Geely Unveils Exciting New Concepts at Beijing Motor Show
At the recent Beijing Motor Show, Geely showcased a range of innovative concepts that highlight its future direction in the automotive industry. These concepts include an upcoming hybrid off-road SUV that is set to compete with the Toyota Prado. The brand has also revealed crucial details about its future vehicle lineup, focusing on both passenger cars and advanced technology.
Galaxy Light Concept: A Luxurious Sedan with Unique Design Elements
The Galaxy Light concept, a large luxury sedan, was one of the highlights of the event. This model features key design elements known as “ripple aesthetics,” which Geely plans to incorporate into its future vehicle range. The design includes an imposing “waterfall” grille, a high beltline, and “blade” style headlight fittings. Additionally, the interior design is completely new and will influence future Geely production cars.
Importantly, the interior of the Galaxy Light concept includes physical buttons alongside toned-down screens, reflecting Geely’s move towards a more “human-centric” approach. The design of this concept is inspired by the Hangzhou West Lake, an iconic destination in Zhejiang province. Geely emphasized that the key elements of its new design language aim to make no distinction between internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, or electric vehicles (EVs), suggesting a unified design approach for all future Geely products.
Rugged Off-Roader Teased: The Geely Battleship 700
Geely also teased an upcoming boxy off-roader, similar to the Denza B5. Known as the Geely Battleship 700 in China, this model was not shown in production form at the Beijing Motor Show. Instead, the brand presented its new off-road platform, which will underpin this and other future off-road vehicles.
This new platform features a large battery pack placed between the front and rear axles and frame rails, eliminating the need for a mechanical propshaft connection. This design allows the platform to function similarly to the Denza B5 or BYD Shark 6 rather than models like GWM’s Tank 500 or Cannon Alpha. Geely claims this layout enhances cabin and cargo space, improves urban comfort, and offers crash safety benefits.
The platform is equipped with a combustion engine mated to a hybrid transmission driving the front axle, with dual electric motors driving the rear axle. This system can support up to 1000 horsepower (745kW) and features “AI-driven” torque distribution. For those disappointed with the Shark 6’s off-road systems, the concept was also equipped with a rear differential lock.
EVA Cab: A Purpose-Built Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicle
In addition to the off-road platform, Geely unveiled the EVA Cab, a purpose-built fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle. Taking the form-factor of a people mover, the EVA Cab is described as an “industry first purpose-built robotaxi prototype.” To support a theoretical fleet of EVA Cabs, Geely plans to invest in a technological ecosystem that includes a satellite constellation, a “world-first full-stack AI model for the automotive industry,” and a new onboard AI assistant, which will debut on Zeekr’s range of passenger cars in the near future.
New i-HEV Plugless Hybrid System
Other notable developments from Geely’s stand included its new i-HEV plugless hybrid system. This system will debut on the updated Preface sedan and Monjaro mid-size SUV. Claimed to be one of the most efficient engines in the world with a 48.4 per cent thermal efficiency, the i-HEV system can be paired with either a 1.5- or 2.0-litre engine with or without turbocharging. The hybrid transmission uses new-generation electric motors that can provide up to 230kW of power and up to 80 per cent electric drive.
Geely has certified fuel consumption as low as 2.22L/100km in test conditions, but it will use less than 4L/100km in the Preface sedan and less than 5L/100km in the Monjaro SUV.
Future Plans for Australia
Expect to learn more about Geely’s roll-out plans in Australia for these technologies, with the brand gearing up for an expansive model roll-out for the rest of 2026 and throughout 2027.
