Geely’s new Galaxy Zhanjian 700 arrives with the kind of numbers usually reserved for far more expensive performance SUVs.
The brand’s first dedicated off-road model has opened for pre-sales in China, and demand has been immediate with 43,900 bookings recorded in the first hour.
Prices begin at 199,800 yuan, around $29,400, which makes the headline performance figures even harder to ignore.
At a glance
- Geely has opened pre-sales for the Galaxy Zhanjian 700 in China, drawing 43,900 bookings in its first hour.
- The off-road SUV uses the Thor EM-T all-wheel-drive AI hybrid system with up to 1,113 hp from turbocharged petrol and tri-motor electric hardware.
- Pricing starts at 199,800 yuan, around $29,400, with six configurations and a 700-unit Land Ark edition.
A boxy off-roader with super-SUV numbers
The Galaxy Zhanjian 700 is positioned as a proper off-road SUV rather than a softened crossover with rugged styling.
Its upright proportions give it the visual language buyers expect in this part of the market, but the powertrain is where Geely has made the loudest statement.
The SUV is offered with either a 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, paired with a tri-motor electric setup.
Combined output reaches 1,113 hp, while claimed wheel-end torque is listed at 13,920 Nm, or 10,266 lb ft.
Those figures are striking at any price point, but they’re particularly notable given that the entry version sits just below the $30,000 mark at current conversion.
Hybrid off-road hardware and tight-space tricks
Under the bodywork, the Zhanjian 700 runs Geely’s Thor EM-T all-wheel-drive AI hybrid system.
The system is designed to support a broad spread of driving conditions, with 17 driving modes available.
Among the standout functions are Crab Walk and Waltz Turn, the latter able to cut the turning radius to just 3.36 metres.
That kind of manoeuvrability matters in tight off-road sections, dense urban streets and trail situations where a conventional large SUV can feel cumbersome.
The SUV is also rated to tackle water up to 800 mm deep, adding a useful practical credential to the headline performance claims.
Range and pricing put pressure on the segment
Geely quotes up to 305 km, or 190 miles, of CLTC electric range for the Zhanjian 700.
Combined range extends beyond 1,200 km, or 745 miles, giving the SUV a long-distance brief that goes beyond short electric commutes and weekend trail use.
The range is priced from 199,800 yuan to 389,800 yuan, which is approximately $29,400 to $57,300.
There are six configurations in total, along with a limited Land Ark edition capped at 700 units.
That breadth gives Geely room to attract both value-focused SUV buyers and customers looking for a more specialised flagship version.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Geely |
|---|---|
| Model | Galaxy Zhanjian 700 |
| Vehicle type | Dedicated off-road SUV |
| Market | China |
| Powertrain | Thor EM-T all-wheel-drive AI hybrid system |
| Engines | 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine options |
| Electric setup | Tri-motor electric system |
| Combined output | Up to 1,113 hp |
| Claimed wheel-end torque | 13,920 Nm, or 10,266 lb ft |
| Driving modes | 17, including Crab Walk and Waltz Turn |
| Turning radius | As low as 3.36 metres with Waltz Turn |
| Water wading capability | Up to 800 mm |
| Electric range | Up to 305 km, or 190 miles, on the CLTC cycle |
| Combined range | More than 1,200 km, or 745 miles |
| Configurations | Six |
| Limited edition | Land Ark edition, limited to 700 examples |
| Price range | 199,800 yuan to 389,800 yuan, approximately $29,400 to $57,300 |
| Pre-sale demand | 43,900 bookings in the first hour |
China’s off-road SUV race gets sharper
The Zhanjian 700 shows how quickly China’s domestic SUV market is moving, especially in the space between electrified performance and genuine off-road usability.
Its price, power and early booking numbers suggest Geely has found a formula with broad appeal.
For buyers who want a large, high-tech off-roader without stepping into traditional premium pricing, the Galaxy Zhanjian 700 looks like one of the more disruptive arrivals of the year.
