Launching the low-cost Galaxy Starshine 6 EM-i, "competing" with BYD Qin Plus DM-i

Geely has just launched the Galaxy Starshine 6 EM-i, its latest PHEV sedan with a pure electric range of up to 125km. This is considered a rival to the BYD Qin Plus DM-i.

Chinese automaker Geely has just officially introduced the Galaxy Starshine 6 EM-i, a brand new mid-size plug-in hybrid sedan (PHEV) in the Galaxy series.

The car is equipped with a new generation Thor EM-i super hybrid system and a 1.5L engine, providing an impressive pure electric operating range of up to 125km (according to CLTC standards). In terms of appearance, the Galaxy Starshine 6 applies the Ripple Aesthetics design language with many modern details.

The car has a vertical chrome-plated trapezoidal grille, slim headlights combined with broken LED daytime running lights, and a silver-rimmed front bumper. The front of the car, if you look at it briefly, can easily remind many people of Mercedes-AMG sports cars.

The Galaxy Starshine 6's body has a fastback design with 2 embossed ribs, traditional door handles, optional 16 or 17 inch rims and body-colored rearview mirrors.

The rear of the car stands out with a full-width LED taillight strip and a hidden exhaust cluster. In terms of dimensions, the Length x Width x Height are 4,806 x 1,886 x 1,490 (mm), respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,756mm, longer than some competitors in the same segment.

Inside, the Starshine 6 features the new design style of the Galaxy line with two main colors of brown or white. The interior features a 10.2-inch digital clock cluster, a 14.6-inch floating central screen, a flat-bottomed two-spoke steering wheel and a steering column-mounted gearshift lever.

The car is equipped with Flyme Auto smart cockpit system, combining touch screen and physical knob. Standard amenities include leather seats, single sunroof, interior lighting, wireless phone charging...

The car's front seats are equipped with heating - other outstanding features include; rear air-conditioning vents, rear seat center armrest, sound system and 360-degree camera. High-end versions support 50W wireless fast charging and many advanced connectivity features.

Galaxy Starshine 6 uses a 1.5L engine with a capacity of 109 horsepower, combined with an LFP battery with a capacity of 8.5kWh or 17kWh. Depending on the configuration, the car has a pure electric range of 50km, 100km or 125km, with a maximum speed of 180km/h. Safety and driving assistance systems include APA automatic parking and CNOA urban navigation assistance (depending on the version).

In the mid-size PHEV sedan segment, the Galaxy Starshine 6 will compete directly with familiar names such as BYD Qin Plus DM-i, Qin L DM, Seal 06 DM and Seal 07 DM, which are the leading PHEV sedans in sales in China.

The car was launched to target the general customer group who wants a plug-in hybrid sedan that is economical and has a lot of technology. Geely has not announced the price of Starshine 6 EM-i but it is positioned lower than the Galaxy A7 model, which is priced at 89,800 - 125,800 yuan (~327-459 million VND).

Video : Details of Galaxy Starshine 6 EM-i PHEV in China.

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