Geely has confirmed its Battleship 700 PHEV off-road SUV will launch in Australia in the second half of 2027, with a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system producing a claimed 830kW.

The five-seat Battleship 700 is powered overseas by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 47kWh battery pack. Its tri-motor all-wheel-drive system incorporates an integrated differential lock, with Geely claiming up to 170km of electric-only driving range.

The SUV has 233mm of ground clearance and an 800mm claimed water-wading depth, along with 20-inch wheels. It also features a ‘Waltz’ U-Turn function designed to allow the vehicle to manoeuvre on the spot.

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Cabin equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch and 15.6-inch screens, a centre-console heating and cooling compartment, independent rear air-conditioning and a 23-speaker sound system.

Australian specifications, pricing and the exact launch timing will be announced closer to its arrival in the second half of 2027. The Battleship 700 is one of six Geely models planned for Australia in 2027, with the MONJARO EM-i SUV and Emgrand L EM-i sedan also confirmed for local launch in the first half of the year.

Geely Auto Group is a Chinese automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou and part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, with vehicle brands including Geely, Lynk & Co and Zeekr.

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Key specifications

  • Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid
  • Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Battery: 47kWh
  • Drive: Tri-motor AWD
  • System output: 830kW
  • Electric range: Up to 170km
  • Ground clearance: 233mm
  • Water wading: 800mm
  • Wheels: 20-inch
  • Seats: Five
  • Australian launch: Second half of 2027
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