2020 Geely Coolray: The 3 variants in detail
Now that 2020 is over, we may soon be crowning a new subcompact crossover king, as the current bestselling model for several months of last year is a vehicle that doesn’t come from a major automotive marque—at least, locally speaking. With only twelve dealerships nationwide to its name so far, Geely has managed to outshine the others in the compact SUV category with its offering, the hugely popular Coolray.
Launched in the country very recently in the fourth quarter of 2019, the Geely Coolray managed to enjoy immediate success. Power-wise, it relies on a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine to deliver its power to the front wheels, with power topping at 175hp and torque capping off at 255Nm. Relying on a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission for shifting, the car comes in three different trims: Sport Turbo, Premium Turbo, and Comfort Turbo.
Exterior-wise, there’s plenty of American and European styling cues to behold in this Chinese-made car, beginning with the front façade that looks like it was lifted straight from the Chevrolet playbook, and on to the blacked-out pillars reminiscent of the two-tone color theme popularized by British marque MINI. Despite the various styling nods, the design elements look cohesive. Projector-type headlamps, rear diffuser, a Piano Black roof with panoramic sunroof, and a carbon-fiber front spoiler round out the Coolray’s exceptional outside features.
Inside, a black color motif permeates in the cabin, highlighted with silver and maroon (top trim only) accents that express the crossover's sporty nature excellently. Meanwhile, a hexagonal-centric theme dresses up the dash and side panels, giving the entire cabin a sophisticated contemporary look. Leather seats (top trim only), paddle shifters, and a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with QD link Android connectivity and voice control enhance the Coolray's comfort and convenience utilities, as does an e-shifter, standard cruise control, and a customizable 7-inch LCD instrument panel.
With regards to safety, apart from the standard airbags, seatbelts, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, the Coolray is also equipped with advanced safety features such as Electronic Stability and Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, and Geely's GPilot system that adds ease to driving. Other nifty safety additions include the Auto Parking Assistant which lets you do parallel and perpendicular parking at the a touch of a button, and four exterior cameras to give the driver a 360-degree view of the car.
The fact that the Geely Coolray only costs PHP978,000 to PHP1.2 million with all the goodies onboard, makes it a truly desirable car. Get to know the Coolray’s different trims below.
Geely Coolray Comfort (978,000)
Dimensions (mm): 4330 x 1795 x 1609
Wheelbase (mm): 2600
Ground Clearance: 196
Engine Type: 1.5-Liter Turbocharged DOHC 3-Cylinder with Dual VVT
Transmission Type: 7-Speed Wet Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain: Two-Wheel Drive (Front)
Max Output (hp/RPM): 177 @ 5500
Max Torque (Nm/RPM): 255 @1500 – 4000
Brakes Front/Rear: Disc/Disc
Suspension Front/Rear: MacPherson Independent/Torsion Beam
Headlamps: Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lights: LED
Foglamps: Standard Halogen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Cruise Control
Rear Spoiler
Body Color Exterior Door Handles
Power Folding Outer Rearview Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals
Seat Upholstery: Fabric
6-Way Power Driver Seat
4-Way Manual Adjust Front Passenger Seat
60:40 Folding Rear Seats
Automatic Climate Control
10-inch floating touchscreen infotainment with 6-Speaker Audio
Trunk Volume (Liters): 330
360-degree Multi-Around View Camera
Corner Sensors
ABS with EBD
Airbags: Driver, Front Passenger, Front Row Side, Side Curtain
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Parking Brake with Autohold
Remote Start
Wheels: 17-inch Aluminum
Color Options: Orange Vermilion, White, Blue, Silver
Geely Coolray Premium (PHP1.09 Million)
Dimensions (mm): 4330 x 1795 x 1609
Wheelbase (mm): 2600
Ground Clearance: 196
Engine Type: 1.5-Liter Turbocharged DOHC 3-Cylinder with Dual VVT
Transmission Type: 7-Speed Wet Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain: Two-Wheel Drive (Front)
Max Output (hp/RPM): 177 @ 5500
Max Torque (Nm/RPM): 255 @1500 – 4000
Brakes Front/Rear: Disc/Disc
Suspension Front/Rear: MacPherson Independent/Torsion Beam
Headlamps: Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lights: LED
Foglamps: Standard Halogen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Cruise Control
Rear Spoiler
Body Color Exterior Door Handles
Power Folding Outer Rearview Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals
Two-Tone Body
Seat Upholstery: PVC
6-Way Power Driver Seat
4-Way Manual Adjust Front Passenger Seat
60:40 Folding Rear Seats
Automatic Climate Control
10-inch floating touchscreen infotainment with 6-Speaker Audio
Panoramic Sunroof
Trunk Volume (Liters): 330
360-degree Multi-Around View Camera
Corner Sensors
ABS with EBD
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Parking Brake with Autohold
Fully Automatic Parking
Smart Keyless Entry
Remote Start
Wheels: 18-inch Aluminum
Color Options: Orange, Vermilion, White, Blue, Silver
Geely Coolray Sport (PHP1.2 Million)
Dimensions (mm): 4330 x 1795 x 1609
Wheelbase (mm): 2600
Ground Clearance: 196
Engine Type: 1.5-Liter Turbocharged DOHC 3-Cylinder with Dual VVT
Transmission Type: 7-Speed Wet Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain: Two-Wheel Drive (Front)
Max Output (hp/RPM): 177 @ 5500
Max Torque (Nm/RPM): 255 @1500 – 4000
Brakes Front/Rear: Disc/Disc
Suspension Front/Rear: MacPherson Independent/Torsion Beam
Headlamps: Full LED
Daytime Running Lights: LED
Foglamps: LED
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Cruise Control
Rear Spoiler
Body Color Exterior Door Handles
Power Folding Outer Rearview Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals
Two-Tone Body
Seat Upholstery: Sport Leather
6-Way Power Driver Seat
4-Way Manual Adjust Front Passenger Seat
60:40 Folding Rear Seats
Automatic Climate Control
10-inch floating touchscreen infotainment with 6-Speaker Audio
Panoramic Sunroof
Trunk Volume (Liters): 330
360-degree Multi-Around View Camera
Corner Sensors
ABS with EBD
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Parking Brake with Autohold
Fully Automatic Parking
Smart Keyless Entry
Remote Start
Wheels: 18-inch Aluminum
Color Options: Orange, Vermilion, White, Blue, Silver
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Photos from Geely
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