Geely Xingrui

Geely Xingrui
Overview
ManufacturerGeely Auto
Model codeFS11[1]
Also calledGeely Preface
Geely Galaxy Preface (Kazakhstan)[2]
Production2020–present
Model years2021–present
AssemblyChina: Luqiao, Zhejiang (Luqiao CMA Super Factory)[3]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformCompact Modular Architecture
RelatedGeely Xingyue S
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length4,785 mm (188.4 in)
Width1,869 mm (73.6 in)
Height1,469 mm (57.8 in)

The Geely Xingrui (Chinese: 吉利星瑞; pinyin: Jílì xīng ruì) or Geely Preface is a mid-size sedan produced by Geely Auto for China since 2020. It was revealed in September 2020 at Auto China.

Overview

The Geely Xingrui was first previewed by the Preface concept at Auto Shanghai in April 2019.[4]

The production model, originally referred to as the Preface,[5] was revealed in September 2020 at the 2020 Auto China event in Beijing, China as the Xingrui.[3][6]

Specifications

The Xingrui shares the same platform, the Geely Compact Modular Architecture platform, with the Xingyue compact SUV, and the same engine, the 2.0-litre Volvo JLH-4G20TD, with the Lynk & Co 02 compact SUV that produces 187 hp (139 kW; 190 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) of torque.[7] Since 2023, Geely started to offer a 1.5-litre trim that could produce 181 PS (133 kW; 179 hp) and 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft; 30 kg⋅m).[8]

Geely Xingrui L and Xingrui L Zhiqing

The Geely Xingrui L or Preface L is the facelift HEV version of the regular Xingrui or Preface. The variant was launched in October 2023, and as the HEV version, the powertrain consists of an electric motor and the BHE15-BFZ 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine shared with the Geely Galaxy L7 SUV, with a maximum power output of 120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) and a peak torque of 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft).[9] The Xingrui L Zhiqing is another hybrid variant based on the Xingrui L and was launched in December 2023. The Zhiqing (智擎) powertrain is a 1.5-liter turbo engine that generates 161 hp (120 kW; 163 PS) and 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) of torque, combined with an electric motor with 134 hp (100 kW; 136 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque with an average consumption of 23.7 km/L (4 L/100 km; 56 mpg‑US). Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is 7.5 seconds and the maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph). The transmission is a 3-speed DHT.[10]

Motorsport

Geely plans to enter the Preface in TCR World Tour with Cyan Racing starting in 2026.[11]

Sales

Year China
2020 19,094[12]
2021 133,596[13]
2022 110,747[14]
2023 121,924[15]
2024 162,052[16]
2025 142,606[17]

References

  1. ^ Brooks, Glenn (2022-04-01). "What's next for Geely?". Just Auto. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. ^ "Geely Galaxy Preface". geely-galaxy.kz (in Russian).
  3. ^ a b "Geely Xing Rui makes China debut - production Preface is the first CMA-based sedan, 2.0T, 7DCT - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  4. ^ "Geely Preface sedan concept debuts at Auto Shanghai". PaulTan.org. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Geely Preface Is A Polestar 2 Given The Luxe Treatment". CleanTechnica.com. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  6. ^ "2021 Geely Preface will be known as Xing Rui". AutoIndustriya.com. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Flagship 2021 Geely Preface Sedan Becomes The 'Xing Rui' In China". Carscoops.com. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Geely Xingrui Fu Yao Edition Starts Pre-sales". ml-vehicle.com. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Geely unveiled the Xingrui L HEV sedan official images in China". carnewschina.com. October 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Geely Preface L Zhiqing 2024 Launch". motornet.com. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  11. ^ TouringCarTimes (2025-11-21). "Geely to join FIA TCR World Tour with Cyan Racing". TouringCarTimes. TouringCarTimes. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  12. ^ "December, 2020 sales of Geely Auto - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  13. ^ "December, 2021 auto sales of Geely Auto _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  14. ^ "December, 2022 auto sales of Geely Auto _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  15. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年吉利汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
  16. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年吉利汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
  17. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年吉利汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.