Geely has launched the Battleship 700 in China, and the numbers are rather wild for an SUV starting at just $26,800. Known locally as the Galaxy Zhanjian 700, it combines plug-in hybrid power with serious off-road hardware, while the range-topping version delivers performance that would make plenty of sports cars conscious.
The SUV is available in six configurations, priced between 179,800 yuan and 369,800 yuan ($26,800–$55,200). Buyers can choose between a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 161 hp and a larger 2.0-litre unit making 215 hp.
The real headline is the flagship’s tri-motor all-wheel-drive setup, which produces a combined 1,113 hp. Geely claims a 0–62 mph sprint in just 3.95 seconds. That’s seriously quick for something built to tackle rough terrain.
Range is impressive, too. The Battleship 700 offers up to 305 km (190 miles) of electric-only driving and a claimed combined range exceeding 1,770 km (1,100 miles).
Off-road equipment includes active hydraulic suspension, CCD damping, 233 mm of ground clearance and water-wading capability of up to 800 mm.
Source: Car News China
