Geely first coupe SUV named Xingyue, the same as an asteroid

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Geely's first coupe SUV, code-named FY11 internally, has been officially named “Xingyue”, the automaker announced on February 22.

The new model, based on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform that is jointly developed by Geely and Volvo, is named after a main-belt asteroid between Mars and Jupiter that was discovered at the Lijiang Observatory, Yunnan observatories of CAS by a Geely-owned astronomer team. Geely said it has filed an application to the International Astronomical Union for naming the newly-discovered star “Xingyue” and its new coupe SUV will be the world's only one vehicle model that features the same name as an asteroid.

Adopting Geely's signature “cosmos” grille, the front face of the Xingyue features a sense of masculinity, which is characterized by several chrome trims. The bumper shares the same color of the vehicle body, which creates a more sporty sense by lowering the visual center of gravity.

The fastback design is the biggest highlight for the side profile. The black window frame, the silver high-shine side skirt and the red caliper all elevate the sports essence for the vehicle. 

Moving to the rear end, the sports nature is also underlined by a chrome trim that stretches across the vehicle's liftgate and the exhaust layout with dual stacks of pipes on each side.

The new model measures 4,605mm long, 1,878mm wide and 1,643mm tall with a wheelbase spanning 2,700mm. Its curb weight reportedly reaches 1,810kg.

On the inside, the Geely Xingyue gets red-black seats, a flat bottomed multifunctional steering wheel and a large-sized irregular display at the center console that is linked to the dashboard. There is an armrest located on the left side of the passenger seat. Besides, carbon fiber wrinkles can be found at such places as the center console, the armrest of passenger seat and the edges of air conditioner.

Under the hood, the new coupe SUV is powered by a Volvo-developed 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 238hp (175kW) or a JLH-3G15TD 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that pumps out 177hp (130kW).