We rarely cover cars sold exclusively in China, but we’re willing to make an exception on occasion if there’s a compelling reason. Geely’s latest product meets the criteria with its unusual name, impressive driving range, and the simple fact that it’s not another SUV. Roughly the same size as a Toyota Camry, this large sedan is called the Galaxy A7, a name that immediately brought to mind Samsung’s namesake smartphone from a few years back. Side note: Samsung actually made cars in Korea through a joint venture with Renault.
Beyond the unexpected Samsung connection, the Galaxy A7 also evokes thoughts of the Audi A7. In China, Audi offers two versions of its luxury car: the familiar A7 Sportback, a five-door liftback built by FAW, and the lesser-known A7L sedan, which features a traditional trunk. The latter is built by Audi’s other local partner, SAIC. Geely’s A7 looks upscale enough to compete with cars bearing the fabled Four Rings. It’s sold as a Geely Galaxy, a recently launched sub-brand focused on plug-in hybrids and EVs.
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Although our Chinese may be a bit rusty, one detail about the car stood out: a driving range of more than 2,100 kilometers (1,305 miles) on a full tank and a fully charged battery. It’s an impressive figure, though it’s worth noting it’s based on the lenient China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). The Galaxy A7 is a plug-in hybrid that pairs a small 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with an electric motor. Geely claims a combined fuel consumption of just 2 liters per 100 kilometers, a whopping 117.6 miles per gallon.
Reports from China indicate Geely will offer the Galaxy A7 with multiple lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery options, supplied by CALB and CATL. The largest will be an 18.99-kWh pack, enabling an electric-only range of 75 miles (120 kilometers), again based on the CLTC standard. In terms of size, the car measures 193.6 inches (4918 mm) in length, 75 inches (1905 mm) in width, and 58.8 inches (1495 mm) in height, with a generous 112 inches (2845 mm) wheelbase.
It ticks nearly all the boxes for 2025 car trends: front and rear light bars, a massive center screen, and minimal physical controls. The Galaxy A7 comes with 17- to 19-inch wheels and weighs up to 3,825 pounds (1,735 kilograms) in its heaviest configuration.
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While not yet official, reports suggest the electrified sedan will start at around 100,000 yuan, rising to 130,000 yuan for the top-tier version. That translates to around $14,000–$18,000, highlighting just how far ahead China is in minimizing production costs while still turning a profit.
The Galaxy A7 will be manufactured by the company that owns multiple brands, including Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, and Farizon. Geely also owns half of Smart, 49.9% of Proton, 17% of Aston Martin, and a 9.69% stake in Mercedes, through its founder and chairman, Li Shufu.
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Source: Geely
