Starting from the original 100,000 yuan, 2025 Geely Xingrui started the pre-sale and added 2.0T+8AT version.

The car official announced the pre-sale of 2025 models, renamed Xingrui Dongfang Yao, with 5 configurations, and the official pre-sale price was 100,000-140,000 yuan. The appearance of the new car remains unchanged, and the interior is upgraded. In terms of power, a 2.0T engine is added, with a maximum power of 175kW. With 8AT gearbox, the power is greatly improved compared with the current 140kW.

Geely really spent a lot of money this time! You can buy a compact car with 2.0T+8AT in the early 100,000 s, which is simply to engrave the words "cost performance" into DNA. But then again, the competition in the automobile market is fierce now, and the major manufacturers try their best to compete for the favor of consumers. Geely’s operation is also reasonable.

Let’s talk about this price first. In the range of 100,000-140,000, there are quite a few models to choose from. The entry-level models of joint venture brands, the middle and high-end brands of independent brands, and even some small SUVs are at this price. Geely’s pricing this time can be said to be quite sincere, especially considering the new 2.0T+8AT powertrain, which is simply to set off a "power revolution" at this level.

Let’s talk about appearance again. From the description, the new Xingrui has not made a big fight in appearance. This is not surprising, after all, the face value of the current Xingrui has been quite capable of playing. The polygonal front grille with blackened headlights, coupled with the "fangs" shape, makes the whole front face look domineering and stylish. The lines on the side are also clean and neat, especially the waistline that extends from the front fender to the rear of the car, giving people a dynamic feeling. As for the tail, the exhaust layout of the two sides is a bit super-running, and I have to say that Geely has made great efforts in design.

In terms of interior, although the official did not release specific pictures, according to the news, the new Xingrui is likely to adopt a more advanced interior layout. The floating all-LCD instrument panel and large-size central control panel can be said to be quite luxurious in a 100,000-class car. If you add HUD head-up display and Meizu FlymeAuto system, it is simply full of technology. However, I would like to remind prospective car owners that high-tech configuration is good, but we must also consider the later maintenance costs. After all, once something goes wrong with the screen, it is no ordinary pain.

The power system is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this upgrade. The maximum power of the newly added 2.0T engine reaches 175kW, which is 35kW higher than the current one, which can be said to be quite powerful. What’s more worth mentioning is that it is matched with the 8AT gearbox, which is a configuration that many luxury brands will adopt. With this powertrain, it is believed that Xingrui will have a qualitative leap in high-speed cruising and acceleration performance. Of course, if the power is improved, will the fuel consumption increase? This is also a problem that needs attention.

However, everything has two sides. Power improvement is certainly a good thing, but for some consumers who pay attention to comfort, the 1.5T engine may be more suitable for daily use. After all, urban roads are heavily congested, so it is difficult to give full play to the power advantage of 2.0T, but it may face higher car maintenance costs because of the increase in displacement. Therefore, which power version to choose still depends on the individual’s use needs and budget.

In addition, although Geely has made a lot of efforts in configuration and power this time, quality and after-sales service are the foundation for the long-term development of car companies. It is hoped that Geely will not neglect the improvement of user experience and after-sales service while improving its product strength. After all, it’s easier to buy a car than to maintain it. A good car should not only drive, but also be affordable.

The article is almost over. I have a question to ask you here: does Geely’s drastic upgrade mean something like "making decisions for the people"? Or is there a hidden mystery behind this, to raise prices and hit the higher-end market? What do you think?