The Geely Boyue family is about to get a new addition—the Boyue REV has already started pre-sales, with pre-sale prices starting at 127,900 yuan. The new car is positioned as an extended-range compact SUV, and its core selling points are very clear: family-oriented, with longer pure electric range. However, it also faces considerable pressure. On one hand, it has to deal with internal competition within the same brand system, such as the Geely Galaxy L7 and Starship 7; on the other hand, it must directly confront strong rivals among mainstream plug-in hybrid/extended-range SUVs. Whether it is actually worth waiting for depends on sorting through its product strengths first.
In terms of exterior design, the Boyue REV follows a design approach commonly seen in current new energy vehicles: a closed front face paired with a through-type daytime running light strip, with split headlight groups positioned on both sides of the front bumper. This "new energy face" has decent recognizability, but it is not particularly unique. The side profile leans more toward a coupe SUV stance, and the rear also clearly emphasizes a sporty orientation. In terms of dimensions, the new car measures 4680mm/1892mm/1650mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2778mm. Its body length is not especially outstanding among compact SUVs, but its wheelbase has certain advantages in its class, clearly still balancing around family space and comfort.
The interior basically continues Geely's family style. The 14.6-inch central control screen is a "common configuration within the Geely system," and it is equipped with the Flyme Auto infotainment system, which is generally a plus in terms of overall experience at this price point. In terms of details, it adopts a column shifter design, and the steering wheel retains physical buttons, making the operation logic more daily-friendly. As for configuration differences, the entry-level version does not offer wireless phone charging, while the other two versions are fully equipped with it.
When it comes to configuration, the "subtractions" in the entry-level Boyue REV are fairly obvious: for example, it still uses a reversing camera, lacks L2-level driver assistance, and functions related to the exterior rearview mirrors are also reduced. Of course, these are mostly comfort/experience-oriented configurations. If the budget is tight, the entry-level version is not necessarily unpickable, because key practical items are not missing: LED headlights, the central large screen, and the same infotainment system are all retained, the infotainment playability is consistent, and the front seats still support electric adjustment, so overall practicality remains intact.
The powertrain is its focus. The Boyue REV adopts an extended-range solution. The range extender is a 1.5L unit, model BHE15-BFN, which can be regarded as a homologous version of Geely's previous 1.5L plug-in hybrid engine, with a maximum power of 82kW; the drive motor power is 160kW. The official 0-100 km/h acceleration is 7.3 seconds (8.4 seconds), which is conventionally quick for a family car. The battery offers two capacities: 28.3kWh and 50.4kWh, corresponding to CLTC pure electric ranges of 220km and 375km respectively. The pure electric mileage is on the longer side among extended-range/plug-in hybrid models in its class. As for fuel consumption under low battery conditions, WLTC is 4.95L per 100km (5.15L), and CLTC is 4.4L per 100km (4.6L), which is mainstream. The entire lineup supports 6kW external discharge, offering good expandability for camping or emergency power use. The chassis structure is a front MacPherson independent suspension + rear torsion beam. This hardware itself is not a highlight, but it is equipped with FSD variable damping suspension and supports soft/hard adjustment, which is a bonus configuration that can improve the perceived experience in a family SUV priced in the low teens.
Overall, the Boyue REV's selling points are very clear: an extended-range approach with long pure electric range, a relatively complete infotainment experience, and reinforcement of chassis comfort through variable damping. The real suspense lies in how the launch pricing and configuration ladder will be implemented—especially because it not only has to compete with external rivals, but also faces direct diversion from Geely's own Galaxy L7, Starship 7, and other models. At the level of external competitors, unavoidable comparison targets include the BYD Song Pro DM-i, as well as the Deepal S05 and others. Whether it can ultimately "fight" largely depends on whether the official price and dealer policies can deliver strong value for money.
