Is the 163 horsepower of the Geely Boyue sufficient?
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Geely Boyue's 163 horsepower is sufficient for daily use. In terms of configuration: The Geely Boyue is equipped with a 7-inch full LCD 3D dynamic combination instrument panel, NAPPA luxury genuine leather multifunctional steering wheel, EPB electronic parking brake system, AUTOHOLD automatic parking system, and other features. In terms of power: The Geely Boyue offers diversified power options. The 1.8TD engine, 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and Australian DSI 6-speed automatic transmission can form various power combinations, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.7L/100km.
I've been driving the Geely Boyue for almost a year now, and the 163 horsepower is completely sufficient for daily use. My daily commute through the city is smooth, with easy overtaking and lane changes, and the throttle response is quite immediate. On weekends, when I take my family on outings, even with the trunk fully loaded with luggage and three passengers, it doesn't struggle on regular slopes. The fuel consumption is around 8 liters, making the maintenance cost relatively low. Of course, if you frequently drive on winding mountain roads like those in Yunnan, Guizhou, or Sichuan, you might find the low-end torque a bit weak. But for 95% of driving scenarios, this power is more than adequate, and there's no need to spend extra on a higher-powered version.
As someone who frequently tests cars, I find the 163 horsepower in the Boyue, a compact SUV, to be well-balanced. The lower-powered version of the similarly priced Haval H6 also has 169 horsepower, and in actual driving, the acceleration feels similar. Its 1.5T engine can deliver 250 Nm of torque at just 2000 rpm, making it much quicker off the line at traffic lights compared to older 2.0L naturally aspirated cars. The dual-clutch transmission's shifting logic leans towards comfort, with a slight delay in downshifting when flooring the accelerator, but it's more than adequate for city commuting. Even at highway speeds of 120 km/h, it maintains composure during further acceleration.