Here is an overview of the China-made flagship that is redefining the luxury SUV segment.
1. Design: Stately Presence
The 9X abandons the fluid, sporty lines of the Zeekr 001 for a more “old-school” sense of ostentatiousness.
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The “Waterfall” Grille: An enormous, vertical chrome grille dominates the front fascia, flanked by split C-shaped headlights.
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Dimensions: It is a massive vehicle, measuring 5,239 mm in length with a 3,169 mm wheelbase, ensuring a commanding presence on any road.
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Sophisticated Details: It features a split-opening tailgate (Range Rover style), 22-inch forged wheels, and a clean, boxy silhouette that maximizes interior volume.
2. Performance: The “Megawatt” Powertrain
The Zeekr 9X is built on the Haohan-S architecture, the world’s first full-stack 900V hybrid platform. It moves away from pure EV to a sophisticated range-extended system.
The Hyper version is essentially a supercar in an SUV body, utilizing a triple-motor setup that delivers a staggering 1,410 Nm of torque.
3. Interior: A “Six-Seater” Sanctuary
The 9X focuses on a 2+2+2 layout, prioritizing “first-class” travel for every passenger.
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Zero-Gravity Seating: The second row features standard zero-gravity seats with extending footrests, heating, cooling, and massage functions.
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Tech-Heavy Cockpit: The dashboard is a “screen-fest,” headlined by a 16-inch 3.5K OLED center display and a massive 47-inch AR-HUD (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display).
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Audiophile Sound: It is the first Chinese vehicle to feature a Naim premium audio system, a brand previously exclusive to Bentley.
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Smart Luxury: Includes a 9-liter smart fridge and a detachable 6.3-inch smartphone-like controller for rear-seat passengers to manage the drop-down TV.
4. Engineering & Chassis Magic
To manage its nearly three-tonne curb weight, Zeekr has packed the 9X with advanced chassis technology:
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900V High-Voltage System: Allows the battery to charge from 20% to 80% in just 9 minutes.
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Suspension: Standard dual-chamber air suspension and dual-valve CDC (Continuous Damping Control).
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48V Active Stabilizer Bar: Borrowed from the ultra-luxury playbook (Rolls-Royce), this system virtually eliminates body roll during cornering.
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Rigidity: 91% of the chassis uses high-strength steel and aluminum, resulting in a torsional rigidity of 41,600 Nm/degree.
5. Intelligent Driving
The 9X debuts the G-Pilot H9 (Qianli Haohan H9) ADAS system.
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Sensors: A 43-sensor suite, including a roof-mounted 520-line long-range LiDAR.
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Compute: Powered by dual NVIDIA Thor-U chips with 1,400 TOPS of computing power.
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Capability: Designed for full-scenario navigation assist, from complex city streets to highway cruising.