Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On April 10, Geely Auto's Galaxy brand officially opened presales for its Xingyao 8, a mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan, offering five trims priced between 139,800 yuan and 173,800 yuan.
The model comes in two powertrain variants—powered by either the NordThor EM-P Super Hybrid or the NordThor EM-i Super Hybrid system.
Rooted in the design philosophy of "Ripple Aesthetics," the Galaxy Xingyao 8 blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with modern technologies. Styling cues such as the "flying-eave tiger-gaze" headlights, flowing "jade-like" side profile, and sunrise-inspired tail lamps reflect a Chinese traditional culture design language. These are complemented by contemporary features like frameless windows, flush door handles, and 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.
The sedan is available in six body colors inspired by traditional Chinese objects and landscapes, including "Jihai Blue" and "Shanhe Green," emphasizing a homegrown luxury aesthetic. Inside the cabin, motifs such as "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" and "Rippled Lotus Pond" are paired with interior color themes like sandalwood brown and obsidian grey, showcasing fine craftsmanship rooted in Chinese tradition.
Under the hood, the Xingyao 8 equipped with the NordThor EM-i powertrain achieves a thermal efficiency of 46.5%. Paired with an 11-in-1 E-DHT PHEV-dedicated drive unit, it delivers a fuel consumption of just 3.36L/100km under CLTC conditions.
The NordThor EM-P system-powered variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 6.49 seconds, with a slightly higher fuel consumption of 3.67L/100km.
Across the lineup, the vehicle features enhanced front MacPherson struts and rear five-link independent suspension, as well as front and rear FSD adaptive dampers. The braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h is as short as 34.5 meters.
The interior boasts soft-touch materials across 85% of the surfaces, with suede-like finishes on the headliner and pillars. The powered executive seats offer heating, ventilation, and eight-point massage functions.
Notably, the Xingyao 8 debuts the 23-speaker Flyme Sound audio system, featuring a 2,000W independent amplifier and a 7.1.4 surround sound setup.
As for intelligent driving features, the model incorporates Geely's self-developed "G-Pilot" advanced driver-assistance system, capable of supporting highway and elevated-road NOA (navigate on autopilot), as well as evasive maneuver assist (EMA). The in-car Galaxy Flyme Auto smart cockpit system is integrated with the DeepSeek large language model, enabling in-depth question-answering and complex reasoning. With voice wake-up speeds under 400ms and a 93% command recognition rate, the system allows for seamless voice-based vehicle control.
