Geely Xingrui
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| name = Geely Xingrui
| image = 2021 Geely Preface 2.0T (front).jpg
| manufacturer = Geely Auto
| aka = Geely Preface
| production = 2020–present
| model_years = 2021–present
| assembly = China: Luqiao, Zhejiang (Luqiao CMA Super Factory){{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=Geely Xing Rui makes China debut - production Preface is the first CMA-based sedan, 2.0T, 7DCT - paultan.org|url=https://paultan.org/2020/09/28/geely-xing-rui-makes-china-debut-production-preface-is-the-first-cma-based-sedan-2-0t-7dct/|access-date=2020-10-28|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|language=en-US}}
| successor =
| class = Mid-size car (D)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform = Compact Modular Architecture
| engine = {{ubl
|2.0 L JLH-4G20TD I4
|1.5 L BHE15-EFZ I4
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| transmission = {{ubl
|8-speed automatic
|7-speed 7DCT dual-clutch
}}
| predecessor =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2800|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4785|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1869|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1469|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| related = Geely Xingyue S
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The Geely Xingrui or Geely Preface is a mid-size sedan produced by Geely Auto for China since 2020. It was revealed in September 2020 at Auto China.
Overview
File:Geely Preface Concept 001.jpg
The Geely Xingrui was first previewed by the Preface concept at Auto Shanghai in April 2019.{{cite web | date = 17 April 2019 | url = https://paultan.org/2019/04/17/geely-preface-sedan-concept-debuts-at-auto-shanghai/ | title = Geely Preface sedan concept debuts at Auto Shanghai | work = PaulTan.org | accessdate = 18 August 2020}}
The production model, originally referred to as the Preface,{{cite web | date = 29 September 2020 | url = https://cleantechnica.com/2020/08/18/geely-preface-is-a-polestar-2-given-the-luxe-treatment/ | title = Geely Preface Is A Polestar 2 Given The Luxe Treatment | work = CleanTechnica.com | accessdate = 2 October 2020}} was revealed in September 2020 at the 2020 Auto China event in Beijing, China as the Xingrui.{{cite web|date=30 September 2020|title=2021 Geely Preface will be known as Xing Rui|url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2021-geely-preface-will-be-known-as-xing-rui.html|accessdate=2 October 2020|work=AutoIndustriya.com}}
Specifications
The Xingrui shares the same platform, the Geely Compact Modular Architecture platform, with the Xingyue compact SUV, and the same engine, the 2.0-litre Volvo JLH-4G20TD, with the Lynk & Co 02 compact SUV that produces {{convert|187|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|300|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque.{{cite web | date = 29 September 2020 | url = https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/flagship-2021-geely-preface-sedan-becomes-the-xing-rui-in-china/ | title = Flagship 2021 Geely Preface Sedan Becomes The 'Xing Rui' In China | work = Carscoops.com | accessdate = 2 October 2020}} Since 2023, Geely started to offer a 1.5-litre trim that could produce {{convert|181|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|290|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |title=Geely Xingrui Fu Yao Edition Starts Pre-sales. |url=https://www.ml-vehicle.com/news/geely-xingrui-fu-yao-edition-starts-pre-sales-68285753.html |website=ml-vehicle.com |access-date=18 September 2023}}
File:Geely Preface 003.jpg|Geely Xingrui front
File:2021 Geely Preface 2.0T (rear).jpg|Geely Xingrui rear
Geely Xingrui L and Xingrui L Zhiqing
The Geely Xingrui L or Preface L is the facelift HEV version of the regular Xingrui or Preface. The variant was launched in October 2023, and as the HEV version, the powertrain consists of an electric motor and the BHE15-BFZ 1.5 liter turbo four-cylinder engine shared with the Geely Galaxy L7 SUV, with a maximum power output of 120 kW and a peak torque of 255 Nm.{{cite web |title=Geely unveiled the Xingrui L HEV sedan official images in China|url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/10/01/geely-xingrui-l-hev-sedan-unveiled-in-china/|website=carnewschina.com|date=October 2023 |access-date=25 April 2024}} The Xingrui L Zhiqing is another hybrid variant based on the Xingrui L and was launched in December 2023. The Zhiqing (智擎) powertrain is a 1.5 liter turbo engine that generates 163 hp of power and 255 Nm of torque, combined with an electric motor with 136 hp of power and 320 Nm of torque with an average consumption of 23.7 km/l. Accelerating time from 0 to 100 km/h is 7.5 seconds and the maximum speed is 200 km/h. The transmission is a 3-speed DHT.{{Cite web|title=Geely Preface L Zhiqing 2024 Launch|url=https://motornet.com.br/noticia/lancamento-do-geely-preface-l-zhiqing-2024|access-date=2024-04-29|website=motornet.com}}
File:Geely Xingrui L Zhiqing 001.jpg|Geely Xingrui L Zhiqing
File:Geely Xingrui L Zhiqing 002.jpg|Geely Xingrui L Zhiqing rear
File:Geely Preface L 001.jpg|Geely Xingrui L rear
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Sales
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!Year !China |
| 2020 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
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