Geely Haoyue

The Geely Haoyue (Chinese: 吉利豪越) is a mid-size SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Geely.

In 2020, the first generation was introduced to the Chinese market and exported as the Geely Okavango in overseas markets. The Haoyue name means 'heroic', while Okavango is named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

In 2023, the second generation, the Haoyue L, was introduced with a Volvo's Drive-E series 2.0-litre turbo engine and enlarged dimensions.

First generation (2020–present)

The Haoyue was codenamed the VX11 during development. The standard transmission of the Geely Haoyue is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel-drive, and AWD available as an option. Power of the Haoyue comes from a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 181 horsepower (135 kW; 184 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) of torque.

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Proton X90

In May 2023, Proton launched the X90 for the Malaysian market which is a rebadged Haoyue. The X90 is only equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that features a belt-driven starter generator (BSG), with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission drives only the front-wheel drive layout. Four variants were offered, which are Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship. All variants feature a 2-3-2 seven-seat configuration with a bench second row seats, except the Flagship which is a six-seater with 2-2-2 layout with a pair of second-row captain seats.

While the Haoyue has a choice of two different rear suspensions, which are torsion beam and independent multi-link, the X90 is equipped with the multi-link suspension. Proton stated that it has tuned the suspension for Malaysian roads.

Outside Malaysia, the X90 has launched in Brunei on 28 August 2023, South Africa on 25 August 2023 and Bangladesh on 29 February 2024. The X90 was launched in Trinidad & Tobago on March 13, 2024.

• Proton X90
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Livan RL9

The Livan RL9 (Chinese: 睿藍9; pinyin: Ruìlán 9) is an electric variant of the first generation Geely Haoyue. Produced by Livan Automotive, the Livan 9 is a 6-7 seater electric midsize crossover SUV launched in December 2022. The Livan RL9 is equipped with a single front motor with a maximum power of 204 horsepower (152 kW; 207 PS) and a peak torque of 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft). The battery of the Livan RL9 is a 66.57kWh NMC battery pack and has an electric cruising range of 470 kilometres (292 mi) under CLTC conditions.

• Livan RL9
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Second generation (Haoyue L; 2023–present)

The Haoyue L was launched in December 2022, which replaced the original Haoyue. It is powered by a Volvo's Drive-E series 2.0-litre turbo engine with a maximum power of 215 horsepower (160 kW; 218 PS) and a peak torque of 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft; 33 kg⋅m). Acceleration figure takes 7.9 seconds from 0–100 km/h (62 mph).

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External links

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• Media related to Geely Haoyue at Wikimedia Commons