It was in September 2019 when Geely’s newest and most popular compact crossover, the Coolray was officially launched in the Philippines. It was also Sojitz G Auto Philippines’—Geely’s official partner here—first-ever offering and has become its most popular model, constantly topping sales charts as one of the best-selling subcompact crossovers in the market.
This week, SGAP announced it has brought in an updated variant of the crossover, the 2022 Coolray Sport Limited. Already available for viewing at all authorized Geely dealerships, the 2022 Coolray Sport Limited is priced at P1.218 million, which is P20,000 higher than the current top variant, the Coolray Sport.
The 2022 Coolray Sport Limited gets sportier 18-inch high-gloss black alloy wheels on 215/55R18 tires as well as power tailgate (can also be activated from the key fob) while inside, occupants would surely enjoy the ventilated front seats.
The latest and updated variant of the Coolray will still be powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine that generates 177 hp and 255 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch and is able to reach 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.
SGAP president and CEO Yosuke Nishi was glad to report that even with the ongoing pandemic and more competition in the Coolray’s category, the model remains strong. “We are confident that the Coolray, especially now that we have the Sport Limited, will continue to trend among Filipino buyers as the country’s best-selling B-segment SUV.”
The Coolray has remained to be a top-seller model not only for Geely, but also among the competitive brands in the B-segment two wheel drive SUV segment with 1,959 units sold from January to September 2021.
“We hope that with this latest variant of the Coolray, we will continue to maintain our market lead,”
Froilan Dytianquin, SGAP Sales and Marketing GM
October deals
SGAP today made sure owning a Coolray and other Geely models is more exciting and affordable as it launches Easy Own Deals!
With the help of its partner banks (RCBC, BDO, BPI Family, UCPB, PS Bank and Chinasavings bank), customers who will purchase any Coolray and Okavango variant from October 6, can choose from the following deals:
—the Coolray Premium is now available with an all-in low down payment of P75,000 while the Comfort variant is now available with a low monthly payment of P10,965 (based on 50 percent down payment). The Coolray Sport is offered with a P90,000 savings while there is a zero interest for the Coolray Premium (12 months term).
For the Okavango Comfort, an P85,000 all-in downpayment or as low as P13,093 monthly are offered. A P13,000 savings is available for the Okavango Urban Plus as well as zero interest for all Okavango models (12 months term).
The Okavango has gained good reception in both the midsize SUV and MPV market with 1,634 units sold year-to-date.
Despite only having only three Geely models in its line-up, SGAP is still able to remain in the country’s top 10 list of best-selling cars in the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc.’s (CAMPI) monthly reports.
“We want to make things easier for our buyers during this approaching holiday season. As the trend in infections going down and more people being vaccinated, we look forward that it will bring forth a better business sentiment and create demand for brand new vehicles. For Geely, after two years of being present in the country, we are happy that we have remained strong, more so, thriving,” said Nishi.
