| Geely Haoyue | |
| Manufacturer: | Geely Auto |
| Model Code: | VX11 |
| Production: | 2020–present 2023–present (X90) |
| Assembly: | China: Baoji, Shaanxi; Ningbo, Zhejiang Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak[1] |
| Predecessor: | Geely GX9 |
| Class: | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Platform: | Geely CV[2] |
| Transmission: | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Related: | Geely Jiaji Radar RD6 |
The Geely Haoyue is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely Auto.[3] It was introduced to the Chinese market in 2020 and is known as the Geely Okavango in overseas markets.[4] The Haoyue name means 'heroic',[5] while Okavango is named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana.[6]
The Haoyue was codenamed the VX11 during development.[7] The standard transmission of the Geely Haoyue is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel-drive, and AWD available as an option. Power of the Haoyue comes from a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 181hp and 3000NaN0 of torque. A 2470NaN0 2.0-litre turbo engine co-developed with Volvo was available later.
In May 2023, Proton launched the X90 for the Malaysian market which is a rebadged Haoyue.[8] The X90 is only equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that features a belt-driven starter generator (BSG), with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission drives only the front-wheel drive layout. Four variants were offered, which are Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship. All variants feature a 2-3-2 seven-seat configuration with a bench second row seats, except the Flagship which is a six-seater with 2-2-2 layout with a pair of second-row captain seats.[9]
While the Haoyue has a choice of two different rear suspensions, which are torsion beam and independent multi-link, the X90 is equipped with the multi-link suspension. Proton stated that it has tuned the suspension for Malaysian roads.[10]
Outside Malaysia, the X90 has launched in Brunei on 28 August 2023,[11] South Africa[12] on 25 August 2023 and Bangladesh on 29 February 2024.[13] The X90 was launched in Trinidad & Tobago on March 13, 2024.[14]
| Overall stars / Score | 83.75 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult occupant | 30.20/32.00 | ||
| Child occupant | 45.37/51.00 | ||
| Safety assist | 16.50/21.00 | ||
| Motorcyclist safety | 10.00/16.00 | ||
The Livan 9 is an electric variant of the first generation Geely Haoyue. Produced by Livan Automotive, the Livan 9 is a 6-7 seater electric midsize crossover SUV launched in December 2022. The Livan 9 is equipped with a single front motor with a maximum power of 204 horsepower and a peak torque of 310 Nm. The battery of the Livan 9 is a 66.57kWh ternary lithium battery pack and has an electric cruising range of 470 kilometers under CLTC conditions.[16]
The Haoyue L replaced the original Haoyue, which was launched in December 2022.[17] It is powered by a Drive-E series 2.0-litre turbo engine with a maximum power of 215hp and a peak torque of 3250NaN0. Acceleration figure takes 7.9 seconds from 0–100 km/h.[18]
| Year | China[19] | Malaysia[20] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geely Haoyue | Proton X90 | ||
| 2020 | 37,036 | ||
| 2021 | 38,706 | ||
| 2022 | 26,883 | ||
| 2023 | 4,424 |