Geely has revealed a new flagship version of its Bo
Rui saloon called the GE, which uses a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain
co-developed by Volvo. The system mixes a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine with
an electric motor. It’s the same system as that in the just-launched XC40 T5
Twin Engine.
In the Geely model, it sends drive through a
seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (also developed by Volvo) and is said to be
good for 176.5mpg combined.
The Bo Rui is also available with a mild hybrid
powertrain that mixes the same three-pot engine with an integrated battery
starter generator. This variant is claimed to capable of 48.7mpg.
Geely’s new hybrid model features a dominating front
grille said to be inspired by the universe. The interior has a dashboard with a
widescreen touchscreen integrated into its front face.
The company has used the Beijing motor show to
emphasise its electric ambitions. Alongside the launch of the Bo Rui GE and
XC40 T5, it announced that its Lynk&Co brand would sell only electrified
models in Europe.
