When it comes to Zeekr, everyone will think of the hunting coupe Zeekr 001 and the compact SUV Zeekr X, or the pure electric luxury Zeekr MPV 009. However, a careful study found that these are not traditional three-box sedans or SUV models that consumers like. Will Zeekr continue to be so “non-mainstream”? It was not until recently that Zeekr’s first three-box sedan 007 was launched that I realized that Zeekr had been holding back a big move. So today let’s talk about whether Zeekr 007 is worth buying.
Let’s talk about its highlights first. Its biggest highlight must be its front shape, which is also its biggest controversial point. Because it is different from the previous family design style of Zeekr, 007 has neither split headlights nor Zeekr’s classic vertical taillights but adopts a new design language. So before seeing the real car, I always felt that its shape was very controversial, especially the front face light curtain, which I always felt was superfluous.
But when I saw the real car for the first time, my previous impression of it was completely broken. On the contrary, the front face design is more and more attractive. If it weren’t for this set of lights, 007 might not be so popular. After all, in the current new energy market, you will only be remembered if you are distinctive enough, so Zeekr 007 is still very successful in this regard.
This set of light curtains is officially called ZEEKR STARGATE integrated smart light curtains. It is 90 inches in size and is equipped with 75 automotive-grade chips, 1,711 high-power LED lamp beads, supports a 30-frame light curtain refresh rate per second, and 10,000 nits of brightness. It not only looks very distinctive but also has a high level of technology behind it. However, this configuration is not mandatory. If you don’t like it, you can save on the optional cost.
In addition to the front face, the side of the Zeekr 007 is also very slender, and the frameless doors and the wide body design of the C-pillar are still very dynamic.
In addition, the design of the rear of the car is also very alternative. The streaming taillights using Super Red technology and the wavy trim design are indeed elegant and unique.
In terms of interior, the design language of Zeekr 007 is the same as its brothers Zeekr 001/Zeekr X, using the 8295 intelligent cockpit computing platform, equipped with a 35.5-inch AR-HUD and a 15.05-inch 2.5K OLED sunflower central control screen, which takes into account both practicality and a good sense of technology.
One thing worth mentioning is that the interior materials of Zeekr 007 are based on the concept of environmental protection. It uses 100% recycled Shadow fabric, water-based PU leather, and suede fabrics. The ceiling uses Microfiber microfiber, and there is no exposed plastic in the entire interior.
In addition, the cabin is surrounded by Ice Block ambient lights, and there are a total of 14 ambient lights and 176 LED light-emitting units in the entire car, so the interior of the new car gives a very good texture.
Zeekr 007 is built on the PMA2+ platform under the SEA vast architecture, and the entire series is equipped with a full stack 800V high-voltage system as standard. In terms of power, there are two options: single motor and dual motor. The test drive this time is the 100-degree battery four-wheel drive smart driving version. The dual motors have a maximum horsepower of 646 and a maximum torque of 710 Nm, and it only takes 3.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
In addition to its fast acceleration in the front section, its acceleration in the rear section is also very fast. It takes less than 5 seconds to accelerate from 60 to 160 km/h, which is exaggerated.
But what is more surprising is its handling performance. In terms of hardware, the 007 chassis adopts a front double wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension, plus a CCD electromagnetic vibration reduction system. In one word, it is solid.
When the chassis is adjusted to sports mode, you can feel that the overall structure is very resilient. It can effectively tilt when cornering, and the suspension can also effectively hold the body when driving on a slope. There is no unnecessary bounce or shaking, so it is indeed a surprise compared to the price.
After talking about the highlights, let’s talk about whether it is worth buying. I think it is worth it. On the one hand, the price of Zeekr 007 is lower than the starting price of the Tesla Model 3 and lower than the threshold of Zhijie S7. You should know that this is a car with a length of more than 4.8 meters and a wheelbase of more than 2.9 meters, which shows that Zeekr 007 has a very low posture.
On the other hand, the maximum range of Zeekr 007 can reach 870 kilometers by CLTC. The entire series is also equipped with an 800V high-voltage platform and a silicon carbide high-performance rear motor as standard. The entry-level model is 422 horsepower rear-wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. If you have enough budget, it also has a four-wheel drive performance version with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 2.84 seconds.
So in terms of battery life, charging speed, and acceleration performance, Zeekr 007 is above the mainstream level and there is nothing to complain about.
Last but not least, the Zeekr 007 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8295 processor + the latest car system. So if you want to experience the intelligent driving system, the Zeekr 007 also uses dual Orin-X chips, replacing the previous Mobileye Q5H chip, and provides two laser radars + a full stack of self-developed assisted driving solutions.
In the final analysis, when we buy a car, we still have to look at the performance rather than the advertisement. The product quality is the bottom line. Don’t you agree?
So when buying a pure electric sedan, which one would you choose between the Tesla Model 3, Zeekr 007, and Zhijie S7?
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