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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Geely EX5 price and specs: Sharp pricing for Model Y rival
The returning Geely brand's debut product in Australia is even cheaper than expected. The mid-sized Geely EX5 electric SUV is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs in Complete trim, with the Inspire priced at $44,990 before on-roads. That's $2500 less than pricing previously published on industry price guide Redbook. That makes it $1000 more than the smaller BYD Atto 3 Essential, and thousands less than other mid-sized electric SUVs like the top-selling Tesla Model Y. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The EX5 is available now at dealerships, with deliveries starting tomorrow. In addition to sharp pricing, Geely is throwing a few more incentives in until the end of April. All EX5s sold before then will receive three years of free servicing, one year of free public charging, free premium paint and a free home charger. Geely is also offering a 3.88 per cent comparison rate. Just one electric motor setup is available for the EX5: a 160kW unit driving the front wheels only. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The EX5 also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) capacity of 3.3kW and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) capacity of 6kW. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Geely EX5 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty. Service pricing has yet to be announced. The incoming Geely EX5 is yet to be crash tested by ANCAP. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment includes: Adaptive cruise control Autonomous emergency braking (front and rear) Blind-spot monitoring Driver fatigue monitoring Evasive Manoeuvre Assist Lane-keep assist Emergency lane-keep assist Multi-collision braking Occupant detection alert Safe exit warning Rear parking sensors Surround-view camera with 3D view Traffic sign recognition Front, front-side, curtain and front-centre airbags The Inspire also includes front parking sensors. There are just two trim levels in the EX5 range. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Geely EX5 Complete features include: 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 Giti tyres Tyre pressure monitoring Tyre repair kit Automatic LED headlights Automatic high-beam Active grille shutter Privacy glass Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors Rain-sensing wipers Heat pump V2L functionality Keyless entry and start 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system Satellite navigation Geely Connected Services 6-speaker sound system 15W wireless phone charger 6-way power driver's seat (fully reclining) 4-way power passenger seat (fully reclining) Heated front seats Seat position memory Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment Flat-folding, reclining rear seats Customisable drive modes Second-row storage drawer Geely EX5 Inspire adds: 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/50 Goodyear tyres Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade Power tailgate 13.4-inch head-up display Ventilated front seats Front seat massage function with six modes Power leg rest for front passenger seat 16-speaker 1000W sound system 256-colour 'dynamic' ambient lighting Five exterior colours are available across the EX5 range. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Geely EX5 colours: Arctic White (standard) Shadow Black Volcanic Grey Moonlit Silver Aquatic Green The standard interior colour for both variants is black (Midnight), though the top-spec Inspire is also available with a white (Cloud) interior. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Everything Geely EX5
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Geely unveils extended-range Galaxy E5
Geely has announced an enhancement to its Galaxy E5, also known as the EX5 or the Proton 7, by unveiling a new extended-range version of the compact electric SUV. The latest variant, recently detailed in regulatory documents filed with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), features a more powerful battery pack that allows for an electric driving range of up to 610 kilometres, measured on the CLTC cycle. The new model retains the design language of the existing Galaxy E5, maintaining a sleek and aerodynamic silhouette. Its visual identity is defined by slim LED headlights and a sculpted front bumper. Buyers will still have the option of a closed grille design featuring a dot-matrix pattern. At the rear, the SUV continues to sport a full-width LED taillight bar, now paired with silver accent trim, while blacked-out Geely badging is also available as a stylistic option. The body dimensions remain unchanged from previous versions. A key highlight of this new edition lies under the surface. The Galaxy E5 now incorporates a 68.39kWh battery, the largest yet fitted to the model, allowing it to surpass the previously available 440km and 530km variants that came with 49.52kWh and 60.22kWh batteries, respectively. Although Geely has not specified the precise test cycle for the quoted 610km range, it represents a considerable leap in efficiency and usability for daily and long-distance driving. Power delivery is handled by a front-mounted electric motor producing 214hp. This powertrain setup is consistent across all versions of the SUV, ensuring uniform performance regardless of battery size. In addition to its upgraded range, the new E5 model continues to support both fast and slow charging capabilities. It is also equipped with a 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, enabling owners to power external electronic devices directly from the vehicle, a feature increasingly sought after in modern electric cars. The Galaxy E5 is underpinned by Geely's Global Electric Architecture (GEA), a platform tailored for electric mobility that supports high modularity and efficient space usage. The current Galaxy E5 lineup in China includes five configurations, with prices ranging from 107,800 yuan to 143,800 yuan. In Malaysian terms, this equates to approximately RM69,600 to RM92,800, depending on specifications and exchange rates. This extended-range version is expected to further enhance the Galaxy E5's appeal among environmentally conscious drivers and EV enthusiasts. With its improved battery technology and sustained focus on practical design and comfort, Geely appears intent on solidifying its position in the rapidly growing compact electric SUV segment.
The Advertiser
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
China's Geely spied testing mid-size PHEV SUV in Australia
Geely looks set to enter the growing contingent of mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in Australia with its Galaxy Starship 7. A CarExpert reader has spied what appears to be a camouflaged version of the PHEV SUV testing in Melbourne's CBD. A search of its New South Wales number plates shows they're attached to a 2025 Geely EX5. The electric EX5 – known in China as the Galaxy E5 – and the plug-in hybrid Galaxy Starship 7 are closely related, sharing the same GEA platform. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Thus far, Geely offers only the EX5 in Australia, but at an event earlier this year it announced plans to launch more than six new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Australia over the next three years. The use of the term NEVs confirms Geely will offer both EVs and PHEVs in our market, while at the event it also teased what appeared to be the Galaxy Starship 7. Earlier this year, Geely also trademarked the EM-i name in Australia, which it uses for PHEVs. "While we cannot confirm any additions to the Geely Auto Australia range at this time, we are continuously monitoring market trends and consumer behaviours to ensure our product range aligns with the preferences of local customers," said a company spokesperson when asked if the Galaxy Starship 7 was coming here. PHEV sales growth is now exceeding that of EVs, and the gap in sales volume between the two powertrain types is narrowing. Geely's Galaxy line of vehicles includes EVs and PHEVs, with the Starship 7 being thus far its only PHEV SUV. It measures 4740mm long, 1905mm wide and 1685mm tall on a 2755mm wheelbase, or 125mm longer, 4mm wider and 15mm taller than an EX5 on a 5mm longer wheelbase. Kerb weight is 1610kg with the smaller of its two batteries, which matches the kerb weight listed for this vehicle registration on the NSW database. The Galaxy Starship 7 rides on MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, and is available with either 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. The PHEV powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 82kW of power and 136Nm of torque, mated with a 160kW/262Nm electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The smaller of the two batteries is an 8.5kWh unit offering 55km of electric-only range under the more lenient CLTC cycle, while the larger battery has a capacity of 19.09kWh and offers 120km of CLTC range. The larger battery additionally supports 36kW DC fast-charging. Inside, there's a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as power-adjustable front seats. Available equipment includes a 13.8-inch head-up display, 50W air-cooled wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and a 16-speaker Flyme sound system. There's also a full suite of active safety technology available. Should Geely launch the Galaxy Starship 7 here, it would give the brand – which only launched here earlier this year – a rival to the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6, GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV and Leapmotor C10 REEV. MG is set to return to this segment this year too with a plug-in hybrid version of its HS, while Chery is launching PHEV versions of its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs mid-year. It's unclear how much the Galaxy Starship 7 – likely to adopt a much more boring name for our market – would cost in Australia. In China, it has a base price 10,000 RMB (~A$2100) lower than that of the Galaxy E5. In Australia, the EX5 is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs. Content originally sourced from: Geely looks set to enter the growing contingent of mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in Australia with its Galaxy Starship 7. A CarExpert reader has spied what appears to be a camouflaged version of the PHEV SUV testing in Melbourne's CBD. A search of its New South Wales number plates shows they're attached to a 2025 Geely EX5. The electric EX5 – known in China as the Galaxy E5 – and the plug-in hybrid Galaxy Starship 7 are closely related, sharing the same GEA platform. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Thus far, Geely offers only the EX5 in Australia, but at an event earlier this year it announced plans to launch more than six new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Australia over the next three years. The use of the term NEVs confirms Geely will offer both EVs and PHEVs in our market, while at the event it also teased what appeared to be the Galaxy Starship 7. Earlier this year, Geely also trademarked the EM-i name in Australia, which it uses for PHEVs. "While we cannot confirm any additions to the Geely Auto Australia range at this time, we are continuously monitoring market trends and consumer behaviours to ensure our product range aligns with the preferences of local customers," said a company spokesperson when asked if the Galaxy Starship 7 was coming here. PHEV sales growth is now exceeding that of EVs, and the gap in sales volume between the two powertrain types is narrowing. Geely's Galaxy line of vehicles includes EVs and PHEVs, with the Starship 7 being thus far its only PHEV SUV. It measures 4740mm long, 1905mm wide and 1685mm tall on a 2755mm wheelbase, or 125mm longer, 4mm wider and 15mm taller than an EX5 on a 5mm longer wheelbase. Kerb weight is 1610kg with the smaller of its two batteries, which matches the kerb weight listed for this vehicle registration on the NSW database. The Galaxy Starship 7 rides on MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, and is available with either 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. The PHEV powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 82kW of power and 136Nm of torque, mated with a 160kW/262Nm electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The smaller of the two batteries is an 8.5kWh unit offering 55km of electric-only range under the more lenient CLTC cycle, while the larger battery has a capacity of 19.09kWh and offers 120km of CLTC range. The larger battery additionally supports 36kW DC fast-charging. Inside, there's a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as power-adjustable front seats. Available equipment includes a 13.8-inch head-up display, 50W air-cooled wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and a 16-speaker Flyme sound system. There's also a full suite of active safety technology available. Should Geely launch the Galaxy Starship 7 here, it would give the brand – which only launched here earlier this year – a rival to the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6, GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV and Leapmotor C10 REEV. MG is set to return to this segment this year too with a plug-in hybrid version of its HS, while Chery is launching PHEV versions of its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs mid-year. It's unclear how much the Galaxy Starship 7 – likely to adopt a much more boring name for our market – would cost in Australia. In China, it has a base price 10,000 RMB (~A$2100) lower than that of the Galaxy E5. In Australia, the EX5 is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs. Content originally sourced from: Geely looks set to enter the growing contingent of mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in Australia with its Galaxy Starship 7. A CarExpert reader has spied what appears to be a camouflaged version of the PHEV SUV testing in Melbourne's CBD. A search of its New South Wales number plates shows they're attached to a 2025 Geely EX5. The electric EX5 – known in China as the Galaxy E5 – and the plug-in hybrid Galaxy Starship 7 are closely related, sharing the same GEA platform. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Thus far, Geely offers only the EX5 in Australia, but at an event earlier this year it announced plans to launch more than six new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Australia over the next three years. The use of the term NEVs confirms Geely will offer both EVs and PHEVs in our market, while at the event it also teased what appeared to be the Galaxy Starship 7. Earlier this year, Geely also trademarked the EM-i name in Australia, which it uses for PHEVs. "While we cannot confirm any additions to the Geely Auto Australia range at this time, we are continuously monitoring market trends and consumer behaviours to ensure our product range aligns with the preferences of local customers," said a company spokesperson when asked if the Galaxy Starship 7 was coming here. PHEV sales growth is now exceeding that of EVs, and the gap in sales volume between the two powertrain types is narrowing. Geely's Galaxy line of vehicles includes EVs and PHEVs, with the Starship 7 being thus far its only PHEV SUV. It measures 4740mm long, 1905mm wide and 1685mm tall on a 2755mm wheelbase, or 125mm longer, 4mm wider and 15mm taller than an EX5 on a 5mm longer wheelbase. Kerb weight is 1610kg with the smaller of its two batteries, which matches the kerb weight listed for this vehicle registration on the NSW database. The Galaxy Starship 7 rides on MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, and is available with either 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. The PHEV powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 82kW of power and 136Nm of torque, mated with a 160kW/262Nm electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The smaller of the two batteries is an 8.5kWh unit offering 55km of electric-only range under the more lenient CLTC cycle, while the larger battery has a capacity of 19.09kWh and offers 120km of CLTC range. The larger battery additionally supports 36kW DC fast-charging. Inside, there's a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as power-adjustable front seats. Available equipment includes a 13.8-inch head-up display, 50W air-cooled wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and a 16-speaker Flyme sound system. There's also a full suite of active safety technology available. Should Geely launch the Galaxy Starship 7 here, it would give the brand – which only launched here earlier this year – a rival to the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6, GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV and Leapmotor C10 REEV. MG is set to return to this segment this year too with a plug-in hybrid version of its HS, while Chery is launching PHEV versions of its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs mid-year. It's unclear how much the Galaxy Starship 7 – likely to adopt a much more boring name for our market – would cost in Australia. In China, it has a base price 10,000 RMB (~A$2100) lower than that of the Galaxy E5. In Australia, the EX5 is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs. Content originally sourced from: Geely looks set to enter the growing contingent of mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in Australia with its Galaxy Starship 7. A CarExpert reader has spied what appears to be a camouflaged version of the PHEV SUV testing in Melbourne's CBD. A search of its New South Wales number plates shows they're attached to a 2025 Geely EX5. The electric EX5 – known in China as the Galaxy E5 – and the plug-in hybrid Galaxy Starship 7 are closely related, sharing the same GEA platform. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Thus far, Geely offers only the EX5 in Australia, but at an event earlier this year it announced plans to launch more than six new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Australia over the next three years. The use of the term NEVs confirms Geely will offer both EVs and PHEVs in our market, while at the event it also teased what appeared to be the Galaxy Starship 7. Earlier this year, Geely also trademarked the EM-i name in Australia, which it uses for PHEVs. "While we cannot confirm any additions to the Geely Auto Australia range at this time, we are continuously monitoring market trends and consumer behaviours to ensure our product range aligns with the preferences of local customers," said a company spokesperson when asked if the Galaxy Starship 7 was coming here. PHEV sales growth is now exceeding that of EVs, and the gap in sales volume between the two powertrain types is narrowing. Geely's Galaxy line of vehicles includes EVs and PHEVs, with the Starship 7 being thus far its only PHEV SUV. It measures 4740mm long, 1905mm wide and 1685mm tall on a 2755mm wheelbase, or 125mm longer, 4mm wider and 15mm taller than an EX5 on a 5mm longer wheelbase. Kerb weight is 1610kg with the smaller of its two batteries, which matches the kerb weight listed for this vehicle registration on the NSW database. The Galaxy Starship 7 rides on MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, and is available with either 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. The PHEV powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 82kW of power and 136Nm of torque, mated with a 160kW/262Nm electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The smaller of the two batteries is an 8.5kWh unit offering 55km of electric-only range under the more lenient CLTC cycle, while the larger battery has a capacity of 19.09kWh and offers 120km of CLTC range. The larger battery additionally supports 36kW DC fast-charging. Inside, there's a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as power-adjustable front seats. Available equipment includes a 13.8-inch head-up display, 50W air-cooled wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and a 16-speaker Flyme sound system. There's also a full suite of active safety technology available. Should Geely launch the Galaxy Starship 7 here, it would give the brand – which only launched here earlier this year – a rival to the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6, GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV and Leapmotor C10 REEV. MG is set to return to this segment this year too with a plug-in hybrid version of its HS, while Chery is launching PHEV versions of its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs mid-year. It's unclear how much the Galaxy Starship 7 – likely to adopt a much more boring name for our market – would cost in Australia. In China, it has a base price 10,000 RMB (~A$2100) lower than that of the Galaxy E5. In Australia, the EX5 is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs. Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
China's Geely spied testing mid-size PHEV SUV in Australia
Geely looks set to enter the growing contingent of mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in Australia with its Galaxy Starship 7. A CarExpert reader has spied what appears to be a camouflaged version of the PHEV SUV testing in Melbourne's CBD. A search of its New South Wales number plates shows they're attached to a 2025 Geely EX5. The electric EX5 – known in China as the Galaxy E5 – and the plug-in hybrid Galaxy Starship 7 are closely related, sharing the same GEA platform. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Thus far, Geely offers only the EX5 in Australia, but at an event earlier this year it announced plans to launch more than six new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Australia over the next three years. The use of the term NEVs confirms Geely will offer both EVs and PHEVs in our market, while at the event it also teased what appeared to be the Galaxy Starship 7. Earlier this year, Geely also trademarked the EM-i name in Australia, which it uses for PHEVs. 'While we cannot confirm any additions to the Geely Auto Australia range at this time, we are continuously monitoring market trends and consumer behaviours to ensure our product range aligns with the preferences of local customers,' said a company spokesperson when asked if the Galaxy Starship 7 was coming here. PHEV sales growth is now exceeding that of EVs, and the gap in sales volume between the two powertrain types is narrowing. Geely's Galaxy line of vehicles includes EVs and PHEVs, with the Starship 7 being thus far its only PHEV SUV. It measures 4740mm long, 1905mm wide and 1685mm tall on a 2755mm wheelbase, or 125mm longer, 4mm wider and 15mm taller than an EX5 on a 5mm longer wheelbase. Kerb weight is 1610kg with the smaller of its two batteries, which matches the kerb weight listed for this vehicle registration on the NSW database. The Galaxy Starship 7 rides on MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, and is available with either 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. The PHEV powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 82kW of power and 136Nm of torque, mated with a 160kW/262Nm electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The smaller of the two batteries is an 8.5kWh unit offering 55km of electric-only range under the more lenient CLTC cycle, while the larger battery has a capacity of 19.09kWh and offers 120km of CLTC range. The larger battery additionally supports 36kW DC fast-charging. Inside, there's a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as power-adjustable front seats. Available equipment includes a 13.8-inch head-up display, 50W air-cooled wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and a 16-speaker Flyme sound system. There's also a full suite of active safety technology available. Should Geely launch the Galaxy Starship 7 here, it would give the brand – which only launched here earlier this year – a rival to the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6, GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV and Leapmotor C10 REEV. MG is set to return to this segment this year too with a plug-in hybrid version of its HS, while Chery is launching PHEV versions of its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs mid-year. It's unclear how much the Galaxy Starship 7 – likely to adopt a much more boring name for our market – would cost in Australia. In China, it has a base price 10,000 RMB (~A$2100) lower than that of the Galaxy E5.
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
China's Geely spied testing mid-size PHEV SUV in Australia
Geely looks set to enter the growing contingent of mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in Australia with its Galaxy Starship 7. A CarExpert reader has spied what appears to be a camouflaged version of the PHEV SUV testing in Melbourne's CBD. A search of its New South Wales number plates shows they're attached to a 2025 Geely EX5. The electric EX5 – known in China as the Galaxy E5 – and the plug-in hybrid Galaxy Starship 7 are closely related, sharing the same GEA platform. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Thus far, Geely offers only the EX5 in Australia, but at an event earlier this year it announced plans to launch more than six new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Australia over the next three years. The use of the term NEVs confirms Geely will offer both EVs and PHEVs in our market, while at the event it also teased what appeared to be the Galaxy Starship 7. Earlier this year, Geely also trademarked the EM-i name in Australia, which it uses for PHEVs. 'While we cannot confirm any additions to the Geely Auto Australia range at this time, we are continuously monitoring market trends and consumer behaviours to ensure our product range aligns with the preferences of local customers,' said a company spokesperson when asked if the Galaxy Starship 7 was coming here. Supplied Credit: CarExpert PHEV sales growth is now exceeding that of EVs, and the gap in sales volume between the two powertrain types is narrowing. Geely's Galaxy line of vehicles includes EVs and PHEVs, with the Starship 7 being thus far its only PHEV SUV. It measures 4740mm long, 1905mm wide and 1685mm tall on a 2755mm wheelbase, or 125mm longer, 4mm wider and 15mm taller than an EX5 on a 5mm longer wheelbase. Kerb weight is 1610kg with the smaller of its two batteries, which matches the kerb weight listed for this vehicle registration on the NSW database. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Galaxy Starship 7 rides on MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, and is available with either 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. The PHEV powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 82kW of power and 136Nm of torque, mated with a 160kW/262Nm electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The smaller of the two batteries is an 8.5kWh unit offering 55km of electric-only range under the more lenient CLTC cycle, while the larger battery has a capacity of 19.09kWh and offers 120km of CLTC range. The larger battery additionally supports 36kW DC fast-charging. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Inside, there's a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as power-adjustable front seats. Available equipment includes a 13.8-inch head-up display, 50W air-cooled wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and a 16-speaker Flyme sound system. There's also a full suite of active safety technology available. Should Geely launch the Galaxy Starship 7 here, it would give the brand – which only launched here earlier this year – a rival to the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6, GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV and Leapmotor C10 REEV. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MG is set to return to this segment this year too with a plug-in hybrid version of its HS, while Chery is launching PHEV versions of its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs mid-year. It's unclear how much the Galaxy Starship 7 – likely to adopt a much more boring name for our market – would cost in Australia. In China, it has a base price 10,000 RMB (~A$2100) lower than that of the Galaxy E5. In Australia, the EX5 is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs.
