Geely New Zealand has bolstered its electric midsize SUV thanks to a successful five-star ANCAP safety rating for the Geely EX5. With safety as paramount from the core Complete variant, the result reinforces the company’s commitment to ensuring all New Zealanders have access to safe and innovative mobility.

In its testing, the Geely EX5 scored 86% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 83% for vulnerable road user protection, and 85% for its safety assistance systems.

Mr Lei Li, CEO of Geely Auto Australia, said “At Geely, we are fully committed to not only providing a great driving experience for our customers but also by making that very experience a very safe one. The Geely EX5 achieving the maximum ANCAP safety rating sets a solid standard for our local brand and reinforces the fact that we make no compromises when it comes to the safety of our customers.”

“The wider Geely Group is no stranger to safety – we have been pioneers of protecting drivers, occupants, and other road users for decades. Sharing knowledge and technology with our sister brands put the Geely EX5 in an advanced position, and we believe we have made key safety features accessible for as many consumers as possible.”

Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP said “Geely has made a confident entrance into the Australian and New Zealand markets with the Geely EX5, landing a five-star result right out of the gate. The Geely EX5 delivers good overall safety performance and sets a benchmark for Geely’s local presence.”

As standard, all Geely EX5s delivered in New Zealand are built with a comprehensive passive and active safety suite:

· Seven airbags

· Rear parking sensors

· 360-degree camera

· High beam assist

· Hill descent control

· Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)

· Adaptive cruise control

· Intelligent cruise control

· Collision mitigation support front and rear

· Front cross-traffic alert

· Rear cross-traffic alert and braking

· Lane-keeping assist

· Traffic sign recognition

· Lane changing assist

· Blind spot detection

· Emergency lane-keeping assist

· Evasive manoeuvre assist

· Occupant detection alert

· Driver fatigue alert

· Auto lane change assist

The brand offers the Geely EX5 Complete from $51,990 plus on-road costs, with the top-of-the-range Inspire, priced from $55,990 plus on-road costs.

To keep up to date with Geely Auto in New Zealand, you can view more information via www.geely.nz