Geely Auto Group has confirmed that two new forthcoming models will utilise its BMA global architecture, which it revealed to the world yesterday.
The China-based automotive manufacturer says its latest compact sedan, the Bin Rui, and a crossover SUV code-named SX11, will be the first two models produced on the BMA platform.
The Bin Rui sedan is aimed at the compact segment, specifically at younger consumers due to its sports orientated design, a promise of a dynamic driving experience and high levels of on-board technology says Geely Auto Group.
The new SX11 Crossover will be officially unveiled later this year and will utilise a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine jointly developed by Geely Auto and Volvo Cars.
In a recent test, the SX11 achieved an average acceleration rate of 7.9 seconds from 0-100km/h.
The jointly developed 1.5 diesel has a low-inertia turbo and an in-cylinder direct-injection combustion system. Maximum power is 130kW with 255Nm of torque.
Both the Bin Rui sedan and the SX11 Crossover will be formally launched to markets in the third and fourth quarters of 2018.