The Zeekr 9X is confirmed for Malaysia, and the model’s flagship mannequin is slated to reach as early as finish of 2026. This was revealed by Zeekr Malaysia’s GM Eddy Lu at a check drive occasion for Malaysian media and homeowners in Harbin, China. In addition to the 9X, the carmaker had the 007 GT ‘taking pictures brake’ and 7X SUV on responsibility on the winter occasion.
“The Zeekr 9X is unquestionably coming to Malaysia, for positive, it’s only a matter of time,” Lu stated, explaining that the timeline will depend on right-hand drive (RHD) engineering and homologation. “It will depend on the engineering progress of changing from LHD to RHD, and in addition from Chinese language laws to European laws (which we’ll get in Malaysia). Will probably be on the finish of this 12 months or early subsequent 12 months,” he added.
The 9X is a vastly spectacular car – each as a luxurious product and in its capabilities – and the 5,239 mm-long SUV doesn’t simply function a flagship mannequin for Zeekr, but additionally for the broader Geely Group. As such, it will likely be priced accordingly.
What this implies is that the 9X’s RRP can be considerably increased than the most costly 009, which let’s not neglect, additionally loved tax-free EV standing till very just lately. The range-topping 009 is the Extremely Luxurious, which is priced at RM359,800.
“I feel nobody will anticipate that the 9X can be cheaper than that (the highest 009). It undoubtedly can be increased than that. The 9X is about half one million RMB (particularly, RMB 465,900 to 599,900 in China), and it is a hybrid. A hybrid CBU can be utilized with very excessive taxes. Remember the fact that this automobile can be a lot increased than the value of the very best model of the 009. That is for positive,” Lu defined.
“Preserve that in thoughts that there’s no method for it to be a low priced product. Possibly later this 12 months when we have now the ultimate confirmed launch plan, we’ll share with you a bit extra concerning the small print,” the Zeekr Malaysia chief reiterated.
Constructed on the SEA-S platform permitting for a 900V high-voltage structure, the 9X debuts the Geely Group’s SEA Tremendous Hybrid system with as much as 1,400 PS (1,030 kW) and 1,410 Nm, permitting the behemoth to speed up from relaxation to 100 km/h in simply 3.1 seconds.
Confirmed to be a plug-in hybrid and never a spread extender EV (REEV), Geely’s 2.0-litre turbo-four with 279 PS can energy the wheels instantly in sure circumstances. The 9X’s pure EV vary is 380 km CLTC and ultra-fast ‘6C’ DC charging (which means it will possibly cost in kilowatts at six instances the battery capability) from 20–80% might be finished in simply 8.5 minutes.
Dubbed by some as ‘China’s Rolls-Royce Cullinan’, the 9X is healthier outfitted than most houses. One merchandise that pops out from the intensive package listing is a Naim sound system with 32 audio system (together with headrest audio system for the primary and second rows) and an industry-record 3,868 watts of energy. The title can be acquainted to audiophiles, however for the remainder of us, Naim has lengthy been Bentley’s top-shelf audio possibility, which says all of it. A Chinese language automobile priced nicely over RM500k as a cut price? The 9X is a thoughts bender.
GALLERY: Zeekr 9X in Harbin, China
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