The Geely Preface flagship sedan has made its world debut at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show under the Chinese name of Xing Rui. That’s how customers in the world’s largest car market will know it, with ‘Xing’ meaning star while ‘Rui’ represents a good omen for the future. The Xing Rui name also establishes a relation to Geely’s second CMA-based model, the Xing Yue crossover coupe.
The Geely Xing Rui is similar in size to
the Volvo S60, measuring 4,785 mm in length, 1,869 mm in
width and 1,469 mm in height. According to the carmaker, the 2,800-mm wheelbase makes it one of the biggest, most spacious vehicles in its
segment. Rear passenger comfort was a priority, with special attention paid to
increasing legroom.
In addition, the Compact Modular
Architecture (CMA) is said to give the Xing Rui “a new level of sophistication
in terms of interior space, noise vibration and handling (NVH), economy, and
performance.” Geely’s flagship sedan features a 12.3-inch central display
powered by the GKUI Smart EcoSystem infotainment system and a wide digital
instrument panel with configurable graphics. The interface is fully connected
to the cloud, offering Over the Air (OTA) updates.
Geely has also confirmed that a 2.0-liter
‘TD’ turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine will be offered at launch in
combination with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
No specs were released but according to Chinese media the engine produces 190
PS and 300 Nm of torque.
The Xing Rui will go on sale in China in
the following months, with prices to be announced closer to the market launch.
Later on, the Preface export model is expected to debut in select markets
outside China.
