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.[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
Overview
ManufacturerGeely
Model codeVX11
Also called
Production2020–present
2023–present (X90)
AssemblyChina: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang
Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak[3]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
PlatformGeely CV[4]
RelatedGeely Jiaji
Radar RD6
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L 3G15TDB G-Power turbo I3
  • 1.8 L 4G18TDB G-Power turbo I4
  • 2.0 L JLH-4G20TDJ turbo I4 (Haoyue L)
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,815 mm (110.8 in)
  • 2,805 mm (110.4 in) (Proton X90)[5]
  • 2,825 mm (111.2 in) (Haoyue L)
Length
  • 4,835 mm (190.4 in)
  • 4,830 mm (190.2 in) (Proton X90)[5]
  • 4,860 mm (191.3 in) (Haoyue L)
Width
  • 1,900 mm (74.8 in)
  • 1,910 mm (75.2 in) (Haoyue L)
Height
  • 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
  • 1,764 mm (69.4 in) (Proton X90)[5]
  • 1,770 mm (69.7 in) (Haoyue L)
Curb weight
  • 1,590–1,660 kg (3,510–3,660 lb)
  • 1,730–1,743 kg (3,814–3,843 lb) (Proton X90)[5]
  • 1,710 mm (67.3 in) (Haoyue L)
Chronology
PredecessorGeely GX9

Overview edit

The 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.

Proton X90 edit

In 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]

Livan 9 edit

The 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.[17]

Haoyue L edit

The Haoyue L replaced the original Haoyue, which was launched in December 2022.[18] 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.[19]

Sales edit

Year China[20] Malaysia[21]
Geely Haoyue Proton X90
2020 37,036
2021 38,706
2022 26,883
2023 2,875

References edit

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  21. ^ "Proton X90 Malaysia Sales". Data Gov My.

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