ZEEKR, a premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, is edging closer to its official Malaysian launch.
Early this week, Zeekr invited the media and public for a preview of Zeekr X hatchback and Zeekr 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). This came days after the company announced the opening of bookings for the two EVs.
The fully electric MPV are currently open with estimated pricing below RM370,000, while the Zeekr X's indicative price is RM180,000.
The 009 particularly is a premium offering that competes against the petrol-powered Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, among others.
The 009 measures 5,209 mm long, 2,024 mm wide, 1,848 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 3,205 mm, making it about 200 mm longer overall, 174 mm wider and with a wheelbase advantage of 205 mm.
The Alphard and Vellfire retail for about RM538,000 and RM438,000 respectively. That means the 009 at its indicative price is some RM168,00 less than the Alphard and RM68,000 less when compared to the Vellfire.
The Zeekr 009 can stake its claim of being the most powerful MPV in the market.
It is propelled by high performance dual motors (all wheel drive), equipping it with 450kW of power and 693 Nm of torque capable of a 0-100km/h acceleration in just 4.5 seconds.
The Zeekr 009 is available as a luxury seven-seater and an ultra luxury six-seater.
It is equipped with a 116kWh battery with a WLTP range of 582km, and 150kW DC charging capable of achieving 10 per cent to 80 per cent charge in just 30 minutes.
Both variants of the Zeekr 009 are offered in Phantom Black, Electric Blue and Crystal White exterior colours with three very well-appointed and luxurious options of soft Nappa leather interior colours: Black; Stone Grey and Polar White; and Midnight Blue and Polar White.
Meanwhile, Zeekr X is designed for the global market and engineered to stand out for performance, comfort, style and intelligence.
The ultra sleek and stylish X takes ownership of an urban SUV to the next level setting class leading benchmarks.
It is available in two variants - Premium and Flagship all-wheel drive (AWD).
The Flagship AWD is the top of the line Zeekr X and is powered by a dual motor system producing 315kW of power and 543Nm of torque, making it one of the most powerful and quickest electric SUVs in its segment and price bracket.
It is capable of propelling the X from 0-100km/h in a staggering 3.8 seconds.
The Premium variant, meanwhile, comes with a single rear motor (rear wheel drive) that empowers the vehicle with 200kW of power and a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds.
The Zeekr X is fitted with a 66kWh battery and equipped with 150kW DC charging capable of charging the vehicle from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 30 minutes. It has a WLTP range of up to 440km.
The Zeekr X is available in five distinct exterior colours: Crystal White, Mist Grey, Grid Grey, Palace Beige and Pine Green.
All variants come with Charcoal Black and Stone Grey interior trim.
Zeekr is represented in Malaysia by Sentinel Automotive Sdn Bhd, which provides sales, after-sales service and spare parts.