Geely Xingyue L Hi.X Hybrid introduced at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show; Bookings to start December
Jerrica · Nov 23, 2021 11:55 AM
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We’re no strangers to the Geely Xingyue L, Geely’s latest SUV based on the CMA platform. But one thing that the Xingyue L has been lacking since its launch was a hybrid engine option, now Geely has filled that missing piece with the introduction of the Geely Xingyue L Hi.X Hybrid at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show.
Geely Xingyue L combustion engine displayed at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show
Even though this is a new addition to the Xingyue L’s variant line-up, Geely saw fit to give the car a quick change of looks to set it apart from its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.
Instead of the imposing vertical grille, the Xingyue L hybrid will come with a horizontal chrome grille paired with a chrome Geely logo. New dual-tone wheels, as well as a new horizontal lower air-intake, give the hybrid SUV an overall more futuristic look.
Powering the Xingyue L hybrid is a 3-cylinder DHT Pro engine. Geely claims that the new powertrain is 43.32 percent more efficient than the standard petrol engines and will save 40 percent more fuel as the engine can manage 4.3 litres/ 100 km.
Geely also claims that the car is capable of a range of 1,300 km on one tank of fuel while the century sprint can be done in 7.9 seconds.
Bookings for the Xingyue L Hi.X Hybrid will start in December 2021 and sales will follow in January.
The Xingyue L hybrid’s modular intelligent hybrid platform, known as LeiShen ZhiQing Hi.X Hybrid engine, is just the start of Geely’s hybrid evolution.
In the next three years, the brand has plans to introduce 20 more models with the Hi.X hybrid platform from Geely, Lynk & Co, as well as other brands under Geely’s umbrella.
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