Geely has introduced a long-wheelbase ‘L’ version of its Jiaji van, which also gets other improvements in visual and technical departments. Sales in China will begin in the autumn. The stretched vehicle is 120 mm longer than standard at 4,826 inches total, but its wheelbase remains fixed at 2,805. The additional length comes from a longer rear overhang, which results in a larger trunk area – but Geely has not mentioned any numbers. Like the standard Jiaji model, the L version has three seat rows inside.
Exterior novelty boils down to new
bumpers, taillights and tailgate, as well as slightly redesigned headlamps and
radiator grille brought in line with Geely’s latest design language.
To spruce up the cabin, the designers
introduced a two-tone steering wheel rim, overhauled the dashboard layout
slightly, enlarged the digital dash display to 10.25 inches and added a stacked
center console with cup holders and extra sections. The images here show an
interior with two separate seats in the second row, but you will be able to
order a three-seat bench variant, too.
Like the new Geely Coolray from last
month, the Jiaji L now uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated
at 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque. A seven-speed DCT
fulfils the role of transmission, and the drive stays on the front axle no
matter what. The standard-wheelbase Jiaji van utilizes a larger
1.8-liter engine and is also available as a hybrid.
