2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Platinum Winner

GEELY Xingyue L PLUS

Entrant

Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd

Category

Product Design - Automobiles / Vehicles

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Positioned as the flagship SUV within GEELY’s China Star series, GEELY Xingyue L PLUS embodies a design philosophy rooted in Eastern aesthetics—one that honors proportions, order, and materiality. Outside, its balanced proportions, commanding stance, and sculpted surfaces project strength and stability. Inside, a thoughtful layout, ergonomics, and premium materials enhance spatial efficiency and comfort. The same design logic carries through every element, from lighting and color to the finest details.
With dimensions of 4,962 mm × 1,952 mm × 1,767 mm and a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, this model presents an elegant, upright flagship stance and a wide, well-proportioned body. Featuring a raised front, a continuous beltline, upward-sweeping D-pillars, and a window-to-body ratio of approximately 1:1.6, the upper body feels airy and poised while the stance remains firmly grounded. At the front, the large vertical-bar grille draws inspiration from classical colonnades, projecting a strong sense of order and brand recognition, while optimizing airflow for engine cooling. The headlamps, inspired by upturned eaves, extend outward from the grille’s upper edge. Precision-engineered optical structures and granular light sources add layered depth and a distinctive signature. At the rear, the full-width taillights reinforce the wide stance, with granular LED elements echoing the front for a cohesive visual identity.
Inside, the cabin prioritizes spatial efficiency and comfort. With 4.4 m² of floor area and an 85.2% space utilization rate—plus generous headroom, legroom, and a flat rear floor—the interior feels open and airy. The wraparound dashboard repositions the central display 36 mm rearward for optimized visual layering and functional accessibility. Wood grain, leather, and metal accents add warmth to the cabin. The audio system features arch-bridge-inspired decorative panels and dynamic light strips that pulse with the music, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The seats further elevate the experience with heating, ventilation, massage, and a power-adjustable leg rest. The backrest follows the spine’s natural curve for ergonomic support. The cushion incorporates an airbag structure to mitigate forward movement and reduce submarining risk in a collision, while the seatback is reinforced with a high-strength anti-penetration plate for protection against rearward intrusion, enhancing reassurance on the road.

Credits

Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Zheng Chen
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Boqing Wu
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Chuanxi He
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Rong Ma
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Chun Ye
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Qian Wang
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Guorui Zhang
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Zhanglin Zheng
Geely Automobile Holding (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Xiaoying Song
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