The Boyue L Proves Geely Isn't Crazy

[@igormac88]

they are responsible for Volvo still being around, and still being Volvo. and that's by itself is amazing.

[@notagain2856]

They are also rejuvenating Lotus. Just like Volvo, Geely just let Lotus do its things

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

@@notagain2856 also getting a load of technology transfer

[@Arutemysu]

I wish other companies like GM and Volkswagen did the same as Geely, instead they make every car the exact same with just a different exterior.

[@haveaseatplease]

Indeed, Geely saved Volvo (and Lotus).

[@evdanielsson7]

@@ArutemysuI agree. Too bad Geely didn’t buy Saab before GM got their grubby mitts on it.

[@Just-a-guy926]

Geely also owns 7% of Daimler and 50/50 of Smart.

[@ZZ-gj2kr]

Hi there, writing from Malaysia. I own a Proton X70 standard basic model from 2020 with 7 speed DCT and suspension tuning by Proton's in-house engineers. I think the X70 is a pretty handsome and evergreen design compared to the competition from Honda and Mazda. I do hope that Proton will adopt this new Boyue L for its next generation model, albeit with less piano black interior surfaces and more physical control dials and switches. That sun visor design is absolutely innovative. Proton needs to do this to survive and keep up with future new offerings from Honda and Mazda here in Malaysia. It will be interesting to see how Proton's designers will integrate Proton's emblem on the front fascia.

[@jamailhaafiz5093]

await this geely to be new X70

[@Zim___]

Let's hope they bring in newer engine as well.

[@watataenjoyer]

Proton x70 is pretty good value buy but it has its downsides

[@MonsieurGuy]

​@@watataenjoyer Proton X70 is not a bad car and has some good value but I'd wait for the newer ones to be imported here. Then again, one can imagine if the parts supply issues will be resolved by the time the new model enters here..

[@kkhalifah1019]

The upcoming X70 major facelift in 2024 will be based on the Azkara, so it stands to reason that this ultra-luxurious Boyue L could form the basis of the 2nd generation top-of-the-range X70 and flagship of the Proton brand in 2029-2030 (Geely will probably only release this new Boyue series to Proton after it has moved on to a new facelifted model). But I would expect a big price increase when that happens, as not only will you get a bigger car with a vastly more premium interior and better bells & whistles but, as this reviewer mentioned, you might also get that stonking 2.0T Volvo Drive-E engine. There's also the Boyue Cool, which is a lower-graded version of the L (different interior, more hard plastics, no LED eye candy), that could be more in-line with Proton's pricing strategy and therefore make up the lower ranks of the future 2nd gen X70 line-up.

[@kevinnctc]

Chinese manufacturers, aside from Kia and Hyundai, are the only ones actually taking design risks and thinking differently. Every other car brand seems to just design a carbon copy of everything else

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

not taking risks? BMW is taking risk with every new model by making the grid bigger and bigger.

[@kevinnctc]

@@johnsmith-cw3wo *good risks. Lol. BMW is 🤮

[@mrwest4616]

I'm Going to start importing these Chinese cars to the us for private sells.

[@entityisking]

You’d have to ask permission from the CXHINXESE CXOMMUXNIXST PXRXTY first or you just might disappear 😂

[@entityisking]

@@MQJ007 The western countries refuse to make deals with the CCP due to various human rights violations. This is the CCPs fault. I feel bad for the Chinese citizens and even worse for those who don’t agree with the CCPs ideology

[@ゲリン]

Geely makes Volvo Cars and Volvo Polestar cars .... who the hell said they are crazy... these cars are known for their robustness.

[@tren133]

It actually won't get the plug in hybrid. Apparently these old Geely nameplates like Boyue will be relegated to ICE and mild hybrid only. Geely just created the Milky Way/Galaxy sub-brand and all future Geely PHEV and EVs will either be badged Geely Galaxy or Geely Geometry, kind of like Hyundai Ioniq an VW ID line of cars. The PHEV version of the Boyue L is already starting production, it will just be sold as the Galaxy L7. The L7 is clearly a badge engineered version of the Boyue, especially from the side, but has a slightly upgraded front/rear fascia and interior.

[@DrinkingStar]

Thanks for this update. Where can I find the info about the Galaxy L7? I bought Geely stock back in the 1990s right after they stopped making refrigerators and started cars.

[@tren133]

@@DrinkingStar There is some news about it on English sites, but most coverage is probably in Chinese since it is mainly a Chinese domestic market product. Geely is electrifying quickly, even compared to most other Chinese carmakers, and especially compared to most western carmakers, so I guess their future looks pretty bright.

[@deepseer]

There will be no mild hybrid in China. Because of the fierce competition from PHEVs, sales of all other types of hybrids are on the decline.

[@billysturgeon8616]

Geely also owns ten percent of Mercedes Benz.

[@EvolutionBG]

wait, really?

[@arbutus12]

@@EvolutionBG Yes. In addition to that and more than 80% of Volvo Cars shares, Geely also owns 8.2% of Volvo Group (the other Volvo) who makes trucks etc.

[@Frizzionnare]

Interesting, I can't find anything about this. BAIC has a 9.9% share in Mercedes, but I see nothing about Geely owning a share Mercedes, besides the 50/50 joint venture of Smart

[@billysturgeon8616]

In 2018 Geely purchased a 9.7% stake in Daimler AG who own Mercedes Benz and Smart brands. The Smart #1 is a joint venture between Geely and Mercedes. They also own Benelli Motorcycle and gun company.

[@Frizzionnare]

@@billysturgeon8616 Ah I found several articles on it now. Interestingly Wikipedia lists BAIC owning 9.98% of Daimler instead of Geely. Strange

[@Zhjckfdjdbx]

To be honest, I'm a bit surprised that Your channel have only 100 thousands subscribers 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DIVEnSOME]

Chinese ev makers are shockingly good .

[@yudogcome5901]

20 years ago, the Chinese government began to stimulate the development of EV through grand policy plans

[@danielavila8512]

Greetings! 10 months later could you share how the vehicle goes? What the owners says? Are there some high failures or is a confident car? I am waiting this upgrade to coming to LATAM. Here in Ecuador arrived Azkarra mild-hybrid 3 cylinder AWD model but I want something bigger (Okavango mild-hybrid 3 cylinder doesnt arrived yet) The only one that arrived is the X7 plus from Changan but im not quite sure if this changan is better than the new Azkarra L/ Okavango

[@zodiacfml]

amazing. Geely can sell this in our country for $40k and still be good value.

[@wantedyou2346]

Why? Because you love buying things expensive? They should sell it for almost the same profit they make at home after considering their export charges so that more people can buy it.

[@zodiacfml]

​@@wantedyou2346 of course that would be ideal but car pricing here much higher than China despite we are a third world country

[@wantedyou2346]

@@zodiacfml lol Where are you from,? I am sorry to hear that. The same problem exists in so many countries. Car prices and everything else in general have gone up the roof recently in the name of Covid and logistics which don't make any sense. It needs to stop

[@716_ハディくん]

​@@wantedyou2346 malaysia

[@seanj7236]

Did he say 19k USD or did I hear that wrong because that’s a great price in my opinion

[@Real_G_no_Gimics]

That’s what I’m saying

[@tradingcardboss]

Most interesting review as usual 🎉

[@etbadaboum]

I really enjoy these videos to discover the Chinese cars! However I'd like to a kind of Alex on Autos and Autogefühl type of channel for in-depth reviews!

[@hardcoreep]

The Straight Pipes guys are going to have a field day with those... lol.

[@LaowaiDaveJCP]

at this point I'm gonna beg Chinese brands to put more effort on naming new models.

[@jwickerszh]

Why? some names are funky but it's a good way to be distinguished from generic

[@yanchan9711]

cannot agree more from China .....

[@leonhiggs999]

@@jwickerszh Yes, like Atto 3, ES 8, ET 7, Omoda 5, etc

[@whisperingstill3362]

Strive hard and surpass the ordinary ，that is （博越）BoYue

[@lissam4178]

This car is called geely starray in the mena region

[@salgerardi7048]

Is it sold in the U.S.

[@danielperez2966]

This can most definitely mayyybee replace my 2018 crosstrek base model :3

[@Mel_Gerrard]

Beautiful vehicle

[@TheMELTDOWN911]

copy of the Cadillac Lyric is ridiculous how can get away with this, I hope they get sue by Cadillac

[@williamwongkimping3998]

@@TheMELTDOWN911 🐸🐸🐸 typical western narrow mindset........JEALOUSY. ....😂😂😂😂

[@TheTarekosas]

how much the price now please ??

[@DrinkingStar]

Thanks for this review.

[@korpsofkreig1359]

idk how plausible it is, or if the car is even available yet but could you review the new hongqi H6 and the gel galaxy cars as they come out?

[@haveaseatplease]

Geely is also the largest stakeholder in Mercedes-Benz.

[@joaolxu581]

This suv looks Nice and it's affoedable very good

[@papajoe7]

I would like to see you do the arrow cat and the funky 2 Volkswagen like bugs that look really good I like to see a review on that the funky aerokat that look the old retro look and the modern one that's called the aerokat both Volkswagen bug the Chinese BMW I would like to see you do a review on those that would be awesome

[@sv6k0a39]

Pretty nice.

[@Brick-Life]

An awesome car!

[@watataenjoyer]

Suprise to see Malaysia getting mentioned 😂 i still have family members that are driving their death trap of the original proton saga/iswara/wira

[@716_ハディくん]

death trap ? bruhh stop disrespecting og

[@sputnikfreshie3601]

Proton x70!

[@wadeshaw-ih9bw]

i bought it ! it was a nice car

[@arbutus12]

And let's not forget Smart.

[@drzoma1]

Please we need review for Geely coolray 2024 & thx. In advance

[@ideallogic]

Is there a review coming of the ChangAn AVATR II ? Seems like an interesting high end Long Range EV (51 > 88k USD)

[@Wheelsboy]

Yes! Working on getting a test car now.

[@ideallogic]

@@Wheelsboy As always , thanks a bunch!

[@Alm0usa2030]

This car in my region called Geely StarRay

[@charlessoko6387]

Pliz review the trumpchi GS3 R style 2023

[@nurzafirahchannel4681]

Next L7 and L8 test drive

[@jman8128]

ICE? I get zero chance to go back ICE cars.

[@mark_u]

Not a fan of Geely's new design direction. Appreciated the more understated look they're veering away from.

[@Leilight]

how about durable and reliable mate? I live in Thailand and many Chinese cars have various defects (BYD, MG, GMW) but I heard that Geely is more durable and reliable than other Chinese cars is it real?

[@tarkanbashllari1627]

I mean, they own Volvo and have big stakes at Mercedes (both of which have decent reputation reliability wise). They sure as hell must be

[@A-A-ron990]

If an escalade + equinox had a Chinese suv off spring

[@ColinEu]

Ohh..you know about Proton, guess you really have internet..hello from Malaysia!!..

[@don.timeless4993]

the baig color roof of the new cars is killing the interior

[@etbadaboum]

It looks like a Geometrical Cadillac! 😄

[@Sequa_]

Hot to change the screen language? Anyone know??

[@kittyflier8338]

Call it an all-new Cadillac XT4 and I'll accept it.

[@izzo2271]

Exterior looks very Haval.

[@davidfajardo6348]

Nameplate outside: Geely Azkarra.

[@渡海-q2w]

I don't like ice cars but its ok

[@BubbaSmith7]

Looks like a hyundai Tucson and the back of a kia niro 2023

[@moiad9702]

Back if kia sportage

[@sbomorse]

Similar to the new Niro from the rear.

[@Frizzionnare]

The rear is closer to the Hyundai Bayon. In fact, it's nearly identical

[@sbomorse]

@@Frizzionnare oh yeah I forgot about the Bayon! Even closer in looks!

[@minglee2650]

Wheels Boyue L

[@hamadaanes2758]

man here the 1.5l petrol cozts 40k$...

[@wyheee]

There he goes again, calling USB Type C lightning 😂 I guess Ethan is an IPhone sheep/fanboy

[@yanchan9711]

HYNDAI front looking?我草？

[@whisperingstill3362]

I bought a gray one. It looks better than this one

[@بناءالمجتمع-خ5ع]

what can you say about its reliability? are you satisfied?

[@lovelight736]

WheelsBoyue L

[@mortensenvick5711]

Avatr 011 pleaseeee

[@кумрикаримова-ф5ч]

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[@projectseventyone]

The first Pro design is waaaaaay nicer. Knocking off a GM design is lame.

[@arbutus12]

But China owns GM. "China has been GM's largest retail market for the past 9 years"!

[@stefra8685]

You're right..this is not a Cadillac..it's just a copy

[@arbutus12]

But China owns GM. "China has been GM's largest retail market for the past 9 years"!

[@williamwongkimping3998]

🐸🐸🐸 typical western narrow mindset........JEALOUSY. ....😂😂😂😂

[@Rural9709]

🤣🤣

[@TheMELTDOWN911]

3:45 wow EVEN the steering wheel is a copy of the Genesis G90!! Jeeessssuuuuusssss!!

[@ensteffo]

R trope

[@Frizzionnare]

I don't see it honestly, but look up the Hyundai Bayon and compare the rear of it to this. It's pretty close to identical, and even more obvious than the steering wheel similarities

[@TheMELTDOWN911]

Here we go AGAIN! I had the impression fricking China car companies have STOPED carbon copy American cars this is a copy of the Cadillac Lyric is ridiculous how can get away with this, I hope they get sue by Cadillac

[@ensteffo]

R trope

[@Frizzionnare]

Doesn't even remotely look like the Lyriq

[@atlas_x150]

60+%Cadillac sold in China😂

[@notagain2856]

How did you come to conclusion that this is a carbon copy of the Cadillac? I just cant see the similarities

[@Frizzionnare]

@@notagain2856 If you look at their comment history, they make a lot of comments like this. Chinese design has gotten a lot more interesting and original in the past 3 years, but it seems the hysteria around the Chinese blatantly copying designs hasn't waned yet, so people make brash claims about design similarities that aren't really there. I guarantee that if this was made by an American or European brand, they wouldn't have made this comment 🤷

[@кумрикаримова-ф5ч]

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