The Geely Galaxy 700 has officially opened pre-sales in China, bringing 1,113 horsepower, serious off-road hardware and amphibious capability to Geely’s first SUV focused specifically on off-road driving. The response has been immediate, with the limited-production “Land Ark” launch edition selling out almost instantly.
Geely Galaxy 700 Pre-Sales Draw Strong Response
The “Land Ark” launch edition of the Geely Galaxy 700 is limited to 700 units, and Geely says those vehicles sold out almost immediately after pre-sales opened.
Geely is also claiming 10,000 orders for the Galaxy 700 within nine minutes, followed by 43,900 refundable pre-orders during the first hour.
Pricing adds another notable element to the SUV’s launch. The base model costs just under $30,000, while the top trim is priced at the equivalent of $57,000.
Geely Galaxy 700 Combines Hybrid Power With Off-Road Hardware
The Galaxy 700 is built around Geely’s Thor EM-T electric hybrid system and uses a three-motor, all-wheel-drive setup. Buyers can choose between a 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
Total system output reaches a maximum of 1,113 hp, while Geely claims the SUV can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.95 seconds.
The off-road specifications include a rear mechanical differential lock, nine inches of ground clearance, a 31-inch maximum wading depth, a 30-degree approach angle and a 31-degree departure angle.
The Galaxy 700 also features an emergency floating mode that allows the SUV to navigate through water for up to 40 minutes after going beyond its wading depth.
How Does the Galaxy 700 Floating Mode Work?
The claim that a heavy SUV can navigate while floating in water, along with a feature that reduces its turning radius to 11 feet, may appear difficult to believe. However, video evidence exists, and the Galaxy 700 is equipped with two 17-Kw thrusters mounted at the rear.
Those thrusters help explain the vehicle’s 40-minute navigation limitation while operating in floating mode.
Power Comes From a 2.0-Liter Hybrid Setup
For the higher-output configuration, the Galaxy 700 uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine backed by a 47.14 kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate battery that powers three motors.
The combination gives the Galaxy 700 its claimed 1,113-hp maximum output and 3.95-second zero-to-60-mph acceleration figure, while the battery supplies energy to the SUV’s three-motor system.
The Galaxy 700’s pre-sale figures, pricing and technical specifications underscore the vehicle’s position as Geely’s first off-road-focused SUV, combining high power with equipment designed for both demanding terrain and emergency water operation.
