Key highlights
- Geely’s national dealer roadshow begins on 9 November in Victoria.
- The Monjaro EM-i offers up to 170km of claimed electric range.
- Pre-orders come with a free home charger and premium paint upgrade.
Geely Auto Australia is taking its upcoming Monjaro EM-i SUV and Emgrand L EM-i sedan on a national dealer roadshow, giving Australian buyers an early look at both plug-in hybrids ahead of their planned launch in the first quarter of 2027.
The roadshow begins on Monday, 9 November 2026, at Geely Deer Park in Victoria and will continue through the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. The tour is scheduled to run until January 2027, with the full dealership schedule available through Geely Australia’s website.
Both vehicles will be shown in pre-production form, offering prospective buyers an opportunity to see the models before final Australian specifications and pricing are announced.
The Monjaro EM-i and Emgrand L EM-i were confirmed for the Australian market in September 2026. The SUV also made its local debut at the Everything Electric show in Sydney that month, while the sedan was first displayed at the Melbourne Motor Show in April.
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Geely offers free charger and paint upgrades with pre-orders
Geely is also using the roadshow period to encourage early orders. Customers who pre-order either model before 31 December 2026 will receive a complimentary 7kW home EV charger and a premium paint upgrade valued at $600.
The charger installation cost is not included in the offer.
Monjaro EM-i buyers choosing the all-wheel-drive version will also receive a complimentary suede-like upholstery upgrade.
The SUV’s premium paint options include Sunlight Gold, Sky Blue, Night Black and Lunar Grey. The Emgrand L EM-i will be available with Cloudveil Silver, Polar Black, Volcanic Grey and Glacier Blue.
Geely Monjaro EM-i promises up to 170km of electric range
The five-seat Monjaro EM-i will be positioned as a plug-in hybrid SUV, built on Geely’s GEA EVO platform. Its mechanical package combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors.
Geely has previously confirmed that the SUV will be offered with a battery of up to 40kWh, with both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations planned.
The manufacturer’s claimed figures include:
- Electric-only driving range of up to 170km (WLTP)
- Combined driving range of up to 1137km (WLTP)
- 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels
- Continuously Controlled Damping suspension
The suspension system adjusts damping to help balance ride comfort and body control, while the chassis has been tuned by Geely Technology Europe.
The Monjaro EM-i has also completed a series of off-road and endurance challenges, earning a Guinness World Records title for the fastest crossing of the Black and White Desert in the Sahara by a plug-in hybrid production SUV.
Its claimed electric range could make it an interesting option for Australian buyers who want to cover shorter daily commutes using electric power while retaining a petrol engine for longer trips. However, real-world range will depend on driving conditions and battery usage.
Geely Emgrand L EM-i brings plug-in hybrid technology to sedans
The Emgrand L EM-i will be Geely’s first global plug-in hybrid sedan. It uses the brand’s EM-i hybrid technology, which is also found in the Starray EM-i SUV currently sold in Australia.
The sedan combines a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with an 11-in-1 electric drive unit. Geely says the electric motor handles most of the driving, delivering an EV-like experience even when the battery charge is low.
Overseas specifications listed on Geely Australia’s website include 185kW of power, 260Nm of torque and a 0-100km/h time of 6.96 seconds. It also features an 18.4kWh battery, more than 80km of claimed electric range (WLTP) and a combined driving range exceeding 1000km.
Inside, the Emgrand L EM-i gets soft-touch materials and lounge-style seating, while its 528-litre boot offers practical luggage space for families.
Australian pricing and specifications are still under wraps
Geely has yet to announce Australian pricing for either model, making it difficult to establish how they will compare with established hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives.
The Monjaro EM-i will enter a competitive SUV segment that includes the Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Both offer all-wheel-drive options, although Geely’s claimed 170km electric range is higher than the RAV4’s 113km and the Outlander’s 86km (WLTP).
The Emgrand L EM-i will have a different challenge. Its plug-in hybrid setup could appeal to buyers considering a Toyota Camry, which is currently offered exclusively as a conventional hybrid in Australia.
Final Australian pricing, equipment and specifications for the Geely Monjaro EM-i and Emgrand L EM-i are expected to be confirmed closer to their Q1 2027 launch.
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