Key Points
- Geely has confirmed the Battleship 700 plug-in hybrid 4WD for Australia in the second half of 2027.
- The 830kW version pairs a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with three electric motors, a 47kWh battery and up to 170km of electric range.
- Australian pricing is not confirmed, with estimates of $70,000 to $98,000 based on Chinese pricing.
Geely has confirmed the Battleship 700, a large plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, for Australia. It arrives in the second half of 2027 and will sit at the top of the Geely range. It targets large 4WDs such as the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Nissan Patrol and Denza B8.
The Battleship 700 is known in China as the Galaxy Cruiser, and the name may change before it reaches Australian showrooms. Geely claims its 830kW output is the highest in its class.
Geely Battleship 700 Australian Launch Timing
Geely will launch the Battleship 700 in Australia in the second half of 2027. It is part of a wider Geely expansion that doubles the local range next year.
Order books opened in China on 15 September. Geely says it received 43,900 orders within 60 minutes.
830kW Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain With Three Motors
The Battleship 700 uses a plug-in hybrid system built around a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine at the front. Three electric motors work alongside it, one at the front and two at the rear. Combined output is 830kW. Geely quotes a 0 to 100km/h time of just over four seconds.
The front axle is driven by the petrol engine and one electric motor. The rear axle is driven only by the two electric motors. The layout has no driveshaft and no transfer case.
The battery is a 47kWh pack that provides up to 170km of electric range. The test cycle for that figure has not been stated. Range figures in China are commonly quoted on the CLTC cycle, which reads higher than WLTP. The Australian range figure is unconfirmed.
The electrical architecture runs at 800 volts, which supports very fast charging.
Geely Battleship 700 Key Specs
Spec | Detail |
Australian launch | Second half of 2027 |
Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol |
Electric motors | Three (one front, two rear) |
Combined output | 830kW |
0 to 100km/h | Just over 4 seconds |
Battery | 47kWh |
Electric range | Up to 170km |
Electrical architecture | 800-volt |
Length | Over 5 metres |
Wading depth | 800mm |
Ground clearance | 233mm (reported, China-spec) |
Suspension | Adjustable-height air suspension with adaptive damping |
Rear differential lock | Between the two rear electric motors |
Australian pricing | Not confirmed |
Off-Road Hardware and Interior Features
The Battleship 700 sits on a newly developed ladder architecture. Geely plans to use it for upcoming off-road vehicles.
Off-road hardware includes adjustable-height air suspension, adaptive damping and 800mm of wading depth. A rear differential lock sits between the two rear electric motors. Off-road software modes are fitted. A crab turn mode rotates the vehicle on the spot. A full-size spare wheel is mounted on the swing-open tailgate.
Inside, the cabin has a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 15.6-inch multimedia touchscreen. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, synthetic leather trim, a 23-speaker sound system and automatic parking. A fridge and heater sits under the centre console.
Vehicle-to-load capability is included, with a full-size household outlet in the boot. This lets owners power appliances from the vehicle's battery.
These features come from the China-market car. Australian specifications are not yet confirmed.
[IMAGE: Geely Battleship 700 interior showing the 15.6-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument display - alt: "Interior of the Geely Battleship 700 with a 15.6-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument display"]
Battleship 700 Price for Australia Is Not Confirmed
Geely has not announced Australian pricing for the Battleship 700. In China, the tri-motor version starts from about A$56,500 when converted. The top Land Yacht grade costs about A$81,460 when converted.
Chinese-built vehicles sold in Australia typically carry a 15 to 20 per cent premium. On that basis, CarsGuide estimates a local price range of $70,000 to $98,000. This is an estimate and not a Geely figure.
Battleship 700 Pricing Estimate
Market | Price |
China, tri-motor version (from) | About A$56,500 (converted) |
China, Land Yacht (top grade) | About A$81,460 (converted) |
Australia (estimate) | $70,000 to $98,000, unconfirmed |
Australia (Geely announcement) | Not yet made |
Battleship 700 Rivals: LandCruiser, Patrol, Denza B8 and Defender
The Battleship 700 competes in the large 4WD segment. Key competition includes” Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Nissan Patrol and Denza B8 as its main rivals. Its styling draws on the Land Rover Defender, which sells in the same segment. The GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T is another plug-in hybrid 4WD in a similar price range.
The Denza B8 is a plug-in hybrid from BYD's premium brand. It launched from $91,000 for the seven-seat version and $97,990 for the six-seat version, before on-road costs. It has a turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid system with 425kW and a 36.8kWh battery. Electric range is up to 100km on the WLTC cycle. Braked towing is 3,500kg and length is 5,195mm.
The GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T Ultra pairs a 2.0-litre petrol engine with a hybrid system for 300kW and 750Nm. It has a 37.11kWh battery, up to 120km of electric range and a 3,000kg braked towing rating. CarsGuide lists it at $78,490.
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is sold with a 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 and a hybrid that uses a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6. The hybrid makes 341kW combined. The Nissan Patrol Y63 uses a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 with 317kW, and first deliveries are expected in early 2027. The Land Rover Defender range includes petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid P300e versions.
Battleship 700 vs Large 4WD Rivals
Model | Powertrain | Power | Price |
Geely Battleship 700 | 2.0L turbo petrol PHEV, three motors | 830kW | Not confirmed (estimated $70,000 to $98,000) |
Denza B8 | Turbo four-cylinder PHEV | 425kW | From $91,000 |
GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T Ultra | 2.0L petrol PHEV | 300kW | $78,490 |
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid | 3.5L twin-turbo V6 hybrid | 341kW | From $156,060 |
Nissan Patrol (Y63) | 3.5L twin-turbo V6 petrol | 317kW | From $98,990 |
Land Rover Defender | Petrol, diesel and P300e PHEV | 183kW to 467kW | From $98,400 |
Geely Doubles Its Australian Range in 2027
Geely will double its Australian range in 2027, from three vehicles to six. The Emgrand, a sedan that rivals the Toyota Camry, and the Monjaro, a mid-size SUV, arrive in the first half of 2027. The Battleship 700 follows in the second half.
Geely reached the top 10 best-selling brands in Australia in August. That came within 18 months of its local debut with the EX5.
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