potent one gets an 8-speed torque converter unit.

What about the Proton X70?

The current generation Proton X70 only began production in Malaysia at the Tanjung Malim plant in late-2019, before launching in February 2020, just before MCO/CMCO wreaked havoc on the company’s projections.

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The current Proton X70 still has a couple of years left in its lifecycle. A brand-new Proton X70 isn’t expected until at least 2025.