China’s Geely is one step nearer to launching in Australia, with the primary batch of EX5 electrical SUVs set to reach in Australia imminently.
The primary allocation will roll off ships at ports in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth this week, earlier than the mannequin formally goes on sale in March.
Pre-orders have already opened for the EX5, a mid-sized electrical SUV to rival the top-selling Tesla Mannequin Y.
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It’s the primary car from Geely’s namesake model beneath a brand new factory-backed operation, round a decade after the model was final seen right here.
Australian pricing is but to be confirmed for the EX5, although a Geely Australia spokesperson indicated the Chinese language model’s native division is “aiming for the $49,000-$55,000 mark”.
Measuring 4615mm lengthy and 1901mm extensive with a 2750mm wheelbase, the Geely EX5 is nearly similar in size to a Toyota RAV4 however it’s wider and has an extended wheelbase.
The EX5 is launching in Australia with two accessible trim ranges however only one drivetrain: a 160kW/320Nm front-mounted electrical motor hooked as much as a 60.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.
Claimed vary on the WLTP cycle is rated at as much as 430km for the bottom mannequin on smaller 18-inch wheels (410km for the high-spec Encourage with 19s), with mixed vitality consumption quoted at 15.8-16.6kWh/100km.
Commonplace tools highlights from the bottom mannequin embrace leatherette upholstery with heated and power-adjustable entrance seats, LED lighting all spherical, a 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a ten.2-inch instrument cluster show.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are lacking at launch, however might be added with an over-the-air software program replace.
The flagship Encourage provides a panoramic sunroof, a 13.4-inch head-up show, 16-speaker premium audio, ventilated entrance seats and a lounge chair for the entrance passenger which could be reclined with a leg relaxation.
Past the Tesla Mannequin Y, different key rivals for Geely’s electrical SUV embrace the BYD Sealion 7, Leapmotor C10, Deepal S07 and Xpeng G6.
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