2026 Geely Starray EM-i price and specs: Plug-in hybrid RAV4 rival arrives for under $40,000

• 2026 Geely Starray EM-i pricing information for Australia
• 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain with front-wheel drive
• Introductory offer includes extra equipment and either free servicing or a finance offer
• Priced from $37,490 before on-road costs

Pricing of the 2026 Geely Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV has been officially confirmed, which is the second model for the Australian market from the Chinese automotive giant.

A medium-sized SUV 125mm longer than a Toyota RAV4, the Geely Starray EM-i is priced from $37,490 before on-road costs for the entry-level Complete trim grade.

There's only one other trim level in the range, the Starray EM-i Inspire at $39,990 plus on-road costs.

Geely has also announced an introductory offer for the Starray EM-i, which includes complimentary premium paint, a Mode 2 charging cable, and the choice of either a 3.88 per cent finance rate or three years of free servicing.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine (73kW/125Nm), and 160kW/262Nm of electric power for the front wheels only. An 18.4kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery contributes to an 83km electric-only driving range rating on the WLTP testing cycle, while a 51-litre fuel tank stretches the combined driving range rating to a claimed 943km.

Standard equipment includes a 15.4-inch infotainment display, 360-degree camera system, LED headlights and heated front seats.

Stepping up to the Inspire trim level adds a panoramic powered sunroof, head-up display, driver's seat memory, ventilated front seats and a powered tailgate.

The 2026 Geely Starray EM-i is rolling out to showrooms around the country now, with all dealers expected to have stock by October.

• Starray EM-i Complete – $37,490
• Starray EM-i Inspire – $39,990

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime-running lights
• 15.4-inch infotainment display
• 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• Wireless Apple CarPlay (wireless Android Auto expected early 2026 via over-the-air update)
• Satellite navigation
• Six-speaker sound system
• Automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Heated front seats

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Panoramic powered sunroof
• 13.4-inch head-up display
• Wireless smartphone charging
• 16-speaker Flyme sound system
• Power tailgate
• Front parking sensors
• 256-colour interior ambient lighting
• Ventilated front seats
• Driver’s seat memory

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