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Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 updated with LiDAR and 225 km EV range, starts 19,900 USD

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Mar 30, 2026 2:19 PM CEST
Roof-mounted LiDAR highlights updated assisted driving hardware. Credit: Autohome

Geely launched the updated Galaxy Starshine 8 Voyager series on March 30, offering four variants priced between 142,800 and 172,800 yuan (19,900 – 24,100 USD). A limited-time offer lowers the entry price to 125,800 yuan (17,500 USD).

VariantPrice (yuan)Price (USD)
225 km EM-i Base142,80019,900
225 km EM-i Mid151,80021,200
225 km EM-i High161,80022,600
225 km EM-P Performance + Black Package172,80024,100
Compiled by CarNewsChina

The updated Starshine 8 sedan entered presales at a starting price of 142,800 yuan (20,740 USD) and was introduced with a LiDAR-based assisted-driving system and a 225 km CLTC electric range.

The Starshine 8 initially entered the Chinese market in May 2025 with a starting price of 125,800 yuan (17,400 USD) and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.

Exterior and dimensions

The Voyager series retains the same body dimensions of 5018 mm in length, 1918 mm in width, and 1480 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2928 mm.

New exterior colours include Danxia Mineral and Rizhao Gold. The Xinghe variant offers an optional Yaohei package that adds a front lip, body trim elements, and a sport rear bumper.

Assisted driving and cockpit

The Voyager series introduces the Qianli Haohan H5 assisted-driving system, which corresponds to the G-Pilot H5 system. Hardware includes one LiDAR sensor, 11 cameras, millimetre-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, powered by an Nvidia Orin platform. The system supports navigation-assisted driving in urban and highway scenarios, as well as parking functions, according to official data.

Inside, the vehicle is equipped with a Flyme Auto 2 cockpit system and a 23-speaker Flyme Sound audio setup. Rear passengers receive electric executive seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions.

Powertrain configurations

The EM-i variants use a 1.5-litre engine producing 82 kW and 136 Nm, paired with an electric motor for a combined output of 257 kW and 398 Nm. These models are equipped with a 28.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, delivering a CLTC electric range of 225 km and fuel consumption of 3.32 L/100 km.

The EM-P variant adopts a 1.5T engine rated at 120 kW and 255 Nm, with a combined system output of 300 kW and 605 Nm. Fuel consumption is reported at 3.41 L/100 km.

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