In a global market saturated with crossovers trying to strike the right balance between brawn, brains, and beauty, the 2026 Geely Monjaro steps in with the confidence of a brand that has something to prove, and something to show. Built on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform shared with the Renault Koleos 2026, the Monjaro is a message from Geely that Chinese engineering can now stand shoulder to shoulder with legacy marques.
Design & Dimensions
If this thing rolls past you, you’re going to stare. The 2026 Geely Monjaro doesn’t blend in—it shows up like it owns the road. At 4770 MM long with a commanding 2845 MM wheelbase, it’s got presence. This isn’t a soft-roader trying to be polite. This is Geely planting a flag in midsize SUV territory and daring others to push it off.
But it’s not brutish either—there’s finesse here. The Milky Way Surge grille is flanked by slick LED matrix headlights and sharp DRLs that give it a futuristic scowl. The swan doors? Pure theater. Roof rails, a rear spoiler, dual exhausts, and those planted 19-inch alloys complement the elegant look.
Powertrain & Performance
Here’s where things get a little less impressive. Under the Monjaro’s sculpted hood sits a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. Yes, it’s refined. Yes, it delivers 235 BHP and 350 NM of torque. But let’s be real, this engine, while efficient on paper, simply doesn’t command the kind of respect a flagship SUV should in this region. There’s no deep exhaust note and certainly no surplus of displacement. It does 0 to 100 KM/H in around 8 seconds.
The 8-speed automatic from Aisin is smooth, and the sixth-gen AWD system distributes torque intelligently, but the absence of a larger, more durable ladder-on-frame chassis and a big old V8 like the Japanese and the Americans offer isn’t the most appealing choice. The Monjaro performs well enough for urban and highway duties, and the adaptive CCD suspension keeps the ride composed. But for buyers expecting muscle under the hood this powertrain will feel like a compromise.
Interior & Features
Inside, the Monjaro doesn’t disappoint. Every surface you touch is soft, stitched, or sculpted. The seats are ventilated, heated, and come with massage for the driver and a one-touch full recline for the front passenger. Tech flows through the cabin. The 12.3-inch touchscreen works with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, is snappy and clear, integrated with a digital instrument cluster and head-up display that keeps your eyes up front. There’s smart entry, remote engine start, and push-button everything.
A Bose 8-speaker system delivers rich sound that fills the cabin cleanly. You get three-zone automatic climate control. And beneath it all, the CMA platform developed with Volvo keeps it tight and refined. Nothing feels cheap.
Safety & Assistance
You get six airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, hill hold, hill descent, and traction control right out of the gate. There’s also Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a 360-degree camera that’s surprisingly crisp. It also gets auto high beam control, ISOFIX mounts, an anti-theft alarm, and an electronic immobilizer. It’s built on a chassis co-developed with Volvo, the world’s leaders in terms of safety.
Pricing & Positioning
The Monjaro’s price in the UAE starts at AED 124,000 and tops out near AED 138,900. That puts it right in striking distance of the Hyundai Santa Fe, the Nissan X-Trail, and even entry trims from Europe. And dare we say, it packs a solid punch.
