Geely Starray Reviews

Geely has detailed its upcoming TT halo four-door sports coupe.Sharing its name with a famous Audi, the Geely TT is instead a fully electric sports coupe with a similar layout to the Porsche Taycan or Audi e-Tron GT.Measuring nearly five meters long and featuring an 800-volt electric platform, the TT is available in either rear-wheel drive form with 245kW or all-wheel drive from nearly doubling power to 425kW.Three battery sizes will be available, according to previous data filings with the Chinese government, including a base 52.4kWh version, a 63.8kWh version and a 75.2kWh version with driving range up to 725km according to the more lenient CLTC scale.The Galaxy TT is part of a new halo range of Geely models from its Galaxy sub-brand, which incorporate new design elements for the brand, alongside the incoming and much-hyped Galaxy Cruiser off-roader.Geely has also now revealed the TT’s interior, which has significant crossover with its Zeekr premium arm, including a familiar dash layout, digital instrument cluster, and steering wheel design to vehicles like the Zeekr 7GT.It also features Geely’s new in-house Flyme Auto 2 software for its large central touchscreen unit, and like other cars in this class has a giant fixed glass roof and active spoiler piece at the rear.It even has a 110-litre frunk and a 5.2-litre refrigerated or heated drawer under the centre console, which itself shares a split-console feature and sunken cupholders similar to those which appear in Zeekr models.While the TT moves Geely’s Galaxy sedan range in a new performance direction and features a lot of premium Zeekr hardware, Chinese media is speculating that it will be more affordable than its direct rivals, which include the overwhelmingly popular Xiaomi SU7, which was the original Chinese four-door sports coupe success story, and the new Chinese-market MG07 which follows a similar format.Both the Geely and the MG are chasing the success of the Xiaomi which set Chinese sales charts on fire and was celebrated by global Ford boss Jim Farley who imported one to the US to personally drive as “fantastic”.CarsGuide understands the Geely TT isn’t currently on the schedule for an Australian launch, but isn’t ruled out for a future arrival either as the company rapidly expands its sales footprint Down Under.Its EX5 mid-size electric SUV has quietly become one of the best-selling electric cars in Australia, and the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid spin-off is also one of the best-selling plug-ins.The company will next launch its fully electric EX2 hatchback, which has garnered lots of interest in the lead-up to its arrival. Geely will also launch both the Camry-rivalling Emgrand hybrid sedan and an unnamed three-row SUV in 2027.Geely's Zeekr premium arm has also been a resounding success in 2026, with its smash-hit 7X mid-size electric SUV outselling its primary rivals and causing a renewed surge of interest in both the updated X small SUV and incoming 8X plug-in hybrid large SUV.

We just got more details on Geely’s 830kW rugged 4WD.The Geely Galaxy Starship is a large plug-in hybrid SUV that is expected to launch in China towards the end of this year.The car's 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and three electric motor set-up will produce 830kW, making more powerful than some of the biggest names on the 4WD scene.This put it into direct competition with the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Nissan Patrol and the incoming Mitsubishi Pajero. Geely has just released new interior pictures of the car on social media. It features plush seat coverings, with soft-touch materials everywhere in the cabin. It has a gear selection mechanism akin to one found in a jet airliner, with a single horizontal lever responsible for choosing the park, reverse, neutral and drive gears. There are also plenty of physical buttons on the steering wheel and centre console as opposed to the car’s functions being controlled from a touchscreen display.There is a large panoramic glass roof, and its large tablet-sized central touchscreen, complimented by a smaller display spanning the width of the dashboard. We don’t know exactly how big the car will be but images show it as a five-seater, so it won’t be among the biggest offerings in its segment. It should have a cheaper price tag than much of the competition if it ever gets to Australia, falling into a similar category as BYD’s Denza B5.Geely has demonstrated a methodical approach to the introduction of new models in Australia compared to other Chinese brands. We shouldn’t expect any news on the Galaxy Battleship this year, but it could form part of the brand’s lineup in 2027 or beyond. Geely has already confirmed it will launch in the United Kingdom, which could be a final step before it lands Down Under. A spokesperson for Geely Australia told CarsGuide at the start of this year they could not confirm the Galaxy Battleship as a future part of the brand’s lineup. 

BYD’s latest car exposes a huge issue that is headed for Australia. Driving range is the new point of difference for Chinese carmakers, and BYD is fully participating, but it has a sinister side.The BYD Seal 08 was unveiled in China as a Mercedes S-Class size sedan, with fully-electric and plug-in hybrid set-ups.The EV offers a driving range of up to more than 900km, according to generous CLTC standards, but its PHEV sibling steals the show. Its petrol tank and 45kWh battery combine to deliver a total driving range of 1660km, with an electric-only range of 400km.This is the same size as the battery BYD puts in its fully-electric Dolphin hatchback.Big hitting electrified set-ups boasting driving ranges approaching the 2000km range mark have grown in quantity, but authorities are starting to push back, according to reports. These large range-carrying set-ups substantially increase a car's weight, with batteries accounting for the bulk of the weight. Heavier cars require more energy to run, making them less efficient. They also contribute to an increased amount of wear and tear on the roads, requiring more frequent work.The Chinese government could be about to start imposing penalties on carmakers for producing electrified cars that are more than a certain weight. The BYD Seal 08 PHEV battery weighs more than 330kg, contributing to a total weight likely to be around 2000kg, with its EV sibling exceeding that figure.Australia’s current best-selling electric car and model generally, the Tesla Model Y also weighs around the 2000kg mark.Vehicles above 4500kg incur the Heavy User Road Tax on every litre of fuel used in Australia to pay for the wear and tear caused by them.External factors such as the Iran War and subsequent fuel price increase has accelerated the uptake of electrified cars globally, including Australia. With so many heavy EVs and PHEVs hitting the roads in Australia, there could be a need to follow China’s lead to protect the country’s road network from increased damage.Innovations in technology such as solid-state batteries could provide the key to offering huge driving ranges in smaller, lighter packages.Chinese brands have driving forwards in their pursuit of such technologies, with BYD and Chery, among others working on solutions in 2027.

Geely might be about to take on the ute market, but not in the way you'd think.Geely commercial sub-brand Farizon has announced pricing for its F3E small electric truck.It will start from $48,990 (before on-road costs) for cab chassis, with a tray adding an extra $2000 at $50,990, while the enclosed cargo box pushes the price up to $53,490.It lines up as a rival to Hyundai Mighty Electric, in a diesel-dominated market, with models like the Isuzu N-Series.Geely said its new truck is designed for urban delivery, light freight and service fleets.These smaller trucks are also seen as an arguably more practical alternatives to utes like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, offering greater and more convenient carrying capacity.It also has a fully-electric set-up, with a substantial payload, something electric utes have struggled to achieve.The two-seater F3E is powered by a single electric motor, producing 110kW and 260Nm to rear wheels, with a top speed of 90km. It offers a payload of 1,705kg on the cab-chassis, which is reduced to 1440kg with the tray and 1190kg with the cargo box. The cargo box variant gains the advantage of rear barn doors to aid loading practicality. The F3E has a 73kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery from major Chinese manufacturer CATL, offering a driving range of up to 314km, according to WLTP standards.The driving range drops to 250km when the truck is fitted with the cargo box. It also offers DC fast charging capacity at 100kW, with a charge from 20 to 80 per cent taking roughly half an hour. A 240V vehicle-to-load system can power appliances and tools directly from the truck.The F3E’s interior features fabric seats that are manually adjustable, with the driver seat boasting heating and ventilating functionality.There is a heated steering wheel, with keyless entry and start also standard. It is fitted with a 12.3-inch central touchscreen and 7.0 digital driver display, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto installed. The truck gets some neat safety equipment like rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, auto emergency braking and a reversing camera. 2027 Farizon F3E pricing Australia 

Testing a family car isn’t all road trips and beach vacations, it’s the little things, the short trips, the meat and potatoes of life.That’s exactly what this month was about with the Geely Starray plug-in hybrid doing the daily daycare and preschool drop offs, shopping runs, work commutes and everything in between to find out how the Starray is to live with day in, day out.It’s a mid-size SUV, which rivals the BYD Sealion 6, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5. It measures 4740mm long, 1905mm wide, 1685mm high with 2755mm between the front and rear axles.There’s a reason this size of vehicle is the most popular in the nation, it balances the need for interior space with the ability to handle our compact city streets.I fit the Starray into my 1960s era carport, but I can only open one door the entire way, the other about halfway.The Starray's design doesn’t rock the boat. It is intentionally inoffensive from nearly every angle, with its rounded front and rear ends, sharp headlights, blocky G-E-E-L-Y badging on the rear tailgate and stylish 19-inch alloy wheels. It won’t turn too many heads, but it won’t furrow a brow either.Keyless entry grants access to the car as you approach and locks as you walk away. It makes a nice little musical sound as it locks and turns off - it’s an instant hit with the kids, they laugh every time.There is no starter button, the car turns on when it senses the key, you’ll just need to engage drive with the steering column-mounted gear selector. To turn off, select park, get out and walk away.Inside, the Starray’s inoffensive theme continues.The Starray follows the same trend as many of the new wave of Chinese cars that have landed on our shores in the past years.It has a slick looking interior that glitters on the showroom floor and jumps off the spec sheet, but after a few months living with it the lustre starts to rub off a little.The synthetic leather wrapped seats are comfy and the six-way adjustment means most will find the right spot to sit. Throw in the memory function for the driver and a multi-house can all steer in comfort. There are also speakers built into the driver’s headrest for phone calls, it sounds odd at first but I’m into it. It makes hearing with big and small kids in the car much easier.The steering wheel also has good adjustment, which will accommodate drivers of all shapes and sizes.Heating and ventilation functions for front-seat passengers are appreciated. As is the head-up display that projects vital information such as prevailing speed limit and travelling speed onto the windscreen in front of the driver.One of the Starray’s weak points is nearly all functions are controlled through the large 15.4-inch central multimedia screen. This means to you’ll need to jump into the screen to adjust most features.It wins back some points with a few shortcut buttons for the demister, internal air and auto air-con, plus a rotary dial for volume control.There are decent storage options with a two-tier centre console. The top deck has two cupholders, wireless device charger, and smallish covered bin. Underneath there is a large open area ideal for a handbag. Large bins in the doors can hold a water bottle and more.One thing that has constantly infuriated me is the Around View Monitoring (AVM) camera. This view is designed to help you not bump into things when you are turning.It switches on every time you engage your indicator, with the camera view taking over the central screen, which turns off CarPlay. Not a great user experience when you are relying on regular map directions, or have a toddler screaming for a song.It also just seems completely unnecessary when stopped at the lights waiting to make a turn.There is plenty of room in both rows. Front and back-seat passengers are spoiled for head, shoulder and legroom.The back seat during my test has been occupied by a forward and a rear-facing child seat, but a small adult has ridden in the middle seat with relative comfort.Rear seats have their own dedicated air-con vents, with two directional controls. And there is a USB-A and -C charging port for the bigger kids.A huge panoramic sunroof with a proper sunshade lets the light in when needed, and has been ideal to distract a fussy baby on the move.A power tailgate grants access to a 428-litre boot, which is an ok size. A full-size pram takes up a large portion of the space, but it can absorb a travel pram, baby bag and the weekly shop easily.It is a good shape — wide and not too deep — which means shorter people can reach all corners of the cargo area.You can remove the floor to boost capacity to 528 litres. This is because there is no spare tyre, which is one of my biggest gripes with modern cars. The fiddly repair kit is only good for small punctures, and is confusing for first-time users.Overall the Starray handles the family duties with aplomb, and will put some of the big names on notice.Next instalment I’ll cover how the Starray is to drive and give a final verdict. Stay tuned.2026 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Acquired: March, 2026Distance travelled this month: 339kmOdometer: 3115kmAverage fuel use this month: 6.5L/100km

First there was the Toyota LandCruiser 300, now there’s the Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 - a large off-road plug-in hybrid SUV from the Chinese giant that could monster its old school rivals with leading edge tech, comfort and all-out grunt - oh, and it has an amphibious mode, too.We saw the Galaxy Cruiser 700 (sometimes called the Battleship 700) in concept form in 2025 at the Shanghai motor show and now the hybrid LandCruiser rival has had its final design, which doesn't stray far from the previous concepts, revealed in new images.It will launch domestically this year and it could be on its way to Australia in 2027.Big, boxy and with more than a hint of Land Rover Defender about it, the Galaxy Cruiser 700’s dimensions are almost identical to the LandCruiser 300 at 4893mm long, 2028mm wide and 1957mm tall.The big difference is in the wheelbase with the The Galaxy Cruiser almost 100mm longer at 2930mm - how this affects the vehicle’s all important breakover angle is yet to be seen.The Galaxy Cruiser 700 does have an impressive 300mm of ground clearance, a wading depth of 800mm and an amphibious mode allowing it to float.A plug-in hybrid powertrain will produce a colossal combined 830kW and feature two motors on the rear axle and one on the front.The Galaxy Cruiser 700 is also likely to feature Geely’s latest self-driving tech allowing it to pilot itself autonomously on urban roads and motorways. CarsGuide has asked Geely Australia if the vehicle is being considered for a local launch and will update this story if more details come to light.If the large SUV does come to Australia, it will likely be sold as the Geely Cruiser 700. The Galaxy badge is only used in China to denote a separate sub-brand of Geely.Geely is currently experiencing a boom in popularity in Australia with its affordable electric and hybrid vehicles. The brand sold 2636 vehicles in May this year, an increase of 416 per cent on the same month last year. Year to date sales for the brand in Australia have already reached 6440 units, exceeding its total 2025 result of 5010 sales.Geely’s fully electric EX5 mid-sized SUV has been one of the brand’s hits with 1814 sales in May. It has become one of the top-selling electric cars in the country in 2026.The brand currently has only one other model on sale - the related Starray EM-i, a plug-in hybrid that’s selling well too, with 822 sales for May.A smaller EX2 hatchback to rival the BYD Atto 1 will arrive later this year.

Fuel prices in Australia are about to rise again. The federal government has announced the Fuel Excise cut will continue at a lower rate until the start of August.The original 50 per cent discount equated to 32 cents per litre off fuel prices, but this was due to end on the 30th of June.The government will now extend a smaller discount of 16 cents per litre until the 2nd of August. This announcement means fuel prices will increase across the board in addition to any other fluctuations from external factors. A 16 cent increase will see diesel fuel prices increase back above the $2 per litre mark across the country, having been more than $3 per litre at times over the past few months. The diesel-powered Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux utes remain two of the best-selling cars in Australia.E10 petrol will also creep up towards the $2 point as a result of this decreased discount. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not ruled out further extensions to the Fuel Excise discount in the future if circumstances require it. "Of course we do live in a volatile world. Were there to be a massive global shock, my government will always respond,” Mr Albanese told Sky News. The news comes as rumours of an end to the Iran war heat up, with the conflict being the key driver of high fuel prices. There is still no freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz - the key gateway for many ships carrying oil globally.It has seen electric vehicle uptake in Australia soar, with budget Chinese options like the Jaecoo J5 EV and Geely EX5 growing by more than 200 per cent between May and June 2026. Tesla experienced a record-breaking month in May, shifting 6433 units - its highest sales number since the Electric Vehicle Council started collecting data. The government will also increase the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge to 16 cents per litre, with it being free since April. 

China is bringing sedans back, and this latest one is an exciting prospect for Australia. The Geely Galaxy TT is a Toyota Camry-sized electric sports sedan expected to launch in China soon. A spokesperson for Geely Australia said there was no news on the Galaxy TT from an Australian perspective yet.The Galaxy TT is more evidence sedans are back on the agenda, potentially curbing the SUV dominance of recent years. It will directly tackle the hugely popular Xiaomi SU7 in China, which has continued to see order numbers surge.It could join an increasingly busy sedan segment in Australia, which is fast proving the new battleground for Chinese brands in Australia. The Toyota Camry hybrid has been the main player of the segment for the past few years, but it is now finding itself with more company, particularly from China.Geely’s Emgrand plug-in hybrid will be the brand’s first sedan model launching in Australia in 2027, with a fully-electric version of the car coming later. Geely is playing catch-up on rival Chinese brands like BYD that has already introduced its Seal 6 PHEV and Seal EV sedans.The Tesla Model 3’s resurgence is also challenging the Camry’s stronghold in the sedan market.The Galaxy TT is generally bigger than many of its sedan rivals like the Seal and Model 3, meaning it could complement the smaller Emgrand in Geely’s portfolio. It is roughly the same size as the BYD Seal 7 plug-in hybrid sedan that was recently approved for sale in Australia. The Galaxy TT will be available with a single rear-mounted electric motor, producing 245kW and a dual electric motor all-wheel drive variant, with 425kW.It has three battery choices, which are 52kWh, 64kWh and 75kWh, with a driving range of up to 725km, according to generous CLTC standards. Other details on the car remain scarce, but we can expect more information in the coming months.  

New mandatory national standards for vehicle safety in China have cracked down on battery safety in an effort to make battery fires a thing of the past.This will affect cars manufactured in China and subsequently exported to Australia. The new standards increase the requirements on safety equipment for high-voltage batteries fitted to both fully electric and hybrid vehicles.The new rules, according to Chinese state-backed media outlets, stipulate that high voltage batteries must have defined power on and off states, define allowable temperature ranges for high-voltage batteries and include a requirement for a ‘thermal event’ alarm that allows at least a five-minute warning prior to explosion.It also states smoke from batteries must not be able to harm vehicle occupants, and introduces a new impact test to ensure batteries can survive debris strikes, or the vehicle bottoming-out.There is a new safety requirement for fast charging, which requires an external short circuit test after 300 cycles to ensure the battery doesn’t ignite or explode after such rigorous energy exchange.It is worth noting that many electric vehicle batteries sold in Australia have already been tested to a higher standard, including batteries from the world’s largest manufacturer, China’s CATL.BYD also subjects its signature ‘Blade’ batteries to higher testing standards than the new national requirements, and the company uses a less volatile LFP chemistry.Experts quoted by Chinese state media say the new rules will continue to cause a consolidation of EV automakers as compliance costs for producing electric cars increase, and that the cost of batteries is expected to increase. The new safety rules are also expected to reduce insurance premiums and increase used car values, at least for Chinese consumers.The rules will have an impact in Australia, as over 34 per cent of new cars sold into our market are now manufactured in China (regardless of their brand) and many more still use batteries sourced from BYD or CATL even if they are sourced from another country.Other new Chinese regulations impacting the Australian market include the country recently banning sunken or concealed door handles and yoke-style steering wheels over safety concerns.The changes are visibly impacting many new Chinese cars headed to our market in the coming 12 months, with many updated or facelifted models complying with the new rules by featuring traditional door handles. There has also been an increase in physical buttons and control dials in many upcoming cars as both Chinese and European regulators look to crack down on key vehicle functions being touchscreen-based in the near future.The local safety body, ANCAP, is expected to follow suit with European regulations, which it broadly follows, although the organisation told CarsGuide earlier this year that it regularly monitored safety developments in other countries from which Australian new cars are sourced. It updates its policies on a three-year cycle.The news will no doubt come as an additional peace of mind for a wave of new car buyers looking to make the switch to fully electric or hybrid vehicles for the frist time, although increasing insurance costs for many new brands in Australia are affected by multiple factors including confidence in service networks and parts availability, which for some new brands still sees increased premiums.

Geely has revealed more details about its upcoming plug-in hybrid off-road SUV ahead of the 4WD’s launch later this year.Geely confirmed the boxy new SUV will produce a combined 830kW from a tri-motor hybrid system in a social post overseas. The company claims the Battleship 700 will be the most powerful plug-in hybrid off-roader by power-to-weight ratio (at roughly 290kW/ton).It also confirmed that it will feature at least a rear differential lock between the two rear axles, as hinted at by its off-road platform reveal at the Beijing Motor Show.The front axle connects the engine and electric motor to the wheels via a hybrid transaxle.Geely says this makes the upcoming off-roader “the world’s only mass-produced plug-in hybrid with three motors, four-wheel drive, and a differential lock.”It will also be equipped with an in-house developed ‘dynamic’ control system for on-road handling, which automatically can switch between front- rear- and all-wheel drive when needed, and will also feature what the brand says will be an ‘AI-enhanced’ off-road logic system.Other details the brand has previously drip-fed include an 800mm wading depth, ‘crab-walk’ mode, and an adjustable air suspension system.The Battleship 700 is expected to launch in China before the end of 2026, and the company has previously told UK media the new 4WD will be headed there, confirming right-hand drive production.The drip-feed of new details on this boxy off-roader come as Geely’s rival GAC has just unveiled and detailed its boxy off-roader, the Yue 7, which is expected in a similar time frame, and is also expected to make its way to Australia. With ‘only’ 400kW though, it appears Geely’s off-roader will be aiming at a higher positioning than GAC’s more Prado-adjacent offering.Both cars will arrive to challenge the existing boxy hybrid off-roaders from China, the GWM Tank 300 and 500, as well as the Denza B5 and B8.Expect full specs on the powertrain and confirmed off-road angles at a later date.The interior of the off-roader is also yet to be fully revealed, and images seen so far have been primarily pre-production or camouflaged examples.It is also expected the Battleship 700's architecture will spawn a ute, although the brand recently told CarsGuide this model is two to three years away and "will be a little different" from what we've seen so far.Geely has ambitions to be a top-five car company globally, although at a local level it has a more slowly-but-surely approach compared to some of its contemporaries.For example, the boss of the local operation, Alex Gu, told CarsGuide it planned to have a slowly-but-surely approach to its model roll out, in order for each of its product offerings to be a success in their respective segments.“We don’t want to make chaos. So we’ll bring each model to a segment in a significant position, this is our target,” he said.He said he considered around 1000 units a month the bar for "success".Gu noted the brand’s only two products to the market to date, the EX5 and Starray EM-i are relative successes and top-three sellers in their respective fully electric and plug-in hybrid sub-categories.Next for Geely is the EX2 fully electric hatchback before the end of 2026, and the Emgrand sedan, due early next year. From there the brand is plotting at least one three-row SUV, which could be either this Battleship 700 or the M9, which is a more road-going alternative.