Suv Petrol 7-Speed DCT FWD

Geely Coolray Vertex

Price in Port Elizabeth, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Body style SUV
Coolray Vertex is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 429,900
On-road in
ZAR 442,969
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 429,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,900
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,500
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,800
Insurance
ZAR 3,869
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 429,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 7,587/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Torque:290Nm (214 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:180mm (7.1″) Power:128kW (172 bhp) Boot330L (11.6 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 15.38 km/l (36 mpg)
City 11.3 km/l (27 mpg)
Highway 15.3 km/l (36 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Geely Coolray Vertex in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 7,587
Total Interest
ZAR 110,247
Total Payable
ZAR 455,247
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Geely Coolray Vertex

Coolray Vertex is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

Its engine remains the range-wide 1.5-litre turbo petrol, producing 128 kW and 290 Nm through the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. A buyer should therefore judge Vertex on how often its assistance and convenience equipment will be used, not expect a faster or longer-range Coolray. Geely quotes 330 litres with the second row available and up to 1,054 litres when the seats are folded. For Vertex, Geely sets vehicle and engine warranty at 150,000 km or five years. Large central touchscreen, digital driver display, six-way adjustable driver’s seat and the range’s most technology-focused cabin presentation. The compact body remains easier to place than a large SUV, and the shared turbo engine provides prompt arterial-road performance. The 18-inch wheels also make pothole avoidance and tyre-price research worthwhile. Touring practicality depends on the 330-litre seats-up boot and real fuel use under speed, load, wind and gradient rather than the laboratory claim alone. It is front-wheel drive, road tyred and presented without low range or verified rugged recovery equipment. Vertex offers the range’s most complete protection and assistance story while preserving the common powertrain. Beyond that equipment, Vertex is familiar Coolray: 128 kW, 290 Nm, 7.6 seconds, a 45-litre tank and 330 litres behind the rear seat. The Coolray Vertex is not best understood by one headline number. A proper look at the Coolray Vertex begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Petrol power sits beside a 7-Speed DCT transmission, while Petrol power sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Petrol power and a 7-Speed DCT transmission for Coolray Vertex. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Coolray Vertex

Geely Coolray — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Nova Base Petrol Efficiency15.38 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 369,900
Vanguard Mid Petrol Efficiency15.38 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 399,900
Vertex Top Petrol Efficiency15.38 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Nova Base Petrol Efficiency15.38 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 369,900
Vanguard Mid Petrol Efficiency15.38 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 399,900
Vertex Top Petrol Efficiency15.38 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
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Where the Geely Coolray Fits Best

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Who buys this

Coolray Vertex makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with the top trim. A shopper researching Coolray Vertex should separate need from showroom appeal. If an SUV body solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration for Coolray Vertex. If it appears only on an occasional trip, a less expensive derivative may leave more room for running costs for Coolray Vertex. Test the space with the actual child seats, bags, tools or stock, and confirm the equipment that belongs to the exact South African version for Coolray Vertex

City
Vertex combines integrated and traffic-jam cruise assistance with speed-limit and traffic-sign information. Drive the Coolray Vertex through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. A South African price reference of R429,900 matters when the cabin or load is full, and engine of 1.5L Turbocharged Petrol can change the cost of repeated short trips
Highway
Run Coolray Vertex at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between an active listing, a South African price reference of R429,900 and engine of 1.5L Turbocharged Petrol is more informative than maximum speed
Off-Road
For Coolray Vertex, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. If the Coolray Vertex will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. A slow run over corrugations, a sharp entrance and a loaded crest will show whether the suspension, tyres and underside suit the duty for Coolray Vertex. Check an active listing against the stated drivetrain for Coolray Vertex. Maintained gravel can be a reasonable use case for many road vehicles; deep sand, mud and water demand confirmed equipment and a recovery plan for Coolray Vertex

Geely Coolray Vertex — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

Coolray Vertex deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The buying case for Coolray Vertex is specific. Coolray Vertex is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an SUV body and accept the limitation represented by Petrol power. The local price should be judged against the equipment that is actually included, not an adjacent trim for Coolray Vertex. That is the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive specification mismatch for Coolray Vertex

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: 7-Speed DCT
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R429,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 128 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: 7-Speed DCT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Coolray Vertex can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Coolray Vertex depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Coolray Vertex quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Coolray Vertex budget.
  • ✕A short Coolray Vertex test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Coolray Vertex capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Coolray Vertex grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Coolray Vertex figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Coolray Vertex stock and support terms.

Geely Coolray FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Geely Coolray Vertex is R429,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises Nova, Vanguard, Vertex. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Geely Coolray Vertex is 180 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Geely Coolray Vertex is around 15.38 km/l.

Coolray Vertex makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with the top trim. A shopper researching Coolray Vertex should separate need from showroom appeal.

Vertex combines integrated and traffic-jam cruise assistance with speed-limit and traffic-sign information. Drive the Coolray Vertex through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic.

Run Coolray Vertex at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between an active listing, a South African price reference of R429,900 and engine of 1.5L Turbocharged Petrol is more informative than...

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