Germany launch: Luxury SUV Zeekr 9X with 660 kW power
Zeekr introduces its new flagship model in Germany with the 9X Ultra AWD. As the first vehicle from the brand, this 5.24-meter-long luxury SUV uses a gasoline engine as a range extender.
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Zeekr expands its range of powertrain options with its new flagship, the 9X Ultra AWD. While the Geely Group’s Chinese brand has previously been available in the German market with purely electric vehicles, this luxury SUV introduces a range extender option. The price starts at 119,500 euros.
With a length of 5.24 m, width of 2.03 m, height of 1.82 m, and wheelbase of 3.17 m, this behemoth not only tops the Zeekr lineup but also competes with established luxury SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or BMW XM. The 9X surpasses them not only in dimensions but also in terms of driving performance, overall range, and charging speed.
900-V technology for charging speeds up to 330 kW
The Zeekr 9X Ultra AWD is powered by two electric motors that handle all-wheel drive. The system’s power output is 660 kW, with a maximum torque of 935 Newton meters. Despite having a curb weight of 2,900 kilograms, the six-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h. The 9X is also equipped to handle trailer loads of up to 2,000 kilograms.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine acts as a generator to charge the 55.1 kWh battery. The 900-V architecture also allows charging at up to 330 kW using a DC fast charger. According to the manufacturer, it takes only 9.5 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. With a fully charged battery, the all-electric range is said to be 179 kilometers according to the WLTP standard. When the combustion engine is engaged, this provides a total range of 737 kilometers.
The way the battery and engine interact can be controlled through four energy modes. If pure electric operation is prioritized, the gasoline engine remains off. If one wants to drive purely electric at a later stage, the 9X can retain some energy in the battery as desired. Regardless of this, the Zeekr 9X always behaves like a pure electric vehicle while driving and operates without any shifting processes.
Luxurious interior with six seats in three rows
With a 2+2+2 seating arrangement, the Zeekr 9X is designed for luxurious travel or being chauffeured. The trunk holds 377 liters when fully occupied, plus 47 liters in the underfloor compartment, and its storage capacity can be increased to up to 2,148 liters by folding the seats down.
While the third row is also suitable for comfortable seating, it is the second row that truly stands out with first-class features, starting with a 145-degree reclining backrest, electrically adjustable footrests, an individually positionable 17-inch display in the ceiling panel including automatic full-darkening for movie mode, and a cooling and heating compartment (-6 to +50 °C).
The travel experience is completed by an audio system with 32 speakers, 40 amplifier channels, and 3,868 watts of power. Thanks to built-in speakers in the headrests, navigation instructions or phone calls can be directed specifically to individual seats, while eight body sound transducers deliver bass directly to the seats, making media content physically tangible. Active noise cancellation filters out distracting road and external noises using counterphase sound emissions.
Zeekr 9X Ultra AWD: Powerful Drive, High Comfort
Luxury is emphasized in the Zeekr 9X not only inside the cabin but also in its driving performance. The suspension system handles the balance between high performance and comfort through a double wishbone setup at the front, a multi-link setup at the rear, and a closed dual-chamber air suspension. Electromagnetically controlled CDC two-valve dampers continuously adjust damping to absorb uneven surfaces or reduce body movement during rapid direction changes.
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In addition to the fixed driving modes of Eco, Comfort, and Sport, as well as an adaptive mode, the vehicle’s height can be adjusted by up to 110 millimeters. Seven additional modes tailor the powertrain, suspension, and control systems for surfaces such as snow, mud, sand, gravel, or rocks.
In the cockpit, the driver is faced with a display array that includes a 47-inch augmented-reality head-up display, a 13-inch instrument panel display, and two 16-inch 3.5K OLED displays. The system allows for personalized menu customization and processes data from eleven cameras, five radar sensors, twelve ultrasonic sensors, and the roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, providing comprehensive assistance functions for highway driving, parking, or urban traffic.
