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Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Chinese SUV that looks like a Rolls-Royce on the market for a fraction of the price
By Published: | Updated: The Zeekr 9X is the latest Chinese luxury car that will tempt buyers to ditch traditionally popular premium marques like Audi, BMW and Mercedes with its significantly cheaper price tag. The 9X SUV has been unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show where it has - surprisingly - drawn comparison to the enormous Rolls-Royce Cullinan... but for a fraction of the cost. Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent. But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving combined with supercar performance. And Zeekr is ready to rattle the established Western luxury SUV market with its uber-luxurious interior and the practicality that positions it against big names like the Range Rover. It's not confirmed if or when the 9X could arrive in the UK, but Zeekr is expected to start selling some of its models on our shores from 2026. Zeekr sits under Shanghai parent company Geely – which also owns Polestar, Volvo and Lotus amongst others – and has former Bentley chief designer Stefan Sielaff in its staple of automotive experts. Alongside the 9X's reveal, Zeekr also confirmed plans to arrive in the UK from next year, with Zeekr Europe CEO Lothar Schupet telling the Independent: 'We are in discussion with dealer groups to enter the UK. 'Our plan is to be live in the UK early next year and we're trying to accelerate as much as we can.' The Zeekr 9X is a large SUV measuring 5,290mm long (longer than the Range Rover's 5,252mm) with a wheelbase of 3,220mm, and offers either six or seven seating options for maximum big family practicality. For those looking for a room limo, there's an option to have four spaced-out chairs with 'executive style' seating. The 9X's 900V architecture can handle 480kW ultra-rapid charging, which delivers 310 miles of charge in just nine minutes. The plug-in hybrid SUV will use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors for a total range of 932 miles; this makes it the first Zeekr model to use its 'Super Hybrid' technology. The 'Super Electric Hybrid' tech will merge pure electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extender advantages to promise disruptive efficiency and performance. Super Hybrids with huge combined ranges are one of the biggest emerging trends in new Chinese cars, with the Jaecoo 9HS and forthcoming Omoda 9 SHS both using 'Super Hybrid Systems'. But for the Zeekr 9X it's the supercar-like three-second sprint time from 0 to 62mph that will get heads turning, more so than its Rolls-Royce Cullinan looks. The chrome detailing and large imposing waterwall grille are both very similar to the Cullinan, as is the angular, boxy shape. But it also has hints of the Rivian R1S, the Range Rover and the Jaecoo 9HS. And then there's some fancy, luxury design features such as the 'Ring Screen Star Diamond' taillight assembly with 43,343 individual diamond-cut facets called the 'Side Wing Star Diamond Matrix' which complements the 9X's front-end design. Zeekr is already on the roads in Australia but is yet to reach the UK. However, as the 9X uses the same SEA architecture as Geely's Volvo and Polestar brands, right-hand drive is a natural step. And while the 9X hasn't been confirmed for Australia, Mars Chen, CEO of Zeekr International told EV Central that the country will get either a smaller (but still large) SUV than the 9X, or the 9X itself. Neither the pipeline smaller SUV or the 9X are big volume cars, but they shoot Zeekr into a new territory of ultra-luxury car production. Chinese tech advancements on the Zeekr 9X The 9X will be the first Zeekr model to feature the G-Pilot intelligent driving solution. This builds on Zeekr's Level 3 autonomous driving architecture and utilises the ZEEA 3.0 central computing digital architecture to improve end-to-end communication response speed by 50 per cent. The 9X will use five LiDAR units – one long-range LiDAR and four supplementary short-range LiDARs for blind-spot coverage – for 'four layers of 360-degree perception capabilities.' How much will the Zeekr 9X cost? The price of the 9X SUV is not yet confirmed, but Zeekr's 009 people mover costs $130,000 and the 9X is touted to start from just under £51,000 ($68,000) and go up to around £102,000 ($136,000). This makes it almost a sixth of the price of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan which starts at just under £300,000, with exact prices depending on specification.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Zeekr 9X is a Chinese SUV that looks like a Rolls-Royce Cullinan but at a fraction of the price
The Zeekr 9X is the latest Chinese luxury car that will tempt buyers to ditch traditionally-popular premium marques like Audi, BMW and Mercedes with its significantly cheaper price tag. The 9X SUV has been unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show where it has - surprisingly - drawn comparison to the enormous Rolls-Royce Cullinan... but for a fraction of the cost. Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent. But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving combined with supercar performance. And Zeekr is ready to rattle the established Western luxury SUV market with its uber-luxurious interior and the practicality that positions it against big names like the Range Rover. It's not confirmed if or when the 9X could arrive in the UK, but Zeekr is expected to start selling some of its models on our shores from 2026. The Zeekr 9X by the Geely-owned Chinese automaker is a rival to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Range Rover but will cost around the same as a family SUV at just £50k+ Zeekr sits under Shanghai parent company Geely – which also owns Polestar, Volvo and Lotus amongst others – and has former Bentley chief designer Stefan Sielaff in its staple of automotive experts. Alongside the 9X's reveal, Zeekr also confirmed plans to arrive in the UK from next year, with Zeekr Europe CEO Lothar Schupet telling the Independent: 'We are in discussion with dealer groups to enter the UK. 'Our plan is to be live in the UK early next year and we're trying to accelerate as much as we can.' The Zeekr 9X is a large SUV measuring 5,290mm long (longer than the Range Rover's 5,252mm) with a wheelbase of 3,220mm, and offers either six or seven seating options for maximum big family practicality. For those looking for a room limo, there's an option to have four spaced-out chairs with 'executive style' seating. Left: From the front, it looks rather like another luxury SUV.... and it's huge: at 5.3m it's even longer than a Range Rover. Right: The Rolls-Royce Cullinan: It's not hard to see the visual influence it's given the Zeekr 9X The 9X's 900V architecture can handle 480kW ultra-rapid charging, which delivers 310 miles of charge in just nine minutes. The plug-in hybrid SUV will use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors for a total range of 932 miles; this makes it the first Zeekr model to use its 'Super Hybrid' technology. The 'Super Electric Hybrid' tech will merge pure electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extender advantages to promise disruptive efficiency and performance. Super Hybrids with huge combined ranges are one of the biggest emerging trends in new Chinese cars, with the Jaecoo 9HS and forthcoming Omoda 9 SHS both using 'Super Hybrid Systems'. But for the Zeekr 9X it's the supercar-like three-second sprint time from 0 to 62mph that will get heads turning, more so than its Rolls-Royce Cullinan looks. The chrome detailing and large imposing waterwall grille are both very similar to the Cullinan, as is the angular, boxy shape. But it also has hints of the Rivian R1S, the Range Rover and the Jaecoo 9HS. And then there's some fancy, luxury design features such as the 'Ring Screen Star Diamond' taillight assembly with 43,343 individual diamond-cut facets called the 'Side Wing Star Diamond Matrix' which complements the 9X's front-end design. The 9X is not yet announced for right-hand markets including Australia or the UK, but it is possible this will come after Zeekr lands in the UK next year Zeekr is already on the roads in Australia but is yet to reach the UK. However, as the 9X uses the same SEA architecture as Geely's Volvo and Polestar brands, right-hand drive is a natural step. And while the 9X hasn't been confirmed for Australia, Mars Chen, CEO of Zeekr International told EV Central that the country will get either a smaller (but still large) SUV than the 9X, or the 9X itself. Neither the pipeline smaller SUV or the 9X are big volume cars, but they shoot Zeekr into a new territory of ultra-luxury car production. Chinese tech advancements on the Zeekr 9X The 9X will be the first Zeekr model to feature the G-Pilot intelligent driving solution. This builds on Zeekr's Level 3 autonomous driving architecture and utilises the ZEEA 3.0 central computing digital architecture to improve end-to-end communication response speed by 50 per cent. The 9X will use five LiDAR units – one long-range LiDAR and four supplementary short-range LiDARs for blind-spot coverage – for 'four layers of 360-degree perception capabilities.' How much will the Zeekr 9X cost? The price of the 9X SUV is not yet confirmed, but Zeekr's 009 people mover costs $130,000 and the 9X is touted to start from just under £51,000 ($68,000) and go up to around £102,000 ($136,000). This makes it almost a sixth of the price of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan which starts at just under £300,000, with exact prices depending on specification.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Zeekr unveils massive 9X SUV at Auto Shanghai 2025, boasting 900V system, 380km EV range and Level 3 autonomous driving
SHANGHAI, April 26 — Zeekr arrives at Auto Shanghai 2025 with all guns blazing, officially unveiling the new Zeekr 9X. The company already released a number of official photos prior to the event but nothing beats seeing it in real life. It is an absolute unit, sprinkled with premium touches You may not be able to tell from these images, but the Zeekr 9X is a massive vehicle. You are looking at a full-size SUV that is 5.2m long, 2m wide, and 1.8m tall, together with a 3.2m wheelbase. If you look at the front section of the SUV, you may think it was lifted directly from the Zeekr 009 MPV due to similarities in the design of their grille. However, take a closer look, and you will notice some major differences. For one, the 9X has a different headlight design. To give some sort of 'starry sky' effects on both the headlight and rear light, Zeekr has implemented a rather exquisite 42,242 laser-engraved diamond-cut lamp facets on them. The company also said that the rear door on the 9X has a width of over 1.2m, together with a door opening angle of more than 80° to allow rear occupants to get in and out of the SUV easily. The SUV also features 22-inch forged wheels that are put through a 30-hour polishing process in order to obtain a mirror effect on them. A showcase of Zeekr's electric technology and performance The boldness of Zeekr 9X is not just about its physical size but also all the underlying technologies that Zeekr has packed into its new luxury SUV. Even though the Zeekr 9X is a hybrid (the brand's first one), it has a 900V electric architecture. This usually means a blazing fast charging capability and true to the cause, Zeekr has claimed that it only takes around 9 minutes to charge the high-voltage battery within the 9X from 20 per cent to 80 per cent. However, the company did not reveal the actual capacity of the CATL Xiaoyao battery inside the SUV, but it is likely to be quite substantial, as 9X can apparently deliver a pure electric range of 380km according to the CLTC standards. Zeekr 9X is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine that is capable of delivering 275hp. — SoyaCincau pic In terms of the powertrain itself, the 9X is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine that is capable of delivering 275hp (205kW). Joining it is a 255hp (190kW) electric motor on the front, while there is also a more powerful 496hp (370kW) electric motor on the rear. Zeekr claimed that the 9X can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds while it can also achieve a top speed of 240km/h. The SUV also comes standard with dual-chamber air suspension, an electromagnetic damping system, and active stabiliser bars. The launch of 9X also marked the arrival of Zeekr's equally new G-Pilot H9 driving system. Powered by a pair of NVIDIA Drive Thor processors, which resulted in a computing power of 1,400 TOPS, the system worked together with 5 LiDAR sensors to allow the 9X to have Level 3 autonomous driving capability. Interior design is still a mystery Truth be told, Zeekr 9X's outing at Auto Shanghai is really all about its exterior design and tech features. The company did not reveal the SUV's interior design and features during the event. In fact, you can't even peek inside the display unit as it is barricaded with a substantial gap between the SUV and the curious visitors. That being said, we have no doubt that it will be at least on the same level as Zeekr 009 MPV, given the model's positioning as a luxury SUV. After all, it has been nicknamed by some within the industry as the Hangzhou Bay Cullinan. So, it has a rather high standard to meet.
CNA
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Chinese automaker Zeekr debuts first hybrid model at Shanghai auto show
23 Apr 2025 11:51AM (Updated: 23 Apr 2025 11:57AM) SHANGHAI :Chinese automaker Zeekr debuted its first hybrid model the Zeekr 9X luxury SUV at the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday. Andy An, the company's CEO, unveiled 800-volt fast-charging technology for hybrid vehicles.
Reuters
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Chinese automaker Zeekr debuts first hybrid model at Shanghai auto show
SHANGHAI, April 23 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Zeekr (ZK.N), opens new tab debuted its first hybrid model the Zeekr 9X luxury SUV at the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday. Andy An, the company's CEO, unveiled 800-volt fast-charging technology for hybrid vehicles.
