With a rated highway fuel economy of 4.3L/100km, the Bo Rui GE has become the most fuel-efficient sedan in its segment.
It is also the first mainstream model to come equipped with Level 2 autonomous drive technology, a 360° safety identification circle, the GKUI Geely Smart Ecosystem that enhance user experience and comfort.
These attributes push the Bo Rui GE into the leading position in the market as “the most fuel-efficient luxury hybrid B-segment sedan”.
As Geely’s first technological and smart flagship hybrid model, the Bo Rui GE is leading the industry’s development of new energy technologies with its 1.5T+7DCT plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and mild hybrid (MHEV) powertrain combination options, developed jointly by Geely and Volvo.
The Bo Rui GE’s PHEV version comes with three charging modes including one that is able to provide a full charge in as short as 1.5 hours.
The Bo Rui GE PHEV’s combined fuel consumption is just 1.6 litres per 100km. The Bo Rui MHEV version is the first B-segment mild hybrid to be produced in China and has a combined city and highway fuel economy of 5.8L/100km using the same 1.5T engine as a base.
The MHEV version was the one used in the 1,200 km drive challenge.
On May 10, 2018, the fleet of Bo Rui GE MHEV filled up and sealed their 70L tanks in Beijing in front of 20 media guests and other observers before officially departing for Shanghai.
At 2am on May 11, the fleet of 10 Bo Rui GE MHEV arrived in Shanghai and had their intact seals inspected, proving that they did not refuel anytime during the 1,200 km drive challenge.
The journey passed through six provinces including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Shanghai.
Journeying through 44 cities, the trip took a total of 18 hours with 12 hours spent driving.
The average speed was 100km/hr with an average fuel consumption of 4.3L/100km. The lowest consumption witnessed in one 100km stretch was 3.7L, setting a new record for fuel consumption for MHEVs in China.
The factor which enabled completing the challenge was the Geely/Volvo jointly developed powertrain and hybrid system.
The 1.5TD engine generates a maximum power of 132kW, maximum torque of 265nm, and improves fuel efficiency by 38% from previous Geely engines.
Matched with a 7DCT gearbox, one of the most efficient transmissions in the industry, the powertrain combination sets a new benchmark for power performance, fuel economy, and NVH performance.
The independently developed MHEV system raises maximum torque to 300nm and power to 142kW.
The improvement allows the 1.5TD 7DCT hybrid combination to surpass the power performance and fuel economy of currently available 2.0T engines. The MHEV system improves power response and performance on urban centres.
Research shows that mild hybrid systems improve fuel economy by up to 15% through features such as intelligent engine start/stop, intelligent charging, and brake energy recovery.
In terms of power performance and fuel economy, the MHEV system has already set new global benchmarks surpassing joint-venture brands.
As much as it was a test of the Bo Rui GE’s fuel economy, the challenge was also an endurance test for the drivers, assisted by many of the GE’s luxurious features such as Level 2 autonomous drive technology, ICC Intelligent Cruise Control, ACC Adaptive Cruise Control and APA Automated Park Assist.
Together with its luxurious cockpit that comes with the GKUI Geely Smart Ecosystem, a 12.3-inch high-definition central control panel and wireless mobile charging function, the Bo Rui GE offers users an all-new comfortable and luxurious travel experience.
MHEV technology is the first of many new energy innovations setting new standards for consumers.
Geely Auto is pushing the introduction of these new technologies by becoming the leader in new energy technologies. Geely’s new smart hybrid flagship is set to reshape the B-segment market.
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