Geely Preface i-HEV. Credit: Autohome Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Geely has officially launched pre-sales for the Preface (Xingrui) i-HEV Smart Power Hybrid, introducing three variants with official pre-sale prices ranging from 107,700 to 119,700 yuan (15,600 to 17,300 USD). Model pricing VariantPrice Lingyun Edition107,700 yuan (15,600 USD)Xinghan Edition113,700 yuan (16,500 USD)Wangshu Edition119,700 yuan (17,300 USD) Design and dimensions The Preface i-HEV maintains the design language of the existing fuel version, featuring “Oriental Aesthetics” as its core theme. The front fascia showcases an enlarged “Silk Road Peaks” grille, with raised hood lines emphasizing muscularity. Rear of Geely Preface i-HEV. Body dimensions measure 4,825mm in length, 1,869mm in width, and 1,469mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The vehicle features a unique “Eric Blue” exterior color, with chrome trim and dual exhaust outlets accentuating the rear. Interior and technology The interior adopts a “Tianshan Run White” color scheme with 256-color ambient lighting and leather upholstery. A 10.2-inch fully digital instrument cluster pairs with a 14.6-inch central display running the Flyme Auto intelligent cockpit system, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. Connectivity options include HiCar, Carlink, and Flyme Link. Comfort features include a fragrance system, 16-speaker audio system with headrest speakers, ventilated and heated front seats, and 50W wireless charging. Intelligent architecture Built on the GEEA 3.0 intelligent electronic architecture, the Preface i-HEV features the AI Cloud Power 2.0 model, enabling rapid FOTA updates. The vehicle is equipped with the Qianli Haohan (G-ASD) H3 driver assistance system with 128 TOPS computing power, offering highway pilot assist, hazard avoidance, and intelligent parking functions. Powertrain performance The i-HEV system combines a high-power electric drive unit, high-rate battery, and efficient engine. The 1.5L engine pairs with an 11-in-1 hybrid-specific electric motor, delivering a maximum output of 230 kW (308 hp). Acceleration from 0-30km/h takes 1.84 seconds—18% faster than conventional hybrids—with a 10-millisecond power response. The 3-speed DHT transmission enables pure electric driving up to 66km/h, 20% higher than traditional hybrids. Engine start-up NVH is only 1dB higher than pure electric mode. Official WLTC fuel consumption is rated at 3.98L per 100km. Geely Auto NEV’s global sales figure. Last year, Geely adjusted its annual sales target from the initial 2.71 million to 3 million units and successfully hit that goal. This year, it has unveiled an ambitious goal to become China’s top-selling automotive brand. Interior of the Geely Preface i-HEV.
