The Geely Galaxy V900, a new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) minivan, has officially entered the Guinness World Records by successfully accommodating 42 people inside its cabin. The automaker showcased this feat as a demonstration of the vehicle’s unusually spacious interior, boasting 8.41 square meters of usable area and a 91.8% space utilization rate.
Record Context and Details
Geely timed the announcement to coincide with the vehicle’s imminent sales launch in China, where it applied for licensing on September 10th and debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 21st. The record, set on October 27th, involved fitting 42 female dancers into the minivan. Geely highlighted that the average height of those crammed inside was approximately 170 cm (5’6”), making full occupancy possible due to the V900’s generous dimensions.
This stunt emphasizes the Galaxy V900’s interior size, but it’s not entirely unique: past records include a Toyota Rav4 fitting 41 people in 2015 and a Volkswagen campervan accommodating 50.
Vehicle Specifications and Design
The Geely Galaxy V900 is a large vehicle measuring 5360 mm long, 1998 mm wide, and 1940 mm high, with a 3,200 mm wheelbase. It’s designed with a flat roofline and short front overhang. The interior is configurable in either a six-seat (three rows) or an eight-seat (four rows) layout.
The trunk space varies between the two configurations: 919 mm depth for the six-seat model and 347 mm for the eight-seat version. However, the fourth-row seats can be folded flat to maximize cargo capacity. The V900 rides on either 18-inch or 20-inch wheels and offers optional power side steps.
Powertrain and Performance
The V900 features a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol generator producing 120 kW (161 hp). It comes with two ternary NMC battery options: 43.3 kWh and 50 kWh, providing an electric range of 165–202 km under CLTC conditions. When the battery is depleted, fuel consumption ranges from 7–7.2 liters per 100 km. Details on the electric motors or pricing have not yet been released.
The Guinness World Record serves as a marketing tactic to emphasize the V900’s interior space but does not represent a standard measure of vehicle quality or practicality. The vehicle aims to compete in the growing EREV minivan segment, offering a blend of electric driving and extended range through a petrol generator.
