Geely Borui GE

The Geely Borui GE is a midsize sedan produced by Geely Automobile. 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 May 28 in the same year.[2]

Geely Borui GE
Geely Borui GE
Overview
Manufacturer	Geely
Also called	Geely Borui GT
Production	2018–present
Model years	2018–present
Designer	Peter Horbury
Body and chassis
Class	large family car
Body style	fastback
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Geely KC2
Related	Geely Borui
Powertrain
Engine	1.5LTD Petrol 190hp (MHEV) 1.5LTD 257hp (PHEV)
Transmission	7-speed 7DCT DCT
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 March 10, 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

Geely Borui GE rear

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.

	Mild Hybrid	Plug-in Hybrid
engines	1.5T 180 hp petrol	1.5T 180 hp petrol
maximum power output	142 kW	192 kW
peak torque	300Nm	425Nm
electric motor power	10 kW	60 kW

Plug-in Hybrid Version

Borui GE PHEV carries an 11.5 kW/h 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 km 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 425Nm.

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  Geeely Borui GE PHEV

Geely P2.5 Hybrid Drive System

Most 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

Borui 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 5.8l/100Nm (40.5 US MPG) and power outputs for the MHEV are 190 hp and 300Nm (221 lb.ft) of torque. 

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  Geely Borui GE MHEV

Naming

The "GE" in Borui GE might stand for grand evolution, genius efficient or Geely elite.[6]

Sales and Production

As the Geely Borui GE went on sale on May 28 2018, about 2000 units of car was sold in the first hour.[7] In 2018, 44299 units were sold.[8]

Promotion Event

Geely Auto had organized a driving activity on May 10, 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 May 10 and ended at midnight. The highlight for this event was that each car used only a tank of petrol. The route was about 1200 km, passing 44 cities. According to the driving computer, the average fuel consumption was 4.3 liter per 100 km, and the lowest consumption was 3.7 liter per 100 km, breaking the record low of hybrid B-segment car fuel consumption.[9]

2020 facelift

The Borui received a facelift in August 2020 with the GE name dropped. The facelift features a 1.8 liter 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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  rear

References

1. "别克VELITE 6等 北京车展新能源车前瞻" (in Chinese).
2. "博瑞GE本月28日上市 插电版加速秒杀蒙迪欧混动" (in Chinese).
3. "新车图解：吉利博瑞GE 引领智混新时代" (in Chinese).
4. "手机"终结者" 博瑞GE PHEV多媒体系统" (in Chinese).
5. "吉利寻觅至今的混动技术" (in Chinese).
6. "混动/插混两种形式 吉利博瑞GE正式亮相" (in Chinese).
7. "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).
8. "同比增长20.3% 吉利2018销量超150万辆" (in Chinese).
9. "博瑞GE一箱油能跑多远 1200公里和4.3L这些数字告诉你" (in Chinese).
10. "换装直瀑式中网 吉利新款博瑞官图发布" (in Chinese).

External links

• Media related to Geely Borui GE at Wikimedia Commons