In January this year, Geely unveiled the KX11, which is the company’s third model to be based on the Compact Modular Architecture. The SUV would later be given a name – Xingyue L – in February, along with more official photos before its market launch in China. Ahead of the start of sales for the Xingyue L, the company took to social media to show off one of the SUV’s more notable features, its one-metre-long display panel inside the cabin. If you thought Tesla’s displays were huge, Geely’s unit spans a length of 100 cm and takes up almost the entire dashboard.
It should be noted that the display is actually
divided into two separate screens, both linked to the car’s infotainment
system. The primary screen located above the centre air vents and climate
controls provides access to all vehicle functions, while the second, co-pilot
screen for the front passenger will likely be limited to just a few functions
like media and/or navigation. Beside the wide display is a digital instrument
cluster for the driver, which provides all vital driving information ahead of
steering wheel that proudly displays the “CMA” script on it. As for the centre
console, it accommodates the car’s gear lever and drive mode selector.
The company has said that the “L” in the
SUV’s name represents many things, with “luxury” being one of them. It
certainly seems apt given the look of the cabin, which is adorned in
brightly-coloured upholstery and expensive-looking trim. Look closely at the
A-pillars and you’ll spot a Bose sound system, which adds to the luxury feel. At
the same time, “L” also stands for “large,” as the Xingyue L is a seven-seat
SUV, although we don’t have photos of see what the seating arrangement is like.
It should be a roomy space to be in, especially since the model packs a
wheelbase of 2,845 mm, with other dimensions being a length of 4,770 mm, a
width of 1,895 mm and height of 1,689 mm.
Another term Geely used to explain what
the “L” means is “liberate,” which we think refers to the powertrain that will
be offered with the SUV. Reports indicate the model will feature a
Volvo-sourced Drive-E 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder with two states of
tune: 238 PS and 218 PS. An eight-speed automatic
transmission will be standard regardless of engine output.
In terms of size, the Haoyue actually
occupies a larger footprint than the Xingyue L, with a length of 4,835 mm,
width of 1,900 mm and height of 1,780 mm. However, its wheelbase of just 2,845
mm is 30 mm smaller than its sibling.
Given the different target segments, the Xingyue
L should command a higher price compared to the Haoyue, which is priced between
109,600 to 139,600 yuan in China.
