Geely Icon

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Geely Icon
Geely Icon 007.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerGeely
Production2020–present
DesignerGuy Burgoyne (design chief)
Rong Ma (exterior designer)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformGeely BMA platform
RelatedGeely Binyue
Lynk & Co 06
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L JLH-3G15TD I3 turbo
Transmission7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,615 mm (63.6 in)

The Geely Icon (stylised as ICON, Chinese: 吉利ICON) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Geely. It was introduced on 24 February 2020.

History[]

Geely Icon rear

The car was previewed as the ICON SUV Concept at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.[1] The car was designed in Geely Design's studio in Shanghai under the lead of the centre's design chief, Guy Burgoyne. The Icon was launched through an online streaming platform at the height of COVID-19 pandemic in China.[2] As a response, the car was released with an 'Intelligent Air Purification System' that was claimed as N95 certified. The feature was claimed to work in tandem with the Icon's air conditioner to isolate and eliminate harmful elements in the cabin air including bacteria and viruses.[3]

The car is equipped with level two driver-assist features enabled by 12 ultrasonic radars, millimetre wave radar, and five cameras. It features active cruise control, lane-keep assistance, autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian recognition, one-button automatic parking, and a 360-degree camera. Geely Auto received over 30,000 orders in the hours leading up to its launch through online pre-order.[4]

Powertrain[]

The Geely Icon is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces 175hp and 255Nm of torque. A mild hybrid setup is available with a 48V electric system that ups the total output to 188hp and 300Nm. Fuel consumption for the mild hybrid setup is a claimed to be 17.5km/L. The sole transmission option available is a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 0-100kph acceleration is in 7.9sec.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Geely ICON SUV started as a concept & now looks like reality". www.dsf.my. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  2. ^ Chan, Tony. "Geely Auto Newest ICON Released". Geely Global Media Center. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  3. ^ "2020 Geely Icon launched, nets 30k digital orders | CarAdvice". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  4. ^ Yap, Chips (2020-02-25). "New Geely ICON compact SUV launched in China". News and reviews on Malaysian cars, motorcycles and automotive lifestyle. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  5. ^ "Geely's new Icon SUV has an N95-certified air-purification system". Top Gear PH. 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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