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Geely Boyue

Geely Boyue

Motor vehicle

The Geely Boyue (Chinese: 吉利博越; pinyin: Jílì Bóyuè) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Geely.

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The first generation model (sold as the Geely Atlas overseas) was launched in 2016 and rebadged as the Proton X70 for Malaysia. The first generation Boyue received a more upmarket variant and was named the Boyue Pro in 2019 for the domestic market (as the Geely Azkarra overseas). The Boyue Pro later spawned a pickup variant called the Farizon FX in 2020. An addition sports appearance update replaced the Boyue Pro in 2021 and was called the Boyue X. The Boyue received a facelift in 2022 and was sold alongside the Boyue X.

The second generation Boyue called Boyue L was launched in October 2022 using the CMA platform.[1] It is exported as the Geely Starray. Another smaller version was introduced as the Geely Boyue Cool.

First generation (NL-3; 2016)

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Originally planned to be launched as part of the Emgrand series during development, the Boyue was launched as an independent product under the Geely brand on 26 March 2016.[9][10] In the South American market, this SUV is offered under the name Geely Emgrand X7 Sport, being integrated into the Geely Emgrand product subdivision.[11]

  • 2016 Geely Boyue
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The Boyue was designed by a team led by Peter Horbury, the vehicle’s exterior design combines traditional Chinese cultural elements with modern languages of fashion. Since its launch, the Boyue has received much attention in the Chinese automobile market. The Boyue was facelifted in 2018. After 36 months, the total production number was 700,000.

2018 facelift

The original Geely Boyue received an update in January 2018 featuring restyled front bumper, slightly revised rear and new color options.[12]

  • Boyue 2018 facelift front view
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2021 Asian Games Edition

Despite the introduction of the Boyue Pro in 2019 and the Boyue X in 2021 replacing the Pro, a special edition of the original Boyue remains to be available on the market as the Asian Games Edition as of 2021.[13][14]

2022 facelift

In April 2022, the original Boyue received a facelift for the 2022 model year featuring the same front fascia as the Boyue Pro with an updated vertical slotted grille insert and updated interior while the rear end remains to be the same as the previous version. The 2022 model year Boyue was sold alongside the Boyue X from the end of April 2022.[15]

  • Boyue 2022 facelift front view
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Proton X70

Main article: Proton X70

On 24 May 2017, ailing PROTON Holdings parent company DRB-HICOM announced plans to sell a 49.9% stake in Proton to Zhejiang Geely Automobile Holdings. Alongside the sale of stake, it was announced that Proton's first SUV would be based on the Geely Boyue.[16][17] The Proton X70 launched in Malaysia in December 2018.

It was fully imported from China and featured only minor cosmetic changes inside and out. The most apparent change is that the Proton X70 is right-hand drive while the Geely Boyue is a left-hand drive vehicle.[18] Proton started the local assembly of the X70 in December 2019 with the launch in February 2020.[19][20]

The Proton X70 was launched in Pakistan in December 2020.[21]

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Boyue Pro / Azkarra (2019)

The facelifted version dubbed the Boyue Pro debuting in China in July 2019 and exported to overseas markets as the Geely Azkarra. The Boyue Pro updated design features restyled front and rear end designs. The Boyue Pro interior features the GKUI19 infotainment system, updated cabin design and a new 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine updated to meet new emission standards with a new option of 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder engine that co-developed with Volvo which is shared with the Geely Binyue.[22][23]

  • Geely Boyue Pro
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Boyue X (2021)

The Boyue X was unveiled at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show as an updated version of the Boyue Pro introduced over two years ago. The Boyue X is equipped with the same powertrain as the Boyue Pro while the front and rear end received redesigns as the first model introduced with Geely’s Vision Starburst design language.[24][25] In October 2021, Geely launched the Boyue X in China with two engine options and a substantial amount of kit.[26]

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Farizon FX

The Farizon FX is a 4-door pickup truck based on the Boyue Pro sold from 2020. It features a monocoque design instead of a traditional ladder frame layout like most pickup trucks. It is powered by the same 1.8-litre turbo engine for the Boyue Pro. The truck is claimed to be the first car-based truck in China.[27]

The design of the Farizon FX retains the Boyue Pro's front fascia except the Expanding Cosmos grille. The rear is replaced by a truck bed with an integrated sport bar, wood flooring and a tonneau cover. The interior is largely different from its counterpart, as it has a larger centre console and a slightly different dashboard layout.

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Second generation (FX11; 2022)

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The second-generation Boyue was codenamed FX11 during development and rides on the CMA platform shared with the Xingyue and Xingyue L.[29] It was unveiled in August 2022 as the Boyue L, slotting between the first generation Boyue and Xingyue L. The power of the Boyue L is a 2.0-litre turbo engine with 218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS) and 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft; 33 kg⋅m), a 1.5-litre turbo engine with 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) and 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft; 30 kg⋅m), a 1.5-litre turbo engine plus 3DHT Hybrid Electric drivetrain, and a 1.5-litre turbo engine plus 3DHT Plug-in Hybrid Electric drivetrain. The 2.0-litre turbo engines and 1.5-litre turbo engines are matched to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, the hybrid powertrains are mated to Geely’s DHT three-speed hybrid electric drive transmission.[30]

The dashboard of the Boyue L features a 13.2-inch horizontal central touch screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a four-spoke squared steering wheel. The operating system is Geely Galaxy OS Air and enables OTA updates with computing power comes from a Qualcomm 8155 chip.[31]

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Geely Galaxy L7 (FX12)

Main article: Geely Galaxy L7

The Geely Galaxy L7 is a PHEV variant of the Geely Boyue L.

  • Geely Galaxy L7
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Boyue Cool

Main article: Geely Boyue Cool

The Boyue Cool is a compact crossover SUV smaller than the Boyue L, which was released in January 2023.[32]

  • Geely Boyue Cool
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