KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker Geely has introduced two new special editions of its popular electric hatchback Xingyuan, known as the Geely EX2 in international markets and Proton e.MAS 5 in Nepal. The launch marks the model’s global sales milestone of 1 million units.
The company has introduced the new ‘Star S’ and ‘Star Chill’ editions under its Galaxy brand in China.
Both editions are priced at approximately USD 13,760.The Star S features a sportier design, while the Star Chill focuses on comfort and a more elegant appearance. Both versions come with a 70-litre electric front trunk. They also feature six different ways to open and close it, including voice commands.
Another highlight is the EVA in-car robot, which can provide more than 50 interactive responses.
The two editions also get the Flyme Auto 2.0 smart cockpit, a 7nm StarDragon 1 chip and the G-Assist driving system. The system supports highway navigation-assisted driving and memory parking.
The Xingyuan measures 4,135 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width and 1,570 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. The hatchback continues with two motor options, producing 58 kW and 85 kW.
Launched in China in October 2024, the model is sold in international markets as the Geely EX2 and Proton e.MAS 5. In Nepal, it is available as the Proton e.MAS 5. Sales of the hatchback started in Nepal last July, and it has already crossed 400 units in local sales.
According to Geely, global sales of the Xingyuan exceeded 70,000 units in October alone. Crossing the 1 million-unit mark within around two years of its launch highlights the model’s strong performance in the global electric car market.
