On April 29, 2026, Geely launched in Hangzhou the China Star i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Series, including the Xingrui i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid and Xingyue L i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid models. The limited-time price for the Xingrui i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid ranges from 96,700 RMB to 108,700 RMB, while the Xingyue L i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid ranges from 130,700 RMB to 144,700 RMB. Geely’s i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid technology boasts an engine thermal efficiency of 48.41% and a recorded fuel consumption of 2.22L per 100 kilometers.
Since the launch of the “Two Blue Geely Initiatives” in 2021, Geely has made progress in constructing a multi-energy technology system. The i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid system, as an oil-electric hybrid system using “AI Cloud Power,” achieves the five major functions of intelligence, energy saving, induction, safety, and reliability through intelligent energy management and engine thermal efficiency. Enabled by the full AI2.0, the i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid is equipped with GEEA3.0 exclusive intelligent electronic and electrical architecture and incorporates the latest AI digital chassis technology.
For specific models, both Xingrui i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid and Xingyue L i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid feature the 1.5L+DHT powertrain, utilizing core technologies such as electric hybrid homogeneity, electric drive dominance, and oil-electric coordination. The Xingrui i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid exterior features the “Silk Road Peaks” front grille and an exclusive Erie Blue color, while the interior adopts a Tianshan Run White color scheme paired with a Moon Spring Jade Crystal Gear knob. The Xingyue L i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid comes standard with the Flyme Auto Intelligent Cabin, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and Qianli Haohan H3 Assisted Driving Scheme.
In the first quarter of 2026, sales of the Geely China Star series exceeded 310,000 vehicles, with the total annual sales for 2025 reaching 1.214 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 3.4%. Geely remains committed to the path of diversified energy development, continuously launching core technologies such as the Thor AI Electric Hybrid 2.0 and Xingrui AI Cloud Power 2.0.
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