Coolray I vs X70 I: which is better?
Geely Coolray I (2018–2023) vs Jetour X70 I (2018–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Specifications
| Geely Coolray I | Jetour X70 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2018–2023 | 2018–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 150 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque, up to | 255 Nm | — |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 330 mm | 4 720 mm |
| Width | 1 800 mm | 1 855 mm |
| Height | 1 609 mm | 1 700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 600 mm | 2 720 mm |
| Ground clearance | 196 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Geely Coolray I
Pros
- No data
Cons
- Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4) engine: the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
- Small tank: 45 L
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4)): data limited; the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Jetour X70 I
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
- Coolray I — if you care more about: power.
- X70 I — if you care more about: wheelbase.
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: Coolray I or X70 I?
Coolray I: up to 150 hp, X70 I: up to 147 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Coolray I — about 8 650 ₸, X70 I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.
Jetour X70 I