Geely Coolray: "Cool" from scratch
When Geely Philippines introduced the Geely Coolray, many people were impressed with its exterior and interior design. At a glance, the car just exudes this fun and confident aura, while at the same time, balancing a high level of safety with performance.
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So, how did Geely design the Coolray? How did Geely Autos make it so appealing to such a wide audience? How did the car’s design team come up with such a great looking vehicle that transcends cultural tastes and become a truly global car model?
In short, why is the Coolray so cool?
Thanks to Geely’s International Team
In designing the Geely Coolray and to make it as cool as it is, pun intended, Geely Auto employed a massive international design team with studios located all over the world.
There’s one in California, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Sweden, and Shanghai and these are just from the Geely Design department alone, which in turn has about 1,000 designers as well as support staff spread around the world.
As Guy Burgoyne, Head of Geely Design China, puts it, the company employs over 21 nationalities in the Shanghai studio. Every day, he himself hears a mixture of Chinese, English, Malay, German, French, and Swedish languages.
With an international team behind the styling, it’s no wonder that the car is a collection of fresh new insights and equally unique design qualities.
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The Coolray is the result of an international team working together
Jamie Barrett, the Lead Exterior Designer of the Coolray says that Geely Design made the car to cater to globally oriented youth and young families.
The kind of people who appreciate its design and want their car to become an extension of their personalities. He also added that people who like the Geely Coolray are people who do not want to settle on “bland, uninspired blobs on wheels with nondescript grey or black interiors.”
And that is evident from the Coolray’s very unique and youthful exterior. Its Cosmos Grille provides the front fascia a deep and wide mask, while the front and rear bumpers provide bold volumes that just oozes sportiness.
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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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