Five months after it was introduced to the Chinese market, the Geely Haoyue/Okavango has received its second facelift, retaining the Haoyue L name from the first makeover in late 2022. Leaked in a ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) filing all the way back in July, this refresh adds a slightly different look, new technologies and a smaller, less powerful turbocharged engine.
That mill in particular is the 1.5 litre BHE15 four-cylinder engine that has already made its way to many Geely (and now Proton) models, producing 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque. Mated to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, it likely complements the existing 218 PS/325 Nm 2.0 litre mill as a less expensive and more frugal alternative.
Beyond that, the changes are fairly minor and consists of a slightly slimmer and less outlandish hexagonal grille shorn of its chrome surround. The bumper has also been redesigned to be slightly sleeker and less angular, featuring chrome “fangs” that frame the air intakes. Range-topping models gain new 20-inch ten-spoke alloys.
The rest of the car remains unchanged; compared to the original Haoyue, the L sports sharp LED projector headlights joined by a full-width chrome bar, reshaped chrome door rubbing strips, segmented full-width taillights (similar to the facelifted Proton X50), a number plate moved from the bumper into the tailgate, and a black rear valance with twin tailpipes.
Inside, the changes are similarly minimal, given that the Haoyue L’s dashboard had already been completely redesigned with full-width air-con vents, a 10.2-inch digital instrument display and a new centre console with a smaller gear selector next to twin cupholders arranged fore and aft. The same dashboard was used on the related Riddara RD6 electric pick-up.
The big change is that the infotainment system – which still employs a 14.6-inch touchscreen – now runs on the Flyme Auto operating system, the same one used in the Galaxy E5/EX5 and Proton eMas 7. The Haoyue L continues to be offered with either five, six or seven seats.
This latest refresh is significant for Malaysia because it will likely make its way over as the facelifted Proton X90. That car has remained unchanged since its launch in May 2023 and is now the oldest among the national carmaker’s X- and S-series models, so an overhaul is due.
Plus, the existing model’s supply of three-cylinder engines will likely be exhausted soon, given that the Tanjung Malim plant that built them is now running full steam churning out the new BHE15 four-pot. Expect the revised car to arrive sometime next year, sans the existing 48-volt mild hybrid system.
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This is better,
What is the wheelbase and price at China for this 2026 facelift?
Driving experience DAY n Night difference
Melayu yang ajar Geely dapat 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque.
See Geely model facelift and upgrade cycles is way way shorter than X90 cycles. If X90 use all local made parts, the annual volume of X90 is so small that if they keep up to Geely cycle, X90 volume per facelift cycle will be very small. Toolings change is major cost. That should cost proton higher part cost from local vendors or even china vendor if there is difference with Geely parts.
So proton must be careful in selecting model for localisation and HV to accept Geely design as is with minimum change to keep up with facelift cycle. X90 will find it hard to export since it is sure to lag Geely versions
Hopefully, with 7 individual seats.