Geely has opened pre-sales on its first dedicated off-road vehicle, the Geely Galaxy Warship 700. The plug-in hybrid SUV is positioned to compete directly against Tank and Fangchengbao, priced from 199,800 yuan, which is a significant gap below established rivals in the hardcore segment. On paper, the strategy is deliberate: out-spec competitors while undercutting them by nearly 100,000 yuan. Whether this approach translates to buyer confidence is another question.
The five-seat SUV is built on Geely’s new GTA platform and engineered for the plug-in hybrid hardcore segment where established brands like Tank 400 and Fangchengbao Leopard 5 already hold customer loyalty. This review examines whether the impressive specification sheet translates to a compelling proposition.
Design & First Impressions
The Warship 700 is a boxy vehicle with a deliberately flat-sided stance. The design language, branded “Eastern Awakening Lion,” uses a continuous light bar across the front with an illuminated Geely logo at its centre. The hood incorporates flat ventilation ports and character lines, with orange accents and exposed tow hooks that signal off-road intent.
The rear follows conventional off-road design: a side-opening tailgate, exterior-mounted spare tire, vertical taillights with layered lighting, and a substantial rear bumper with underbody protection. Six exterior colours draw inspiration from Chinese landscapes: Danxia Orange, Medog Green, Sayram Lake Blue.
The interior combines digital and tactile elements. A dual-tone layout features quilted leather textures and embossed speaker grilles with mountain motifs. A floating touchscreen sits centred on the dashboard, paired with a digital instrument cluster visible to both driver and passenger. The centre console retains physical buttons, an aircraft-style gear shifter, and a driving mode rotary dial – a deliberate design choice given the automotive industry‘s push toward touch-only controls.
Powertrain & Performance
The Warship 700 comes with three powertrain configurations: a 1.5-litre turbocharged two-wheel-drive entry version, a 1.5T with three electric motors for four-wheel-drive, and a 2.0T flagship also with three motors and four-wheel-drive. The 1.5T produces 120 kW, the 2.0T delivers 160 kW. In the flagship configuration, the combined system produces 830 kW, equivalent to approximately 1,129 metric horsepower across the petrol engine and three electric motors.
According to Geely, the flagship accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.95 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h. The company claims a power-to-weight ratio of 392 PS/T, which it describes as the highest among production off-road vehicles globally.
The architecture pairs a petrol generator with a three-speed transmission and front and rear electric motors. The rear axle uses two independent wheel-end motors producing 2×220 kW peak power, with peak wheel-end torque of 2×4,500 N·m and a maximum speed of 21,500 rpm. These enable wheel-speed differentiation for functions including the “Waltz” turn-around and crab-walk modes. The flagship adds a mechanical rear differential lock capable of full engagement within 0.2 seconds.
All variants use a 47.14 kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate battery. The two-wheel-drive version delivers 305 km of pure electric range, extending to 1,770 km when combined with the 80-litre fuel tank. Geely claims the system supports 6C fast charging, moving from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 10 minutes.
Spec Sheet
| Specification | Details |
| On sale | Pre-sales opened September 15th, 2026; deliveries expected Q4 2026 |
| Price (from) | 199,800 yuan pre-sale |
| Powertrain | 1.5T or 2.0T PHEV; 2.0T three-motor 4WD: 830 kW combined |
| Battery capacity | 47.14 kWh CATL LFP |
| CLTC range | 305 km pure electric (2WD); 1,770 km combined maximum |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 seconds (2.0T 4WD, manufacturer claim) |
| Top speed | 220 km/h (2.0T 4WD) |
| Charging (DC) | 6C; 10–80% in approximately 10 minutes |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5,085 × 1,999 × 1,912 mm |
| Rivals | Tank 400 Hi4-T, Fangchengbao Leopard 5 |
Driving Dynamics
The Warship 700 sits on a native integrated body-on-frame construction with double-wishbone independent suspension front and rear. Geely claims torsional rigidity exceeding 41,000 N·m/deg and states the integrated frame is over 30 percent stronger than conventional ladder frames. A hidden roll cage contributes to a roof crush resistance rating of 16 tonnes.
Suspension uses a dual-chamber closed air system with continuously variable dampers and what Geely calls an “AI preview magic carpet” system intended to balance off-road articulation with on-road comfort. Off-road, the vehicle provides automatic terrain recognition, 540-degree camera views, one-touch climbing mode, and off-road cruise control. The flagship adds what Geely markets as “Waltz” turn-around capability – a tank turn function for three-point spins in constrained spaces.
The limited Land Ark edition adds active hydraulic suspension and “emergency floatation escape,” which Geely states supports up to 40 minutes of flotation with a water exit speed of up to 4 knots, though full technical details remain limited.
Technology & Infotainment
The Warship 700 runs five interconnected screens: a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, 10.2-inch instrument cluster, 12.66-inch passenger screen, 15.2-inch head-up display, and a rear control screen. The system runs Flyme Auto 2, Geely‘s latest operating system.
For autonomous driving, Geely integrates its G-ASD system. The 2.0T flagship receives the H7 solution, featuring roof-mounted lidar and 29 perception sensors paired with a Thor-U chip delivering 700 TOPS of computing power. Functions include door-to-door navigation, highway and urban NOA, and parking assistance across 300-plus parking space types.
A notable feature is satellite communication through Geely’s LEO constellation, enabling emergency messaging in areas without cellular coverage, a capability with clear utility for off-road scenarios.
Value & The Competition
At 199,800 yuan, the Warship 700 significantly undercuts its rivals. The Tank 400 Hi4-T starts at 285,800 yuan. The Fangchengbao Leopard 5 enters at 259,800 yuan. That gap of 60,000 to 86,000 yuan represents a deliberate strategy to acquire market share in a segment where Geely has no established off-road heritage.
Against Tank‘s offering, the Warship 700 delivers substantially higher combined system output in flagship form (830 kW versus Tank’s 300 kW) and a larger standard battery pack. Tank‘s advantage lies in accumulated brand credibility and a dealer network built specifically for off-road specialisation.
Versus Fangchengbao, Geely offers more pure electric range and a larger battery. Fangchengbao counters with BYD’s vertically integrated supply chain and a brand reputation built entirely around off-road focus.
The central competitive question is straightforward: Can buyers trust a first-generation off-road platform from a brand known for family vehicles? Geely is betting that specification-sheet dominance and aggressive pricing can overcome that trust deficit.
Editor‘s Take
Geely’s approach with the Warship 700 is strategically ambitious. The specification sheet is impressive – 1,129 metric horsepower, a sub-four-second sprint, and entry-level pricing that undercuts competitors significantly. On paper, the proposition is compelling.
But whether it translates to actual market success depends on factors beyond specifications. The real test is durability and reliability across several years of genuine off-road use. Tank and Fangchengbao didn‘t establish credibility by launching a single impressive vehicle. They earned customer trust through sustained competition participation, dedicated enthusiast communities, and consistent long-term market presence.
The Warship 700 appeals most to buyers prioritising raw on-road performance and technology alongside genuine off-road capability, and who are comfortable being early adopters of a first-generation platform. Those seeking proven durability, established off-road service networks, or strong resale value precedent would likely wait.
Sources: Sohu Auto, Yiche, Autohome
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