For many years, individuals of energy and standing have required premium, discreet, chauffeur pushed transportation. At its core, these automobiles are designed to prioritise consolation whereas not screaming for consideration. The Zeekr 009 Grand is he new participant on this area.
A excessive finish MPV, the 009 Grand encapsulates opulence, paired with leading edge EV know-how. Exhaust Notes Australia was available for its reveal on the model’s new Chatswood (NSW) dealership.
It’s not simply one other premium individuals mover both, however slightly an announcement piece that’s in search of to disrupt what is taken into account regular within the sector. Up in opposition to the likes of Lexus’ LM providing, the 009 Grand feels fairly acquainted to take a look at.
The entrance expresses a modernised portrait much like say a Rolls Royce Cullinan, with a squared-off design that has been nicely executed. It’s the results of some 30 hours of improvement on the grille alone, simply to realize its black chrome-plated end.
Accompanying that outstanding look are two light-trace daytime working lights, which offer a pleasant sweeping animation as you unlock and strategy the 009 Grand, including to that prime finish aesthetic. There’s some storage below the bonnet too.
Strolling as much as the facet of the car you’ll discover the 20-inch stream cast wheels wrapped in sporty Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres, held up by airbag suspension. This helps cushion the experience expertise for passengers inside, with out compromising efficiency.
Following the design language of the entrance grille, you’ll discover those self same vertical stripes on the again facet of the sliding rear passenger door. That’s duplicated on the rear of the 009 Grand (throughout its tail mild bar).
Step inside and also you’ll discover a utterly secluded cockpit designed for a chauffeur and accompanying passenger. Zeekr has made this portion of the car as pleasurable as potential by becoming smooth, ventilated leather-based seats.
A quick infotainment system powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip working Zeekr’s customized software program makes means that you can management the three rear doorways from contained in the cabin. We weren’t capable of dive into the setup although, as this was a pre-production model.
Shifting into the again of the 009 Grand is like entering into a non-public film theatre, and mounted instantly behind the ahead space is a 43-inch cloud good display, and an clever fridge with cold and warm temperature controls.
The sheer quantity of options they’ve fitted throughout the curtain wall is nothing wanting phenomenal. Simply above the TV display is a small privateness pass-through so passengers can chat with these up entrance, whereas a video feed could be delivered to the again as nicely.
We’re a little bit uncertain concerning the latter, as the common chauffeur may really feel a little bit intimidated, however it’s most likely fairly sensible should you like to have interaction with the driving force. There’s even a vase to place in some flowers in to loosen up the area (as a part of the wall).
The present piece although is the 2 reclining rear seats. With ample storage positioned on each the outer and centre armrests, there’s room for small purses, telephones and wallets. The chairs themselves are designed for optimum leisure.
After reclining, swiftly turning on the seat massager emphasises why the 009 Grand makes for a tremendous individuals mover. With tinted home windows and no actual thought of what’s occurring exterior of the area, leisure is all passengers will expertise for the remainder of the journey.
From a car perspective, this high-end cinema on wheels delivers 580kW peak energy and a 0-100km/h time of three.9 seconds. Whole driving vary is an estimated 702km. Security tech features a typical radar and sensor setup, with some added extras.
A LiDAR scanner has been seamlessly built-in into the roof, with the goal being to enhance navigation and impediment detection. This nicely introduced car is predicted to hit the Australian market quickly, and we’ll hopefully get an opportunity to leap behind the wheel.
The Grand version of the Zeekr 009 is a customized model of their commonplace luxurious MPV (obtainable in six or seven seats), aimed particularly on the premium transport market. You’ll find out extra about it by speaking to your native dealership.
