On December 3rd, Geely’s China Star Intelligent Dual Engine officially launched, with the Xingrui L Intelligent Engine priced at 126,700-146,700 yuan (20740$), and the Xingyue L Intelligent Engine priced at 167,700-177,700 yuan (25130$). Both models are based on the CMA architecture and can be considered mid-term facelift models, with significant improvements and changes in exterior, color, technology configuration, and power.
The appearance of the Xingrui L Zhiqing has also undergone some significant changes. The front end still adopts the family-style design, but compared to the current Xingrui model, the new car looks more atmospheric and stretched, especially the air intake positions on both sides of the front bumper, the decorative effect is more full and three-dimensional. The new car will also introduce a new “Qingshan Purple” color scheme with a gradient effect.
The headlight group still adopts a flat design, but the overall light foot is sharper and more slender, which also adds a lot of sporty style. The front grille still adopts a straight waterfall grille design, and adds a very layered shape, which also enhances the overall recognition of the vehicle.
The side lines of the car are long and smooth, and the sleek design is preserved. In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of the new car are 4825x1880x1469mm, with a wheelbase of 2800mm, positioning it as a compact sedan. The new car will use a brand new multi-spoke wheel hub design, paired with red calipers, giving it a high level of sportiness.
The rear of the car features a newly designed integrated taillight assembly, which creates a unique sense of depth and three-dimensionality through the combination of transparent lampshades and black decorations. The rear bumper also reflects the sporty design of the car, and the dual exhausts on both sides are full of youthful charm.
In terms of the interior, the Xingrui L Zhiqing adopts a simple yet sophisticated design style, and the new car will also use a brand new white and purple color scheme, which looks very clean and stylish, echoing the “Qingshan Purple” color scheme. The sports flat-bottom steering wheel uses a four-spoke design, and the feel is still very good, and the multi-function buttons are also simple and easy to understand.
The new car will use a vertical 13.2-inch central control screen, and the overall UI design is also very user-friendly, with some commonly used functions integrated at the bottom of the screen. The screen is smooth to operate and supports online entertainment, online navigation, mobile connectivity, app downloads, OTA upgrades, remote control, voice interaction, and other functions, fully meeting our daily driving needs. In terms of power, the Xingrui L Zhiqing will be equipped with a 1.5T+3DHT power system, with a maximum engine power of 120kW, maximum torque of 255N·m, maximum electric motor power of 100kW, maximum torque of 320N·m, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 4.22L per 100 kilometers, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 7.5 seconds. Xingyue L Zhiqing The exterior design of the Xingyue L Zhiqing has also undergone many changes, including the use of a newly designed grille with vertical elements for a more aggressive and commanding look. The design changes to the headlight group are not very significant, while the front bumper uses a through-style design, making the front end look wider and more stable.
The overall design of the car’s side profile retains the classic design of the existing model. In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of the Star Yue L Intelligent Engine are 4770x1895x1689mm, with a wheelbase of 2845mm, positioning it as a compact SUV. The new car also uses a brand-new moon white color, giving it a fresher and more sophisticated look.
The design changes in the rear of the car are not very significant, still retaining the style of the current model, especially the continuous tail light assembly, which not only increases the recognition of the vehicle, but also gives the entire rear end a more layered look. The design of the rear bumper has also undergone some minor changes, but the overall style remains unchanged, making it look very comfortable indeed.
The interior design has not changed much, after all, the current interior has been recognized and sought after by the vast majority of consumers. Although the design of the triple screen is not a new product, it is not easy to achieve a good triple screen linkage. In addition, the new car will also use a gray and white interior, bringing the elegant side of the car into the interior.
The Xingyue L Zhiqing’s LCD instrument panel, central control screen, and co-pilot entertainment screen are all 12.3 inches in size. The central control screen is mainly responsible for vehicle driving information, driving modes, air conditioning, navigation, vehicle system control, etc., while the co-pilot screen is mainly responsible for entertainment, and also supports navigation settings and other functions. The vehicle will support common functions such as online entertainment, online navigation, mobile interconnection, app downloads, OTA upgrades, etc. At the same time, the vehicle is also equipped with an L2-level intelligent driving assistance system, which can escort us in our daily use.
In terms of power, the new car will use the same 1.5T+3DHT power combination as the Geely StarRui L, and the data of the engine and motor are also the same as the Geely StarRui L, with maximum power of 120kW and 100kW respectively, and maximum torque of 255N·m and 320N·m respectively, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds. Summary: The success of the Geely StarRui and Xingyue L models in the market over the years is closely related to their own quality and cost-effectiveness. The newly launched Geely StarRui L and Xingyue L are also known as China’s intelligent dual-engine models, with more comprehensive configurations and higher cost-effectiveness, they are bound to become strong competitors in this price range. Let’s wait and see whether these two models can continue to surpass themselves.