When the Geely Okavango arrived in the country last November 2020, many were confused about what category this model belongs to. For the most part, the Okavango is either categorized as an MPV or an SUV. It possesses the tough stance of an SUV, as well as the family car characteristic usually offered by MPVs.
The Geely Okavango features a muscular exterior design
But Geely Shanghai’s design studio Guy Burgoyne had already clarified what type of vehicle the Okavango is from the get-go. He said that the model is a cross MPV. When asked to describe it, a cross MPV offers the best of the SUV and MPV worlds.
“As the first crossover MPV from Geely, the Okavango was designed to fit multiple life scenarios: the daily drive to work, morning school runs, and even the occasional drive out of the city to the countryside with the family during a weekend,” said Geely Design China Deputy General Manager Huang Ning.
Interior space is maximized
From the outside, the Geely Okavango does look like an SUV with its muscular styling, sharp character lines, and ride height. The roof rack also helps create an SUV-like appeal where it can be taken to the countryside with the family. However, Geely thinks that the MPV-like configuration of the interior is sufficient to the point that owners won’t have to use the roof racks.
Moving to the interior, the Okavango offers a flexible space layout thanks to its 19 seat configurations. The second-row seats can be individually folded down to maximize space. Another MPV-like feature is the impressive headroom that benefits even third-row passengers. Mr. Huang said that the Okavango comes with no fewer than 42 storage spaces.
It comes with MPV-like interior features
The Geely Okavango cross MPV sure is a unique vehicle delivered from the design brilliance of the Chinese marque. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why it has been selling well for Geely Philippines. This type of configuration makes the Okavango a versatile vehicle that can address various market demands.
“The Okavango embodies energetic spirit with technology to bring customers a crossover with extended space. We hope the Okavango will bring a wonderful distinct new mobility experience for our customers,” added Huang.
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