--- title: "Geely Galaxy launches Starshine 7 pre-sales, deepening hybrid layout" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283124575.md" description: "Geely Galaxy has launched pre-sales for the Starshine 7, a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) starting at 112,800 yuan ($16,530). The model features a new-generation Thor hybrid system with a 1.5L engine, delivering a combined output of 312 kW and a peak torque of 526 Nm, allowing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The launch comes as Geely's PHEV sales surged 70% year-on-year in March, despite a decline in battery electric vehicle sales." datetime: "2026-04-17T10:00:10.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/283124575.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283124575.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/283124575.md) --- # Geely Galaxy launches Starshine 7 pre-sales, deepening hybrid layout > - The Starshine 7 pre-sales price starts at 112,800 yuan ($16,530). > - The model aims to boost Geely Galaxy brand sales as PHEV volume continues to grow rapidly. (Image credit: Geely Galaxy) Geely Galaxy kicked off the pre-sales of the Starshine 7 on Thursday, marking the Geely Auto sub-brand's deepening push into the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment. The mid-size hybrid sedan starts at a pre-sales price of 112,800 yuan ($16,530), with the top-trim four-wheel-drive version priced at 142,800 yuan. The Starshine 7 measures 4,958 mm in length, 1,915 mm in width, and 1,505 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,852 mm. Join us on Telegram or Google News It is equipped with Geely's new-generation Thor hybrid system, which includes a 1.5L engine with a maximum power output of 82 kW. The model's powertrain delivers a combined output of 312 kW and a peak torque of 526 Nm. This system enables the Starshine 7 to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 5.4 seconds. Its engine boasts a thermal efficiency of 47.26%, achieving a 2L-class fuel consumption at low battery states to reduce travel costs, according to Geely Galaxy. The Starshine 7 features the G-ASD (Geely Afari Smart Driving) H3 system, supporting navigation-assisted driving on highways and elevated roads. As a slightly higher-priced PHEV model following the Starshine 6, the Starshine 7's launch comes amid strong demand for Geely's plug-in hybrid vehicles. In the just-passed month of March, Geely saw its PHEV sales surge 70% year-on-year. The automaker's battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales stood at 70,557 units in March, down 18% year-on-year. The Starshine 6, launched in October 2025, starts at just 68,800 yuan after limited-time discounts, making it one of the most affordable family sedans in China. Geely unveils new hybrid tech to challenge Japanese dominance Geely launched its next-generation i-HEV hybrid technology, featuring a record-breaking engine thermal efficiency of 48.41%. ($1 = 6.8235 yuan) ### Related Stocks - [00175.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/00175.HK.md) - [GELYY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GELYY.US.md) - [GELHY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GELHY.US.md) - [80175.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/80175.HK.md) ## Related News & Research - [Zeekr expands hybrid lineup with 8X launch starting at $48,370](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283158878.md) - [Year of the Horse power: Geely and Renault release full details of pioneering combustion engine for plug-in hybrids that cuts fuel use by 40 per cent](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283098256.md) - [Geely-Owned Lotus Tech Narrows Losses, But Concerns Linger](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282852815.md) - [Can Volvo’s Lynk & Co Tie-Up Redefine Geely’s European Strategy And Investment Story (SEHK:175)?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282411999.md) - [Geely Galaxy M7 starts pre-sales, targeting budget-conscious buyers](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282195530.md)