Words by: Catherine Kent
Published on 13 October 2026 | 0 min read
Geely is the Chinese owner of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, and it recently arrived as a standalone brand in the UK. It currently offers two electric cars – the family-focused EX5 and the compact EX2 – and the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid. Now it is using the Paris Motor Show to showcase its latest models. Enter the Monjaro EM-i and the Project KO11, both plug-in hybrids aiming at very different audiences.
This is what we know so far…
What is the Monjaro EM-i?
The Monjaro EM-i sounds suspiciously like something you can pick up at the chemist, but it is in fact Geely’s equivalent of a Skoda Kodiaq, Mazda CX-60, Omoda 9 or BYD Seal U and its name is apparently inspired by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Presumably this has something to do with the Monjaro being Geely’s new flagship – though it could be Geely’s product managers have had Toto’s greatest hits on repeat in the office.
Geely has designed the Monjaro around the concept of “Performance That Goes Beyond” and promises it will deliver on comfort, safety and family-friendliness. To help achieve this Geely says it has tuned the Monjaro for Europe so it should feel at home on UK roads.
What about engines?
What’s the interior like?
Geely is promising a “premium SUV experience” combining comfort with tech. It’s the usual story here with a large central touch-screen and a digital driver display. There will also be the option of a 25.6-inch head-up display and a 16-speaker Flyme Sound audio system.
There’s a roomy boot and the Monjaro should offer plenty of space no matter where you are sitting. All cars will feature heated front seats while massage and ventilation features are optional extras. Geely has also worked on reducing noise in the interior by fitting laminated front windows and plenty of sound proofing materials.
Geely Project KO11
In addition to the Monjaro EM-i, Geely also revealed the Project KO11 in Paris. This is a sneak peek at an all-new rugged off roader expected to arrive in Europe by the end of 2027.
We don’t know much about it yet, but it is a large and imposing plug-in hybrid SUV promising genuine all-terrain capabilities and plenty of power. Styling-wise there are clear parallels with the Ineos Grenadier, Mercedes G-Class and Toyota Land Cruiser.
