Compact SUV · 2025
Geely Coolray 2025 Philippines
₱978,000 — ₱1,258,000
73
Expressway Score
16
km/L highway
6
Airbags
Class 1
Toll Class
Expressway Score
73/100EXCELLENT
Score Breakdown
Overview
The 2025 Geely Coolray has emerged as one of the fastest-growing compact SUVs in the Philippine market, disrupting established Japanese brands with its combination of turbocharged performance, advanced safety technology, and aggressive pricing. The Geely Coolray price Philippines ranges from ₱978,000 for the Comfort variant to ₱1,258,000 for the Sport, which includes a full ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and autonomous emergency braking. All variants are powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine producing 175 hp and 255 Nm of torque — figures that match or exceed the Honda HR-V and significantly outgun the Toyota Raize's 86 hp. The Premium and Sport variants use a responsive 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT), while the base Comfort gets a CVT for smoother low-speed driving. Built on Volvo-derived CMA platform technology and backed by a 5-year/150,000 km warranty — one of the longest in the market — the Coolray offers a value proposition that traditional brands struggle to match at this price point.
Expressway Driving Review
The Geely Coolray is a revelation on Philippine expressways, delivering turbocharged performance that embarrasses compact SUVs costing ₱300,000-500,000 more. The 1.5L turbo's 175 hp and 255 Nm of torque, channeled through the Sport's 7-speed DCT, provides effortless overtaking on NLEX and SLEX — the engine pulls strongly from 2,000 rpm through the midrange, making lane changes at 80-100 km/h swift and confident. The Sport variant's full ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist works reliably on straight TPLEX stretches, managing speed and lane position to significantly reduce driver fatigue on 3-hour drives. At sustained highway speeds, the Coolray achieves 14-16 km/L, which is adequate though not class-leading due to the heavier 1,405 kg kerb weight and turbo engine's appetite at higher speeds. NVH insulation is surprisingly good for the price — cabin noise is well-controlled at 100 km/h, though the DCT can produce slight gear-hunting vibration at low-speed expressway crawl near toll plazas. The 175mm ground clearance is sufficient for expressway driving but noticeably lower than the Creta's 190mm or Raize's 200mm. As a Class 1 vehicle, toll from Balintawak to Dau on NLEX is ₱411.
Driver Assistance Features
Geely Coolray 2025 Price & Variants
| Variant | Price | Transmission | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort | ₱978,000 | CVT | gasoline |
| Premium | ₱1,148,000 | DCT | gasoline |
| Sport | ₱1,258,000 | DCT | gasoline |
Specifications
Engine & Performance
- Displacement
- 1,477 cc
- Power
- 175 hp @ 5,500 rpm
- Torque
- 255 Nm @ 1,500-4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- CVT / 7DCT
- Fuel Type
- gasoline
Dimensions
- Length × Width × Height
- 4330 × 1800 × 1609 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2600 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 175 mm
- Kerb Weight
- 1,405 kg
- Trunk Capacity
- 330L
Fuel Efficiency
16
km/L Highway
10
km/L City
Pros & Cons for Expressway Driving
Pros
- ✓175 hp / 255 Nm turbo engine — most powerful in the compact SUV segment at this price range
- ✓Full ADAS on Sport variant — adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB at just ₱1,258,000
- ✓7-speed DCT on Premium and Sport provides engaging, responsive highway driving
- ✓5-year/150,000 km warranty — longest coverage in the compact SUV segment
- ✓Volvo-derived CMA platform technology provides European engineering at Asian pricing
- ✓6 airbags standard on all variants for comprehensive passive safety
- ✓Modern 10.25-inch infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across all variants
Cons
- ✗Geely resale value in the Philippines still unproven — brand has only 5 years of local market history
- ✗CVT on base Comfort variant lacks the engagement of the Premium/Sport's 7DCT
- ✗330L trunk is smaller than the Creta's 433L and Honda HR-V's 319L (despite being a larger car)
- ✗Limited dealer network with approximately 20 Geely dealers — fewer service options in provinces
- ✗175mm ground clearance is lower than competitors like Creta (190mm) and Raize (200mm)
- ✗7DCT can exhibit slight hesitation and gear-hunting during low-speed crawl in toll plaza queues