2027 Geely Battleship 700 sales go bonkers in China ahead of Australian launch to take on 2026 Nissan Patrol, Denza B8, Mitsubishi Pajero

Australia is about to get one of the hottest new vehicles from China.

Geely has confirmed the Battleship 700 — name still pending — will come to Australia in the second half of 2027.

And if its initial success in China is an indication Geely will have a smash hit on its hands in Australia. 

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Chinese buyers have hit fever pitch with 43,900 pre-sale orders received in the first hour after the order books opened.

The Battleship 700 gets a 47kWh battery pack, which is claimed to deliver an electric driving range of up to 170km.

It is built on a new ladder-frame architecture, which will give it proper off-road ability. It has adjustable-height air suspension, off-road specific modes, an 800mm wading depth and a rear differential lock.

It also has lots of hi-tech features including a ‘crab turn’ mode to rotate on the spot and it can self-park.

It has a panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch digital dash, 15.6-inch multimedia touchscreen, a fridge/heater under the centre console, standard synthetic leather interior trim and up to 23 speakers for the sound system.

Chinese vehicles usually cost about 20 per cent more in Australia than in China, so expect it to cost in the range of $A70,000-$100,000, depending on the specification Geely brings Down Under.

The Denza B8 starts at about $91,000 (before on-road costs) and the Nissan Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser start from just under six-figures.