PARIS, FRANCE – Geely has unveiled the Monjaro EM-i at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, giving its popular flagship SUV a plug-in hybrid powertrain for European buyers. The premium mid-size family SUV, known in China as the Xingyue L, combines Geely’s EM-i Super Hybrid system with a spacious cabin and a long list of technology, and it forms a key part of the brand’s global strategy for 2027.
For buyers in the Middle East, the Monjaro name is already familiar: it is one of Geely’s most recognised SUVs in the Gulf. The EM-i version shows where the model is heading as the brand electrifies its range.
Plug-in hybrid with optional e-AWD
The Monjaro EM-i pairs a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a dedicated plug-in hybrid system. Geely has not yet published full output, battery or electric-range figures for the European model, but the system is designed to run on electricity for everyday driving and use the engine for longer journeys.
Buyers can choose an optional Intelligent Electric All-Wheel Drive (e-AWD) system, which manages battery preservation, thermal performance and regenerative braking. The SUV sits on Geely’s GEA Evo architecture, which allows the front and rear axles to be decoupled for efficiency and supports torque vectoring for sharper handling. AWD models also get Continuous Damping Control with Comfort, Standard and Sport settings.
Drive modes for every surface
Standard drive modes include Pure, Hybrid, Power and Snow, while all-wheel-drive versions add Sand and Off-Road modes, a welcome feature for drivers in desert regions. The Monjaro EM-i can also tow up to 1,500 kg braked, enough for a small caravan, boat or trailer.
Space for the whole family
At 4,800 mm long with a 2,845 mm wheelbase, the Monjaro EM-i offers generous room for five. Second-row passengers get up to 130 mm of knee room, and the boot holds 633 litres, expanding to 1,532 litres with the rear seats folded. There are 34 storage compartments around the cabin.
Comfort is a big focus. The front seats use an 11-layer composite construction and can be specified with heating, ventilation and an eight-point massage function. Double-pane laminated front windows and acoustic materials covering 89 percent of the interior help reduce tyre noise by 45 percent, according to Geely.
A tech-packed cabin
The dashboard combines a 12.3-inch digital driver display with a 15.4-inch touchscreen running Geely’s Flyme Auto infotainment system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An optional 25.6-inch head-up display projects key information onto the windscreen.
Audio fans can choose a 16-speaker Flyme Sound system with 1,000 watts and 7.1.2 surround sound, and the voice control system understands 18 languages across four zones of the cabin, controlling up to 600 vehicle functions.
Safety
The Monjaro EM-i comes with seven airbags, Geely’s Battery Safety System, 13 Level 2 active safety features and nine driving comfort assistance functions. A 360-degree camera with a “transparent chassis” view helps when parking or driving over rough ground, by showing what is underneath the front of the car.
Taking on the establishment
With its size, plug-in hybrid power and premium equipment, the Monjaro EM-i is aimed at established family SUVs such as the Skoda Kodiaq and Hyundai Santa Fe. Geely’s strategy is to offer more equipment and technology for the money, an approach that has already made Chinese brands a serious force in markets from the Gulf to Europe.
The plug-in hybrid also arrives at the right time. Many European buyers are hesitant to go fully electric but want lower running costs and the ability to drive on electricity in town. A large, well-equipped PHEV fills that gap neatly.
Why plug-in hybrids are booming
Plug-in hybrids have made a strong comeback across Europe and China. They let drivers cover daily commutes on electricity, charging at home overnight, while keeping a petrol engine for long trips with no range anxiety. Chinese brands in particular have pushed the technology forward, with larger batteries and more efficient engines that can deliver very low fuel consumption in real-world driving. Geely’s EM-i system is part of that new wave, and the Monjaro gives it a big, comfortable body that suits family life.
For Gulf buyers, where long highway distances and limited public charging have slowed the switch to fully electric cars, a plug-in hybrid version of a familiar SUV could be an easy first step towards electrification. Geely has not yet confirmed whether the EM-i will come to the region, but the Monjaro’s strong reputation there makes it an obvious candidate.
The Monjaro story
The Monjaro has been one of Geely’s biggest international success stories. Sold as the Xingyue L in China, it has built a reputation for offering premium-level design, quality and equipment at a mainstream price, and it has become a common sight in markets across the Middle East and Asia. The EM-i version keeps that formula while adding the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid, which should help it compete in markets where emissions rules and fuel costs are pushing buyers towards electrified cars.
Geely Monjaro EM-i: key facts
- Type: Premium mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV
- Engine: 1.5-litre EM-i Super Hybrid, optional e-AWD
- Size: 4,800 mm long, 2,845 mm wheelbase
- Boot: 633–1,532 litres
- Towing: 1,500 kg braked
- Tech: 15.4-inch screen, optional 25.6-inch head-up display, 18-language voice control