Geely shows off AI-based off-road tech, Zhanjian 700 to get it first

The new suite pairs a hybrid terrain architecture with an 830 kW triple-motor drivetrain and an AI-managed digital chassis, though pricing and launch timing remain unannounced.

Geely has pulled the covers off a technology package built for serious off-roading, and the Zhanjian 700 (also known as the Galaxy Cruiser 700) will be the first model to carry it. The package rests on three pillars: the Geely Terrain Architecture (GTA), the Thor EM-T hybrid drivetrain, and an AI all-terrain digital chassis. The GTA merges unibody construction with an integrated frame into a reinforced cage skeleton that Geely says weighs 100 kg less than a conventional decoupled frame while delivering torsional stiffness above 40,000 N·m/deg. Because the design frees up vertical space, the SUV gets a completely flat sill and floor, with usable floor-area efficiency of 80.3%. Ground clearance is 233 mm unladen, and the battery pack sits 313 mm above the ground. Propulsion comes from a 2.0-litre turbo engine dedicated to off-road use, a three-speed DHT, one P3 motor on the front axle and two P4 motors at the rear — a triple-motor AWD layout with a combined 830 kW (1,113 hp). Locking hardware combines two electronically controlled soft locks with a rear mechanical diff lock that engages within 200 milliseconds, while the magnesium-alloy electric drive housing carries an active dual-loop cooling system for sustained off-road use. On the software side, the GVMC 3.0 control centre and EEA 4.0 electrical architecture govern an active hydraulic suspension that scans the road 30 m ahead and pre-adjusts itself; the drivetrain is sealed to IPX8 so the vehicle can float and propel itself out of deep water, and stability control keeps working through tyre blowouts at up to 140 km/h. Safety equipment includes a hidden roll cage, an off-road hardened Aegis battery with a polyurea underbody plate, sonar-guided "Floating Mode" with a rear thruster, LEO satellite connectivity, and in-cabin oxygen generation. Measuring 5,085 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase, the boxy Zhanjian 700 carries a full-size rear-mounted spare wheel; pricing and on-sale timing have yet to be disclosed.