The Geely Haoyue (Chinese: 吉利豪越; pinyin: Jílì háo yuè) is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely Auto.[6] It was introduced to the Chinese market in 2020 and is known as the Geely Okavango in overseas markets.[7] The Haoyue name means 'heroic',[8] while Okavango is named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana.[9]
| Geely Haoyue | |
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| Manufacturer | Geely Auto |
| Model code | VX11 |
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| Production | 2020–present 2023–present (X90) |
| Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak[3] |
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| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Geely CV[4] |
| Related | Geely Jiaji Radar RD6 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
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| Predecessor | Geely GX9 |
Overview
editThe Haoyue was codenamed the VX11 during development.[10] The standard transmission of the Geely Haoyue is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel-drive, and AWD available as an option. Power of the Haoyue comes from a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 181 horsepower (135 kW; 184 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) of torque. A 247-horsepower (184 kW; 250 PS) 2.0-litre turbo engine co-developed with Volvo was available later.
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Proton X90
editIn May 2023, Proton launched the X90 for the Malaysian market which is a rebadged Haoyue.[11] The X90 is only equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that features a belt-driven starter generator (BSG), with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission drives only the front-wheel drive layout. Four variants were offered, which are Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship. All variants feature a 2-3-2 seven-seat configuration with a bench second row seats, except the Flagship which is a six-seater with 2-2-2 layout with a pair of second-row captain seats.[12]
While the Haoyue has a choice of two different rear suspensions, which are torsion beam and independent multi-link, the X90 is equipped with the multi-link suspension. Proton stated that it has tuned the suspension for Malaysian roads.[13]
Outside Malaysia, the X90 has launched in Brunei on 28 August 2023,[14] South Africa[15] on 25 August 2023 and Bangladesh on 29 February 2024.[16] The X90 was launched in Trinidad & Tobago on March 13, 2024.[17]
| ASEAN NCAP score[18] | ||
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83.75 |
| Adult occupant | 30.20/32.00 | |
| Child occupant | 45.37/51.00 | |
| Safety assist | 16.50/21.00 | |
| Motorcyclist safety | 10.00/16.00 | |
Livan 9
editThe Livan 9 is an electric variant of the first generation Geely Haoyue. Produced by Livan Automotive, the Livan 9 is a 6-7 seater electric midsize crossover SUV launched in December 2022. The Livan 9 is equipped with a single front motor with a maximum power of 204 horsepower and a peak torque of 310 Nm. The battery of the Livan 9 is a 66.57kWh ternary lithium battery pack and has an electric cruising range of 470 kilometers under CLTC conditions.[19]
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Haoyue L
editThe Haoyue L replaced the original Haoyue, which was launched in December 2022.[20] It is powered by a Drive-E series 2.0-litre turbo engine with a maximum power of 215 horsepower (160 kW; 218 PS) and a peak torque of 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft; 33 kg⋅m). Acceleration figure takes 7.9 seconds from 0–100 km/h.[21]
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Sales
edit| Year | China[22] | Malaysia[23][i] |
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| Geely Haoyue | Proton X90 | |
| 2020 | 37,036 | |
| 2021 | 38,706 | |
| 2022 | 26,883 | |
| 2023 | 4,424 |
- ^ Figures based on registration (Malaysia)
References
edit- ^ "2021 Geely Okavango: Here's the PH spec sheet - Auto News". AutoIndustriya.com. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Tan, Danny (2023-03-28). "2023 Proton X90 – first official pics of the 6/7-seater SUV; 190 PS mild hybrid; 4 variants; previews in April". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "2023 Proton X90 officially previewed - no more Infinite Weave grille? - Auto News | Carlist.my".
- ^ drbyos (2020-06-24). "The biggest crossover Geely enters the market without a "noxious new car smell"". Newsy Today. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ a b c d "Proton X90 Brochure" (PDF).
- ^ "Geely Hao Yue Seven-Seat SUV Unveiled As The Brand's Biggest | Carscoops".
- ^ "We take a closer look at the 2021 Geely Okavango - Auto News". AutoIndustriya.com. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "Geely Haoyue: VX11 SUV named - 1.5T & 1.8T mills? - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Sarne, V. Vernon B. "How much will Geely PH sell the new Okavango 7-seater SUV?". visor.ph. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "2020 Geely Haoyue VX11 officially launched in China – colossal D-segment SUV priced from RM62k to RM84k". paultan.org. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ Lim, Anthony (7 May 2023). "Proton X90 SUV launched, priced from RM123,800 to RM152,800 – 6 or 7 seats, 1.5L TGDi 48V mild-hybrid". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Proton X90 full details - same Geely looks, 48V hybrid, 6 or 7 seats, still no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Proton X90 Tuned for Malaysian Roads – 96,000 Hours of Testing Over 1.2 Million Kilometre". NEXTRIFT. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "New SUV enters Brunei market". Borneo Bulletin. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "2023 Proton X90 launched in South Africa – 1.5 TGDi mild hybrid; four variants; 6 or 7 seats; from RM138k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Roy, Saikat (4 March 2024). "RANCON Cars Limited launches the Proton X90 Hybrid in Bangladesh" (3 March 2024). The Business Standard. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Proton expands to Caribbean partnering Ansa in Trinidad and Tobago | New Straits Times". 25 August 2024.
- ^ Proton X90 Digital Report 7 May 2023
- ^ "Geely & Lifan's JV: LIVAN 9 is an pure electric SUV with battery-swapping". chinapev.com. 2022-12-17. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Geely Haoyue L Launched in China, Starts at $18,300". carnewschina.com. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ "Geely Haoyue L 7-Seat SUV Announced, Price Starts At 20,600 USD". carnewschina.com. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ "Geely Haoyue China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ "PROTON X90: Popularity over the Years". data.gov.my.
External links
edit- Official website (China)
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