Geely
Geely Icon 吉利ICON
The Geely Icon (吉利ICON, Jílì ICON) keeps the “Geely Icon” badge in export markets (Southeast Asia, Middle East, CIS).
Chinese name vs export names
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Geely Icon (吉利ICON · Jílì ICON) | Domestic name |
| Southeast Asia, Middle East, CIS | Geely Icon | Export name |
- SUV
- ICE
- Geely
Why the different names?
Chinese brands often sell one car under several badges: a Chinese name at home (吉利ICON, Jílì ICON) and one or more export names abroad. Renames happen to avoid trademark conflicts, to fit a global naming system, or because the domestic name does not translate well.
Badge kept abroad.
Markets
Local names and used-import rules for the Geely Icon in 8 markets:
Frequently asked questions
What is the Geely Icon called outside China?
The Geely Icon (吉利ICON, Jílì ICON) keeps the “Geely Icon” badge in export markets (Southeast Asia, Middle East, CIS).
Is the Geely Icon the same car as the Geely Icon?
Yes. The Geely Icon and the Geely Icon (吉利ICON) are the same SUV built on the same platform — only the badge and market-specific trim differ.
What does 吉利ICON mean?
吉利ICON is read “Jílì ICON” in Mandarin. Badge kept abroad.
Why do Chinese cars have different names abroad?
Brands rename models for export when the domestic name is hard to pronounce, conflicts with a trademark, or fits a different global naming system (for example BYD's Atto/Seal/Dolphin ocean series or Geely's Atlas/Monjaro/Starray line).
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