- Engine
- 1,477 cc
- Power
- 177 hp
- Torque
- 255 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
GeelySUVCoolray2020–present
The Chinese compact SUV that makes the value argument best — provided the servicing is by the book.
- 🇨🇳 China
- 🇵🇭 Philippines
- 🌎 Latin America
- 🇷🇺 Russia & CIS
- 🕌 Middle East
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- Engine
- 1,477 cc
- Power
- 177 hp
- Torque
- 255 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Coolray is Geely's small SUV built on the BMA platform developed in the Volvo partnership era — a sharp-looking crossover with a 1.5 three-cylinder turbo and dual-clutch gearbox, refreshed in 2023 with bolder styling. Across Southeast Asia it became one of the Chinese SUVs that changed perceptions of the breed, winning buyers on design, pace and equipment.
In Sri Lanka the Coolray arrived in modest numbers around the ban era and features in the post-2025 import conversation as Chinese brands scale up. It offers a lot of car for the money — turbo performance, big-screen cabin, full equipment lists — against the familiar caveats: a young support network, a drivetrain that rewards disciplined servicing, and untested long-term resale. As a value alternative to pricier Japanese compact SUVs, it is one of the stronger Chinese-badge cases.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Standout styling and equipment for the price
- Lively 1.5 turbo performance
- Volvo-era platform engineering underneath
- One consistent generation across the range shown
What to watch
- Dual-clutch gearbox needs proper fluid service and careful use
- Local service network still maturing
- Three-cylinder thirst rises under hard driving
Owner reviews
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Coolray economical?
Driven gently it returns respectable figures for a turbo SUV, but the small turbo engine drinks noticeably when pushed. Real-world economy sits below hybrid Japanese rivals, which is part of the price trade-off.
What maintenance matters most?
Dual-clutch transmission fluid service at the specified intervals, quality engine oil for the turbo, and cooling-system upkeep. Skipping these is the main source of trouble reported on the model regionally.
How does it compare with a Vezel or Raize?
It undercuts them on price while beating them on equipment and straight-line pace; they beat it on economy, resale and garage familiarity. The right answer depends on how long you plan to keep the car.
