Geely Preface i-HEV with 3.98L/100km fuel economy opens pre-sales, starting from 15,600 USD
Geely has officially launched pre-sales for the Preface (Xingrui) i-HEV Smart Power Hybrid, introducing three variants with official pre-sale prices ranging from 107,700 to 119,700 yuan (15,600 to 17,300 USD).
Model pricing
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Lingyun Edition | 107,700 yuan (15,600 USD) |
| Xinghan Edition | 113,700 yuan (16,500 USD) |
| Wangshu Edition | 119,700 yuan (17,300 USD) |
Design and dimensions
The Preface i-HEV maintains the design language of the existing fuel version, featuring “Oriental Aesthetics” as its core theme. The front fascia showcases an enlarged “Silk Road Peaks” grille, with raised hood lines emphasizing muscularity.
Body dimensions measure 4,825mm in length, 1,869mm in width, and 1,469mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The vehicle features a unique “Eric Blue” exterior color, with chrome trim and dual exhaust outlets accentuating the rear.
Interior and technology
The interior adopts a “Tianshan Run White” color scheme with 256-color ambient lighting and leather upholstery. A 10.2-inch fully digital instrument cluster pairs with a 14.6-inch central display running the Flyme Auto intelligent cockpit system, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. Connectivity options include HiCar, Carlink, and Flyme Link.
Comfort features include a fragrance system, 16-speaker audio system with headrest speakers, ventilated and heated front seats, and 50W wireless charging.
Intelligent architecture
Built on the GEEA 3.0 intelligent electronic architecture, the Preface i-HEV features the AI Cloud Power 2.0 model, enabling rapid FOTA updates. The vehicle is equipped with the Qianli Haohan (G-ASD) H3 driver assistance system with 128 TOPS computing power, offering highway pilot assist, hazard avoidance, and intelligent parking functions.
Powertrain performance
The i-HEV system combines a high-power electric drive unit, high-rate battery, and efficient engine. The 1.5L engine pairs with an 11-in-1 hybrid-specific electric motor, delivering a maximum output of 230 kW (308 hp). Acceleration from 0-30km/h takes 1.84 seconds—18% faster than conventional hybrids—with a 10-millisecond power response.
The 3-speed DHT transmission enables pure electric driving up to 66km/h, 20% higher than traditional hybrids. Engine start-up NVH is only 1dB higher than pure electric mode. Official WLTC fuel consumption is rated at 3.98L per 100km.
Last year, Geely adjusted its annual sales target from the initial 2.71 million to 3 million units and successfully hit that goal. This year, it has unveiled an ambitious goal to become China’s top-selling automotive brand.
