The COVID-19 pandemic affected local car sales, which obviously hit the overall operation of car brands in the country. The Philippine automotive industry is slowly getting back on its feet as dealerships are now adapting to the new normal of doing business.
According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), local car sales increased by 225 percent from May to June 2020. Moreover, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors Inc. (AVID) reported a 198 percent increase in sales from May to June 2020.
The 2020 Geely Coolray
With that in mind, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the official distributor of Geely vehicles in the country, surprisingly stood out in terms of car sales in June. The Chinese car brand sold 154 Coolray units amid all the adversities.
What’s more surprising is the fact that Geely bested four car companies combined. These companies include the Auto Nation Group (distributor of Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Jaguar, Land Rover) with 67 units sold, Legado Motors Inc. (distributor of GAC) with 3 units sold, Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (distributor of Subaru) with 9 units sold, and The Covenant Car Company Inc. (distributor of Chevrolet) with 26 units sold. This brings us to a total of just 105 units combined.
Under the hood, it is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-3 turbo gasoline engine
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One can expect that Geely will further solidify its brand in the local industry since the Coolray is positively received in the local market. The sales performance of the Geely Coolray can be attributed to its stylish and functional design that comes with a Php 978,000 starting price.
The Coolray is undeniably a well-designed subcompact crossover inside and out
SGAP President & CEO Mikihisa said, “this is definitely a very positive development as every auto brand try to bounce back during this post-ECQ period. We are very delighted of this outcome since it is mainly driven by one model, the Coolray and only one showroom located in North Edsa.”
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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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