The plug-in hybrid Galaxy L7 will also be shown at the Geely stand at Auto China 2024. Launched in China last June, it’s based on the latest Boyue L SUV, offering a taste of what a next-generation Proton X70 might look like.
Galaxy is Geely’s new energy sub-brand, and the L7 uses the NordThor BHE15 Plus plug-in hybrid system, based on a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine producing 163 hp/255 Nm. In combination with a 145 hp/338 Nm electric motor and a three-speed hybrid transmission (DHT), the result is a total system output of 390 hp and a torque of 535 Nm.
The engine is powered by an Aegis battery with a capacity of 9.1 or 18.7 kWh, resulting in an all-electric range of 43 and 90 km on the WLTP cycle. Fuel consumption is rated at 2.35 liters per 100km – or 1.3L/100km with the larger battery – and even with the battery exhausted this figure is still an impressive 5.23L/100km. With DC fast charging support, it takes half an hour to charge the battery from 30 to 80%.
The L7 shares the general proportions, silhouette, doors and boxy wheel arches of the Boyue L, but receives unique front and rear treatments. These include split headlights with a full-width top light bar, the Galaxy range’s signature grilleless front end with the rectangular six-piece emblem, horizontal full-width taillights and a sportier rear bumper design with a large diffuser.
Inside, you get the Boyue’s 10.25-inch digital instrument display, a 13.2-inch floating portrait touchscreen, and a 25.6-inch head-up display, but the L7 adds a 16.2 -inch passenger touchscreen. The Galaxy N OS infotainment system that underlies all of this features a smartphone-inspired interface and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 processor.
Other features include a 50-watt wireless charger (just one of them, I’m afraid), an 11-speaker Infinity sound system with headrest speakers, a camera-based driver attention monitor, 256-color ambient lighting, and a built-in ottoman and massage function on the very plush acting passenger seat.
As for safety, the L7 features a roof-mounted passenger airbag and a full suite of driver assistance systems, including Level 2+ semi-autonomous driving features, similar to Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot. This allows the car to change lanes independently and get to its destination using the navigation system.
The Geely Galaxy L7 is priced between 125,700 (RM83,000) and 169,700 yuan (RM112,000). Would you get a Proton version of this if it ever comes to Malaysia? Sound off in the comments after the jump.
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