Atlas II vs Coolray II: which is better?
Geely Atlas II (2023–present) vs Geely Coolray II (2023–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Geely Coolray IISpecifications
| Geely Atlas II | Geely Coolray II | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2023–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 2.0 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 200 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque, up to | 320 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 670 mm | 4 380 mm |
| Width | 1 895 mm | 1 810 mm |
| Height | 1 705 mm | 1 615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 785 mm | 2 640 mm |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 16 475 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Geely Atlas II
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Local assembly: Kazakhstan
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4) engine: the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Engine (Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4)): data limited; the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Geely Coolray II
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Dual-clutch gearbox: check smoothness in stop-and-go traffic
- Front-wheel drive only
Which one to choose
- Atlas II — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase.
- Coolray II — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Atlas II or Coolray II?
Atlas II: up to 200 hp, Coolray II: up to 181 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Atlas II — about 16 475 ₸, Coolray II — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.
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