# Geely Boyue

The Geely Boyue (Chinese: 吉利博越; pinyin: Jílì Bóyuè) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Geely Auto.
The first generation model (sold as the Geely Atlas overseas) was launched in 2016 and rebadged as the Proton X70 for Malaysia. The first generation Boyue received a more upmarket variant and was named the Boyue Pro in 2019 for the domestic market (as the Geely Azkarra overseas). The Boyue Pro later spawned a pickup variant called the Farizon FX in 2020. An addition sports appearance update replaced the Boyue Pro in 2021 and was called the Boyue X. The Boyue received a facelift in 2022 and was sold alongside the Boyue X.
The second generation Boyue called Boyue L was launched in October 2022 using the CMA platform. It is exported as the Geely Starray and Geely Atlas. Another smaller version was introduced as the Geely Boyue Cool, later renamed to simply Geely Boyue.

## First generation (NL-3; 2016)

Originally planned to be launched as part of the Emgrand series during development, the Boyue was launched as an independent product under the Geely brand on 26 March 2016. In the South American market, this SUV was offered under the name Geely Emgrand X7 Sport, being integrated into the Geely Emgrand product subdivision.
* 2016 Geely Boyue (pre-facelift)
* Rear view (pre-facelift)
The Boyue was designed by a team led by Peter Horbury, the vehicle’s exterior design combines traditional Chinese cultural elements with modern languages of fashion. Since its launch, the Boyue has received much attention in the Chinese automobile market. The Boyue was facelifted in 2018. After 36 months, the total production number was 700,000.

### Running changes
#### 2018 facelift

The original Geely Boyue received an update in January 2018 featuring restyled front bumper, slightly revised rear and new color options.
* 2018 Geely Boyue (first facelift)
* Rear view (first facelift)

#### Boyue Pro / Azkarra (2019)

The facelifted version dubbed the Boyue Pro debuting in China in July 2019 and exported to some overseas markets as the Geely Azkarra. The Boyue Pro updated design features restyled front and rear end designs. The Boyue Pro interior features the GKUI19 infotainment system, updated cabin design and a new 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine updated to meet new emission standards with a new option of 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder engine that co-developed with Volvo which is shared with the Geely Binyue.
* Geely Boyue Pro
* Rear view

#### Boyue X (2021)

The Boyue X was unveiled at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show as an updated version of the Boyue Pro introduced over two years ago. The Boyue X is equipped with the same powertrain as the Boyue Pro while the front and rear end received redesigns as the first model introduced with Geely’s Vision Starburst design language. In October 2021, Geely launched the Boyue X in China with two engine options and a substantial amount of kit.
* Front view
* Rear view
* Interior

#### 2021 Asian Games Edition

Despite the introduction of the Boyue Pro in 2019 and the Boyue X in 2021 replacing the Pro, a special edition of the original Boyue remains to be available on the market as the Asian Games Edition as of 2021.

#### 2022 facelift

In April 2022, the original Boyue received a facelift for the 2022 model year featuring the same front fascia as the Boyue Pro with an updated vertical slotted grille insert and updated interior while the rear end remains to be the same as the previous version. The 2022 model year Boyue was sold alongside the Boyue X from the end of April 2022.
* 2022 Geely Boyue (second facelift)
* Rear view (second facelift)
* Interior

### Proton X70

On 24 May 2017, Proton Holdings parent company DRB-HICOM announced plans to sell a 49.9% stake in Proton to Zhejiang Geely Automobile Holdings. Alongside the sale of stake, it was announced that Proton's first SUV would be based on the Geely Boyue. The Proton X70 launched in Malaysia in December 2018.
It was fully imported from China and featured only minor cosmetic changes inside and out. The most apparent change is that the Proton X70 is right-hand drive while the Geely Boyue is a left-hand drive vehicle. Proton started the local assembly of the X70 in December 2019 with the launch in February 2020. The Proton X70 was launched in Pakistan in December 2020.
* Front view
* Rear view
* Interior

### Farizon FX

The Farizon FX is a 4-door pickup truck based on the Boyue Pro sold from 2020. It features a monocoque design instead of a traditional ladder frame layout like most pickup trucks. It is powered by the same 1.8-litre turbo engine for the Boyue Pro. The truck is claimed to be the first car-based truck in China.
The design of the Farizon FX retains the Boyue Pro's front fascia except the Expanding Cosmos grille. The rear is replaced by a truck bed with an integrated sport bar, wood flooring and a tonneau cover. The interior is largely different from its counterpart, as it has a larger centre console and a slightly different dashboard layout.
* Front view
* Rear view

## Second generation

In August 2022, Geely introduced the Boyue L, a larger vehicle within the Boyue lineup.
In January 2023, a smaller model called the Boyue Cool followed.
In June 2024, following the discontinuation of the first-generation Boyue in the Chinese market, the Boyue Cool was renamed back to Boyue.

### Boyue L (FX11; 2022)

The Boyue L was unveiled in August 2022, codenamed FX11 during development and rides on the CMA platform shared with the Xingyue and Xingyue L. When the vehicle was introduced, the Boyue L is positioned between the first-generation Boyue and Xingyue L. In 2023, the Boyue Cool takes the position below the Boyue L. In 2024, the first-generation Boyue was discontinued in China, and the Boyue Cool was renamed to simply Boyue. In export markets, the Boyue L is marketed as the Geely Starray or Geely Atlas.
The power of the Boyue L is a 2.0-litre turbo engine with 218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS) and 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft; 33 kg⋅m), a 1.5-litre turbo engine with 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) and 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft; 30 kg⋅m), a 1.5-litre turbo engine plus 3DHT Hybrid Electric drivetrain, and a 1.5-litre turbo engine plus 3DHT Plug-in Hybrid Electric drivetrain. The 2.0-litre turbo engines and 1.5-litre turbo engines are matched to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, the hybrid powertrains are mated to Geely’s DHT three-speed hybrid electric drive transmission.
The dashboard of the Boyue L features a 13.2-inch horizontal central touch screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a four-spoke squared steering wheel. The operating system is Geely Galaxy OS Air and enables OTA updates with computing power comes from a Qualcomm 8155 chip.
* Rear view
* Interior

#### Geely Galaxy L7 (FX12)

The Geely Galaxy L7 is the plug-in hybrid variant of the Geely Boyue L that is marketed through Geely Galaxy dealership network.
* Geely Galaxy L7
* Rear view

### Boyue / Boyue Cool (G426; 2023)

The second-generation Boyue was briefly marketed as the Boyue Cool (Chinese: 吉利博越Cool; pinyin: Jílì Bóyuè Cool) from its introduction in January 2023 until June 2024 and was renamed back to Boyue after. Originally developed as the Geely Binyue L, the second-generation Boyue is positioned below the Boyue L and was codenamed G426 during development. It is exported as the Geely Cityray.
The Boyue Cool / New Boyue is powered by the BHE15-EFZ 1.5-litre turbo 4-cylinder engine used in the Geely Binyue, producing 181 hp and 290 N·m.
* Rear view
* Interior

## Sales

| Year | China (Boyue) | Malaysia (X70) |
| 2016 | 109,209 | |
| 2017 | 286,163 | |
| 2018 | 255,695 | |
| 2019 | 232,327 | 26,331 |
| 2020 | 240,811 | 21,944 |
| 2021 | 224,895 | 16,375 |
| 2022 | | 18,533 |
| 2023 | | 11,200 |