Zeekr 9X Debuts at Shanghai Auto Show: Looks Like Rolls-Royce Cullinan

【PCauto】At the Shanghai Auto Show, Zeekr unveiled its new "global ultra-luxury SUV flagship" - the Zeekr 9X. This vehicle aims to reshape the global luxury car market landscape through electrification and intelligent technology, competing with traditional luxury models like the Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The Zeekr 9X has a rather large body size, with a body length exceeding 5.2 meters, width and height surpassing 2 meters and 1.8 meters respectively, and a wheelbase approaching 3.2 meters. Its squared-off design conveys the stable presence characteristic of large SUVs.

The front fascia incorporates an expansive chrome grille measuring over 1 meter in both width and height, paired with a squared-off hood that creates a powerful frontal appearance. This design has made many people thikn that the Zeekr 9X looks like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The side lines are straight, and the standard version adopts a traditional door handle, with the charging port above the left rear wheel arch; the high-specification version may adopt hidden door handles and also have laser radar installed.

The Zeekr 9X is equipped with meticulously crafted 22-inch alloy wheels, which require many manual grinding processes. The design of the roof somehow looks like a yacht, with chrome decoration on the D-pillar.

The rear of the car adopts the design of narrow top and wide bottom design, with through-type taillights. The trunk door may be divided into two parts for convenience in daily use.

The official has not yet disclosed the interior of Zeekr 9X. However, it is known in advance that Zeekr 9X is equipped with the dual 17.6-inch 3K resolution floating displays (1500 nits brightness) and the 50-inch AR-HUD system

In the second row, there is also a 23-inch 3K rear entertainment screen, allowing rear passengers to enjoy film, games and other entertainment experiences during the trip, so that long-distance travel is no longer boring.

The seat design is in line with ergonomic principles. The car adopts a 2 + 2 + 2 six-seat layout, and all seats in the car support ventilation, massage and heating functions.

In terms of Zeekr 9X's storage and convenience features, the front center console is equipped with dual 50W wireless charging pads, with hidden storage space underneath. Both front and rear areas are equipped with cup holders, while the center section has a 13-liter built-in refrigerator with temperature control ranging from -6°C to 50°C.

For powertrain, Zeekr 9X adopts a 900V ultra-hybrid system combining a 2.0T engine with front and rear motors. The engine delivers maximum power of 205 kW, while the front and rear motors provide peak power of 290 kW and 370 kW respectively. The combined dual-motor output reaches 660 kW, making the Zeekr 9X the world's fastest accelerating hybrid SUV - capable of 0-100km/h in under 4 seconds, with a top speed of 240 km/h.

Zeekr 9X's charging speed has also reached the level of pure electric vehicles, supporting 6C charging, from 20% to 80% takes only 9 minutes.

Its chassis adopts air suspension and electromagnetic damping, which can adjust the body height according to the road conditions. Zeekr 9X's maximum ground clearance is 288 mm, making it difficult to hit the chassis on potholed roads. When cornering at high speed, the active stabilizer bar can reduce body roll, making driving more stable.

In terms of intelligent driving, Zeekr 9X adopts 5 lidars, including 1 long-distance and 4 blind-spot fillers, coupled with dual computing chips delivering 1400 TOPS of processing power, providing hardware foundation for L3 autonomous driving that assists drivers on highways and improves safety.

Zeekr 9X is expected to be launched in China in the third quarter of this year, with a starting price of around RM604,500. In the future, it will form the "Glory family" with ZEEKR 009 Glory Edition, targeting at the high-end market.

At the auto show, Zeekr also launched its new ultra-fast charging pile, which faster charging speed for more convenience.

Overall, Zeekr 9X, with its stylish appearance, outstanding configuration and high-end positioning, has gained a lot of attention at the Shanghai Auto Show. However, it may not be difficult for Zeekr 9X to challenge traditional luxury cars like Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Benz GLS Maybach, because they cater to different consumer groups.