This is the Geely Icon Butterfly (Chinese name is 玲珑 – Linglong) and may be an entry-level model in the series with a price tag of less than 100,000 yuan (13,800 USD). Currently, there are three Geely Icon models on sale, with the price ranging from 109,900 – 129,900 yuan (15,200 – 18,000 USD). Geely indicated that the new car will be launched in the near future.
The Geely Icon is a compact SUV produced by Geely since 2020, based on Geely’s BMA platform that also underpins, among others, the Geely Binyue & Proton X50, the Geely Binrui, and the Lynk & Co 06. As of April 2024, 3083 units of the Geely Icon were sold, ranking 22nd in the compact SUV category and 10th in Geely’s overall sales performance.
The overall design of the Geely Icon Butterfly continues that of the current models. The main changes are a new exterior body color and configuration adjustments. From the side, the Geely Icon Butterfly adopts a suspended roof design, paired with hidden door handles and 19-inch multi-spoke rims, which is a change from the current traditional door handles. Geely is expected to launch three versions of the new car in five exterior colors.
The front remains the same, in which the grille adopts a narrow rectangular shape with rounded corners, decorated with thick chrome-plated trim strips. At the same time, the size remains unchanged at 4350/1815/1620 mm and a 2640 mm wheelbase.
Geely has not revealed the official interior and powertrain specs at this time. For reference, the current model’s cockpit is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 12.3-inch floating central control screen, and a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. Furthermore, the current model is powered by a 1.5T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 133 kW and a peak torque of 290 Nm, mated to a 7-speed DCT. The official WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption is 6.3L/100km.
We’ll watch closely for more official information!
