Is the Geely Borui fuel-efficient?
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1.8t Borui has a fuel consumption of 10.5 liters per 100 kilometers, which is definitely not considered high fuel consumption, but rather quite fuel-efficient. However, the reality is that few Borui owners can achieve 10.5 liters per 100 kilometers in congested traffic conditions. In the owner reviews on Autohome, 1.8t Borui owners generally rate the fuel consumption with only 3 stars, with widespread feedback indicating high fuel consumption. Here is more related information: The Geely Borui was designed by the internationally renowned automotive designer Peter Horbury and his international design team. The overall styling adopts a four-door fastback design, incorporating traditional Chinese cultural elements such as water ripple, Chinese cloud patterns, and West Lake arch bridges.
I've been driving the Geely Borui for almost two years now, the 1.8T model. The fuel consumption is indeed quite high in pure city commuting during traffic jams, with the dashboard often showing around 9-10L, and it's even more fuel-consuming when the air conditioning is on in summer. But it's a pleasant surprise on the highway, where I've achieved as low as just over 7L. The car weighs nearly 1.7 tons, significantly heavier than Japanese cars in the same class, and the tires are wider, so the physical characteristics determine that it can't be particularly fuel-efficient. Personally, I feel the fuel consumption level is similar to my colleague's Passat, which is acceptable. If you're particularly concerned about fuel costs, a hybrid might be more suitable, but the Borui's configuration and space are definitely worth the price.
