"First Among Flagships": Zeekr 9X Surprised Everyone at the Shanghai Auto Show
World debut took place in Shanghai car, which could change the landscape of luxury hybrid SUVs forever.
The new Zeekr 9X, shown to the public at the 2025 International Motor Show, was a real sensation, combining the dynamics of a sports car, the efficiency of an electric car and the cross-country ability of a heavy SUV.
The flagship's dimensions are impressive: the length exceeds 5,2 meters, the width is more than 2 meters, the wheelbase is close to 3,2 meters. This is not just a large SUV, but a whole techno-loft on wheels.
The car has already been dubbed the Chinese analogue of Cullinan. Photo: youtube.com
The exterior design features 22-inch forged wheels, original LED optics and the most massive radiator grille in the hybrid class. Even the rear doors are surprising – each is more than 1 meter wide for maximum comfort when boarding passengers.
The "heart" of the Zeekr 9X is a three-motor power plant. The 2,0-liter gasoline engine demonstrates a thermal efficiency of 46%, and two electric motors bring the total power to a fantastic 1000 hp.
Acceleration to 100 km/h takes just 2,9 seconds, and this is with a mass of more than 2,5 tons. Even with a discharged battery, the 9X does not lose momentum - it takes 0,2 seconds more to accelerate.
The car is equipped with a 6C Xiaoyao battery, which when fully charged can provide up to 380 km of autonomous driving (without the involvement of the internal combustion engine).
Fast charging is another trump card: from 20 to 80% in just 9 minutes. This makes the Zeekr 9X a leader in charging infrastructure among hybrids.
The engineers paid special attention to the suspension: an intelligent pneumatic system with two sealed chambers allows increasing the ground clearance to 288 mm, adapting to any terrain.
The SUV's technological platform is built on a computing unit with a performance of 1400 TOPS. This gives 9X L3 autonomy.
The massive radiator grille is not only for beauty, but also for cooling the very powerful power plant. Photo: youtube.com
The SUV can move along the highway, change lanes, stop and park without the driver's participation. The autopilot system is equipped with a new generation lidar, several high-resolution cameras and radar units with a 3D road mapping function.
The interior of the Zeekr 9X is a symphony of innovation and luxury. There are no conventional screens here, as the entire panel is transformed into a single digital surface.
The sound is transmitted by a system with individual speakers for each seat, and the microclimate in the cabin is controlled by artificial intelligence. It monitors the pulse, body temperature and level of fatigue of passengers.
The new Zeekr 9X, shown to the public at the 2025 International Motor Show, was a real sensation, combining the dynamics of a sports car, the efficiency of an electric car and the cross-country ability of a heavy SUV.
The flagship's dimensions are impressive: the length exceeds 5,2 meters, the width is more than 2 meters, the wheelbase is close to 3,2 meters. This is not just a large SUV, but a whole techno-loft on wheels.
The car has already been dubbed the Chinese analogue of Cullinan. Photo: youtube.com The exterior design features 22-inch forged wheels, original LED optics and the most massive radiator grille in the hybrid class. Even the rear doors are surprising – each is more than 1 meter wide for maximum comfort when boarding passengers.
The "heart" of the Zeekr 9X is a three-motor power plant. The 2,0-liter gasoline engine demonstrates a thermal efficiency of 46%, and two electric motors bring the total power to a fantastic 1000 hp.
Acceleration to 100 km/h takes just 2,9 seconds, and this is with a mass of more than 2,5 tons. Even with a discharged battery, the 9X does not lose momentum - it takes 0,2 seconds more to accelerate.
The car is equipped with a 6C Xiaoyao battery, which when fully charged can provide up to 380 km of autonomous driving (without the involvement of the internal combustion engine).
Fast charging is another trump card: from 20 to 80% in just 9 minutes. This makes the Zeekr 9X a leader in charging infrastructure among hybrids.
The engineers paid special attention to the suspension: an intelligent pneumatic system with two sealed chambers allows increasing the ground clearance to 288 mm, adapting to any terrain.
The SUV's technological platform is built on a computing unit with a performance of 1400 TOPS. This gives 9X L3 autonomy.
The massive radiator grille is not only for beauty, but also for cooling the very powerful power plant. Photo: youtube.com The SUV can move along the highway, change lanes, stop and park without the driver's participation. The autopilot system is equipped with a new generation lidar, several high-resolution cameras and radar units with a 3D road mapping function.
The interior of the Zeekr 9X is a symphony of innovation and luxury. There are no conventional screens here, as the entire panel is transformed into a single digital surface.
The sound is transmitted by a system with individual speakers for each seat, and the microclimate in the cabin is controlled by artificial intelligence. It monitors the pulse, body temperature and level of fatigue of passengers.
- Oleg Donskoy
- youtube.com
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