The Geely Coolray has been making strides in terms of establishing itself in the Philippine subcompact crossover segment. Since its launch in the local market in September 2019, the Coolray has been performing well in terms of unit sales. One could even argue that it has disrupted the subcompact crossover game in the Philippines.
The Geely Coolray is having a good run in the Philippine market
To prove that point, the Geely Coolray is the top-selling subcompact crossover in the country in October 2020 with 205 units sold. Aside from its sales performance in October 2020, the Coolray has posted notable sales throughout this year. In June 2020, it has posted 154 units sold, which is more than the combined sales of four car companies combines. Then, a month after, the Coolray smashed its own sales numbers as it posted 263 unit sales in July 2020.
Indeed, it’s evident that the Geely Coolray is making a statement of its own in the Philippine automotive market. However, the said subcompact crossover has also been stealing the hearts of car buyers in another market in the ASEAN region. Dubbed as Proton X50, a rebadged Geely Coolray, is selling like hotcakes in the Malaysian market.
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PROTON X50 Product Video
Proton reported a total unit sales of 11,411 in November 2020. From the said total sales, the X50 posted 1,756 units placing itself as the fourth top-selling vehicle in Proton’s model lineup. But the interesting bit here is that the X50 was just recently launched in Malaysia on October 27, 2020.
During the remaining days of October, Proton said that the X50 still managed to post 447 unit sales. As such, the overall sales of the X50 from October to November 2020 tallies at 2,203 units sold.
The 2021 Proton X50
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Of note, the Proton X50 got a five-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The X50’s advanced driver assistance system is one of the factors why it bagged a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
It includes features such as lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning, which are not available in the Philippine spec Geely Coolray.
Overall, the sales figures show that the Geely Coolray is doing good in the Philippine market as well as in Malaysia. However, aside from the positive sales performance of the said subcompact crossover, the Coolray helped a lot in rubbing out the stigma towards Chinese cars.
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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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