This is the Geely Galaxy Cruiser: The Chinese SUV answer to the Land Cruiser, Defender and Jeep with artificial intelligence and seaworthiness

If he was Toyota Land Cruiser until now synonymous with uncompromising reliability in the desert and Land Rover Defender an icon of British charm on muddy roads, then Geely Galaxy Cruiser enters the scene as a kind of swiss army knife future.

Where the old legends relied on robust mechanics, durability, and power, Geely brings something completely different: artificial intelligence, electrified drive, autonomous terrain adaptation and – because it's obviously impossible to do without it today – the ability to swim for two hours under water.

If the Land Cruiser was built to survive a nuclear war and the Defender was built to deliver tea to the highest peak in Scotland, then the Geely Galaxy Cruiser aims for something even more ambitious:
to survive in the digital wilderness, where an SUV is no longer measured by the number of rivets on the chassis, but by the number of sensors, algorithms and satellite connections.

With a modular rear section that converts into a bed, a floating terrain control console, and its own satellite network, the Galaxy Cruiser is no longer just a means of transportation – it's yours. mobile base camp, a command center and a security network in one.

And all this in a vehicle that can turn around its own axis, move sideways like a crab, and if necessary – turn a river into its own road for a while.

So the question is no longer whether Chinese SUVs can live up to the legends. The question is who will be the first to embrace the fact that a new era of SUVs it comes with the quiet hum of electric motors and brilliant algorithms.

Geely Galaxy Cruiser technical specifications

• Drive: Electrified system (electric, hybrid, range extender modes)
• Wheel drive: AI-controlled four-wheel drive
• Power: Around 300–400 kW (400–540 hp) – official figures to follow
• Features: Crab-walking, 360° turning, riding with a flat tire
• Buoyancy: Up to 2 hours in the water, speed up to 8.5 km/h (4.6 knots)
• Battery: Geely Golden Short Blade (anti-ballistic protection)
• Size: Comparable to Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (~4,800–5,000 mm length)
• Interior: Dual screen (“Explorer Kit”), floating center console (“Off-road Control Island”)
• Extras: Satellite connection for remote locations
• Price (expected): approximately €55,000–65,000 (approximately $59,000–70,000)

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Geely Galaxy Cruiser: When the Defender gets a brother from the future

First the exterior: the Geely Galaxy Cruiser is the true embodiment of that “boxy” aesthetic that has exploded in China in recent years. The soft-boxy shape, pronounced edges, side accessories, round LED headlights – all wrapped up in a combination Eastern aesthetics and Chinese cultural elements.
Let's face it: yes, it strongly resembles the Defender, but with a touch more audacity and futurism.

At the rear, it has an upright layout with Volvo-style upright LED lights, and above them a discreet spoiler. Spare wheel on the back? Of course! There's no real off-road romance without it.

Interior: a cabin for future explorers

If you've ever dreamed of a vehicle you could live in for a week somewhere in the middle of the Gobi Desert, the Geely Galaxy Cruiser is almost there.

• Floating center console (“Off-road Control Island”) provides access to all off-road functions.
• Explorer Kit: a special screen for the passenger that allows him to monitor the terrain, navigation and critical data.
• Multifunctional trunk with hidden drawers and a folding bed it allows for camping on site.

In addition, Geely has built-in satellite communication system, which means that you can still be connected to the outside world even on the most remote routes.

AI-powered and boundary-pushing capabilities

The idea of an artificially intelligent drivetrain sounds almost too futuristic, but Geely claims that the Geely Galaxy Cruiser can:

• Automatically switch between electric, hybrid and extended driving modes depending on the terrain,
• Automatically distribute torque on each wheel according to current conditions,
• Perform tricks such as crab walking, 360° turn on the spot, drifting, and even driving with a flat tire.

And the most amazing feature: buoyancyThe Geely Galaxy Cruiser can float for up to two hours, at a speed of 8.5 km/h, using a radar probe to detect depth and obstacles underwater.

On land, he achieved a speed of 100 km/h in the “Moose Test” 80 km/h (50 mph) – a result that is still under unofficial confirmation, but already sounds impressive.

Geely Galaxy Cruiser: What does this mean for off-road?

As an overlander and electric vehicle enthusiast, I have to say: this is something completely new.
If the Galaxy Cruiser really comes to market in the form they presented, we will have the first ever electric "hardcore" SUV that does not require compromises in usability.

For camping, long overland trips, and exploring unknown places, this vehicle could be revolution – affordable, capable, and with technology that helps you stay safe anywhere.

Conclusion: Geely Galaxy Cruiser – a look into the future of off-roading

The Geely Galaxy Cruiser is not just a “copy of the Defender”, but is A smart and confident reinterpreted SUV for a new era – electric, connected, flexible.
If you're looking for something that combines adventure, technology, and practicality in one iconic package, then the Galaxy Cruiser might be just what we've been waiting for.
Only one question remains: Will Geely actually be able to bring this concept into series production without major compromises? If they succeed, we're entering a whole new era of SUVs.