Engineering:Geely Haoyue
| Geely Haoyue | |
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Geely Haoyue L (second generation) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely |
| Also called | Geely Okavango[1] Proton X90 (Malaysia, 2023–present)[2] |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak[3] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Geely GX9 |
The Geely Haoyue (Chinese: 吉利豪越) is a mid-size SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Geely.[4]
In 2020, the first generation was introduced to the Chinese market and exported as the Geely Okavango in overseas markets.[5] The Haoyue name means 'heroic',[6] while Okavango is named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana.[7]
In 2023, the second generation, the Haoyue L, was introduced with a Volvo's Drive-E series 2.0-litre turbo engine and enlarged dimension.
First genaration (2020–present)
| Geely Haoyue | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely Auto |
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| Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak[10] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Geely CV[11] |
| Related | Geely Jiaji |
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| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
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| Predecessor | Geely GX9 |
The Haoyue was codenamed the VX11 during development.[13] 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.
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Proton X90
In May 2023, Proton launched the X90 for the Malaysian market which is a rebadged Haoyue.[14] 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.[15]
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.[16]
Outside Malaysia, the X90 has launched in Brunei on 28 August 2023,[17] South Africa[18] on 25 August 2023 and Bangladesh on 29 February 2024.[19] The X90 was launched in Trinidad & Tobago on March 13, 2024.[20]
Livan 9
The Livan 9 (Chinese: 睿藍9; pinyin: Ruìlán 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.[21]
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Second generation (Haoyue L; 2023–present)
| Geely Haoyue L | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely |
| Also called | Geely Okavango |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
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| Width | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
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| Predecessor | Geely Haoyue |
The Haoyue L was launched in December 2022, which replaced the original Haoyue.[22] It is powered by a Volvo's 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.[23]
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Sales
| Year | China[24] | Malaysia[25][lower-roman 1] |
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| Geely Haoyue | Proton X90 | |
| 2020 | 37,036 | |
| 2021 | 38,706 | |
| 2022 | 26,883 | |
| 2023 | 4,424 | |
| 2024 | 3,286 |
- ↑ Figures based on registration (Malaysia)
References
- ↑ "2021 Geely Okavango: Here's the PH spec sheet - Auto News" (in en). 2020-10-27. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2021-geely-okavango-here-s-the-ph-spec-sheet.html.
- ↑ 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". Malaysia: Driven Communications. https://paultan.org/2023/03/28/proton-x90-name-confirmed-for-new-7-seat-suv-190-ps-300-nm-mild-hybrid-4-variants-previews-in-april/.
- ↑ "2023 Proton X90 officially previewed - no more Infinite Weave grille? - Auto News | Carlist.my". https://www.carlist.my/news/2023-proton-x90-officially-previewed-no-more-infinite-weave-grille-94051/94051/.
- ↑ Geely Hao Yue Seven-Seat SUV Unveiled As The Brand’s Biggest. Carscoops - 25-06-2020
- ↑ "We take a closer look at the 2021 Geely Okavango - Auto News" (in en). 2020-10-21. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/we-take-a-closer-look-at-the-2021-geely-okavango.html.
- ↑ "Geely Haoyue: VX11 SUV named - 1.5T & 1.8T mills? - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-01-13. https://paultan.org/2020/01/13/geely-haoyue-vx11-suv-named-1-5t-1-8t-mills/.
- ↑ Sarne, V. Vernon B.. "How much will Geely PH sell the new Okavango 7-seater SUV?" (in en). https://visor.ph/cars/geely-new-okavango-7-seater-suv/.
- ↑ "2021 Geely Okavango: Here's the PH spec sheet - Auto News" (in en). 2020-10-27. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2021-geely-okavango-here-s-the-ph-spec-sheet.html.
- ↑ 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". Malaysia: Driven Communications. https://paultan.org/2023/03/28/proton-x90-name-confirmed-for-new-7-seat-suv-190-ps-300-nm-mild-hybrid-4-variants-previews-in-april/.
- ↑ "2023 Proton X90 officially previewed - no more Infinite Weave grille? - Auto News | Carlist.my". https://www.carlist.my/news/2023-proton-x90-officially-previewed-no-more-infinite-weave-grille-94051/94051/.
- ↑ drbyos (2020-06-24). "The biggest crossover Geely enters the market without a "noxious new car smell"" (in en-US). https://www.newsy-today.com/the-biggest-crossover-geely-enters-the-market-without-a-noxious-new-car-smell/.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Proton X90 Brochure". https://www.proton.com/assets/ps2022/x90/pdf/X90.pdf.
- ↑ "2020 Geely Haoyue VX11 officially launched in China – colossal D-segment SUV priced from RM62k to RM84k". paultan.org. https://paultan.org/2020/06/25/2020-geely-haoyue-vx11-officially-launched-in-china-colossal-d-segment-suv-priced-from-rm62k-to-rm84k/. 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" (in en-MY). https://paultan.org/2023/05/07/proton-x90-suv-launched-priced-from-rm123800-to-rm152800-6-or-7-seats-1-5l-tgdi-48v-mild-hybrid/.
- ↑ "Proton X90 full details - same Geely looks, 48V hybrid, 6 or 7 seats, still no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2023-03-29. https://paultan.org/2023/03/29/proton-x90-full-details-same-geely-looks-48v-hybrid-6-or-7-seats-still-no-apple-carplay-or-android-auto/.
- ↑ "Proton X90 Tuned for Malaysian Roads – 96,000 Hours of Testing Over 1.2 Million Kilometre" (in en-MY). 28 March 2023. https://nextrift.com/proton-x90-tuned-for-malaysian-roads-96000-hours-of-testing-over-1-2-million-kilometre/.
- ↑ "New SUV enters Brunei market" (in en). 2023-08-28. https://borneobulletin.com.bn/new-suv-enters-brunei-market.
- ↑ "2023 Proton X90 launched in South Africa – 1.5 TGDi mild hybrid; four variants; 6 or 7 seats; from RM138k" (in en). 2023-08-25. https://paultan.org/2023/08/25/2023-proton-x90-launched-in-south-africa.
- ↑ Roy, Saikat (4 March 2024). "RANCON Cars Limited launches the Proton X90 Hybrid in Bangladesh" (3 March 2024). https://www.tbsnews.net/features/wheels/rancon-cars-limited-launches-proton-x90-hybrid-bangladesh-803054.
- ↑ "Proton expands to Caribbean partnering Ansa in Trinidad and Tobago | New Straits Times". 25 August 2024. https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/08/1096492/proton-expands-caribbean-partnering-ansa-trinidad-and-tobago.
- ↑ "Geely & Lifan's JV: LIVAN 9 is an pure electric SUV with battery-swapping" (in en-US). 2022-12-17. https://www.chinapev.com/livan-auto/geely-lifans-jv-livan-9-is-an-pure-electric-suv-with-battery-swapping/.
- ↑ "Geely Haoyue L Launched in China, Starts at $18,300" (in en-US). 2022-12-13. https://carnewschina.com/2022/12/13/geely-haoyue-l-launched-in-china-starts-at-18300/.
- ↑ "Geely Haoyue L 7-Seat SUV Announced, Price Starts At 20,600 USD" (in en-US). 2022-11-09. https://carnewschina.com/2022/11/09/geely-haoyue-l-7-seat-suv-announced-price-starts-at-20600-usd/.
- ↑ "Geely Haoyue China auto sales figures" (in en-US). 2020-08-04. https://carsalesbase.com/china-geely-haoyue/.
- ↑ "PROTON X90: Popularity over the Years". https://data.gov.my/dashboard/car-popularity.
External links
- Official website (China)
