The Geely Boyue ( zh, s=吉利博越, p=Jílì Bóyuè) is a
compact crossover SUV
Compact crossover SUV is an automobile classification used mainly in North America to describe a segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, between subcompact crossover SUV and mid-size crossover SUV.
By late 2010s, the segment h ...
produced by the Chinese automaker
Geely
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd (ZGH), commonly known as Geely (吉利 "auspicious"), is a Chinese multinational automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The company is privately held by Chinese billionaire entrepreneur ...
. The first generation model sold as the Atlas overseas was launched in 2016 and rebadged as the
Proton X70
The Proton X70 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Malaysian car maker Proton. Marketed as a C-segment SUV, the car was launched on 12 December 2018, unveiled in a ceremony by then-prime minister and former Proton chairman Mahathir Moha ...
for Malaysia. The first generation Boyue received a more upmarket variant and was named the Boyue Pro in 2019 for the domestic market and Azkarra overseas. The Boyue Pro later spawned a pickup variant rebadged as the Farizon FX in 2020. An addition sports appearance update replaced the Boyue Pro in 2021 and was called the Boyue X. The Boyue received a facelift in 2022 and was sold alongside the Boyue X. The second generation Boyue called Boyue L was launched in October 2022 using the
CMA platform.
First generation (NL-3; 2016)
Boyue/Atlas
The Boyue was originally planned to be launched as part of the Emgrand series during development, the Boyue was launched as an independent product under the Geely brand on 26 March 2016. In the South American market, this SUV is offered under the name Geely Emgrand X7 Sport, being integrated into the Geely Emgrand product subdivision.
The Boyue was designed by a team led by Peter Horbury, the vehicle’s exterior design combines traditional Chinese cultural elements with modern languages of fashion. Since its launch, the Boyue has received much attention in the Chinese automobile market. The Boyue was facelifted in 2018. After 36 months, the total production number was 700,000.
Despite the introduction of the Boyue Pro in 2019 and the Boyue X in 2021 replacing the Pro, a special edition of the original Boyue remains to be available on the market as the Asian Games Edition as of 2021. As of April 2022, the original Boyue received a facelift for the 2022 model year featuring the same front fascia as the Boyue Pro with an updated vertical slotted grille insert and updated interior while the rear end remains to be the same as the previous version. The 2022 model year Boyue was sold alongside the Boyue X from the end of April 2022.
File:Geely Boyue 01 China 2016-04-07.jpg, Front view
File:Geely Boyue 02 China 2016-04-07.jpg, Side view
File:Geely Boyue 03 China 2016-04-07.jpg, Rear view
Proton X70
On 24 May 2017,
PROTON Holdings
Proton Holdings Berhad (PHB; informally Proton) is a Malaysian automotive company and automobile corporation active in automobile design, manufacturing, distribution and sales. Proton was established in 1985 as Malaysia's sole national badged ...
parent company
DRB-HICOM
DRB-HICOM Berhad () is one of Malaysia's leading corporations, involved in the automotive manufacturing, assembly and distribution industry through its involvement in the passenger car and four wheel drive vehicle market segment, the national t ...
announced plans to sell a 49.9% stake in Proton to
Zhejiang Geely Automobile Holdings. Alongside the sale of stake, it was announced that Proton's first SUV would be based on the Geely Boyue. The
Proton X70
The Proton X70 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Malaysian car maker Proton. Marketed as a C-segment SUV, the car was launched on 12 December 2018, unveiled in a ceremony by then-prime minister and former Proton chairman Mahathir Moha ...
launched in Malaysia in December 2018.
It was fully imported from China and featured only minor cosmetic changes inside and out. The most apparent change is that the Proton X70 is right-hand drive while the Geely Boyue is a left-hand drive vehicle. Proton started the local assembly of the X70 in December 2019 with the launch in February 2020.
The Proton X70 was launched in
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
in December 2020.
File:2020 Proton X70 Premium (CKD) front view 01.png, 2020 Proton X70 Premium DCT
File:Proton X70 2020 CKD (rear).png, Rear view
File:2022 Proton X70 1.8AT Premium X grey interior in Brunei.jpg, Interior
Azkarra / Boyue Pro (2019)/X (2021)
The facelifted version dubbed the Boyue Pro debuting in China in July 2019 and exported to overseas markets as the Geely Azkarra . The Boyue Pro updated design features restyled front and rear end designs. The Boyue Pro interior features the new GKUI19
infotainment system
In-car entertainment (ICE), or in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), is a collection of hardware and software in automobiles that provides audio or video entertainment. In car entertainment originated with car audio systems that consisted of radios and c ...
, all new cabin design and engine is the 1.8 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine updated to meet new emission standards with a new option of 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder engine that co-developed with Volvo which is same as one's in
Geely Binyue
The Geely Binyue ( zh, c=吉利缤越, hp=Jílì Bīnyuè) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Geely since 22 August 2018. It is sold in international markets as the Geely Coolray.
First generation
The first gen ...
.
File:Geely Boyue Pro 009.jpg, Geely Boyue Pro
File:Geely Boyue Pro 010.jpg, Rear view
Boyue X (2021 facelift)
The Geely Boyue X was unveiled at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show as an updated version of the Boyue Pro introduced over two years ago. The Boyue X is equipped with the same powertrain as the Boyue Pro while the front and rear end received redesigns as the first model introduced with Geely’s Vision Starburst design language. In October 2021, Geely launched the Boyue X in China with two engine options and a substantial amount of kit.
File:Geely Boyue X IMG001.jpg, Geely Boyue X
File:Geely Boyue X IMG002.jpg, Rear view
Farizon FX
The Geely Farizon FX is a 4-door pickup truck based on the Boyue Pro sold from 2020. It features a monocoque design similar to the
Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a four-door compact pickup truck produced by Hyundai. Released in 2021 for the 2022 model year, the Santa Cruz is the first 4-door pickup truck sold by Hyundai in the North American market. The vehicle is based on the Tu ...
instead of a traditional ladder frame layout like most pickup trucks. It is powered by the same 1.8 litre turbo engine for the Boyue Pro. The truck is claimed to be the first car-based truck in China. The design retains the Boyue Pro's front fascia except the Expanding Cosmos grille. The rear is replaced by a truck bed with an integrated sport bar, wood flooring and a tonneau cover. The interior is largely different from its counterpart, as it has a larger centre console and a slightly different dashboard layout.
File:Farizon FX 001.jpg, Front view
File:Farizon FX 005.jpg, Side view
File:Farizon FX 002.jpg, Rear view
Second generation (Boyue L; 2022)
![Geely Boyue L IMG004](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Geely_Boyue_L_IMG004.jpg)
The second-generation Boyue was codenamed FX11 during development and rides on the
CMA platform shared with the
Xingyue and
Xingyue L
The Geely Xingyue L ( zh, s=吉利星越L, p=Jílì xīng yuè L, meaning "star cross") is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Geely. It is marketed as the Geely Monjaro in export markets.
Overview
The Geely Xingyue L was code named the KX11 d ...
. It was unveiled in August 2022 as the Boyue L, slotting between the first generation Boyue and Xingyue L. The power of the Boyue L is a 2.0-litre turbo engine with and , a 1.5-litre turbo engine with and , a 1.5-litre turbo engine plus 3DHT Hybrid Electric drivetrain, and a 1.5-litre turbo engine plus 3DHT Plug-in Hybrid Electric drivetrain. The 2.0-litre turbo engines and 1.5-litre turbo engines are matched to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, the hybrid powertrains are mated to Geely’s DHT three-speed hybrid electric drive transmission.
The dashboard of the Boyue L features a 13.2-inch horizontal central touch screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a four-spoke squared steering wheel. The operating system is Geely Galaxy OS Air and enables OTA updates with computing power comes from a
Qualcomm 8155 chip.
Sales
References
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Boyue
Jiang Wei (202 – 3 March 264), courtesy name Boyue, was a military general of the state of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Born in Ji County (present-day Gangu County, Gansu), Jiang Wei started his career as a military office ...
Cars introduced in 2016
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