The Geely Yuanjing X3 is a
subcompact
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CUV produced by Chinese manufacturer
Geely Auto
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. An electric variant featuring a special color and trim redesign was rebadged as the Geometry EX3 or Kungfu Cow under the
Geometry
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brand from 2021.
Overview
The Geely Yuanjing X3 was revealed in July 2017, and debuted in Q3 2017. The Yuanjing X3 was formerly known as the Yuanjing V3 during development, and was renamed prior to launch to fit into the later confirmed Geely Yuanjing crossover product series slotting between the
Geely Yuanjing X1 and
Geely Yuanjing X6.
The Yuanjing X3 is based on the
Geely Englon SC5-RV from 2011 to 2014, and utilizes the same engine, a 1.5 liter engine previously producing 94 hp for the Englon SC5-RV. The same 1.5 liter engine was tuned up to 102 hp and mated to a 8-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic gearbox.
File:Geely Yuanjing X3 02 (cropped).jpg, Geely Yuanjing X3
File:2017 Geely Yuanjing X3 (rear).jpg, Rear view
Geely Yuanjing X3 Pro
A facelift was launched in April 2021 called the Yuanjing X3 Pro. The X3 Pro update is powered by a 1.5-liter engine producing 102 hp and mated to a CVT gearbox. The Yuanjing X3 Pro was also rebadged and launched in May 2022 as the Maple X3 Pro as the first pure gasoline-powered vehicle under the relaunched Maple brand.
File:Geely Vision X3 Pro IMG003.jpg, Geely Yuanjing X3 Pro
File:Geely Vision X3 Pro IMG004.jpg, Rear view
Maple 30X
The
Maple
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30X is a subcompact electric crossover SUV based on the Geely Yuanjing X3 with the exterior body being essentially a rebadge. The Maple 30X result of a partnership between Geely and Kandi Technologies. It was launched by the affiliate company of
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc., Fengsheng Automotive in July 2020. Fengsheng also launched a mobility version of the Maple 30X customized for the urban mobility market.
The motor of the Maple 30X has a maximum output of 70kW (94 hp) and a maximum torque of 180N.m, the electric driving range on one full charge is up to 306 km or 190 miles. The Maple 30X comes with express charging and standard charging options. Express charging enables the vehicle to be charged to 80% in 30 minutes. A home plug-in charging feature is also available for all future Maple brand electric vehicles.
File:Maple 30x street parked 01.jpg, Maple 30X
File:Maple 30x street parked 03.jpg, Rear view
Geometry EX3
The
Geometry
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EX3 launched in 2021 is a subcompact electric crossover SUV based on the Geely Yuanjing X3. It comes with a 37.23 kWh battery providing a claimed range of 322 kilometers (200 miles). The EX3 was only sold in 2021 and was replaced by the completely redesigned
Geometry E
The Geometry E is a battery-powered subcompact crossover produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Geely under the Geometry
Geometry (; ) is a branch of mathematics concerned with properties of space such as the distance, shape, size, and rel ...
in 2022.
File:2021 Geely Geometry EX3.jpg, Geometry EX3
File:Geometry EX3 002.jpg, Rear view
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