BEIJING: GEELY Auto at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) unveiled a host of new products and its latest technologies to maintain a leading role in the era of intelligent electrification.
Taking centre stage at the Beijing exhibition was its Galaxy Light 2 concept car alongside the world’s first native new-energy off-road vehicle architecture.
The reveals were complemented by the highlight of carmaker’s i-HEV intelligent hybrid system that covers internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric model applications.
The second-generation “Galaxy Light” concept car represents an evolution of the company’s “Ripple Aesthetics” design philosophy into “sophisticated luxury”.
Guided by the vision of Chinese Design, Global Aesthetics, the exterior is said to have been designed to convey a majestic presence, described as a “tiger raising its head”.
The vehicle features the “Galaxy Starfall Grille,” which evolves the brand’s signature light ripples into a powerful momentum of falling stars.
This is paired with a set of “Flying Eaves” headlight that houses a “Crystal Blade” beam lighting system and “Dawning Sun” taillights, which are said to evoke the poetic imagery of a sunrise.
Inside, the cabin’s concept prioritises human-centric technology to deliver a premium luxury experience by drawing inspiration from Hangzhou’s West Lake in China, by blending the warmth of wood with the clarity of crystal.
Intelligent lighting and multi-zone climate control work in tandem to simulate shifting sky moods and seasonal transitions, while “Oxygen Cabin” technology will try to engage all senses.
Cultural elements such as the “Three Pools Mirroring the Moon” audio system and “Chinese Chair” seating are said to further infuse the space with Eastern aesthetic confidence.
Technological innovations continued with the debut of the world’s first native new energy off-road architecture that now represents a culmination of 40 years of technical expertise.
Empowered by Geely’s AI ecosystem, this “King of AI All-Terrain Architectures” features intelligent torque distribution and active body posture adjustment.
The native design ensures a balance between extreme off-road capability and urban comfort, with a battery-motor layout that maximises passenger space.
Safety is reinforced through a six-layer protective battery structure and a physical separation of fuel, electrical, and cooling systems to eliminate fire hazards.
The architecture’s performance features a high-power P3 motor at the front and dual independent P4 in-wheel motors at the rear portion.
This configuration is said to provide more than 1,000hp and a 0 to 100kph sprint time of about 4.0 seconds.
Supported by an integrated body-on-frame chassis and a dedicated off-road thermal management system, this architecture is said to ensure new-energy off-roading no longer requires compromises in handling dynamics.
Another major highlight was the Geely i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Technology, which integrates powertrain systems with AI-driven performance.
This builds on the “Full-Domain AI 2.0” ecosystem that features an engine that’s touted to have a thermal efficiency of 48.41%.
In real-world testing, the carmaker’s Emgrand i-HEV achieved a Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in its class at just 2.22 litres per 100km.
The system also offers a powerful 230kW motor that can operate up to 66kph in pure electric mode.
Safety and durability are also integrated into the brand’s i-HEV system, dubbed the “Aegis” battery safety system, which comes with a patented power redundancy technology.
This system is said to have undergone 15,000 hours of durability bench testing, which is equivalent to 4.8 million kilometres of vehicle mileage and has already been validated by the “NordThor” electric hybrid system, which has been deployed in over 1.15 million vehicles worldwide.
Several authoritative industry bodies have certified the system’s reliability, including safety certifications for frontal offset triple-collisions.
The brand also announced the launch of the new Galaxy M7 long-range hybrid that claims to provide up to 1,730km of range and up to 225km of pure-electric range.
Furthermore, the Galaxy M9 “Black Gold Intelligent Radiance Edition” was unveiled as the first model to feature the “G-ASD H7” (Geely Afari Smart Driving) system - a next-generation high-level intelligent driving solution.
The system is said to enable high-level assisted driving, including “door-to-door” autonomous parking, allowing vehicles to navigate through multi-story underground parking structures, ramps, and access gates.
The system is also planned for future deployment in the carmaker’s subbrands, such as Lynk & Co and Zeekr.
Looking ahead, Geely plans to integrate i-HEV technology across its entire lineup as well as possibly launch up to five new intelligent hybrid models this year.
Doing so will help the company maintain its claimed ten-year consecutive sales leadership among domestic brands, while challenging for the overall sales lead across the entire global internal combustion engine market.
With such innovations, Geely looks committed to providing greener, smarter and more accessible mobility solutions for consumers worldwide.
It will also mean that Proton and its EV arm – Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) – will have access to a wide selection of models that could benefit the rakyat in the near future.
