Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 PHEV Debuted At $17,400 USD

Starshine 8 plug-in hybrid car, which ranges in price from 125,800 to 165,800 yuan (17,400 to 22,900 USD) and comes in two extensive ranges of 1,500 km and 1,600 km, was introduced by Geely on May 9 under its Geely Galaxy brand.

Advanced Driving Features

Five of the trims include the G-Pilot advanced driving assistance system, which is made possible by a 126-line roof lidar, five millimeter-wave radars, twelve ultrasonic radars, and ten cameras. It features automatic emergency braking with a maximum vehicle stopping speed of 90 km/h, evasive maneuver assist with a maximum vehicle stopping speed of 120 km/h, and parking assistance in over 300 scenarios. The basic system is also included with the other two trims, which is accomplished by five cameras, twelve ultrasonic radars, and two millimeter-wave radars.

Design

The Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 is a fastback with dimensions of 5018/1918/1480 mm and a wheelbase of 2928 mm. Its drag coefficient is 0.25Cd, and its curb weight varies depending on the trim level at 1908 kg, 1860 kg, or 1760 kg. Geely’s plug-in hybrid Thor EM-P or Thor EM-i systems provide power. The official speed limit for moose tests is 80 km/h.

Interior and Features

With a T-shaped layout featuring a 15.4-inch central control screen and a 10.2-inch LCD instrument panel, the cockpit is driven by the Flyme Auto system, which is based on Geely’s in-house Dragon Eagle-1 7nm chip and incorporates the DeepSeek AI model. Some trims additionally come with a 25.6-inch AR-HUD.

Additional features include an AI voice assistant, OTA updates, 50W wireless phone charging, 256-color ambient lighting, a 23-speaker audio system, 30 internal storage spaces, 30 cubic feet of trunk space that can hold five 20-inch suitcases, and seat ventilation, heating, and massage capabilities.