The up to date Zeekr 009 has made its simultaneous launch debut in China in addition to in Hong Kong, the latter being a rustic that has a robust affinity for the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire. Zeekr’s resolution to additionally introduce its refreshed electrical MPV, which it’s labelling as “all-new,” in Hong Kong (a right-hand drive market) reinforces the Chinese language carmaker’s plan to broaden globally and enter extra markets.
Malaysia is on the growth record too, as we’re poised to get each the Zeekr 009 and X this 12 months. Native pricing and a launch date will not be out there simply but, however the former ought to be aggressive in opposition to Toyota’s MPVs. Formally, the most recent 009 retails in China for between 439,000 and 469,000 yuan (about RM283k and RM302k), so put up your educated guesses on how a lot it’ll price in Malaysia within the feedback under.
It ought to be famous that the pricing of the brand new 009 is definitely lower than earlier than, because the earlier entry-level WE variant offered for 500,000 yuan (RM322k). Nonetheless, the older variant line-up now not applies with the brand new mannequin due to the updates launched.
Along with the dual-motor setup that continues to be supplied, there’s now a single-motor powertrain added to the line-up. Opposite to earlier experiences, it’s a front-wheel drive setup that’s being added as a substitute of a rear-wheel drive one.
This will get an electrical motor rated at 421 PS (416 hp or 310 kW) and 440 Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and prime velocity of 230 km/h. In the meantime, the dual-motor choice will get an influence improve to match the 009 Grand launched earlier this 12 months, with outputs now at 789 PS (778 hp or 580 kW) and 810 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of three.9 seconds and the identical prime velocity of 230 km/h.
Each FWD and AWD powertrains come commonplace with a 108-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery that may DC quick charger from a 10-80% state of cost in simply 11.5 minutes due to an 800V structure. That is deemed as 5C charging, with the “C” indicating what number of instances a battery may be charged in a single hour.
Absolutely charged, the FWD choice gives as much as 740 km of vary following the extremely beneficiant CLTC commonplace, whereas the AWD provides as much as 702 km. As an choice, consumers also can go together with a 140-kWh battery for an additional 50,000 yuan (RM32k) that bumps the vary – relying on powertrain – as much as 900 km, however sees a change to a 400V high-voltage system as a substitute of the default 800V.
Remember the fact that these specs are for China. The worldwide (RHD) model of the 009 being launched in Hong Kong first will get a 400V structure with a 116-kWh battery, as much as 582 km of vary following the extra frequent WLTP commonplace and twin motors. Out there in six- and seven-seat configurations, the Hong Kong-specific 009 begins at HKD755,000 (RM453k).
So far as styling adjustments go, the brand new 009 appears slightly much like its predecessor regardless of the 1,366 elements claimed to be modified, though you’ll discover the extra chrome trim on the entrance grille, which will also be had in physique color with illumination. There’s additionally a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor that follows the four-seat Grand model launched in April and is now making its solution to the extra reasonably priced variants.
The brand new 009’s total size is now eight mm extra at 5,217 mm, however the width (2,024 mm) and wheelbase (3,205 mm) stay unchanged. Nonetheless, the automobile’s top has been lowered by 36 mm to 1,812 mm because of the omission of the shark fin antenna, which has been built-in into the rear spoiler as a substitute.
Shifting inside, it’s once more a well-recognized feeling with a easy dashboard format that includes a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster show, however the touchscreen infotainment system on the entrance has been revised to a 15.05-inch OLED display with 2.5K decision. The ceiling-mounted show for rear passengers has additionally been modified to a 17-inch OLED unit with 3K decision and a refresh price of 90 Hz.
These shows, together with a 35.95 AR head-up show, are powered a pair of Qualcomm 8295 chips that brings with it enhanced AI options that brings in giant language mannequin computation in addition to predict the necessities of customers based mostly on their habits. As an example, when parked at house, the automobile can predict the subsequent day’s battery wants prematurely based mostly on commuting habits, and proactively remind the proprietor to cost it on time.
The cabin additionally will get extra soft-touch and premium supplies too, with notable revisions being the ‘Sofaro’ seats that use Nappa leather-based and are available geared up with headrest audio system, air flow, therapeutic massage and heating features. There’s additionally a Ultrasuede headliner and stitching.
As earlier than, the 009 may be had with six seats (2+2+2 format) or 4 within the type of the tauke-focused Grand. For 2024, a brand new seven-seat choice has been added, little question to make the 009 extra interesting for these in search of a folks provider.
Organized in a 2+2+3 format, the seven-seater will get government seats within the second row, though they aren’t as vast as these within the six-seater, permitting for a passthrough aisle within the center for simple entry to the third-row bench. The seven-seat format may be had with both the FWD or AWD powertrain, however the six-seater solely will get the dual-motor setup.
The remainder of the package record is fairly complete, with all variants getting Zeekr’s CCD electromagnetic damping and air suspension, a one-pedal driving mode, matrix LED headlamps with adaptive excessive beam and cornering gentle, power-sliding doorways and tailgate, twin sunroofs, a 30-speaker Yamaha sound system, a 50W wi-fi charging pad, a number of high-power USB-C ports, three-zone local weather management, a CN95 and PM2.5 filter, a brand new fridge, UWB good key assist and telematics.
By way of superior driver help techniques, the newly-added LiDAR works with different sensors and the Mobileye EyeQ5H chip to ship full-speed energetic cruise management, AEB, ahead collision warning, lane hold help, blind spot monitoring, lane change help, cross visitors alert and computerized parking help. Additional features that allow Stage 2+ autonomous driving is offered as a value choice.
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