The Geely Okavango is the third model to join the local lineup of Geely Philippines. It comes to the country with three variants available with a hybrid powerplant. The all-new crossover brings with it contemporary styling along with a 7-seater capacity. Under the hood, the Okavango is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, a similar one found in the top-of-the-line Azkarra. It produces 190hp and 300 Nm of torque and is assisted by a 48-volt hybrid system. The motor is mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission which sends power to only the front wheels.
Launch
The Geely Okavango was launched on November 19, 2020. It is available in two variants, Comfort and Urban, both carrying a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine that is mated to a 48-volt hybrid system. Power is sent to all wheels via a 7-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission. All models come with access to Eco, Comfort, and Sport driving modes as standard for the all-new 7-seater crossover. Later Geely Philippines would add the Urban Plus model which gives the vehicle access to ABD Matrix LED headlights along with a sunroof and higher quality materials.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
The Geely Okavango in the Philippines utilizes the Geely NL platform. It comes powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that is mated to a 48-volt hybrid system similar to that found on the top-of-the-line Azkarra. It produces 190hp and 300 Nm of torque that is mated to a 7-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission Stopping power comes from ventilated disc brakes at the front and solid discs at the back. It rides on a McPherson strut suspension at the front and a multi-link suspension at the rear.
Chassis
Class
Midsize Crossover
Body Style
5 Door Crossover
Platform
Layout
Front-engine, Front-wheel drive
Platform
Geely NL
Powertrain
Engine
1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine with a 48-volt EMS hybrid system
Power Output
190hp and 300 Nm of torque
Transmission
7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission
Technology Features
The Geely Okavango comes with a 10.25-inch infotainment system that comes with QDLink, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. For the Urban variant, it comes with a 360-degree camera, while its Comfort variant only comes with a reverse camera.
Exterior
The Geely Okavango in the Philippines comes with the brand's signature expanding cosmos grille which is flanked on either side by full LED headlamps. It also comes with LED front and rear foglights, LED daytime running lights, LED rear combination lamps, as well as auto headlamp controls for the Urban variant. Other exterior features include power side mirrors with heating for the Comfort variant, auto fold with heating for the Urban model, and roof rails for the top-of-the-line variant.
Interior
On the inside, the Geely Okavango greets you with a black interior with a gray headliner. The 7-seater crossover also comes with a 10.25-inch infotainment system. Seating material comes in fabric or leather depending on the model. The Okavango also features a 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat and a 4-way adjustable front passenger's seat. For its Urban variant it comes with 6-way power-adjustability for the driver's eat, and 4-way power-adjustability for the front passenger seat.
Safety
The Geely Okavango comes with ABS with EBD, driver and front passenger airbags, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, hill descent control. hill start assists control, immobilizer, and tire pressure monitoring system as standard. For the Urban variant, it comes with side airbags and curtain airbags, as well as a 360-degree camera. In addition, it also comes standard with 3-point seatbelts for all occupants as well as ISOFIX tethers for the second row.
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Here is the special sauce that makes the Geely Okavango a real game-changer within the MPV segment as it offers you a lot for its competitive price point.
The 2021 Geely Okavango, an MPV that is loaded with features and tech that start at just P1,208,000 and top out P1,308,000. It's here with us today on review on this Episode of Behind the Wheel. With a mild hybrid system that can impress, the most impressive part of the Okavango is the value it brings to the segment.
Powerful engine. Spacious interior. Comfortable ride. 3rd row is comfortable even for my 6-footer friend, going from Antipolo to Mandaluyong (20kms, 1 hour). Sunroof is a very big plus. I contacted Joy Caragay via Autodeal when she was still with Geely Marilao. Great transaction!
Powerful engine. Spacious interior. Comfortable ride. 3rd row is comfortable even for my 6-footer friend, going from Antipolo to Mandaluyong (20kms, 1 hour). Sunroof is a very big plus. I contacted Joy Caragay via Autodeal when she was still with Geely Marilao. Great transaction!
We are very satisfied with our purchase, although fuel consumption is a bit high at this stage, it is reasonable at 7-8 km/l. Power is just enough and it will give you when you need it with the right selection of driving mode. Driving comfort is superb at least in my opinion.
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
87.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
4
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
4
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
3
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
4
Geely Okavango 1.5 AT Urban
Geely, Zamboanga
· Service Score 92.50%
4.7/5
Gilbert Tan · Aug 04, 2022
The Geely Okavango has been amazing. it has lived up to more than its expectations. I had no problem with parts and services as well. The performance of the car has been exceptional, was able to use it on long travels and had zero worries in terms of ride and comfort.
