The Geely Boyue looks set to receive another facelift in China, albeit a more major one,
according to a post by Autohome. Called the Geely Boyue Pro, the revisions
involve not just the exterior and interior styling of the SUV, but also the
onboard Geely Smart Ecosystem (GKUI) infotainment system. On the outside, the Boyue Pro
takes a few cues from Xingyue that was launched earlier in May, with smaller,
jewel-eyed headlamps that flank a larger take on the company’s trademark
“expanding cosmos” grille. The grille itself has also been pushed further
forward, requiring an entirely new bonnet to be fitted with more prominent
creases.
Also of note are the stronger haunches that are a
direct result from the above-mentioned change, while the front apron is more
angular this time around, and features an “A-wing” that separates the corner
fog lamp sections from the wide lower intake. Not a whole lot has changed along
the sides, as we still say two character lines running through the door handles
as well as just above them towards the rear. The top down view reveals a new
roof spoiler design that looks to be inspired by the one fitted on the smaller
Binyue.
At the rear, the taillight clusters have been mildly
tweaked (for a 3D effect) to better link up with the vehicle’s lines, and they
also receive updated lighting graphics within them. Like its newer siblings,
the Boyue Pro ditches the company logo on the trim piece linking the clusters,
opting instead for a “Geely” script.
Moving inside, the Boyue Pro’s cabin is immediately
distinguished from a regular Boyue, with a more contemporary feel to things.
From the driver’s seat, there’s a flat-bottom steering wheel, and the
instrument binnacle has been reshaped – with new visuals for the digital
instrument cluster nestled within it.
The dashboard also adopts a two-tone look, where
leather upholstery can be found placed beneath stylised trim. Sleeker air vents
are also part of the new get-up, and the infotainment widescreen occupies a
larger area, framed by silver trim. The system linked to the screen
is referred to as GKUI 19, which as you can see based on these early photos,
offers a new interface that does resemble the home screen on the last iteration
of BMW’s iDrive system (prior to it being replaced with BMW Operating System
7).
Telematics will be one of the features of the new
GKUI system, with a dedicated smart watch said to be offered with the vehicle
that integrates vehicle, fitness, infotainment, communications and other
functions. Below the main screen is where you’ll find the switches for the
climate control, followed by a revamped centre console. Once again, there’s
some BMW-ness to things here, with the vehicle functions placed to the side of
the new gear lever that has a button to place the car in park on the top.
Other items found in this area are the electronic
parking brake switch, while that dial isn’t used to navigate through the
infotainment system (touch functionality is used instead), but to cycle through
the available drive modes. The grab handles and sliding cover for the
cupholders are all retained, as per the current Boyue.
In terms of engines, the 1.8 litre turbocharged
four-cylinder will be given an update to meet new emission standards, and it
will be joined by a 1.5 litre turbo three-pot (likely from the Binyue and
Xingyue) – the latter being co-developed with Volvo. A seven-speed dual-clutch
and six-speed manual are the available transmissions.