Village Motors welcomes Geely to the family

One of China’s biggest automotive manufacturers Geely is now in Australia, offering families an all-electric medium SUV with range, power and next-level driver comforts.

The Geely EX5 has arrived at Village Motors, heralding the company’s foray into the Aussie market. Check out the photo gallery at the end of this story.

Geely was founded by Eric Li (Li Shufu) in China in 1986 and entered the automotive industry in 1997 as China’s first privately owned auto manufacturer.

Its first vehicle rolled off the assembly line in 1998.

By the end of October 2020, Geely Auto had become the first Chinese auto brand to sell more than 10 million units globally.

By the end of April 2022, Geely Auto’s cumulative global sales had exceeded 12 million.

The company owns and manages iconic auto brands including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, ZEEKR, Lynk & Co, London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon and more.

Village Motors’ Geely Sales Manager Josh Brearley is excited about the brand’s arrival, saying while it is new to Australia it’s known and respected internationally.

“One of the brand’s standouts is the fact that it is one of China’s largest automotive makers. They’ve obviously got trust in the marketplace,” Josh says.

“Like most brands now, there is a massive consensus to push towards new energy. Certainly Geely, abroad and now in Australia, are pushing towards being market leaders in that field.”

The EX5, powered by a robust 160kW motor, delivers an impressive blend of safety and comfort, while ensuring peace of mind on every journey.

“It comes in two variants, has a maximum range of 430km and will charge from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in 20 minutes,” Josh explains.

The EX5 delivers in terms of power and performance, with 320 newton meters of torque and the ability to go from 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

“It’s quick for a medium-sized SUV,” he says.

The vehicle also provides a high level of comfort expected by car buyers.

“It’s definitely marketed more for families with a large interior, and premium soft-touch materials throughout. In the top-of-the-line model it will have panoramic roof, 360-degree cameras, large infotainment screen, and then the uniqueness of massage chairs for the front occupants, and heating and cooling seats,” Josh explains.

“I really like the sleekness of the design, the fact that it offers a large interior space for families, and certainly from a comfort perspective as well it ticks all the boxes.”

Pre-orders opened last month and the first vehicles are due to arrive at Village Motors’ North Lakes dealership during the first week in March. The brand will be officially launched in Australia on March 11.

Footy fans had a sneak peek at the EX5 at Kayo Stadium on February 22, when it was there for the NRL’s Pre-Season Challenge double-header.