Geely, an increasingly dominant force in the automotive world, has unveiled its new Galaxy A7 sedan, a vehicle designed exclusively for the Chinese market but also attracting attention elsewhere in the world.
Despite the name, which first reminds us of the popular Samsung smartphone, the thing is worthy of all respect. It is a large sedan, similar in size to the Toyota Camry, measuring 4918 mm in length, 1905 mm in width and 1495 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2845 mm. Due to its prestigious design, it is a potential competitor even to models of prestigious European brands. The Galaxy A7 is part of Geely's new Galaxy sub-brand, which focuses on plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
The Galaxy A7's standout feature is its exceptional range. Geely claims a range of over 2.100 km with a full tank and a fully charged battery based on the China Passenger Car Test Cycle (CLTC).
This impressive figure is achieved by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 1,5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and an electric motor, resulting in a claimed combined fuel consumption of just 2 litres per 100 kilometres. The vehicle will offer a range of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, with the largest being an 18,99 kWh battery pack that will provide a range of 120 kilometres (CLTC) on electric power alone. The car also takes into account modern automotive trends, with front and rear light bars, a large central display and a minimum number of physical controls, and an unladen weight of up to 1.735 kg.
While official pricing is yet to be fully confirmed, reports from China suggest that the Galaxy A7 will start at around 100.000 yuan, with the top-end variant going up to 130.000 yuan. This translates to around €12.800 to €16.600, highlighting China's competitive advantage in production costs and. This new model will be produced by Geely, which owns a vast portfolio of automotive brands including Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and Zeekr, as well as significant stakes in companies such as Smart and Aston Martin.
