The Geely Coolray is making waves in the Philippine automotive market. It has been gaining significant momentum in terms of unit sales, making its presence felt in the local scene.
In fact, Geely Philippines sold more Coolray units in June than four car companies combined. The Coolray’s notable unit sales last month helped Geely PH to register a 162 percent increase for its May to June 2020 sales.
The Geely Coolray is making its presence felt in the local automotive market
Indeed, there’s a ton of reasons why the local market has been captivated by the Geely Coolray. Its sharp exterior look, premium-looking interior, and bang for the buck safety and tech features are things that make the Coolray standout.
Now, we’ve found one more reason to love the Geely Coolray. It comes with an essential feature that has been there all along.
The Geely Coolray's 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
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The top-spec Coolray Sport variant is equipped with a built-in dashcam. According to Geely PH, the Coolray Sport comes with a digital video recorder that can be integrated into its 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
All you need is a micro SD card to store the recorded video. With that, you can already watch every move you make and have a video recording of important footage in case you need it for future reference.
The SD card slot is located underneath the front passenger seat. What did we tell you? That SD card slot has been there all along.
Isn't it stunning?
All variants of Geely Coolray is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that delivers 177 hp and 255 Nm of torque. It is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, according to Geely.
The Coolray is available in three variants, Comfort, Premium, and Sport, and has a starting price of Php 978,000. The top-spec trim, on the other hand, has a price tag of Php 1,198,000. Interestingly, Geely PH shared that more customers buy the top-spec Coolray Sport variant.
Moreover, Geely PH is also offering the five-seater compact crossover Azkarra, which made its local debut last May 2020.
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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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