Geely Haoyue
| Geely Haoyue | |
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Geely Haoyue L (second generation) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely |
| Also called | Geely Okavango[1] Proton X90 (Malaysia, 2023–present)[2] |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak[3] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Geely GX9 |
The Geely Haoyue (Chinese: 吉利豪越) is a mid-size SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Geely.[4]
In 2020, the first generation was introduced to the Chinese market and exported as the Geely Okavango in overseas markets.[5] The Haoyue name means 'heroic',[6] while Okavango is named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana.[7]
In 2023, the second generation, the Haoyue L, was introduced with a Volvo's Drive-E series 2.0-litre turbo engine and enlarged dimensions.
First generation (2020–present)
[edit]| Geely Haoyue | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely Auto |
| Model code | VX11 |
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| Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak[10] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Geely CV[11] |
| Related | Geely Jiaji |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Electric range | 470 km (292 mi) (Livan 9, CLTC) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Geely GX9 |
The Haoyue was codenamed the VX11 during development.[13] The standard transmission of the Geely Haoyue is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel-drive, and AWD available as an option. Power of the Haoyue comes from a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 181 horsepower (135 kW; 184 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) of torque.
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Proton X90
[edit]In May 2023, Proton launched the X90 for the Malaysian market which is a rebadged Haoyue.[14] The X90 is only equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that features a belt-driven starter generator (BSG), with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission drives only the front-wheel drive layout. Four variants were offered, which are Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship. All variants feature a 2-3-2 seven-seat configuration with a bench second row seats, except the Flagship which is a six-seater with 2-2-2 layout with a pair of second-row captain seats.[15]
While the Haoyue has a choice of two different rear suspensions, which are torsion beam and independent multi-link, the X90 is equipped with the multi-link suspension. Proton stated that it has tuned the suspension for Malaysian roads.[16]
Outside Malaysia, the X90 has launched in Brunei on 28 August 2023,[17] South Africa[18] on 25 August 2023 and Bangladesh on 29 February 2024.[19] The X90 was launched in Trinidad & Tobago on March 13, 2024.[20]
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Proton X90
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| Test | Points |
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| Overall: | |
| Adult occupant: | 37.75 |
| Child occupant: | 17.79 |
| Safety assist: | 15.71 |
| Motorcyclist Safety: | 12.50 |
Livan RL9
[edit]The Livan RL9 (Chinese: 睿藍9; pinyin: Ruìlán 9) is an electric variant of the first generation Geely Haoyue. Produced by Livan Automotive, the Livan 9 is a 6-7 seater electric midsize crossover SUV launched in December 2022. The Livan RL9 is equipped with a single front motor with a maximum power of 204 horsepower (152 kW; 207 PS) and a peak torque of 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft). The battery of the Livan RL9 is a 66.57 kWh NMC battery pack and has an electric cruising range of 470 kilometres (292 mi) under CLTC conditions.[22]
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Livan RL9
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Second generation (Haoyue L; 2023–present)
[edit]| Geely Haoyue L | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely |
| Also called | Geely Okavango |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
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| Width | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
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| Predecessor | Geely Haoyue |
The Haoyue L was launched in December 2022, which replaced the original Haoyue.[23] It is powered by a Volvo's Drive-E series 2.0-litre turbo engine with a maximum power of 215 horsepower (160 kW; 218 PS) and a peak torque of 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft; 33 kg⋅m). Acceleration figure takes 7.9 seconds from 0–100 km/h (62 mph).[24]
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Markets
[edit]The second-generation Okavango was launched in Vietnam on 5 June 2026, with two variants: Executive and Premium, both variants are powered by the BHE15-EFZ 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[25]
Sales
[edit]| Year | China[26] | Malaysia[27][i] | Mexico | |
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| Geely Haoyue | Livan RL9 | Proton X90 | Okavango | |
| 2020 | 37,036 | — | ||
| 2021 | 38,706 | |||
| 2022 | 26,883 | |||
| 2023 | 23,914+2,807[28] | 1,038[29] | 4,424 | |
| 2024 | 22,296+[30] | 1,547[31] | 3,286 | 262[32] |
| 2025 | 9,189+[33] | 221[34] | 194[32] | |
- ^ Figures based on registration (Malaysia)
References
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- ^ Geely Hao Yue Seven-Seat SUV Unveiled As The Brand’s Biggest. Carscoops - 25-06-2020
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- ^ Lim, Anthony (7 May 2023). "Proton X90 SUV launched, priced from RM123,800 to RM152,800 – 6 or 7 seats, 1.5L TGDi 48V mild-hybrid". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
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- ^ "New SUV enters Brunei market". Borneo Bulletin. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "2023 Proton X90 launched in South Africa – 1.5 TGDi mild hybrid; four variants; 6 or 7 seats; from RM138k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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- ^ "Proton expands to Caribbean partnering Ansa in Trinidad and Tobago | New Straits Times". 25 August 2024.
- ^ "ASEAN NCAP results for Proton X90". aseancap.org. 2023.
- ^ "Geely & Lifan's JV: LIVAN 9 is an pure electric SUV with battery-swapping". chinapev.com. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Geely Haoyue L Launched in China, Starts at $18,300". carnewschina.com. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Geely Haoyue L 7-Seat SUV Announced, Price Starts At 20,600 USD". carnewschina.com. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Lâm, Bảo (5 June 2026). "Geely Okavango chốt giá từ 739 triệu tại Việt Nam: Màn hình 14,6inch, rộng hơn Santa Fe nhưng rẻ hơn Corolla Cross" [Geely Okavango priced from 739 million VND in Vietnam: 14.6-inch screen, wider than Santa Fe but cheaper than Corolla Cross.]. AutoPro (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
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External links
[edit]- Official website (China)
Media related to Geely Haoyue at Wikimedia Commons