Geely Xingyue has launched the "Xingyue Equipment Upgrade Plan" - for the 1.5TD+7DCT model, those who order on June 30, 2019 can upgrade to 48V worth 6,000 yuan for free BSG light hybrid system;

For consumers of all series of Shining Stars, those who order before June 30 will receive a free upgrade of 12,000 yuan to enjoy exclusive entertainment equipment.

"Star Enjoy Protection Plan" - all models come with five years of full-time free online 4G basic traffic; the 1.5TD model enjoys an 8-year or 300,000-kilometer long warranty on the main engine parts; the 1.5TD PHEV model enjoys an 8-year or 150,000-kilometer long warranty on the motor electronic control, and the first owner enjoys a lifetime warranty on the power battery cells. Those who order before June 30 will receive a free charging pile worth 4,000 yuan.

"Star Enjoy Easy Car Purchase Plan" - all models enjoy financial discounts of up to 5,000 yuan and replacement subsidies of up to 5,000 yuan.

·CMA basic module architecture

This is the advanced module architecture of the compact model product lines of the three major brands Geely, Volvo, and Lynk & Co. All three Lynk & Co models are derived from the CMA basic module architecture. To this end, Geely will share CMA basic module architecture powertrain, active safety systems, chassis design and other related technologies, and product quality will be significantly improved.

·Coupe SUV

Xingyue adopts avant-garde Coupe design, this is a brave attempt in self-branded high-end SUV products, and it is also a product that symbolizes the Geely brand's development towards high-end, sporty and high-quality products.

In terms of colors, Geely Xingyue has seven colors: Hera Red, Zeus White, Thunder Gray, Neptune Blue, Knight Black, Glacial Silver, and Xingyue Gold.

According to different configurations, there are four types of wheels to match the corresponding models, with sizes covering 18 inches, 19 inches and 20 inches.

The tire specifications of the four models, 300T Starfinder/Dazzling Star and 350T Starfinder/Dazzling Star, are all 235/55 R18.

The tire size of the 350T Star Rider/Star Rider AWD is the largest in the series, with size 245/45 R20.

The tire size of the PHEV plug-in hybrid model, the 400T Star Controller, is 235/55 R18, and the tire size of the high-end model 400T Star Controller is 235/50 R19.

The bigger light configuration of Geely Star is a highlight. A total of 326 LED light sources are used in the exterior lighting fixtures, of which 106 are used in the headlights alone. The daytime running light position lights and turn signals share the arrow-edge luminous surface using thick-walled light guide technology, and both the front and rear turn lights are lit with flowing water.

The new car’s adaptive headlight system has adaptive light pattern adjustment, corner lighting, adaptive high-beam lighting system, etc., which can be adjusted according to vehicle height, driving speed, steering wheel rotation angle, road lighting and vehicle conditions; and the adaptive high-beam lighting system will automatically switch between low beam, high beam and ADB high beam mode under different road conditions. When the vehicle meets or follows a car, it will automatically avoid the eyes of the driver of the opposite vehicle or the front rearview mirror.

The interior of Geely Xingyue subverts the past and adopts a new design. The center console adopts a flying-wing design that diverges from the instrument cluster to both sides. The large-size embedded screen is tilted toward the driver's seat and is integrated with the instrument panel through irregular trim strips. The center console in front of the co-pilot has a stacked design.

The gear panel in the central control area adopts a round design element, and is equipped with a multi-functional flat-bottomed steering wheel and a unique electronic gear handle. The doors and gear panel are equipped with ambient lights; the seats adopt a bucket-shaped design, and the cutting and split stitching adopt a horizontal design. The rear seat headrests refer to the design of the first-class aircraft cabin, raising ergonomics and comfort to a higher standard.

Xingyue is also equipped with ambient lighting with breathing effects, a wireless charging system for mobile phones, and cup holders that can be heated and cooled.

The interior is available in four color schemes depending on the configuration, as follows:

Star Explorer/Star Explorer: bright black leather seats

Star Rider Nappa leather seats, including dynamic black and red for 350T and comfortable black and brown for 400T

350T Star Rider AWD: obsidian Nappa + suede Seats

Xingyue is rare to equip mid-to-high-end models with Nappa leather seats. The delicate feel is in line with its high-end positioning. At the same time, more comfortable and sporty suede is used in parts that are frequently touched by users, such as the armrests, seat wings, etc. The driver's seat has 12-way automatic adjustment and 4-way pneumatic lumbar support. It also has ventilation, heating, seat memory, and linked rearview mirror memory.function, the co-pilot is equipped with a boss button that can be adjusted with one button, and the rear seats are equipped with sleep headrests.

The Xingyue is equipped with a Bose sound system, which uses a total of 12 high-performance speakers. It has three sound effect modes: vehicle balance, driver's seat priority and virtual surround. It also uses Bose's unique Centerpoint 2 virtual surround sound technology, which can convert two-channel stereo sound sources into multi-channel music signals.

●Three power models, 2.0T+8AT is the most eye-catching

Xingyue has three different power models - 2.0T fuel power, 1.5T+PHEV plug-in hybrid, 1.5T+MHEV mild hybrid (48V)

First, choose the power version:

The 300T model is an MHEV mild hybrid (48V) model: it also uses a 1.5TD engine, and the gearbox is a 7DCT. Try a dual-clutch gearbox. The maximum power of the engine is 130kW and the maximum torque is 255N·m. According to Geely, this is one of the core power technologies of Geely Automobile.

The 350T model is equipped with a 2.0TD T5 engine with a maximum power of 175kW and a maximum torque of 350N·m. It is also matched with an Aisin 8AT gearbox and a faster and stronger four-wheel drive system, allowing the Xingyue to accelerate to 100 kilometers in only 6.8 seconds.

The 400T model is equipped with a PHEV plug-in hybrid model: it uses a 1.5TD engine + electric motor, with a maximum engine power of 130kW, a comprehensive system power of 190kW, a maximum torque of 255N·m, and a comprehensive vehicle torque of 415N·m. The transmission system uses a 7DCTH gearbox. The battery capacity is 11.3kWh, the maximum pure electric cruising range is 56km, and the fast charging time does not exceed 1.5h. The version with a battery capacity of 15.2kWh has a cruising range of 80km and a fast charging time of 1.7h.

Geely Xingyue is equipped with BorgWarner's fifth-generation electro-hydraulic four-wheel drive system, which uses an industry-leading centrifugal electric hydraulic pump. The maximum torque distribution ratio between the front and rear wheels can reach 50:50, and the steering system is equipped with DP-EPS rack-type electronic power steering from Thyssenkrupp of Germany.

From the perspective of the supplier system of hardware indicators such as engines, chassis, gearboxes and four-wheel drive systems, Xingyue and Lynk & Co share a lot of technology.

■ Configuration analysis of fuel version

● 300T/350T Star Explorer guide price: 13.58/155,800 yuan

As an entry-level model, Star Explorer still has decent and practical configurations, and the reasonable equipment level can also ensure the convenience of daily use. For example, electric driver's seat adjustment, folding exterior mirrors, leather seats, and keyless start + entry are all standard features. Safety is also not neglected. It comes standard with four airbags and is equipped with electronic assistance systems such as ESP, TCS, uphill assist/steep slope mitigation, etc., to ensure the safety of the vehicle. Generally speaking, Xingyue's configuration level is relatively high, which is in line with its positioning as a high-end model.

● 300T/350T Shining Star Guide Price: 148,800/165,800 yuan

Compared with the entry-level Star Explorer model, the guided price of the Star Explorer has increased by 13,000 yuan/10,000 yuan respectively. The LED headlights have been upgraded to provide automatic high and low beam functions. The car is provided with 8-color interior ambient lighting. The vehicle has added practical functions such as 360-degree panoramic images, adaptive cruise, paddle shifters, driving recorders, and 6-way electric adjustment for the co-pilot. The safety configuration has been significantly improved, with the addition of front and rear head air curtains, and an active safety equipment package, including lane departure warning, lane keeping assist system and active braking system, which has greatly improved vehicle safety.

Start Entertainment Package/Star Entertainment Smart Package, users who order before June 30, 2019 can upgrade to the Star Entertainment package worth 12,000 yuan for free, which includes: panoramic starry sky sunroof, electric tailgate, remote control function and 12-speaker BOSE sound system.

● 350T Star Controller/350T Star Controller AWD guide price: 185,800 yuan/195,800 yuan

The guide prices of the 350T Star Rider/350T Star Rider AWD are 185,800 yuan and 195,800 yuan respectively. Compared with the Star Rider, the configuration improvement is also very obvious, but it mainly focuses on comfort and technology configurations, and provides a four-wheel drive system and corresponding driving mode selections. As the top version of the fuel version, the vehicle uses 20-inch wheels and provides a series of functions such as automatic parking, panoramic sunroof, active air intake grille, remote start, head-up display, 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, mobile phone wireless charging, boss button, heating/cooling cup holder, etc. There is no doubt that this configuration is comparable to many luxury cars. However, the corresponding price increase is also very obvious, and whether these configurations are "rigidly needed" also needs to be considered.

■ Configuration analysis of plug-in hybrid models

● 400T Guide price of Yaoxingzhe: 188,800 yuan (53km) 196,800 yuan (80km)

As the entry-level model of the PHEV plug-in hybrid version, the 400T Yaoxingzhe has the same overall configuration as the fuel version of the Yaoxingzhe. Compared with the upgraded configuration, it only has a 12.3-inch full LCD As for the instrument panel, two solutions are provided for the battery pack. The standard pure electric mode has a range of 56km (battery capacity 37Ah), and an optional pure electric mode has a range of 80km (51Ah) for an additional price of 8,000 yuan. This division is due to different regional regulations. For example, Shanghai requires a new energy license, and the pure electric range of PHEV models needs to exceed 80km.

● 400T Star Controller guide price: 208,800 yuan (53km) 216,800 yuan (80km)

The price of the Star Controller has increased by 20,000 yuan, making it the most expensive version of the entire series. The configuration is also extremely luxurious. Convenient configurations include: exterior rearview mirror memory + seat memory.Responsive electric tailgate, 8-way electric adjustment for the driver's seat + 4-way pneumatic lumbar support, boss button for the passenger seat; comfort configurations to improve the user experience: panoramic sunroof, intelligent PM2.5 air purification system, wireless charging function, black and brown NAPPA leather seats, NAPPA leather multi-function steering wheel, four-way adjustment of the front headrest, ventilation of the front seats, and rear sleeping headrest. In addition, there are AGS intelligent variable air intake grilles, front/rear parking radars increased from 2 to 6, APA fully automatic intelligent parking system, 9-inch full-color HUD head-up display, T-BOX remote control function, 12-speaker BOSE luxury high-fidelity sound system, plus Thermal cooling cup holder, intelligent car fragrance system, and active safety assistance systems with better functions, including: RCTA reversing warning function, RCW rear collision warning function, DOW door opening warning function, BSD blind spot monitoring system, and LCA lane change assist function.

As a plug-in hybrid model, it can enjoy corresponding new energy car purchase policies in many domestic cities. Although it is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the gasoline model with the same configuration, its overall configuration performance is still very good. And considering the purchase restriction policy, I believe many consumers will still choose it.

■ Model recommendation

300T/350T Star Explorer Guide price: 13.58/155,800 yuan

Recommendation index: ★★★ ★

Reason for recommendation: As an entry-level model, the Star Explorer ensures reasonable safety equipment, but lacks many convenient configurations including electric seat adjustment.

300T/350T Shining Star Guide price: 14.88/165,800 yuan

Recommendation index: ★★★★★

Recommendation reason: The price is moderate, the configuration is comprehensive and decent, and it is the most rational model configuration worth buying.

350T/400T Star Controller Guide price:

350T: 185,800 yuan, 195,800 yuan (four-wheel drive)

400T: 208,800 yuan (53km), 216,800 yuan (80km)

Recommendation index: ★★★

Recommendation reason: luxurious configuration, first-class car experience, the 20,000 yuan price difference is a large step up, but the added configuration is worth the price.

■ Conclusion

Geely Xingyue is obviously well-prepared in order to create high-quality models. The equipment level of high-end models is very high, and the configuration level in terms of technological equipment, comfort, convenience and safety has reached a new height of Geely Automobile, and is even on par with luxury car standards. The top-end model is recommended for high-end buyers who value experience first. After all, buying an autonomous sports SUV for around 200,000 yuan is still a risky behavior for most consumers.

The mid-range model with the Shine Star is the most worthy model, as it achieves the best balance in terms of rich configuration and guide price. The editor also recommends the 1.5T+7DCT version priced at less than 150,000 yuan, equipped with a 48V micro-hybrid system. For buyers who reject three-cylinder and dual-clutch powertrains, they can choose the 350T version and enjoy the performance charm of the highest specification 2.0T+8AT in its class.