Geely
Geely Xingrui 星瑞
The Geely Xingrui (星瑞, Xīngruì) is sold overseas as the Preface.
Chinese name vs export names
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Geely Xingrui (星瑞 · Xīngruì) | Domestic name |
| CIS, Middle East | Preface | Export name |
- sedan
- ICE
- Geely
Why the different names?
Chinese brands often sell one car under several badges: a Chinese name at home (星瑞, Xīngruì) 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.
CMA-platform sedan; 'Preface' was its concept name, kept for export.
Markets
Local names and used-import rules for the Geely Xingrui in 8 markets:
Frequently asked questions
What is the Geely Xingrui called outside China?
The Geely Xingrui (星瑞, Xīngruì) is sold overseas as the Preface.
Is the Preface the same car as the Xingrui?
Yes. The Preface and the Geely Xingrui (星瑞) are the same sedan built on the same platform — only the badge and market-specific trim differ.
What does 星瑞 mean?
星瑞 is read “Xīngruì” in Mandarin. CMA-platform sedan; 'Preface' was its concept name, kept for export.
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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