Sojitz G Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Geely vehicles in the country, is one of the car brands that showed strong sales performance in 2020. Despite having few dealerships last year, Geely Philippines almost made the top 10 brands in terms of unit sales last year.
The Geely Coolray had a good run last year
Geely PH’s notable sales in 2020 can be attributed to the brand’s marketing strategy as it highlighted the importance of selling a car that speaks for itself. In fact, Geely PH is one of the brands that has changed the market perception when it comes to Chinese cars.
It’s an open secret that Geely’s presence in the local market is driven by the Coolray subcompact crossover. Throughout 2020, the Geely Coolray is selling like hotcakes as it posted remarkable unit sales. One of the things that can attest to this is the Coolray’s sales performance last June 2020 as it managed to yield 154 units sold, outselling four car companies combined.
Geely Coolray
The Geely Coolray kept its momentum as it registered 263 units sold in July 2020. Then, in October 2020, the Coolray is once again the top-selling subcompact crossover with 205 units sold. Indeed, the Coolray has made a name for itself in the Philippine automotive industry.
Other car brands in the Philippines saw that Geely Philippines had a gold mine in its model lineup. As such, different car companies launched their respective counter-attack to challenge the Coolray’s strong sales performance.
Ford Territory
Ford Philippines launched the Territory in August 2020, which is followed by Toyota Philippines’ introduction of the Corolla Cross in the same month. Then, in October 2020, Kia Philippines debuted the Stonic while Hyundai Philippines brought the Venue. This made the local crossover segment even more exciting and tightly contested.
Geely Azkarra five-seater compact crossover
Aside from the Coolray, Geely PH is also offering the Azkarra and the Okavango. The brand is looking to launch a new model in April 2021, which is said to be a sedan.
Overall, Geely PH sold a total of 2,158 units last 2020 as compared to 229 units in 2019. The brand almost made it into the top 10 car brands last year in terms of unit sales. The 10th spot is held by Foton Philippines with 2,456 units. Of note, Geely PH only had a total of six dealerships in 2020, and the sixth showroom opened its doors in late December.
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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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