Geely Icon

{{Infobox Automobile

| name = Geely Icon

| image = Geely Icon 007.jpg

| aka = Geely Cowboy (From 2024)

| model_code = SX12{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brad |date=2019-03-21 |title=Geely's SX12 Production SUV Stays True To Concept Icon's Styling |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2019/03/geely-sx12-suv-stays-surprisingly-close-to-concept-icons-styling/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Carscoops}}

| engine = 1.5 L JLH-3G15TD I3 turbo

| weight =

| height = {{convert|1615|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1810|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4350|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2640|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| electric_range =

| battery =

| drivetrain =

| transmission = 7-speed DCT

| layout = {{ubl |Front engine, front-wheel-drive | Front engine, all-wheel-drive}}

| related = Geely Binyue
Proton X50
Lynk & Co 06

| assembly =

| platform = Geely BMA platform

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| class = Subcompact crossover SUV

| designer = Guy Burgoyne (design chief)
Rong Ma (exterior designer)

| production = 2020–present

| manufacturer = Geely Auto

| predecessor =

}}

The Geely Icon (stylised as ICON, {{lang-zh|s=吉利ICON|c=|t=}}) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Geely Auto. It was introduced on 24 February 2020.

History

File:Geely Icon 006.jpg

The car was previewed as the ICON SUV Concept at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dsf.my/2019/11/geely-icon-suv-concept-to-be-produced/|title=Geely ICON SUV started as a concept & now looks like reality|website=www.dsf.my|date=November 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-13}} The car was designed in Geely Design's studio in Shanghai under the lead of the centre's design chief, Guy Burgoyne. The Icon was launched through an online streaming platform at the height of COVID-19 pandemic in China.{{Cite web|url=http://global.geely.com/media-center/news/geely-auto-newest-icon-released/|title=Geely Auto Newest ICON Released|last=Chan|first=Tony|website=Geely Global Media Center|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-13}} As a response, the car was released with an 'Intelligent Air Purification System' that was claimed as N95 certified. The feature was claimed to work in tandem with the Icon's air conditioner to isolate and eliminate harmful elements in the cabin air including bacteria and viruses.{{Cite web|url=https://www.caradvice.com.au/829549/2020-geely-icon-launched-nets-30k-digital-orders/|title=2020 Geely Icon launched, nets 30k digital orders {{!}} CarAdvice|website=CarAdvice.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-13}}

The car is equipped with level two driver-assist features enabled by 12 ultrasonic radars, millimetre wave radar, and five cameras. It features adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assistance, autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian recognition, one-button automatic parking, and a 360-degree camera. Geely Auto received over 30,000 orders in the hours leading up to its launch through online pre-order.{{Cite web|url=https://www.piston.my/2020/02/25/new-geely-icon-compact-suv-launched-in-china/|title=New Geely ICON compact SUV launched in China|last=Yap|first=Chips|date=2020-02-25|website=News and reviews on Malaysian cars, motorcycles and automotive lifestyle|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-13}}

Powertrain

The Geely Icon is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces {{cvt|175|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|255|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} of torque. A mild hybrid setup is available with a 48V electric system that ups the total output to {{cvt|188|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|300|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}. Fuel consumption for the mild hybrid setup is a claimed to be {{cvt|17.5|km/L|L/100 km mpgus|abbr=on}}. The sole transmission option available is a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration is in 7.9 seconds.{{Cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/2020-geely-icon-launch-a4354-20200225|title=Geely's new Icon SUV has an N95-certified air-purification system|date=2020-02-25|website=Top Gear PH|language=en|access-date=2020-04-13}}

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Geely Cowboy

A variant called the Geely Cowboy was launched in 2024, off-road body kit.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/10/18/geely-plays-off-road-card-with-the-cowboy-suv/|title=Geely plays off-road card with its Cowboy SUV|date=2020-02-25|website=carnewschina.com|language=en|access-date=2024-10-21}}

File:Geely Cowboy 001.jpg|Geely Cowboy

File:Geely Cowboy 002.jpg|Rear view

References