Geely Galaxy, a sub-brand of Geely Auto, has released the first official images of its upcoming Starshine 6 hybrid sedan, signaling a potential launch in the near future.
The automaker described the Starshine 6 on Weibo as “born to be disruptive,” though it did not provide further details about pricing or availability. Industry watchers expect the model to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the larger Starshine 8 hybrid sedan, which was launched in May.
Regulatory filings suggest the Starshine 6 will measure 4,806 mm in length, 1,886 mm in width, and 1,490 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,756 mm. The vehicle is powered by a 1.5-liter engine with a maximum output of 82 kW and a top speed of 180 km/h. It will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries supplied by Chinese manufacturers CALB and Rept Battero Energy.
The Starshine 6 is the latest addition to a series of new models from Geely Galaxy, which has seen rapid expansion over the past year. In the last month alone, the brand introduced the updated E5 electric SUV and the A7 hybrid sedan, while pre-sales have begun for the M9 hybrid SUV at RMB 193,800, positioning it among the most affordable large SUVs in China.
Geely Galaxy was first launched as a new product lineup on February 23, 2023, and was elevated to a standalone brand on March 3 of this year, reflecting the company’s focus on expanding its hybrid and electric vehicle offerings.