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There’s lots of showroom appeal to the Starray – though it falls down on ergonomics
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There are a few tweaks to the Starray’s design compared to the electric EX5 with different bumpers and lights, front and rear. Geely has clearly kept the design safe, but what it lacks in distinctiveness, it makes up for in equipment.
The Geely Starray Pro gets:
- 10-inch driver’s display
- 15.4-inch central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Sat-nav (a subscription for the first two years)
- Heated seats
- Keyless entry
The Max adds:
- A 13.8-inch head-up display
- Wireless phone charging
- A 1,000W sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
The Ultra adds the larger battery pack plus faster charging capabilities.
Interior and dashboard design
Sitting inside the Starray, it’s all very generic. There’s little to differentiate the cabin from those of other Chinese SUVs, such as the Chery Tiggo 8 and the incredibly bland Leapmotor C10. In fact, if you covered the steering wheel’s badge, we reckon most would struggle to tell the difference.
One peculiar feature is the large volume dial, which you can press twice to change the touchscreen wallpaper – should you feel the need to choose between a kitten in a bucket or a coastal scene (yes, those really are some of the options) quickly.
Materials and build quality
Despite the budget pricing, there’s some real quality to the Geely Starray. We didn’t experience any significant rattles or creaks during our drive and elements like the faux wood on the centre console, plenty of soft plastics and well-damped buttons (the few dotted around the cabin, at least) are all indicators that Geely is targeting a more upmarket approach.
Infotainment, sat-nav and stereo
The Geely’s interior does have redeeming qualities. We experienced no lag on that huge touchscreen, with quick-loading menus and a navigation system that’s easy to get your head around. That’s just as well because the Starray features very few physical buttons, even the panoramic sliding sunroof is inexplicably controlled by a slider buried within the Geely’s menus.
