The Zeekr 009 isn’t the one electrical car (EV) coming our manner, as the massive MPV may also be joined by the X when the Chinese language model makes its launch debut in Malaysia this 12 months. Geared toward those who want a crossover, the X is Zeekr’s third mannequin revealed final February that shares its platform with different EVs which are half the Geely Auto Group, specifically the sensible #1 and #3 in addition to the Volvo EX30.
Mentioned platform is the SEA2 model of the Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA) devoted to autos with wheelbases going as much as 2,900 mm. The X is comparatively bigger than the opposite SEA-based fashions talked about at the beginning, and listed here are the figures for comparability:
Zeekr X
- Size: 4,450 mm
- Width: 1,836 mm
- Peak: 1,572 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,750 mm
sensible #1
- Size: 4,270 mm
- Width: 1,822 mm
- Peak: 1,636 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,750 mm
sensible #3
- Size: 4,440 mm
- Width: 1,844 mm
- Peak: 1,566 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,785 mm
Volvo EX30
- Size: 4,233 mm
- Width: 1,836 mm
- Peak: 1,550 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,650 mm
As you’ll be able to see, solely the sensible #3 comes near the X by way of dimension, and if we increase the scope to incorporate EVs that aren’t from the Geely Auto Group, the Zeekr EV is bigger than choices the MG4 EV and ZS EV in addition to the GWM Ora Good Cat.
There are EVs that come near the X, that are the Chery Omoda E5 and BYD Atto 3, the latter being barely longer general by 5 mm however 30 mm down on wheelbase. Nonetheless, the X differs considerably from such EVs by providing options that some may take into account distinctive for a car of this dimension.
Earlier than going into that, let’s discuss styling. With its distinguished strains and sharp contours, the X is a putting EV that some may discover extra interesting to have a look at than the “pebble-like” sensible EVs and “conservative” EX30.
Just like the 009, there’s dual-tier lighting setup right here, with the higher part being the LED daytime working lights introduced in a “flipped lowercase H” design. The principle headlamps sit additional down and mix into the trim that extends out from the tip of the nostril in the direction of the vertical air curtains.
There’s no typical grille in sight, though there’s a decrease consumption adorned in gloss black trim to match the wheel arches, rocker panels and rear apron. Below the bonnet, you’ll discover a tiny frunk with a capability of simply 21 litres to enhance the rear boot house providing 362 litres.
Down the perimeters, the X eschews door handles in favour of buttons on the pillars, with the B-pillars additionally hiding a small show to point out the charging standing when plugged in. A sloping roofline resulting in a small spoiler can be a part of the car profile, together with a window line that swings upwards. Should you’re curious in regards to the location of the cost port, it’s beneath a door simply above the left-rear wheel.
As for the rear, the X sports activities full-width, 3D-effect taillights in a double U design with an illuminated Zeekr script within the center. The tailgate additionally supplies a large aperture to the boot and it seems bowed out with a crease line that trails right down to the slim, vertical reflectors.
Regardless of the section it resides in, lots of the X’s exterior physique parts are energy operated (it’s one of many promoting factors of this EV), together with the cost port door, rear tailgate and even the entrance doorways. Sure, the entrance doorways may be opened and closed at a contact of button such as you would discover on a Rolls-Royce, though that is provided as an possibility in China.
On that point out, the X in China is obtainable in two variants which are each priced from 200,000 yuan, which is about RM130k. If the X was bought right here at about RM150k-RM160k, is does appear fairly engaging when in comparison with the alternate options, don’t you assume?
One key distinction between the obtainable X variants in China is the variety of seats – 5 or 4 – with the four-seater having an extra possibility in terms of powertrains that prospects can select from (extra on that later).
Inside, the X follows within the footsteps of the 009 by having a dashboard that’s practically devoid of bodily controls. Forward of the driving force is a two-spoke steering wheel and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, the previous curiously with fast entry buttons for features such because the demisters, car locks, tailgate opening and 360-degree digital camera. There are additionally D-pad buttons on the spokes which aren’t labelled, so there’s a little bit of a studying curve.
All car features may be accessed by way of the 14.6-inch touchscreen, which isn’t restricted to staying in place in the course of the sprint. As an possibility, the touchscreen may be “despatched over” to the entrance passenger by swiping 4 fingers to the precise (as is the case with the left-hand drive models we had been launched to) for a one-person leisure expertise.
The touchscreen isn’t the one factor that’s powered contained in the cabin as a result of the centre console may slide backwards by about 20 cm at a contact of a button on the entrance passenger aspect. This serves to supply rear passengers with entry to the centre console whereas additionally making it simpler to slip over and exit from the opposite aspect if parked in a good spot.
If that isn’t sufficient, the centre console has an built-in 50W wi-fi charger, loads of storage in addition to a rear half that’s modular and may be eliminated to make room for an non-compulsory fridge. Zeekr touts the X as a premium crossover, and it definitely appears to be like to suit the invoice given the equipment on provide.
To drive that time dwelling additional, the entrance seats are 10-way power-adjustable with heating and air flow features. Within the four-seat variant, the entrance passenger seat has a zero-gravity operate that primarily places it in “airplane mode” to higher benefit from the “mini cinema” and stress-relief vibration operate.
The rear seats aren’t devoid of motors both, because the seat bottoms may be tilted up electronically to create what Zeekr calls a ‘Pet Yard’ so your fur youngsters don’t soiled the leather-based upholstery. Different options embrace a 13-speaker Yamaha sound system, a head-up show, variant-specific colored inside trim in addition to dual-zone local weather management with CN95 filtration, a perfume system and B-pillar rear air vents.
By way of superior driving help techniques (ADAS), the X comes commonplace with one forward-facing digital camera, 4 encompass cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars and one in-car monitoring digital camera.
These allow features reminiscent of full-speed energetic cruise management, lane change help, automated parking help (with distant management), distant parking management, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane centring, blind spot monitoring, door opening warning, visitors signal recognition, cross visitors alert (entrance and rear) and low-speed rear AEB.
Lastly, powertrains. All variations of the X are outfitted with a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with an vitality capability of 66 kWh. The five-seat variant will get dual-motor setup rated at 428 PS (422 hp or 315 kW) and 543 Nm of torque, and is nice for a 0-100 km/h time of three.7 seconds and as much as 512 km of vary following the beneficiant CLTC commonplace.
The four-seat variant comes with a single motor on the rear by default with 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 343 Nm, which is accompanied by a century dash time of 5.8 seconds. As an possibility, this variant can be had with the identical dual-motor setup because the five-seater, though the 0-100 km/h time is barely extra at 3.8 seconds. The four-seater with a single motor does as much as 560 km, whereas the dual-motor provides 500 km.
For charging, the X helps a most DC enter of 150 kW which will get the battery from a 10-80% state of cost in round 28 minutes. There’s additionally assist for AC charging at as much as 22 kW, with a full cost requiring round 4 hours.
The X makes use of MacPherson struts on the entrance and a multi-link setup on the rear, however there’s no air springs or adaptive damping. Wheels measure 19 inches as commonplace, with the improve path being 20-inch cast models which are joined by Akebano four-piston brake calipers and cross-drilled rotors on the entrance.
It’s fairly clear that the X goals to ship a extra premium expertise when in comparison with different EVs talked about on this submit, however would you shell out your hard-earned money for it? Tell us your ideas within the feedback under.
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