Geely is gearing up to unveil its first MPV and has
released a few teaser images of the model, which was previewed in concept form
at Auto Shanghai 2017. The MPV is known internally as the VF11 and is said to
be a replacement for the Emgrand EV8 and possibly the next-gen Proton Exora.
Anyway, the cues seen in these shots are almost
identical to what we’ve seen in previously leaked photos, starting with the
brand’s trademark “expanding cosmos” grille. The headlamps flanking the
centrepiece appear to be LED-type units with slender light bars leading towards
the middle, while the wide lower intake features recessed sections to house LED
light bars.
In profile, the concept’s “floating roof” look has
successfully made it onto the production model, although the ultra-slim side
mirrors and reverse-hinged rear doors are now more conventional in nature, as
you’d expect.
As for the rear, the concept’s signature lighting in
the taillights has been carried over, although the clusters themselves have
been reshaped. Additionally, they now wrap around a chrome trim piece linking
them, with the Geely lettering on it.
Barring official details from Geely, the MPV is said
to measure 4,706 mm, width of 1,909 mm, height of 1,664 mm and a wheelbase of
2,805 mm. In comparison, that’s 114 mm longer than the Exora’s 4,592 mm overall
length and 436 mm more than the Perodua Alza (4,270 mm).
Reported powertrains include regular petrol-powered,
plug-in hybrid, and full electric options. The first two employ a 1.5 litre
turbocharged four-cylinder unit making up to 177 hp with/without an electric
motor, and will be available at market launch. Meanwhile, the full electric
version is said to join the line-up later in the year.
