Zeekr is coming quickly to Malaysia! An invite to a personal preview occasion is circulating on-line in the intervening time and it says that the occasion was held at Grand Hyatt KL this morning.
“This thrilling new model is ready to launch in Malaysia quickly. Be a part of us for a morning of exploration and innovation. Representatives from Zeekr might be current to share insights concerning the firm’s imaginative and prescient and its revolutionary merchandise. You’ll even have the chance to see the Zeekr X, a compact luxurious SUV, up shut,” the invite stated.
Two issues are confirmed then – the Geely-owned EV model coming to Malaysia, and the Zeekr X being the mannequin to kickstart the model’s entry in our market.
The Zeekr X sits on Geely’s Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA) platform, which additionally underpins the group’s different EVs just like the sensible #1, sensible #3 and the Volvo EX30. At 4,450 mm lengthy and 1,836 mm extensive, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, the X is across the measurement of a MINI Countryman, however has sharp strains and particulars. You possibly can name it futuristic-looking, I suppose.
The X is out there in single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD variations, the previous producing 272 PS (200 kW) and 343 Nm of torque good for 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The AWD makes 428 PS (315 kW) and 543 Nm, and does the century dash in simply 3.8 seconds. If these figures sound acquainted, they’re shared with the sensible #1 Premium and Brabus.
Additionally shared with sensible are the batteries – a 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) unit that gives a spread of 560 km for the RWD and 512 km for the AWD. These are CLTC figures, so count on real-world vary to be nearer to 440 km and 400 km respectively, as quoted for the sensible #1 within the WLTP cycle). The sensible takes in 150 kW of DC juice, which raises the facility bar from 10 to 80% in half-hour.
Notable options on the X embody power-opening doorways, a 13-speaker Yamaha sound system and even a show on the B-pillar that may present the state of charging, plus a digicam that may use facial recognition to unlock the door. Unusually for such a small automobile, the X could be had as both a four- or five-seater; the automobile you see right here, which we shot at Bangkok 2024, is the latter.
What’s subsequent from Zeekr? We’re placing our wager on the 009, as the luxurious EV MPV is the launch companion of the X in different right-hand-drive markets resembling Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Singapore. At 5,209 mm lengthy, 2,024 mm extensive and 1,848 mm tall, the 009 is 199 mm longer, 174 mm wider and 102 mm decrease than the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, whereas the EV’s 3,205 mm wheelbase is a 205 mm longer than the luxurious MPV benchmark.
In China, this land yacht has dual-motor all-wheel drive with 544 PS (400 kW) and 686 Nm, able to pushing this beast from 0-100 km/h in simply 4.8 seconds. Consumers get a selection of 116 kWh and 140 kWh NMC batteries that ship a CLTC vary of 702 and 822 km respectively.
What do you consider the Zeekr X’s quite distinctive design in comparison with the sensible #1, sensible #3 and upcoming Volvo EX30?
GALLERY: Zeekr X at BIMS 2024
GALLERY: Zeekr 009 at BIMS 2024
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