Geely Expands Its Egyptian Lineup with the Launch of the All-New Cityray SUV
On August 26, 2025, Geely Auto International, working alongside its trusted local partners Automobility and Abou Ghaly Motors, officially launched the all-new Geely Cityray into the Egyptian market. The unveiling marks a significant step forward for the Chinese automaker, strengthening its presence in one of the Middle East and North Africa’s most dynamic automotive landscapes.
Geely’s Steady Rise in Egypt
Geely first entered Egypt just five years ago. In that short span, the company has managed to carve out a strong reputation thanks to the efforts of its two local representatives—Abou Ghaly Motors and Automobility. Both partners have been instrumental in nurturing the brand and ensuring its global ethos resonates with Egyptian consumers. Today, Geely is no longer just an emerging name; it is recognized locally for its innovative engineering, strong value proposition, and contemporary design.
The brand’s rapid growth also reflects a deliberate customer-centric approach. Rather than competing purely on cost, Geely has emphasized modern technology, reliability, and a progressive ownership experience. With seven established branches across Egypt, the company’s partners provide after-sales, servicing, and maintenance solutions that meet global standards. This extensive footprint, reinforced by a nationwide distributor network, ensures that Egyptian drivers have both access and support.
Positioning the Cityray
The newly launched Geely Cityray strengthens the company’s SUV portfolio, sitting strategically between the well-known Coolray and Starray models. In a market where compact SUVs are increasingly popular, the Cityray delivers a balance of style, practicality, and advanced features. It boasts the longest wheelbase in its class, impressive cargo capacity, and a suite of connectivity technologies, all wrapped in a bold design that caters to modern Egyptian families and ambitious young professionals.
Built on Geely’s advanced BMA 2.0 (Compact Modular Architecture) platform, the Cityray has been engineered for today’s urban lifestyles. From dynamic handling to high safety standards, the SUV provides an elevated driving experience. Buyers in Egypt will be able to choose from three trims—Comfort, Premium, and the top-tier Sport.
Local Leaders Speak on the Launch
Speaking at the launch, Tamer Kotb, COO and Vice President of the Automotive Segment at Abou Ghaly Motors, highlighted the significance of the addition:
“The launch of the Cityray represents a milestone in the expansion of the Geely family in Egypt. It is now the seventh model in our lineup, and each model reflects a different personality and lifestyle. From young professionals at the start of their careers to large families seeking safety and comfort, Geely now offers a tailored solution for every type of customer.”
Echoing this enthusiasm, Osman Abdel Moneim, Managing Director of Geely Auto Mobility, emphasized the model’s appeal:
“The Cityray is our answer to the Egyptian SUV market, particularly the hugely popular C-segment. It combines a sporty, dynamic presence with a roomy interior and excellent performance. Most importantly, it delivers safety features that put it at the top of its class.”
Striking Exterior and Dimensions
The Cityray has been designed from a clean slate to project confidence and dynamism. The geometric front grille gives it a muscular stance, complemented by sleek LED headlights, turbine-style alloy wheels (18 or 19-inch options), and an aerodynamic roofline. At the rear, arrowhead LED taillights, dual chrome exhausts, and an optional dual-tone black roof add to its sporty flair.
Dimensionally, the SUV measures 4,510 mm long, 1,865 mm wide, and 1,650 mm high, with a class-leading wheelbase of 2,701 mm. This translates into a comfortable five-seat configuration and a commanding road presence.
Interior: Technology Meets Comfort
Inside, the Cityray delivers a luxurious, tech-driven cabin. A 13.2-inch central touchscreen with 2K resolution and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip ensures smooth operation and connectivity, including Apple CarPlay support. Drivers also benefit from a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15W wireless charger, and a panoramic sunroof stretching over a meter wide.
Comfort features include dual-zone automatic climate control, ventilated rear vents, 72-color ambient lighting, and power-adjustable seats with PVC leather upholstery. Convenience comes via a hands-free tailgate and smartphone mirroring, while entertainment is powered by an 8-speaker premium audio system.
Practicality and Space
For families, cargo space is often a deciding factor. The Cityray delivers with a best-in-segment 571 liters of luggage capacity, expandable to 1,271 liters with the rear seats folded down. This makes it an excellent choice for both daily urban use and longer road trips.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The Cityray brings advanced safety systems, offering up to six airbags and a wide array of driver-assistance technologies. These include adaptive cruise control (ACC), 540-degree surround-view camera, lane keeping assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), and automatic emergency braking (AEB). These systems put the SUV ahead of many rivals in the segment.
Performance and Powertrain
Under the hood, the compact SUV features a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, producing 172 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. Paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT), the front-wheel-drive powertrain delivers brisk acceleration, achieving 0–100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds. This makes the Cityray one of the most performance-oriented compact SUVs in the Egyptian market.
A Bold Step Forward
The launch of the Geely Cityray underscores the automaker’s ambition to strengthen its foothold in Egypt. With its blend of style, practicality, technology, and safety, the SUV is well-positioned to capture the attention of both young urban buyers and families seeking reliability and value.
As Geely’s seventh model in the Egyptian lineup, the Cityray not only broadens consumer choice but also reflects the brand’s confidence in Egypt as a key growth market. For many, this new SUV may well represent the perfect balance between aspiration and affordability—a formula that Geely seems determined to perfect.
