Geely Philippines has been relentless in growing its dealership network in the country as part of its aggressive dealer expansion plan. It managed to inaugurate over nine dealerships ever since the start of the year including Geely Manila as its latest addition to the roster.
Geely Calamba groundbreaking ceremony
Now, the Chinese automaker will be adding three new dealerships in Calamba, Tacloban, and Bacolod. A series of groundbreaking ceremonies were held in the said provinces to formally introduce them to its growing dealer network.
“I am very pleased to welcome Geely Calamba, Tacloban, and Bacolod in the Geely network as we aggressively expand our dealership network in the Southern Luzon provinces, Visayas, and the rest of the country,” said SGAP President and CEO Yosuke Nishi.
Geely Bacolod groundbreaking ceremony
Located at AH26 Highway Brgy. Makiling, Calamba, Laguna, the 1,500-sqm. Geely Calamba will be headed by Misters Paul and Mark Tionson under Alphamile Automotive Dealers Inc. It will be designed with six service bays and a showroom to display up to six Geely vehicles.
Meanwhile, the Geely Bacolod, under MNV Auto Group Inc., is a 1,000-sqm. dealership situated along Magsaysay Ave., Bacolod City. Up to four to five Geely vehicles will be showcased in its showroom, while its service bays can accommodate six units.
Lastly, the 1,000-sqm. Geely Tacloban, located at Tabuan National Highway, Palo, Leyte, will be constructed with a five-car showroom and six service bays. With its groundbreaking ceremony, the Geely Tacloban is now Topcars Autoworld Corporation’s 7th dealership in the market.
Geely Tacloban groundbreaking ceremony
The three upcoming Geely dealerships are expected to be fully operational by 2022. Upon completion, they will be strengthening the car brand’s vehicle lineup in the country. Geely’s local lineup includes the Coolray subcompact crossover, Azkarra compact crossover, and 7-seater Okavango.
“The addition of these three outlets will further strengthen Geely’s market presence and at the same time provide residents of these areas access to Geely’s exciting and high technology vehicles and world-class facilities,” concluded Nishi.
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Know more about Geely Coolray 2024
The Geely Coolray 2024 is a subcompact crossover. In the local market, this model has three variants with a price ranging from Php 1,083,000 to Php 1,299,000.
Under the hood of the Coolray is a 1.5-liter inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine capable of making up to 177 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque. It is then linked to a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch gearbox sending power to its front wheels.
Size-wise, the Coolray is 4,330mm long, 1,800mm wide, and 1,609mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,600mm.
Locally, the Coolray competes against the likes of the Toyota Raize, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V, Chevrolet Tracker, MG ZS, among others.
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Geely Coolray Launch
Launched in September 2019, the Geely Coolray was introduced with three variants: the Comfort Turbo, the Premium Turbo, and the Sport Turbo. In 2022, Geely Philippines axed the Sport variant.
A special edition version was available for a time. But when the marque updated the model into the Coolray for 2024, the SE variants including the SE Sport trim made a return.
Geely Coolray Exterior
Depending on the variant, the Coolray is equipped with a power liftgate, LED lighting, power-folding side mirrors, and a sporty-looking roof-mounted spoiler. Other trims come standard with halogen lighting, projector halogen headlamps, and a manual liftgate. All come kitted out with LED daytime running lights.
The top-spec SE Sport and the mid-spec SE Premium then ride on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels. The entry-level SE Comfort meanwhile gets a smaller 17-inch set.
Geely Coolray Interior
Step inside the Coolray and you’ll find a cabin that can comfortably accommodate five occupants. It also has a default cargo volume of 330 liters.
On the top-spec SE Sport model, it gets power-adjustable seating, a leather steering wheel, and a single-zone automatic air-conditioning system. Standard on all variants is a 60:40 split folding rear seat.
Technology & Safety Features
Handling the entertainment needs of the Coolray's occupants is a 10.25-inch touchscreen headunit. For connectivity, it uses QD Link. The said touchscreen is then connected to a six-piece speaker system.
Available as standard to the Coolray is an array of safety features. These include anti-lock braking, traction control, stability control, and hill-descent control. The higher-spec models add on to those with a reverse and blind spot monitor, while the top-spec SE Sport gets a 360-degree view monitor.
Both the SE Premium and SE Sport also come with Smart Keyless Entry and tire pressure monitoring. Only the SE Sport comes with an active park assist system.
Standard on all Coolray variants are dual front airbags. The SE Premium and SE Sport meanwhile get additional side airbags, while only the SE Sport comes with curtain airbags.
Geely Coolray Platform & Chassis
The 2024 Geely Coolray uses the Geely B-Segment Modular Architecture Platform which it shares with the Emgrand sedan, and other cars sold by Geely and its subsidiaries worldwide.
For suspensions, it uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a torsion beam suspension for the rear. Braking is then handled by a ventilated front disc brake and a solid rear disc brake. All trims also come with an electronic parking brake with an auto-hold function.
Engine & Drivetrain
The 2024 Geely Coolray uses a 1.5-liter inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch gearbox. At maximum, it can produce up to 177 horsepower and 255Nm of torque.
Geely Coolray 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Geely Coolray 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Geely Coolray 1.5 Comfort Turbo SE | ₱1,083,000 |
| Geely Coolray 1.5 Premium Turbo SE | ₱1,218,000 |
| Geely Coolray 1.5 Sport Turbo SE | ₱1,299,000 |
Geely Coolray FAQs
1. What type of car is the Geely Coolray?
The Geely Coolray is classified as a subcompact crossover.
2. When did the Geely Coolray arrive in the Philippines?
The Coolray entered the Philippine automotive market in September 2019.
3. Is the Geely Coolray fuel efficient?
According to Philkotse's test drive, the Coolray's fuel consumption averages from 14.6 - 16.4 km/l with normal driving conditions.
4. Which the Geely Coolray is best?
If you want the brilliant conversation starter and/or if you actually have trouble with parking then get the Coolray Sport. If you really want to enjoy a vehicle with less electronic knick-knacks, then get the Coolray Comfort.
₱ 1,083,000 - ₱ 1,299,000
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