The Geely Borui GE (Chinese: 吉利博瑞GE; pinyin: Jílì Bóruì GE) is a mid-sized sedan produced by the Chinese automaker Geely since 2018. The fastback sedan provides two hybrid driving mode of mild hybrid and plug in hybrid. The model made its appearance in March 2018,[1] and went on sale on 28 May in the same year.[2]
| Geely Borui GE | |
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 Geely Borui GE | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely Auto |
| Also called | Geely Borui GT |
| Production | 2018–2021 |
| Model years | 2018–2021 |
| Designer | Peter Horbury |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car/Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door fastback sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Geely KC2 |
| Related | Geely Borui |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | 7-speed 7DCT DCT 7-speed 7DCTH DCT (Borui GE PHEV) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild Hybrid (Borui GE MHEV) PHEV (Borui GE PHEV) |
| Battery | 11.3 kWh Li-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (113.0 in) |
| Length | 4,986 mm (196.3 in) |
| Width | 1,861 mm (73.3 in) |
| Height | 1,513 mm (59.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,600–1,660 kg (3,530–3,660 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Geely Borui |
In late 2017 Geely unveiled a flagship hybrid fastback car 'K Model' (later renamed Geely Borui GT) based on the Geely Borui. It had renamed "Geely Borui GE" later. On 10 March 2018, the Chinese automaker Geely organized an activity of design interpretation and static shot of the new Borui GE in Suzhou, Jiangsu. it was the first shown of Geely Borui GE.[3] In 2018 Beijing Auto Show, which was a month and a half after the event in Suzhou, the Borui GE was taking an important place in the booths.[1]
Technology
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The Geely Borui GE multimedia system provides touchable screen and is able to activate and control all systems in the car. The main screen takes some ideas from cell phone. In plug in models, there's also a key which infers users the electric vehicle settings.[4]
Borui GE carries a full LED light system. Borui GE carries a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox co-developed by Geely and Volvo with an electronic gearknob. The liquid crystal dashboard, electronic handbrake, automatic parking, ACC system, seat heating and ventilation, electric boost, knee airbag and remote start are available in most models.
Technical specifications
edit| Mild Hybrid | Plug-in Hybrid | |
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| Engines | 1.5T 180 hp petrol | 1.5T 180 hp petrol |
| Maximum power output | 132 kW (177 hp; 179 PS) at 5,500 rpm | 132 kW (177 hp; 179 PS) at 5,500 rpm |
| Peak torque | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft; 27 kg⋅m) at 1,500-4,000 | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft; 27 kg⋅m) at 1,500-4,000 rpm |
| Electric motor power | 10 kW (13 hp; 14 PS) | 60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS) |
| Electric motor torque | 35 N⋅m (26 lb⋅ft; 4 kg⋅m) | |
| Combined power | 142 kW (190 hp; 193 PS) | 192 kW (257 hp; 261 PS) |
| Combined torque | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) | 425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft; 43 kg⋅m) |
Plug-in hybrid version
editBorui GE PHEV carries an 11.5 kWh (41 MJ) ternary lithium battery provided by Ningde Century which supports power from charging piles outputs 6.6 kW or 3.3 kW and 220V household. When using 6.6 kW charging piles, Borui GE needs only 1.5 hours to finish charging and would able to cruise 60 kilometres (37 mi) or more without petrol. Battery uses "T segment" and a Geely "P2.5 system". The transmission carries a 1.5TD petrol engine and a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The peak torque of plug in version reaches 425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft; 43 kg⋅m).
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Geeely Borui GE PHEV
Geely P2.5 Hybrid Drive System
editMost European automakers use a hybrid system called P2, which means the electric power lies between the engine and the gearbox. However, Geely Borui GE puts its electric power on its dual-clutch gearbox. The e-machine is connected with one of the two clutches by an input shaft. The defect is that the clutch of even numbers would carry more mechanical abrasion.[5]
Mild hybrid version
editBorui GE MHEV uses a 1.5T L3 petrol engine and carries a Geely P0 electric motor. The Borui GE P0 electric motor only provides a small battery and does not support pure electric drive. In fact the battery is only helping the three cylinder engine and the dual clutch transmission for fuel saving. Fuel economy numbers are rated at 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) and power outputs for the MHEV are 190 hp (142 kW; 193 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) of torque.
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Geely Borui GE MHEV
Naming
editThe "GE" in Borui GE might stand for grand evolution, genius efficient or Geely elite.[6]
Sales and production
editAs the Geely Borui GE went on sale on 28 May 2018, about 2,000 units of car was sold in the first hour.[7] In 2018, 44299 units were sold.[8]
Promotion event
editGeely Auto had organised a driving activity on 10 May 2018, about three weeks before going on sale. The activity was mainly about the low of fuel consumption of Borui GE. The Beijing-Shanghai journey began on the morning of 10 May and ended at midnight. The highlight for this event was that each car used only a tank of petrol. The route was about 1,200 kilometres (750 mi), passing 44 cities. According to the trip computer, the average fuel consumption was 4.3 L/100 km (23.3 km/L; 65.7 mpg‑imp; 54.7 mpg‑US), and the lowest consumption was 3.7 L/100 km (27.0 km/L; 76.3 mpg‑imp; 63.6 mpg‑US), breaking the record low of hybrid B-segment car fuel consumption.[9]
2020 facelift
editThe Borui received a facelift in August 2020 with the GE name dropped. The facelift features a 1.8-litre turbo engine mated to a 7-speed DCT. The front end sports a redesigned front bumper and the new vertical grilles and black trims, and all chrome trims are now blacked out on the facelift model.[10]
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2020 Geely Borui -
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Geely Borui ePro
References
edit- ^ a b "别克VELITE 6等 北京车展新能源车前瞻" (in Chinese).
- ^ "博瑞GE本月28日上市 插电版加速秒杀蒙迪欧混动" (in Chinese).
- ^ "新车图解：吉利博瑞GE 引领智混新时代" (in Chinese).
- ^ "手机"终结者" 博瑞GE PHEV多媒体系统" (in Chinese).
- ^ "吉利寻觅至今的混动技术" (in Chinese).
- ^ "混动/插混两种形式 吉利博瑞GE正式亮相" (in Chinese).
- ^ "1小时赶超蒙迪欧/雅阁一个月的销量，博瑞GE到底有何魅力？" (in Chinese).
- ^ "同比增长20.3% 吉利2018销量超150万辆" (in Chinese).
- ^ "博瑞GE一箱油能跑多远 1200公里和4.3L这些数字告诉你". Sohu (in Chinese).
- ^ "换装直瀑式中网 吉利新款博瑞官图发布" (in Chinese).
External links
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Media related to Geely Borui GE at Wikimedia Commons
