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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Zeekr 7X price and specs
Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The first 1000 7X buyers in Australia get a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and seven years of roadside assistance – both have increased from five years – plus a 7kW home charger and both Type 2 and mini portable (10-amp) charging cables. Zeekr also won't charge extra for optional interior or exterior colours for these initial buyers. In addition to sliding under the Model Y, the 7X also undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID.4, Cupra Tavascan, Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq and Subaru Solterra. It's undercut, however, by the Deepal S07, Nissan Ariya, Xpeng G6 and BYD Sealion 7. The Zeekr 7X features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with air suspension and continuous damping control exclusive to the Performance AWD. The electric SUV is offered with a choice of two batteries and either rear- or all-wheel drive. All 7Xs feature an 800V electrical system, a 22kW AC charger, and 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality which allows you to power external electrical appliances. The 7X is a mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV. There's also up to 62L of storage space under the bonnet in RWD versions, plus various hidden storage compartments including in the front door armrest and under the rear seats. Zeekr says there are 36 flexible storage areas in total. The Zeekr 7X is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Zeekr Australia also offers five years of roadside assist. No service pricing has been announced yet. The Zeekr 7X doesn't yet have a rating from ANCAP, but sister authority Euro NCAP awarded it five stars earlier this year. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are three members of the Zeekr 7X lineup. The base RWD comes standard with the following equipment: The Long Range RWD adds: The Performance AWD adds: For a limited time, Zeekr is offering optional interior and exterior colours at no extra charge. Onyx Black is standard, with the following exterior finishes optional: The interior is available in the following colourways: MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom Content originally sourced from: Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The first 1000 7X buyers in Australia get a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and seven years of roadside assistance – both have increased from five years – plus a 7kW home charger and both Type 2 and mini portable (10-amp) charging cables. Zeekr also won't charge extra for optional interior or exterior colours for these initial buyers. In addition to sliding under the Model Y, the 7X also undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID.4, Cupra Tavascan, Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq and Subaru Solterra. It's undercut, however, by the Deepal S07, Nissan Ariya, Xpeng G6 and BYD Sealion 7. The Zeekr 7X features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with air suspension and continuous damping control exclusive to the Performance AWD. The electric SUV is offered with a choice of two batteries and either rear- or all-wheel drive. All 7Xs feature an 800V electrical system, a 22kW AC charger, and 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality which allows you to power external electrical appliances. The 7X is a mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV. There's also up to 62L of storage space under the bonnet in RWD versions, plus various hidden storage compartments including in the front door armrest and under the rear seats. Zeekr says there are 36 flexible storage areas in total. The Zeekr 7X is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Zeekr Australia also offers five years of roadside assist. No service pricing has been announced yet. The Zeekr 7X doesn't yet have a rating from ANCAP, but sister authority Euro NCAP awarded it five stars earlier this year. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are three members of the Zeekr 7X lineup. The base RWD comes standard with the following equipment: The Long Range RWD adds: The Performance AWD adds: For a limited time, Zeekr is offering optional interior and exterior colours at no extra charge. Onyx Black is standard, with the following exterior finishes optional: The interior is available in the following colourways: MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom Content originally sourced from: Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The first 1000 7X buyers in Australia get a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and seven years of roadside assistance – both have increased from five years – plus a 7kW home charger and both Type 2 and mini portable (10-amp) charging cables. Zeekr also won't charge extra for optional interior or exterior colours for these initial buyers. In addition to sliding under the Model Y, the 7X also undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID.4, Cupra Tavascan, Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq and Subaru Solterra. It's undercut, however, by the Deepal S07, Nissan Ariya, Xpeng G6 and BYD Sealion 7. The Zeekr 7X features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with air suspension and continuous damping control exclusive to the Performance AWD. The electric SUV is offered with a choice of two batteries and either rear- or all-wheel drive. All 7Xs feature an 800V electrical system, a 22kW AC charger, and 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality which allows you to power external electrical appliances. The 7X is a mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV. There's also up to 62L of storage space under the bonnet in RWD versions, plus various hidden storage compartments including in the front door armrest and under the rear seats. Zeekr says there are 36 flexible storage areas in total. The Zeekr 7X is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Zeekr Australia also offers five years of roadside assist. No service pricing has been announced yet. The Zeekr 7X doesn't yet have a rating from ANCAP, but sister authority Euro NCAP awarded it five stars earlier this year. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are three members of the Zeekr 7X lineup. The base RWD comes standard with the following equipment: The Long Range RWD adds: The Performance AWD adds: For a limited time, Zeekr is offering optional interior and exterior colours at no extra charge. Onyx Black is standard, with the following exterior finishes optional: The interior is available in the following colourways: MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom Content originally sourced from: Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The first 1000 7X buyers in Australia get a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and seven years of roadside assistance – both have increased from five years – plus a 7kW home charger and both Type 2 and mini portable (10-amp) charging cables. Zeekr also won't charge extra for optional interior or exterior colours for these initial buyers. In addition to sliding under the Model Y, the 7X also undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID.4, Cupra Tavascan, Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq and Subaru Solterra. It's undercut, however, by the Deepal S07, Nissan Ariya, Xpeng G6 and BYD Sealion 7. The Zeekr 7X features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with air suspension and continuous damping control exclusive to the Performance AWD. The electric SUV is offered with a choice of two batteries and either rear- or all-wheel drive. All 7Xs feature an 800V electrical system, a 22kW AC charger, and 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality which allows you to power external electrical appliances. The 7X is a mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV. There's also up to 62L of storage space under the bonnet in RWD versions, plus various hidden storage compartments including in the front door armrest and under the rear seats. Zeekr says there are 36 flexible storage areas in total. The Zeekr 7X is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Zeekr Australia also offers five years of roadside assist. No service pricing has been announced yet. The Zeekr 7X doesn't yet have a rating from ANCAP, but sister authority Euro NCAP awarded it five stars earlier this year. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are three members of the Zeekr 7X lineup. The base RWD comes standard with the following equipment: The Long Range RWD adds: The Performance AWD adds: For a limited time, Zeekr is offering optional interior and exterior colours at no extra charge. Onyx Black is standard, with the following exterior finishes optional: The interior is available in the following colourways: MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Zeekr 7X price and specs
Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The first 1000 7X buyers in Australia get a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and seven years of roadside assistance – both have increased from five years – plus a 7kW home charger and both Type 2 and mini portable (10-amp) charging cables. Zeekr also won't charge extra for optional interior or exterior colours for these initial buyers. In addition to sliding under the Model Y, the 7X also undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID.4, Cupra Tavascan, Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq and Subaru Solterra. It's undercut, however, by the Deepal S07, Nissan Ariya, Xpeng G6 and BYD Sealion 7. Drivetrains and Efficiency The Zeekr 7X features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with air suspension and continuous damping control exclusive to the Performance AWD. The electric SUV is offered with a choice of two batteries and either rear- or all-wheel drive. All 7Xs feature an 800V electrical system, a 22kW AC charger, and 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality which allows you to power external electrical appliances. Dimensions The 7X is a mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV. There's also up to 62L of storage space under the bonnet in RWD versions, plus various hidden storage compartments including in the front door armrest and under the rear seats. Zeekr says there are 36 flexible storage areas in total. Servicing and Warranty The Zeekr 7X is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Zeekr Australia also offers five years of roadside assist. No service pricing has been announced yet. Safety The Zeekr 7X doesn't yet have a rating from ANCAP, but sister authority Euro NCAP awarded it five stars earlier this year. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Front cross-traffic alert Rear cross-traffic alert Automatic lane-change Surround-view camera 7 airbags: front, front-side, curtain and front-centre Standard Equipment There are three members of the Zeekr 7X lineup. The base RWD comes standard with the following equipment: 19-inch alloy wheels LED headlights Rain-sensing wipers Panoramic glass roof with power sunshade Autonomous parking assist Sentry Mode 13.02-inch digital instrument cluster 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Satellite navigation 10-speaker sound system 2 x 50W wireless phone chargers Tri-zone climate control Four-zone voice command Ambient lighting Leatherette upholstery 14-way power driver's seat with memory 10-way power passenger seat with memory Heated front seats Heated rear seats Rear bench with 10-degree power recline Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel The Long Range RWD adds: Rear privacy glass 36.2-inch head-up display Power-adjustable steering wheel Ventilated front seats Massaging front seats The Performance AWD adds: 21-inch forged alloy wheels Air suspension Continuous damping control Automatic doors Nappa leather upholstery Rear side glass power sunshade Colours For a limited time, Zeekr is offering optional interior and exterior colours at no extra charge. Onyx Black is standard, with the following exterior finishes optional: Crystal White Tech Grey Forest Green Blue with Silver roof (excludes base RWD) The interior is available in the following colourways: Black
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Zeekr 7X price and specs
Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The first 1000 7X buyers in Australia get a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and seven years of roadside assistance – both have increased from five years – plus a 7kW home charger and both Type 2 and mini portable (10-amp) charging cables. Zeekr also won't charge extra for optional interior or exterior colours for these initial buyers. In addition to sliding under the Model Y, the 7X also undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID.4, Cupra Tavascan, Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq and Subaru Solterra. It's undercut, however, by the Deepal S07, Nissan Ariya, Xpeng G6 and BYD Sealion 7. The Zeekr 7X features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with air suspension and continuous damping control exclusive to the Performance AWD. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The electric SUV is offered with a choice of two batteries and either rear- or all-wheel drive. All 7Xs feature an 800V electrical system, a 22kW AC charger, and 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality which allows you to power external electrical appliances. The 7X is a mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV. Supplied Credit: CarExpert There's also up to 62L of storage space under the bonnet in RWD versions, plus various hidden storage compartments including in the front door armrest and under the rear seats. Zeekr says there are 36 flexible storage areas in total. The Zeekr 7X is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Zeekr Australia also offers five years of roadside assist. No service pricing has been announced yet. The Zeekr 7X doesn't yet have a rating from ANCAP, but sister authority Euro NCAP awarded it five stars earlier this year. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Front cross-traffic alert Rear cross-traffic alert Automatic lane-change Surround-view camera 7 airbags: front, front-side, curtain and front-centre There are three members of the Zeekr 7X lineup. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The base RWD comes standard with the following equipment: 19-inch alloy wheels LED headlights Rain-sensing wipers Panoramic glass roof with power sunshade Autonomous parking assist Sentry Mode 13.02-inch digital instrument cluster 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Satellite navigation 10-speaker sound system 2 x 50W wireless phone chargers Tri-zone climate control Four-zone voice command Ambient lighting Leatherette upholstery 14-way power driver's seat with memory 10-way power passenger seat with memory Heated front seats Heated rear seats Rear bench with 10-degree power recline Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel The Long Range RWD adds: Rear privacy glass 36.2-inch head-up display Power-adjustable steering wheel Ventilated front seats Massaging front seats The Performance AWD adds: 21-inch forged alloy wheels Air suspension Continuous damping control Automatic doors Nappa leather upholstery Rear side glass power sunshade For a limited time, Zeekr is offering optional interior and exterior colours at no extra charge. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Onyx Black is standard, with the following exterior finishes optional: Crystal White Tech Grey Forest Green Blue with Silver roof (excludes base RWD) Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The interior is available in the following colourways: Black Black and Grey (excludes base RWD) Purple and White (Performance AWD only) MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Zeekr Australia pulls back on 'optimistic' sales target
Zeekr Australia has lowered its previous sales forecast for 2025, citing the late arrival of its new 7X mid-size electric SUV. The company said in February it planned to sell up to 3000 vehicles in 2025 but now expects to sell 2000 by year's end. To the end of July, it's sitting at 522 deliveries, or an average of 75 vehicles per month. Having launched in Australia in October 2024 with two models – the Zeekr X SUV and the 009 people mover – the premium electric car brand forecast stronger sales with the arrival of the 7X mid-size SUV in showrooms. Unveiled in Sydney today – priced from $1000 less than rival Tesla Model Y – Zeekr Australia managing director Frank Li told CarExpert the 7X's arrival later than expected is behind the lower number. "The target before, yes, there should be a challenge – an optimistic target," Mr Li said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "It depends on when we start to deliver 7X – so when we're talking about 2000, it is a target for deliveries – it's not an order number. So, we are currently doing the latest version of the ADRs [Australian Design Rules] homologation. "We will start to deliver to customers in October – I'm not sure if it will be early or late October – but definitely October, so roughly we only have two full months to deliver this car." "That is the main reason that there is some change in the self-target." Set to boost the brand's local sales, the five-seat 7X is larger than the X SUV it launched here last year and is the first model offered by the automaker here with an 800V electrical system, bringing rapid charging capability. The X has made up 448 – 86 per cent – of the brand's 522 local sales here to the end of July, given the 009 people mover is significantly more expensive at $135,900 before on-road costs. The monthly average puts Zeekr on target for 895 sales, not including 7X deliveries. Despite having a larger dealer network, Volvo isn't massively outselling the Zeekr X with its related EX30, which is sitting at 798 deliveries year-to-date. The 009, meanwhile, is outselling rivals like the LDV MIFA 9, of which just three have been delivered this year, and the Mercedes-Benz EQV (23). Zeekr, owned by Geely, which is also the parent company of Volvo, Lotus and a stakeholder alongside Mercedes-Benz in Smart, was launched in China in 2021. MORE: Zeekr 7X pricing: New mid-size electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y Content originally sourced from: Zeekr Australia has lowered its previous sales forecast for 2025, citing the late arrival of its new 7X mid-size electric SUV. The company said in February it planned to sell up to 3000 vehicles in 2025 but now expects to sell 2000 by year's end. To the end of July, it's sitting at 522 deliveries, or an average of 75 vehicles per month. Having launched in Australia in October 2024 with two models – the Zeekr X SUV and the 009 people mover – the premium electric car brand forecast stronger sales with the arrival of the 7X mid-size SUV in showrooms. Unveiled in Sydney today – priced from $1000 less than rival Tesla Model Y – Zeekr Australia managing director Frank Li told CarExpert the 7X's arrival later than expected is behind the lower number. "The target before, yes, there should be a challenge – an optimistic target," Mr Li said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "It depends on when we start to deliver 7X – so when we're talking about 2000, it is a target for deliveries – it's not an order number. So, we are currently doing the latest version of the ADRs [Australian Design Rules] homologation. "We will start to deliver to customers in October – I'm not sure if it will be early or late October – but definitely October, so roughly we only have two full months to deliver this car." "That is the main reason that there is some change in the self-target." Set to boost the brand's local sales, the five-seat 7X is larger than the X SUV it launched here last year and is the first model offered by the automaker here with an 800V electrical system, bringing rapid charging capability. The X has made up 448 – 86 per cent – of the brand's 522 local sales here to the end of July, given the 009 people mover is significantly more expensive at $135,900 before on-road costs. The monthly average puts Zeekr on target for 895 sales, not including 7X deliveries. Despite having a larger dealer network, Volvo isn't massively outselling the Zeekr X with its related EX30, which is sitting at 798 deliveries year-to-date. The 009, meanwhile, is outselling rivals like the LDV MIFA 9, of which just three have been delivered this year, and the Mercedes-Benz EQV (23). Zeekr, owned by Geely, which is also the parent company of Volvo, Lotus and a stakeholder alongside Mercedes-Benz in Smart, was launched in China in 2021. MORE: Zeekr 7X pricing: New mid-size electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y Content originally sourced from: Zeekr Australia has lowered its previous sales forecast for 2025, citing the late arrival of its new 7X mid-size electric SUV. The company said in February it planned to sell up to 3000 vehicles in 2025 but now expects to sell 2000 by year's end. To the end of July, it's sitting at 522 deliveries, or an average of 75 vehicles per month. Having launched in Australia in October 2024 with two models – the Zeekr X SUV and the 009 people mover – the premium electric car brand forecast stronger sales with the arrival of the 7X mid-size SUV in showrooms. Unveiled in Sydney today – priced from $1000 less than rival Tesla Model Y – Zeekr Australia managing director Frank Li told CarExpert the 7X's arrival later than expected is behind the lower number. "The target before, yes, there should be a challenge – an optimistic target," Mr Li said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "It depends on when we start to deliver 7X – so when we're talking about 2000, it is a target for deliveries – it's not an order number. So, we are currently doing the latest version of the ADRs [Australian Design Rules] homologation. "We will start to deliver to customers in October – I'm not sure if it will be early or late October – but definitely October, so roughly we only have two full months to deliver this car." "That is the main reason that there is some change in the self-target." Set to boost the brand's local sales, the five-seat 7X is larger than the X SUV it launched here last year and is the first model offered by the automaker here with an 800V electrical system, bringing rapid charging capability. The X has made up 448 – 86 per cent – of the brand's 522 local sales here to the end of July, given the 009 people mover is significantly more expensive at $135,900 before on-road costs. The monthly average puts Zeekr on target for 895 sales, not including 7X deliveries. Despite having a larger dealer network, Volvo isn't massively outselling the Zeekr X with its related EX30, which is sitting at 798 deliveries year-to-date. The 009, meanwhile, is outselling rivals like the LDV MIFA 9, of which just three have been delivered this year, and the Mercedes-Benz EQV (23). Zeekr, owned by Geely, which is also the parent company of Volvo, Lotus and a stakeholder alongside Mercedes-Benz in Smart, was launched in China in 2021. MORE: Zeekr 7X pricing: New mid-size electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y Content originally sourced from: Zeekr Australia has lowered its previous sales forecast for 2025, citing the late arrival of its new 7X mid-size electric SUV. The company said in February it planned to sell up to 3000 vehicles in 2025 but now expects to sell 2000 by year's end. To the end of July, it's sitting at 522 deliveries, or an average of 75 vehicles per month. Having launched in Australia in October 2024 with two models – the Zeekr X SUV and the 009 people mover – the premium electric car brand forecast stronger sales with the arrival of the 7X mid-size SUV in showrooms. Unveiled in Sydney today – priced from $1000 less than rival Tesla Model Y – Zeekr Australia managing director Frank Li told CarExpert the 7X's arrival later than expected is behind the lower number. "The target before, yes, there should be a challenge – an optimistic target," Mr Li said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "It depends on when we start to deliver 7X – so when we're talking about 2000, it is a target for deliveries – it's not an order number. So, we are currently doing the latest version of the ADRs [Australian Design Rules] homologation. "We will start to deliver to customers in October – I'm not sure if it will be early or late October – but definitely October, so roughly we only have two full months to deliver this car." "That is the main reason that there is some change in the self-target." Set to boost the brand's local sales, the five-seat 7X is larger than the X SUV it launched here last year and is the first model offered by the automaker here with an 800V electrical system, bringing rapid charging capability. The X has made up 448 – 86 per cent – of the brand's 522 local sales here to the end of July, given the 009 people mover is significantly more expensive at $135,900 before on-road costs. The monthly average puts Zeekr on target for 895 sales, not including 7X deliveries. Despite having a larger dealer network, Volvo isn't massively outselling the Zeekr X with its related EX30, which is sitting at 798 deliveries year-to-date. The 009, meanwhile, is outselling rivals like the LDV MIFA 9, of which just three have been delivered this year, and the Mercedes-Benz EQV (23). Zeekr, owned by Geely, which is also the parent company of Volvo, Lotus and a stakeholder alongside Mercedes-Benz in Smart, was launched in China in 2021. MORE: Zeekr 7X pricing: New mid-size electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Look out, Lexus! Zeekr could offer Australia's most sumptuous people mover
Zeekr Australia wants to spice up the local people mover market by launching the ultra-luxurious 009 Grand Down Under, although its arrival is contingent on as-yet unconfirmed right-hand drive production. The standard 009 went on sale in Australia late last year, offered in either seven-seat or six-seat configurations, priced at $135,900 and $139,900 before on-road costs, respectively. Sales have gradually increased since launch – 66 have been sold this year to the end of June – although the Lexus LM (163 deliveries) and Mercedes-Benz V-Class (141) remain the preferred options in the premium people mover space. That hasn't stopped Zeekr's local team from enquiring about the Grand, which hit the Chinese market a few months ago at roughly double the price of the standard 009 variants. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We are exploring ways to launch it in Australia officially at the moment," Zeekr Australia marketing boss, Andrew Haurissa told local media in Sydney. "With the 009 present in the local market, that makes a compelling argument to have the Grand here." While the Grand would be welcomed to Australian showrooms, there's no guarantee it will be produced in right-hand drive at this stage. Zeekr is in the process of investigating the viability of a conversion for the Grand, which will be informed by the sales performance of other 009 variants across the globe. "The right-hand drive is here but only as a six- or seven-seater, we are investigating the possibility of the Grand, not only for Australia but for all right-hand drive market depending on customer needs and the business case," said Zeekr global product marketing director Tony Zhou. "The Grand version is a new variant that only launched in China a few months ago in left-hand drive. To convert from left- to right-hand drive takes time, including the product development, engineering and homologation. "We need a positive business case, which we are investigating now. The performance of the current versions will give us the confidence to deliver the Grand version, because the Grand is positioned much higher than current versions, which means the price will be much higher. "Just look at the price in China, it's around double the normal versions. Converting to right-hand drive the price will be much higher, how many customers will choose this one? And given the volume assumptions, what will be the business case?" Based on pricing in the Chinese market and the costs involved in readying a vehicle for sale in Australia, it would be reasonable to expect that the 009 Grand could retail for north of $250,000 locally, making it the most expensive people mover on sale. The 009 is one of two Zeekr models currently available in Australia, alongside the compact X electric SUV. Both will be joined by the larger 7X SUV later this year, with a further SUV offering to come in 2026. Mr Zhou says that the brand wants to avoid overcrowding its Australian showrooms at this early stage. "We need to consider the product lineup here, because we have two versions already, the X, and the 7X coming, we're going to have a new model next year, it's about whether the showrooms can contain so many variants," said Mr Zhou. Zeekr markets the 009 as a luxury people mover, but the Grand elevates that premium positioning to another level. For starters, the third row of seats has been deleted to maximise second row passenger legroom. Instead, the rear section houses a pair of airplane-style individual seats with 24-way electric adjustment, 12 zones of support, heating, ventilation, and massage functions. There's also a huge divider between the front and rear compartments, like the Lexus LM. The cabin is now trimmed in hand-polished stainless-steel elements and natural Himalayan marble, while entertainment is delivered through a 43-inch mini-LED screen and 31-speaker Yamaha sound system. VIP passengers can also enjoy full privacy courtesy of light curtain glass technology that offers adjustable window tinting, and ice-cold refreshments thanks to an 18-litre mini fridge. Like the base 009, the Grand features a dual-motor electric powertrain that can propel the people mover from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds in this application. Zeekr quotes 702km of driving range on the more optimistic CLTC testing cycle. MORE: Explore the Zeekr 009 showroom Content originally sourced from: Zeekr Australia wants to spice up the local people mover market by launching the ultra-luxurious 009 Grand Down Under, although its arrival is contingent on as-yet unconfirmed right-hand drive production. The standard 009 went on sale in Australia late last year, offered in either seven-seat or six-seat configurations, priced at $135,900 and $139,900 before on-road costs, respectively. Sales have gradually increased since launch – 66 have been sold this year to the end of June – although the Lexus LM (163 deliveries) and Mercedes-Benz V-Class (141) remain the preferred options in the premium people mover space. That hasn't stopped Zeekr's local team from enquiring about the Grand, which hit the Chinese market a few months ago at roughly double the price of the standard 009 variants. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We are exploring ways to launch it in Australia officially at the moment," Zeekr Australia marketing boss, Andrew Haurissa told local media in Sydney. "With the 009 present in the local market, that makes a compelling argument to have the Grand here." While the Grand would be welcomed to Australian showrooms, there's no guarantee it will be produced in right-hand drive at this stage. Zeekr is in the process of investigating the viability of a conversion for the Grand, which will be informed by the sales performance of other 009 variants across the globe. "The right-hand drive is here but only as a six- or seven-seater, we are investigating the possibility of the Grand, not only for Australia but for all right-hand drive market depending on customer needs and the business case," said Zeekr global product marketing director Tony Zhou. "The Grand version is a new variant that only launched in China a few months ago in left-hand drive. To convert from left- to right-hand drive takes time, including the product development, engineering and homologation. "We need a positive business case, which we are investigating now. The performance of the current versions will give us the confidence to deliver the Grand version, because the Grand is positioned much higher than current versions, which means the price will be much higher. "Just look at the price in China, it's around double the normal versions. Converting to right-hand drive the price will be much higher, how many customers will choose this one? And given the volume assumptions, what will be the business case?" Based on pricing in the Chinese market and the costs involved in readying a vehicle for sale in Australia, it would be reasonable to expect that the 009 Grand could retail for north of $250,000 locally, making it the most expensive people mover on sale. The 009 is one of two Zeekr models currently available in Australia, alongside the compact X electric SUV. Both will be joined by the larger 7X SUV later this year, with a further SUV offering to come in 2026. Mr Zhou says that the brand wants to avoid overcrowding its Australian showrooms at this early stage. "We need to consider the product lineup here, because we have two versions already, the X, and the 7X coming, we're going to have a new model next year, it's about whether the showrooms can contain so many variants," said Mr Zhou. Zeekr markets the 009 as a luxury people mover, but the Grand elevates that premium positioning to another level. For starters, the third row of seats has been deleted to maximise second row passenger legroom. Instead, the rear section houses a pair of airplane-style individual seats with 24-way electric adjustment, 12 zones of support, heating, ventilation, and massage functions. There's also a huge divider between the front and rear compartments, like the Lexus LM. The cabin is now trimmed in hand-polished stainless-steel elements and natural Himalayan marble, while entertainment is delivered through a 43-inch mini-LED screen and 31-speaker Yamaha sound system. VIP passengers can also enjoy full privacy courtesy of light curtain glass technology that offers adjustable window tinting, and ice-cold refreshments thanks to an 18-litre mini fridge. Like the base 009, the Grand features a dual-motor electric powertrain that can propel the people mover from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds in this application. Zeekr quotes 702km of driving range on the more optimistic CLTC testing cycle. MORE: Explore the Zeekr 009 showroom Content originally sourced from: Zeekr Australia wants to spice up the local people mover market by launching the ultra-luxurious 009 Grand Down Under, although its arrival is contingent on as-yet unconfirmed right-hand drive production. The standard 009 went on sale in Australia late last year, offered in either seven-seat or six-seat configurations, priced at $135,900 and $139,900 before on-road costs, respectively. Sales have gradually increased since launch – 66 have been sold this year to the end of June – although the Lexus LM (163 deliveries) and Mercedes-Benz V-Class (141) remain the preferred options in the premium people mover space. That hasn't stopped Zeekr's local team from enquiring about the Grand, which hit the Chinese market a few months ago at roughly double the price of the standard 009 variants. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We are exploring ways to launch it in Australia officially at the moment," Zeekr Australia marketing boss, Andrew Haurissa told local media in Sydney. "With the 009 present in the local market, that makes a compelling argument to have the Grand here." While the Grand would be welcomed to Australian showrooms, there's no guarantee it will be produced in right-hand drive at this stage. Zeekr is in the process of investigating the viability of a conversion for the Grand, which will be informed by the sales performance of other 009 variants across the globe. "The right-hand drive is here but only as a six- or seven-seater, we are investigating the possibility of the Grand, not only for Australia but for all right-hand drive market depending on customer needs and the business case," said Zeekr global product marketing director Tony Zhou. "The Grand version is a new variant that only launched in China a few months ago in left-hand drive. To convert from left- to right-hand drive takes time, including the product development, engineering and homologation. "We need a positive business case, which we are investigating now. The performance of the current versions will give us the confidence to deliver the Grand version, because the Grand is positioned much higher than current versions, which means the price will be much higher. "Just look at the price in China, it's around double the normal versions. Converting to right-hand drive the price will be much higher, how many customers will choose this one? And given the volume assumptions, what will be the business case?" Based on pricing in the Chinese market and the costs involved in readying a vehicle for sale in Australia, it would be reasonable to expect that the 009 Grand could retail for north of $250,000 locally, making it the most expensive people mover on sale. The 009 is one of two Zeekr models currently available in Australia, alongside the compact X electric SUV. Both will be joined by the larger 7X SUV later this year, with a further SUV offering to come in 2026. Mr Zhou says that the brand wants to avoid overcrowding its Australian showrooms at this early stage. "We need to consider the product lineup here, because we have two versions already, the X, and the 7X coming, we're going to have a new model next year, it's about whether the showrooms can contain so many variants," said Mr Zhou. Zeekr markets the 009 as a luxury people mover, but the Grand elevates that premium positioning to another level. For starters, the third row of seats has been deleted to maximise second row passenger legroom. Instead, the rear section houses a pair of airplane-style individual seats with 24-way electric adjustment, 12 zones of support, heating, ventilation, and massage functions. There's also a huge divider between the front and rear compartments, like the Lexus LM. The cabin is now trimmed in hand-polished stainless-steel elements and natural Himalayan marble, while entertainment is delivered through a 43-inch mini-LED screen and 31-speaker Yamaha sound system. VIP passengers can also enjoy full privacy courtesy of light curtain glass technology that offers adjustable window tinting, and ice-cold refreshments thanks to an 18-litre mini fridge. Like the base 009, the Grand features a dual-motor electric powertrain that can propel the people mover from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds in this application. Zeekr quotes 702km of driving range on the more optimistic CLTC testing cycle. MORE: Explore the Zeekr 009 showroom Content originally sourced from: Zeekr Australia wants to spice up the local people mover market by launching the ultra-luxurious 009 Grand Down Under, although its arrival is contingent on as-yet unconfirmed right-hand drive production. The standard 009 went on sale in Australia late last year, offered in either seven-seat or six-seat configurations, priced at $135,900 and $139,900 before on-road costs, respectively. Sales have gradually increased since launch – 66 have been sold this year to the end of June – although the Lexus LM (163 deliveries) and Mercedes-Benz V-Class (141) remain the preferred options in the premium people mover space. That hasn't stopped Zeekr's local team from enquiring about the Grand, which hit the Chinese market a few months ago at roughly double the price of the standard 009 variants. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We are exploring ways to launch it in Australia officially at the moment," Zeekr Australia marketing boss, Andrew Haurissa told local media in Sydney. "With the 009 present in the local market, that makes a compelling argument to have the Grand here." While the Grand would be welcomed to Australian showrooms, there's no guarantee it will be produced in right-hand drive at this stage. Zeekr is in the process of investigating the viability of a conversion for the Grand, which will be informed by the sales performance of other 009 variants across the globe. "The right-hand drive is here but only as a six- or seven-seater, we are investigating the possibility of the Grand, not only for Australia but for all right-hand drive market depending on customer needs and the business case," said Zeekr global product marketing director Tony Zhou. "The Grand version is a new variant that only launched in China a few months ago in left-hand drive. To convert from left- to right-hand drive takes time, including the product development, engineering and homologation. "We need a positive business case, which we are investigating now. The performance of the current versions will give us the confidence to deliver the Grand version, because the Grand is positioned much higher than current versions, which means the price will be much higher. "Just look at the price in China, it's around double the normal versions. Converting to right-hand drive the price will be much higher, how many customers will choose this one? And given the volume assumptions, what will be the business case?" Based on pricing in the Chinese market and the costs involved in readying a vehicle for sale in Australia, it would be reasonable to expect that the 009 Grand could retail for north of $250,000 locally, making it the most expensive people mover on sale. The 009 is one of two Zeekr models currently available in Australia, alongside the compact X electric SUV. Both will be joined by the larger 7X SUV later this year, with a further SUV offering to come in 2026. Mr Zhou says that the brand wants to avoid overcrowding its Australian showrooms at this early stage. "We need to consider the product lineup here, because we have two versions already, the X, and the 7X coming, we're going to have a new model next year, it's about whether the showrooms can contain so many variants," said Mr Zhou. Zeekr markets the 009 as a luxury people mover, but the Grand elevates that premium positioning to another level. For starters, the third row of seats has been deleted to maximise second row passenger legroom. Instead, the rear section houses a pair of airplane-style individual seats with 24-way electric adjustment, 12 zones of support, heating, ventilation, and massage functions. There's also a huge divider between the front and rear compartments, like the Lexus LM. The cabin is now trimmed in hand-polished stainless-steel elements and natural Himalayan marble, while entertainment is delivered through a 43-inch mini-LED screen and 31-speaker Yamaha sound system. VIP passengers can also enjoy full privacy courtesy of light curtain glass technology that offers adjustable window tinting, and ice-cold refreshments thanks to an 18-litre mini fridge. Like the base 009, the Grand features a dual-motor electric powertrain that can propel the people mover from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds in this application. Zeekr quotes 702km of driving range on the more optimistic CLTC testing cycle. MORE: Explore the Zeekr 009 showroom Content originally sourced from:
