One of the most successful representatives of the Chinese automotive industry in the Russian market, Geely Coolray, celebrates the first anniversary from the date of entering the Russian market - On March 19, 2020, the car debuted in dealer centers and became available for pre-order, then for the test, and then - March 27 and for the purchase .
What are the results of a steep cross (cool - translated from English "cool") approached his first anniversary? With quite and very good. In total, for almost a year of sales (from the end of March 2020 to the end of February 2021 inclusive) 6,282 purchases of this car were recorded.
Already on the third month of his conquest of the Russian market, Coolray climbed to the top of the Russian Top Geely - became the bestseller of the brand on the results of sales for June. In November 2020, Coolray headed the ranking of the most busy Chinese cars in Russia. In winter, 2021 he was secured in the status of Geely-selling model in Russia, moving to second place in the brand ranking of the ATLAS veteran.
What else happened in the year? In the fall of Geely Coolray received the prestigious title "SUV of the Year" in the special formification "Debut of the Year". What such talents did he conquer the jury? And how attracts fans in quantities providing bestseller status? What Geely Coolray is really good in addition to a cool by definition?
Genes.
Geely Coolray was created by the international team of engineers and designers of the GEELY HOLDING GROUP, as part of which Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Geometry, London Electric Vehicle Company, Lotus, Lynk & Co, Proton, Terrafugia. Geely Research Centers in China, Sweden, Great Britain and Germany, Design Bureau in Shanghai, Gothenburg, Barcelona and Los Angeles, production facilities in the subway and worldwide: 12 automotive plants and 6 transmission factories in China , 6 assembly industries and 4 automobiles abroad. Geely Coolray, in particular, for the Russian market, produced at the BelDGI enterprise in Belarus - there, where and his "older brother" Geely Atlas - the bestseller of the Chinese segment of our national car market.
A compact crossover was built on the BMA modular platform (B-Segment Modular Architecture) and has pronounced innovative features and premiums. The production process is organized by VOLVO Premium Brand Standards, components for 70% common with Volvo ... That is, level, quality and reliability should not be in doubt. The manufacturer guarantees the smallest operation of Geely Coolray in the conditions of Russian climatic and road reality at least 5 years or 150,000 mileage kilometers.
With causing respect, genetics figured out, we turn to the content of the innovation of the market. And it is worth it to stay on it in more detail.
Engine and transmission
Under the hood of Geely Coolray, the newest joint development with Volvo is a 1,5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with a JLH-3G15TD direct injection. Power of about 150 hp at 5,500 rpm, torque 255 N.m. Already at 1,500 rpm.
In addition to laboratory tests in the test centers of the International Holding, this power unit has been thoroughly attentive tests, including in winter Russian roads. And this engine is installed not only on Geely Coolray, but also on VOLVO premium cars (T3) and Lynk & Co.
It must be said that premium brands have long switched to exclusively upgraded engines - they are more powerful, dynamic, elastic, economical ... Turbo motors - this is the result of the natural evolutionary process of the automotive power unit, and the effectiveness of such a motor is convincingly proven premium models. In other words, the turbo engine is, this is a car tomorrow today.
The premium engine is working on Geely Coolray in a pair with a 7-speed robotic gearbox 7DCT. This is an analogue of the DSG - an aggregate with two wet clutches, which work in the oil bath, and therefore practically do not overheat and wear little. In addition, the electronics is observed for the box, which is ready to lightly stop any suspicion of possible overheating.
The gear shift rate of such a "robot" is only 0.2 seconds, and the number of steps allows you to maintain low engine speeds by almost any speed, which is most positively affected by economy (low fuel consumption) and at an increase in the engine resource (less wear) . By the way, the mileage tests of Geely Coolray of harsh Siberian winter were held just with this transmission, successfully spent our reality in a pair with a turbo engine. And what happened?
It turned out very positive! Overclocking up to one hundred only 7.9 seconds, the maximum speed is 190 km / h, the consumption in the combined mode is 6.4 l / 100 km! Compared to COOLRAY competitors and in this regard looks more attractive!
And in what other terms? The design is definitely good - but this is a matter of taste, - consumption - yes, non-competitive, dynamics too. Acoustic comfort, thanks to the innovative system of noise noise - only 36 dB in the cabin. And what else? More equipment.
EQUIPMENT
The internal content of Geely Coolray is more than attractive. The driver's armchair has 6 electrically regulators, electric drives in all stalks (plus the function of the antitigation), heated by all seats, and even from the steering wheel! Continue the warm theme of the Russian adaptation heated injectors of the glass wool, the parking zones of "janitors", rear window, and not only heated, and also the electrical outdoor rearview mirrors.
But let's return to the "comfortable" options. Coolray of Russian specifications invincible access with push-button start, panoramic roof with hatch, climate control, cruise control and, of course, an exhaustive package of standard for mass segment options.
Interesting and "digital" equipment set. This is the Mirrorlink platform interacting with smartphones, and 10.25-inch touchscreen, and a 7-inch digital dashboard. Plus Built-in visaistrator (unique option in the segment!), Plus an extensive list of assistants and electronic security systems. A little more about this most important aspect.
In a five-star model in terms of safety, the model and the protective arsenal is maximum for class: under five dozen items in the list of specialized options, here are just some: hood locks, an electronic door protection system from autopsy, a fuel blocking system in a collision, parking assistant ... not to mention About Banal ABS, EBD, HBA, TCS, ESC, HHC, HDC, ..
In other words, the level of protection of the car, crew, passengers and pedestrians if not premium, then so.
This is the potential of the jubilee of the Russian car market. The bestseller of the Geely Coolray brand is quite powerful and already well-realized by the "SUV of the Year". He is born to be a bestseller, and he became it.
Photo Geely.