The Geely Binyue Pro has been revealed in
pictures on the CarNewsChina Facebook page, which shows the latest B-segment
crossover from the Chines automaker to be dressed in sportier-looking bodywork.
The Geely Binyue Pro will reportedly go on sale in China on April 15, according
to Chinese website Sohu. Meanwhile, the
Binyue Pro will be powered by a Volvo-sourced 1.5 litre three-cylinder
turbocharged petrol engine with 177 hp and 255 Nm of torque, paired with a
seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
These output figures are essentially in
line with the 174 hp/255 Nm that was described at the launch of the Geely
Binyue for China in 2018, alongside a smaller, 1.0 litre turbocharged
three-cylinder engine with 134 hp and 205 Nm of torque, sending drive
exclusively through a six-speed manual gearbox. The
next most powerful engine in the Binyue range outputs 156 hp.
The Binyue Pro adds visual sportiness to
the B-segment crossover’s form with matte black wheels and black quad exhaust
outlets, for a more uniformly blacked-out aesthetic along the lower section of
the compact SUV, plus roof spoiler. This sportier bodykit has also been
optionally available from the Binyue’s 2018 launch; as seen on the 2018 debut
model, the Binyue Pro continues to use red-painted brake calipers.
Black-painted wheels aside, the visual
changes that distinguish the Binyue Pro from the base Binyue are sparing
compared to the exterior changes between the Boyue and Boyue Pro, though
equipment upgrades for the Binyue Pro should feature. Inside, dashboard
architecture remains the same as in the Binyue, though possibly with
infotainment upgrades to justify the ‘Pro’ suffix in its name.
At launch, the Binyue cockpit was equipped
with a seven-inch LCD instrument panel featuring telephony, multimedia,
navigation and driving assistance. A high-definition floating infotainment
panel measures 10.25 inches with a screen resolution of 1920 x 720 pixels at an
8:3 widescreen aspect ratio. Being a Pro variant, upgrades for the GKUI Geely
Smart Ecosystem mobile device interface are expected.
The equipment suite includes Intelligent
Cruise Control and Automated Parking Assist, featuring a combination of
millimetre-wave radar and high-definition cameras to help it follow traffic
ahead at speeds of up to 150 km/h and autonomously change lanes, helping the
Binyue attain Level 2 autonomous driving.
