Turbocharging is a thing for Geely, which explains why its first three models in the Philippines – the Coolray, Azkarra, and Okavango – all come with forced induction. For those who feel a little let down that its latest Emgrand sedan missed that train, the automaker has released images of the more athletic Binrui Cool compact sedan.
Geely is positioning the Binrui Cool towards a younger demographic
That’s for the Chinese market, of course. The Binrui Cool builds on the success of the standard Binrui, which logged sales of 83,548 units in 2019, a year after it premiered in the mainland. Compared to the Emgrand’s more mature appearance, the Binrui Cool adopts a more aggressive-looking fastback design.
What the new model does share with the Emgrand and the Coolray is Geely’s B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) platform. Geely says that this allows all vehicles underpinned by it to share up to 70 percent of their parts with each other, shortening the time needed to test components.
It adopts the fastback silhouette used by the standard Binrui
As far as appearances go, the Binrui Cool has a more youthful vibe. It adopts a new design philosophy called ‘Racing Storm’ that’s in line with its target demographic of young customers.
The LED headlamps surround a sleeker grille, with orange accents on the lower intake matching the brightly colored brake calipers behind blacked-out 17-inch alloy wheels. Layered character lines lead to slim tail lamps and carbon fiber accents at the rear, including those on the spoiler and rear diffuser surrounding the twin exhaust tips.
The seats on the Binrui Cool are sporty yet supportive
A black and green color palette dominates the cabin, accompanied by touches of orange. Inverse-arc racing seats draped in polyurethane and suede are specially designed to match the contour of the human back for full support.
More sporty touches include the flat-bottomed steering wheel, carbon fiber pattern on the center console, and a racing electronic gearshift lever. Drivers take command of a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, while a 12.3-inch touchscreen head unit handles communications, infotainment, and navigation.
Customers can expect digital displays for both instrumentation and infotainment
Under the hood, the Binrui Cool packs a new 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 181 horsepower and 235 Nm of torque, figures that easily rival those on the eleventh-generation Honda Civic. Power is routed to the front wheels through a 7-speed wet-type dual clutch automatic gearbox.
The Geely Binrui Cool comes with an athletic look
Geely is targeting to launch the Binrui Cool in its home market in the first half of 2022, with a starting price of 79,800 RMB (Php 656,344). Do you think this would be a good follow-up to the more mature Emgrand for Filipino customers?
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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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