With an electric range of 200 km and consumption of 26.6 km/l, the new Geely EX5 PHEV will be the brand's first car produced at Renault's plant in Paraná
Geely has taken another step in its offensive in the Brazilian market with the inclusion of the Geely EX5 PHEV on its official website. The appearance of the plug-in hybrid SUV is an indication that the commercial launch is close and carries a strategic weight: the model will be the first vehicle of the Chinese automaker produced on national soil. The assembly will take place at Renault’s industrial complex in São José dos Pinhais (PR), the result of a technical and productive partnership between the two manufacturers.
The feasibility of the project is part of an investment cycle of R$ 3.8 billion in the Paraná plant. The EX5 PHEV uses the GEA modular architecture, being Geely’s first global platform to be manufactured outside the Asian continent. Although the initial units should arrive via import to supply the dealership network, the nationalization of the model is the central pillar to ensure price competitiveness against direct rivals in the medium SUV segment.
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In the technological field, the SUV debuts EM-i technology, which combines a 1.5-liter aspirated engine with 111 hp with a 238 hp electric powertrain. The set focuses on energy efficiency, with an average consumption of 26.6 km/l according to laboratory tests. One of the highlights is the range in purely electric mode, which reaches 200 km in the top configurations, allowing everyday use without activating the combustion engine on most urban routes.
Visually, the hybrid distances itself from the electric EX5 by adopting a more robust design language, with split headlights and conventional door handles, in addition to generous dimensions: it is 4,74 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2,75 meters. In Brazil, the model will be offered in five colors, including metallic options such as Jungle Green and Volcanic Gray, reinforcing the premium positioning that the brand seeks to consolidate in this new phase.
