Geely Okavango Elite vs. the competition

The Geely Okavango is one of the more popular nameplates sold by Geely Motor Philippines (GMP). Sure, the Coolray is what helped the brand gain attention in the local scene, but the Okavango also carved its own slice of the pie with the help of its three-row, seven-seater layout. 

Filipinos, after all, love family-friendly rides, and that won’t be changing any time soon. As such, GMP introduced the Okavango Elite back in June 2025, as a better-equipped follow-up that hits the sub-P1.5 million sweet spot. 

All of the aforementioned sounds great, but what are the similarly priced alternatives to the Geely Okavango Elite? Let’s find out here. 

Geely Okavango Elite

Before listing down the Geely Okavango Elite’s lineup of competitors, let’s check out its specifications and features. 

Under the hood of the latest version of the Okavango is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-three gasoline engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) sending power to its front wheels. 

At maximum, the said powertrain can generate up to 187 horsepower (hp) and 300 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. It also has a 48-volt hybrid system and multiple drive modes (normal, economy, sport) for optimal performance. 

For ride quality, the Geely Okavango Elite depends on a front MacPherson strut suspension and a rear multi-link suspension. Stopping power for the Geely-made seven-seater crossover is front and rear disc brakes. 

On the outside, the model comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, LED lighting fixtures, rain-sensing wipers, a heated rear window, power-folding and adjustable side mirrors, roof racks, a power tailgate, and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels - among others. 

Size-wise, the model is 4,835 millimeters (mm) long, 1,900 mm wide, and 1,785 mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,815mm and a ground clearance of 194 mm. 

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As mentioned, the Geely Okavango Elite comes with a three-row, seven-seat cabin. The aforementioned comes equipped with leather seats, with the ones up front boasting power-adjustability. 

Everyone inside the Geely-made people hauler is kept cool by a triple-zone automatic climate control system. Other amenities available to the Okavango Elite include a 50:50 split-fold third row, a 12-volt accessory outlet, USB ports, and up to 2,050 liters of cargo space (second and third row folded). 

With regard to on-board displays, the Geely Okavango comes with a 12.3-inch infotainment system and an analog gauge cluster with a 3.5-inch color TFT screen. The main display of the model handles smartphone connectivity via Mirror Link and Bluetooth. It is likewise linked to an eight-piece speaker set. 

Notable driving amenities present aboard the Geely Okavango Elite include a leather steering wheel, an electronic parking brake, a keyless entry system, a push-to-start button, and a four-way adjustable steering column. 

Safety-wise, the Geely model’s passive kit is made out of anti-lock braking, dual front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, a 360-degree view camera, hill-descent control, traction control, hill hold control, tire pressure monitoring, speed-sensing door locks, an electric anti-theft system, ISOFIX, and electronic brake assist. Also available on the Okavango Elite is standard cruise control. 

The Philippine-spec Geely Okavango Elite currently retails at P1.368 million. 

Model	Geely Okavango Elite
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,835x1,900x1,785
Wheelbase (mm)	2,815
Ground clearance (mm)	194
Wheel size	18-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	3.5-inch TFT display Panoramic sunroof Triple-zone air-conditioning 50:50 split-folding third row Power-adjustable front seats USB ports 12-volt accessory outlet Cruise control Power tailgate Rain-sensing wipers Roof rails Electronic parking brake Eight-piece speaker set Drive mode selector Push-to-start button Power-folding/adjustable side mirrors Heated rear windows
Infotainment system	12.3-inch touchscreen with Mirror Link
Seating capacity	Seven
Powertrain
Engine	1.5-liter inline-three turbocharged with 48-volt hybrid system
Drivetrain	Front-wheel-drive
Transmission	Seven-speed DCT
Horsepower	187
Torque	300
Technology
Safety	Anti-lock braking Dual front airbags Side airbags Side curtain airbags 360-degree view camera Hill-descent control Traction control Hill hold control Tire pressure monitoring Speed-sensing door locks Electronic anti-theft system Emergency brake assist ISOFIX
Price	P1.368 million

Toyota Innova XE

While the Toyota Innova is a totally different vehicle mechanically from the Geely Okavango, it is arguably, one of the most popular seven-seaters that are not sport utility vehicle models (SUV) amongst Filipino car buyers. 

To note, the Innova uses a ladder-frame chassis, whereas the Okavango is a unibody crossover. There’s also the fact that the Toyota nameplate is a turbodiesel model, while the Okavango is a gasoline model. 

The Toyota Innova XE, specifically, however, is somewhat within the same price range as the Geely family-friendly ride. To be more specific, the said variant of the Innova currently retails at P1.381 million, which is only P13,000 more than the Geely Okavango Elite’s suggested retail price. 

For its engine, the XE variant of the Toyota Innova uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-four diesel engine, which has a maximum churn of 171 hp and 360 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. 

As mentioned, the Innova, and by extension the XE, has a ladder frame chassis. The aforementioned is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension and a rear four-link suspension. Its braking system, meanwhile, consists of front hydraulic discs and a rear drum. 

For its exterior, the Toyota Innova XE sits on the lower rung of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) model’s variant lineup, so it gets halogen headlamps, power-adjust side mirrors, bulb-type taillights, and a set of smaller 16-inch steel wheels with hub caps. 

Size-wise, the Toyota Innova XE is 4,735 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, and 1,795 mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,750 mm, and a ground clearance of 167 mm. 

Its seven-seater interior layout, meanwhile, comes standard with fabric-clad seats, manual-adjust front seats, and a 60:40-split function on the second row. Likewise available to the Innova XE is a manual air conditioning system. 

Available driving amenities on the Toyota Innova XE include a urethane steering wheel, a DOT-type display with an analog guage cluster, keyless entry, a drive mode (power, normal) selector, and a rotary-type ignition system. 

On-board entertainment and navigation for this Toyota Innova trim is handled by a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has a six-piece speaker set. 

Safety-wise, the Toyota Innova XE has dual front airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, anti-lock braking, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX, and a reverse camera. 

Model	Toyota Innova XE AT
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,735x1,830x1,795
Wheelbase (mm)	2,750
Ground clearance (mm)	167
Wheel size	16-inch
Lighting system	Halogen
Interior
Material	Fabric
Amenities	DOT-type MID with analog gauges Urethane steering wheel Power adjust side mirrors Manual air-conditioning Manual-adjust front seats 60:40 split-folding second row Six-piece speaker set USB ports 12-volt accessory outlet Keyless entry Rotary-type ignition system Drive mode selector
Infotainment system	Seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	Seven
Powertrain
Engine	2.4-liter turbodiesel inline-four
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel-drive
Transmission	Six-speed automatic
Horsepower	171
Torque	360
Technology
Safety	Anti-lock braking Dual front airbags Driver’s knee airbag ISOFIX Hill-start control Vehicle stability control Reverse camera
Price	P1.381 million

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross

Yet another possible alternative to the Geely Okavango Elite is the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross. Currently, it retails at P1.378 million, which is only P10,000 more expensive than the Geely-made seven-seater nameplate. 

Propelling the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is a 1.5-liter inline-four gasoline engine capable of dishing out 103 hp and 141 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. 

Like many of the models on this list, the Xpander Cross is a unibody nameplate. It uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and a rear torsion beam suspension. Stopping power for the Mitsubishi seven-seater is provided by front discs and rear drums. 

The lineup of exterior equipment available to the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross includes LED lighting fixtures, roof rails, and a set of 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels. 

The dimensions of the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross, meanwhile, are 4,595 mm long, 1,790 mm wide, and 1,750 mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,775 mm and a ground clearance of 225 mm. 

Its interior, on the other hand, gets a three-row seating configuration kitted out with leather upholstery and an air conditioning system with digital controls. The model’s front seats get manual adjustability, while its second and third rows come with 60:40 and 50:50 split-folding features, respectively. 

For its driver-oriented amenities, the model comes with an eight-inch digital gauge cluster, an electronic parking brake, a leather steering wheel, a tilt and telescopic steering column, a keyless entry system, and a push-to-start button. 

The Mitsubishi Xpander Cross’ main display, meanwhile, is a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It likewise comes with a six-piece speaker set, USB ports, and multiple 12-volt accessory outlets. 

Safety for the Mitsubishi people-mover is provided by dual front airbags, anti-lock braking, active stability control, ISOFIX child seat tethers, hill-start assist, active yaw control, traction control, and a multi-around view monitor. 

Model	Mitsubishi Xpander Cross
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,595x1,790x1,750
Wheelbase (mm)	2,775
Ground clearance (mm)	225
Wheel size	17-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Leather steering wheel Electronic parking brake Tilt and telescopic steering column Cruise control Six-piece speaker set Digital control air-conditioning 60:40 split-fold second row 50:50 split-fold third row Eight-inch digital gauge Push-to-start button 12-volt accessory outlet USB ports
Infotainment system	10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	Seven
Powertrain
Engine	1.5-liter inline-four gasoline
Drivetrain	Front-wheel-drive
Transmission	Four-speed automatic
Horsepower	103
Torque	141
Technology
Safety	Anti-lock braking Dual front airbags ISOFIX Hill-start assist Active stability control Traction control Multi-around view camera Active yaw control
Price	P1.378 million

Hyundai Stargazer X

Also competing against the Geely Okavango Elite in the sub-P1.5 million three-row, seven-seater market is the Hyundai Stargazer X. As of this writing, the Hyundai-made MPV retails at P1.378 million, which again, is a mere P10,000 more compared to the Geely model. 

For its engine, the Hyundai Stargazer X is propelled by a 1.5-liter gasoline four-banger with a maximum output of 113 hp and 144 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels by Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). 

The Stargazer X is a unibody model that depends on a front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension systems for ride quality and handling. Stopping power, meanwhile, is handled by front discs and rear drums. 

On the outside, the Hyundai Stargazer X comes equipped with LED lighting, roof rails, and a set of 17-inch alloy wheels. 

It also has a length of 4,610 mm, a width of 1,820 mm, and a height of 1,740 mm. The wheelbase of the Hyundai nameplate spans 2,780 mm, and its ground clearance measures 190 mm. 

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Inside the Hyundai Stargazer X is a seven-seater layout with leather seats, a 60:40 split-folding second row, a 50:50 split-fold third row, and an automatic climate control system. Likewise available to the model are manually-adjustable front seats. 

For the driver, the Hyundai-made seven-seater provides a push-to-start button with a smart key system, an electronic parking brake, a drive mode selector, and a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster. It also has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a tilt and telescopic steering column. 

Fitted to the dashboard of the nameplate comes a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Paired with the said screen is a voice recognition system, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a six-piece speaker set. 

Topping up devices inside the Hyundai Stargazer X is done via a lineup of USB ports and a wireless smartphone charging pad. 

The basic safety kit of the Stargazer X is comprised of dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, anti-lock braking, reverse camera, ISOFIX, an engine immobilizer, tire pressure monitoring, and hill-start assist - among others. 

It is, however, one of the more affordable seven-seater models in the market right now, which comes with a comprehensive advanced driver-assist suite. For the aforementioned, it has adaptive cruise control (smart cruise), forward collision avoidance, lane following assist, lane-keep assist, blind-spot collision avoidance, manual speed limit assist, and a rear occupant alert. 

Model	Hyundai Stargazer X
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,610x1,820x1,740
Wheelbase (mm)	2,780
Ground clearance (mm)	190
Wheel size	17-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Leather steering wheel Electronic parking brake 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster Push-to-start button Drive mode selector Keyless entry Wireless smartphone charging pad 60:40 split-folding second row 50:50 split-folding third row Power-folding/adjust side mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering column Six-piece speaker set Voice recognition Wireless smartphone charging pad USB ports
Infotainment system	10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	Seven
Powertrain
Engine	1.5-liter inline-four gasoline
Drivetrain	Front-wheel-drive
Transmission	IVT
Horsepower	113
Torque	144
Technology
Safety	Anti-lock braking Dual front airbags Side airbags Curtain airbags ISOFIX Hill-start assist Electronic stability control Tire pressure monitoring Engine immobilizer
ADAS	Adaptive cruise control Forward collision avoidance Lane following assist Lane-keep assist Blind-spot collision avoidance Manual speed limit assist Rear occupant alert
Price	P1.378 million

Honda BR-V VX

Yet another potential contender against the Geely Okavango is the Honda BR-V, specifically the VX trim. It is also a seven-seater model, and it is offered locally with a P1.39 million price tag, which is just P22,000 more compared to the Geely. 

Like many of its locally available cohorts, the Honda BR-V is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four gasoline engine. At maximum, this four-banger can generate up to 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). 

On the outside, the top-spec trim of the Honda BR-V comes standard with LED lighting fixtures, power-adjustable/folding side mirrors, roof rails, and a set of 17-inch alloy wheels. 

In terms of size, the Honda-made MPV is 4,490 mm long, 1,780 mm wide, and 1,685 mm in height. It has a wheelbase spanning 2,700 mm and a ground clearance of 207 mm. 

Inside the Honda BR-V VX is a seven-seater layout equipped with leather upholstery, as well as an automatic air-conditioning system. Likewise present inside is a 60:40 split-folding function for its second row and a 50:50 split-fold function for the third row. 

The driver of the Honda BR-V VX, on the other hand, has access to a 4x2-inch TFT meter, a smart entry keyless system, a push-to-start button, a hand-operated manual parking brake, and paddle shifters. 

Dominating the seven-seater’s dashboard is a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has a six-piece speaker set and two USB ports. 

Safety-wise, the top-spec trim of the Honda BR-V has dual front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a security system, hill-start assist, a reverse camera, vehicle stability assist, and anti-lock braking. The model also has rear parking sensors and the Honda LaneWatch visual enhancement system. 

Supporting the aforementioned is an ADAS suite comprised of adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, lead car notification, collision mitigation braking, lane-keep assist, road departure mitigation, and lane departure warning. 

Model	Honda BR-V VX
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,490x1,780x1,685
Wheelbase (mm)	2,700
Ground clearance (mm)	207
Wheel size	17-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Leather steering wheel Tilt-adjust steering column Paddle shifters Push-to-start button Smart entry 4.2-inch TFT meter Six-piece speaker set Automatic climate control 12-volt accessory outlet USB ports 60:40 split-fold second row 50:50 split-fold third row
Infotainment system	Seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	Seven
Powertrain
Engine	1.5-liter inline-four gasoline
Drivetrain	Front-wheel-drive
Transmission	CVT
Horsepower	119
Torque	145
Technology
Safety	Dual front airbags Side airbags Side curtain airbags Anti-lock braking Reverse camera Rear parking sensors Anti-lock braking Vehicle stability control Hill-start assist Security system ISOFIX Honda LaneWatch
ADAS	Adaptive cruise control Automatic high beams Lead car notification Collision mitigation braking Lane keep assist Road departure mitigation Lane departure warning
Price	P1.39 million

Final thoughts

In summary, the Geely Okavango Elite might not have all the bells and whistles when it comes to interior amenities, but it has an advantage over its similarly priced three-row rivals when it comes to engine power and interior space. 

The model, after all, is one of the peppier sub-P1.5 million three-row models available locally right now. It is also one of the larger seven-seater nameplates, at least when compared to the other family-friendly rides listed above. 

So, for those who like what they see in the Okavango Elite, do visit the nearest Geely dealership to give this ride a test drive. Because who knows, this might be the right family-friendly people carrier that you were looking for. 

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