Geely has released more information and photos of
the new Boyue Pro, a week after it unveiled the latest version of the Geely
Smart Ecosystem (GKUI 19) and E-Series chipset that are both found in the SUV.
In terms of styling changes, the Boyue Pro features
a more prominent front end that includes jewel-eyed headlamps flanking a larger
“expanding cosmos” grille that is now further outwards. To go along with the
nose, there’s also a new bonnet with prominent creases, as well as stronger
haunches. Meanwhile, the lower apron takes a page out of the Xingyue, adopting
a more angular look with an “A-wing” that partitions the corner fog lamp
sections from the wide intake.
Moving towards the rear, the taillights have been
mildly reworked to better align to the SUV’s line, with updated light graphics.
The Geely logo has also been replaced with a script on a chrome bridge linking
the clusters, while a simplified bottom apron and new roof spoiler design are
the other exterior changes.
According to Geely, customer feedback also resulted
in the rear of the Boyue Pro having a lower load height when the tailgate is
opened to make it easier to load and unload items. Inside, the Boyue Pro gets a new
dashboard that is more contemporary in design, with highlights being sleeker
air vents, a larger area dedicated to the touchscreen infotainment system, and
discreet piano-key style switchgear for the climate control.
You’ll also find a flat-bottom steering wheel,
updated visuals for the digital instrument cluster, and a new layout for the
centre console. On the last bit, there’s a new gear lever and buttons for
various vehicle functions, while the drive mode selector is now a rotary dial
rather than individual buttons.
That large infotainment screen features GKUI 19, and
is powered by Geely’s E01 system-on-chip (SoC) that offers superior performance
and functionality compared to its previous system. On higher-end variants,
there’s a Bose sound system instead of the previous Morel one, with microphone
support for the karaoke function.
As for engines, the Boyue Pro is still available
with a 1.8 litre turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine,
which has been improved to meet China’s National 6B emission standards. The
mill makes 181 hp and 300 Nm of torque, with the latter being a 15 Nm
improvement from before.
Also available is a 1.5 litre powerplant that is
shared with the smaller Binyue, and was jointly developed by Geely and Volvo.
The three-cylinder motor benefits from turbocharging and direct injection to
make 174 hp and 255 Nm. The standard transmission with the 1.8T engine is now a seven-speed
wet dual-clutch automatic rather than a six-speed automatic, with Geely
claiming the DCT has an efficiency of 97%, helping reduce fuel consumption by
one litre per 100km when compared to the original Boyue. The three-pot option
gets an Aisin-sourced six-speed automatic instead. The order books for the Boyue Pro
are already open in China, and it will be sold alongside the current Boyue as a
more upscale offering (cue the smartphone references)
