Production is expected to kick off in 2027
by Greg Potts
It’s been an interesting journey
Over three months ago, the missus and I made a decision to replace her long-serving diesel Toyota Fortuner with a new battery electric vehicle (BEV). The decision to go with a BEV instead of an in-between hybrid electric vehicle or
We also compare it to the new MG4 Urban
The sub-P1.1 million BEV range is heating up with the latest batch of models released in the second quarter of this year. We finally have a growing number of affordable electric vehicle options in size segments that were once the
Initial Galaxy Cruiser 700 photos reveal a five-seat layout, physical controls
A few weeks ago, we got our first look at Geely's off-road-capable full-size SUV, the Galaxy Cruiser 700. It has the chunky looks expected of vehicles in its class and plenty of power on tap with about 1,
by Angelo Nieto
Thanks to the US’ Connected Vehicle Rule
Polestar has confirmed that the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has banned it from selling vehicles in the country from the 2027 model year onwards. Yikes.The ban relates to the new 'Connected Vehicle Rule' that
by Greg Potts
It’s expected to go head-to-head with the Denza B8 and the Jetour GAIA G700
In case you haven't heard, Geely has been working on a big and burly plug-in hybrid SUV called the Galaxy Cruiser 700. The Chinese carmaker has remained coy on details and specifications, but it recently released more production-ready photos.
by Billy Caluag
Geely’s newest electric hatchback starts at well under P1 million
Geely Philippines wants a piece of the fully electric hatchback pie, and here is its contender: the Geely EX2. This hatch has been teased and previewed several times before, but as of June 23, it has been officially released to the public.
by Billy Caluag
The wait is over
The Geely EX2 was previewed at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show and the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show shortly after. Now, the fully electric subcompact hatchback has officially launched in the country with a sticker price starting at P938,000.Globally,
by Lije Martin
It’s more than just about a car, it’s about trust
After buying a house, the car is the second biggest purchase of your average Filipino family, so it only seems right that one must choose wisely. After the test drives and showroom visits are done and you have settled on which car
The higher-spec Max variant will be priced at P1.038-M
Geely is really teasing us with its fully electric hatchback. The EX2 first made its local appearance at the World Trade Center during the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, and here it is again at the same venue for the 2026 Philippine
by Lije Martin
Affordable and cheerful—or just affordable?
The subcompact crossover market is a fickle one in 2026. There now exist various specifications and layouts at various price points. In fact, there is now a decent selection of EVs and hybrids at this price, but what happens if you are
The brand also promises better financial discipline...huh!
Lotus has today confirmed it intends to push forward towards 2030 by being more...Lotus. And headlining this new strategy will be a new hybrid V8 supercar with many, many horsepowers.More than 986hp, in fact. That car, currently codenamed Type 135,
by Vijay Pattni
A stylish and tech-loaded compact sport utility BEV
Also available as a plug-in hybrid, the EX5 EM-i is basically the same vehicle sharing Geely's Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform. With Level 2-capable ADAS, five-star Euro NCAP rating, and an innovative in-house developed
Times really are a-changing
Up until two months ago, I would have never seen myself owning a car from a Chinese brand. This was something I was even pretty adamant and vocal about when the discussion of cars made in China came up. I have come
What do you think of this redesign?
The Geely Coolray has received yet another quiet update. Last year, Geely silently updated the Coolray for the Philippine market with a facelift and performance upgrades, and for a few months, it went largely under the radar.This year, the subcompact crossover
by Lije Martin
It has 225km of electric-only range and a combined range of 1,730km
The Geely Galaxy M7 has officially launched in China, and in just 12 hours, it already received over 10,000 orders. That might be partially due to the limited-time starting price of CNY109,800 (around P987k).The Galaxy M7 has four
by Lije Martin
We also compare the new electric Geely to the MG 3 Hybrid+
Electrified vehicles are hot now, and Geely wants a piece of that pie. After its EX5 BEV and EM-I PHEV models, the automaker plans to add its new subcompact EX2 electric hatchback. For this comparo, we'll be pitting the new
We pit one of the latest plug-in hybrid crossovers against the segment leader
Interest in electrified vehicles has been growing, especially in recent weeks, and more manufacturers want a piece of the pie currently dominated by BYD Cars Philippines. One of the latest entries in our market is the Geely EX5 EM-i, and yes,
Geely is ready to shake up the market with a new plug-in hybrid
Geely reintroduced itself in the Philippines with a bang before the pandemic hit, and over the years, it has established itself as one of the Chinese carmakers to look out for.The years that came after, however, weren't the best for
This PHEV boasts a maximum combined range of 1,000km
Since new management took over, Geely Philippines has been slowly revamping its lineup. In recent years, the brand has introduced one electrified model after another. Now, it has added a new hybrid model, and it might be one of the most important
Existing promos can bring down the price by up to P60,000
When the Geely EX5 EM-i's arrival was confirmed earlier this year, we said it would need to be priced just right to challenge the BYD Sealion 6 in the electrified compact crossover class. Well, Geely Philippines has now announced the
