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Geely KX11 revealed – Will this CMA-based SUV be a future Proton model?

CY Foong · Jan 15, 2021 02:00 PM

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Geely has revealed some exterior shots of its third model to utilise the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. The Geely KX11 is the Chinese brand’s second SUV to use this platform after the Xingyue coupe SUV and it’s pretty much a looker.

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Granted the KX11 isn’t going to be the SUV’s official name once production kickstarts in the third-quarter of 2021. Much like the rest of the model line-up, you can expect the KX11 to be given a Chinese name in the Middle Kingdom like Binyue, Boyue, or Haoyue.

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At the front, the ever-present ‘expanding cosmos’ grille is front and centre. Much like the Preface, it features the updated vertical slats while slim headlights flank the sides.

Round the side, the KX11 looks like a mix of Volvo XC90 at the front thanks to its square-ish design with an overall silhouette of a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. It’s not a bad look for an SUV.

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Geely has yet to release images of the rear or the interior. However, based on the spyshots of the latter, we can expect it to look modern and sophisticated.

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The KX11 is speculated to be marketed higher than the Haoyue as a more premium and luxurious model. Despite that, the KX11 could have a slightly smaller wheelbase than the Haoyue (KX11: At least 2,800 mm, Haoyue: 2,815 mm).

Still, with the Haoyue possibly earmarked as the Proton X90, what could it mean for the KX11’s chances of coming into Malaysia?

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So far, the Haoyue is sold in the Philippines as the not-as-nice-as-you-think-sounding Geely Okavango, and as such it’s likely that the KX11 might stay in China for now. Furthermore, the KX11 is also expected to cost more than the Haoyue since the CMA platform isn’t cheap to begin with.

CY Foong

Writer

Traded advertising for a career that fits his passion for cars. Enjoys spotting cars during his free time and has a soft spot for Japanese Kei cars but drives a thirsty manual sedan.

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