Are the Three Major Components of the Xingyue from Volvo?
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The three major components of the Xingyue are produced by Volvo. Below is a related introduction about the Geely Xingyue: Model Overview: The Geely Xingyue, as the first product of the Geely brand built on the CMA modular architecture, is positioned as a high-end sports SUV, belonging to the premium series of the Geely brand. It features the Zhiqing 2.0T turbocharged engine + Aisin 8AT strong sports performance, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.8 seconds. The Xingyue is a high-end sports SUV and Geely's new flagship SUV established with technology. Model Features: The leather seats and the driver-centered sports cockpit create a sense of sportiness. The inclined dashboard for the driver, the flat-bottomed racing steering wheel, and the co-driver side armrest all reflect the performance flavor.
I've worked on many domestic cars, and the Xingyue's three major components are indeed related to Volvo. After Geely acquired Volvo in 2010, they developed the CMA platform. The current Xingyue 2.0T high-power version uses Volvo's Drive-E engine, model B4204T30, the same as the XC40, with particularly crisp power response. However, the chassis tuning was redone by Geely themselves, focusing more on comfort—it's noticeably softer over speed bumps compared to Volvo. The transmission shares the Aisin 8AT, but the shift logic has been optimized for Chinese road conditions. It's like using imported flour to make Chinese pastries—the recipe is still domestic. I highly recommend the 2.0T version, as it shares more core components. When buying, check the configuration sheet carefully—the base 1.5T three-cylinder engine is Geely's own development, with a completely different technical approach.
Last week when I test drove the Xingyue, I specifically asked the salesperson about the 'big three' components. The guy directly took me to see the engine bay, pointed at the T5 badge and said it shares technology origins with Volvo. The kickdown acceleration during the test drive was indeed exhilarating. However, he honestly mentioned it's a joint development achievement - while the chassis structure originates from Volvo's CMA platform, the spring damping coefficient has been softened by 20% for Chinese road conditions. Both use transverse 8AT transmissions, but Xingyue's shift logic is noticeably smoother. The most obvious difference is Xingyue's rear seats being 3cm thicker - my butt barely left the cushion even on rough roads. The sales brochure states over 60% technology sharing rate for the 'big three', but with 30% lower manufacturing costs. If the budget allows, go for the AWD version - that Haldex fifth-gen AWD system is core technology transplanted directly from Volvo.
Ever since Geely acquired Volvo, I've been keeping an eye on their technology integration progress. The Xingyue's three major components are typical hybrids - the engine, transmission, and chassis all have Volvo genes but aren't exactly the same. The most obvious is the Drive-E engine, where the cast iron cylinder block was changed to aluminum alloy for weight reduction, and the turbo engagement RPM was lowered by 200. Although the chassis shares the same platform, the Xingyue's wheelbase was extended by 5 cm, and all bushings were replaced with hydraulic ones. The transmission is directly derived from the same source, but the electronic shifting module's logic was optimized. I tested it on the track - its 80 km/h cornering limit is about half a second slower than pure Volvos. It's like planting imported seeds domestically; differences in soil and climate lead to variations in what grows. If you're after the original flavor, you might consider the Lynk & Co 01, which shares the same platform but has more European tuning.
