What is the body weight of the Geely Borui?

[VanAlan]

Geely Borui has 3 models currently on sale, with a total vehicle weight of 1660kg. It is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan with dimensions of 498618611513mm. In terms of power, the 2021 Borui comes in three models: Guofeng Edition, Linghang Edition+, and Linghang Edition. It is equipped with a 2.8L turbocharged engine and a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The engine has 4 cylinders arranged in a transverse layout, and the drivetrain is front-engine, front-wheel drive. Other configurations for the 2021 Borui include, in whole or part across models, features such as driver/passenger airbags, front/rear head airbags (curtain), ISOFIX child seat anchors, driving assistance imaging, automatic parking, and driving mode switching. It's worth noting that the Geely Borui is the first model from Geely to incorporate Volvo's safety technology concepts. Since its launch, the Borui has served as the official vehicle for various high-profile events, including the Chinese Foreign Ministry's protocol services, embassy vehicles in China, the first China-CEEC Expo, the G20 Hangzhou Summit, and the Two Sessions. The Borui also features Geely's Intelligent Hybrid technology, based on the jointly developed 1.5TD+7DCT powertrain by Geely and Volvo, offering both MHEV (mild hybrid) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid) versions.

[KiaraAnn]

My car is the top-of-the-line hybrid version of the Geely Borui 1.5T. I specifically checked the specs when I picked it up. The curb weight is 1.66 tons, which is noticeably heavier than Japanese cars in the same class. I remember once when I picked up a friend, he got in and said, 'Your car doors feel really solid,' which is actually due to the generous use of steel. A mechanic once mentioned that with this weight and 235-wide tires, it corners very stably, but in city traffic, the fuel consumption can go up to 9 liters per 100 km, though it's quite efficient on the highway. When I put two cases of mineral water in the trunk, I could feel the rear suspension sinking a bit—so friends looking to buy a trunk mat should remember to choose a thicker one.

[MacJeffrey]

Last week, I accompanied my relative to a 4S store for a test drive. The salesperson mentioned that the Borui's weight comes in three tiers: the 1.8T fuel version starts at 1.61 tons, the 2.4L version is 1.58 tons, and the hybrid version is the heaviest, close to 1.7 tons. This weight is about 100 kg more than the Accord, and the doors close with a solid thud reminiscent of German cars. Old Li from the repair shop said that a heavier body is a plus for safety, though it means the lift needs to be adjusted a couple more notches when changing tires. He advised northern owners to check tire pressure before winter, recommending a cold tire pressure of at least 2.4 for heavier vehicles.

[VonKaylee]

After conducting a teardown comparison between the Borui and Camry, it was found that the Borui's door anti-collision beam features a W-shaped structure, using 6 kg more steel than the Japanese-style tubular beam. The vehicle comprises 16% hot-formed steel, with the bare body alone weighing 400 kg. Some car enthusiasts reported that after installing an electric tailgate, the weight exceeded 1.75 tons, and they noticeably felt the front suspension rebounding slower over speed bumps. It is advised not to place fitness equipment on the rear floor; last time, two carpet clips were broken when moving weight plates.