Earlier this week, Zeekr launched teaser images of its Tesla Mannequin Y-fighting crossover SUV. Now, it’s the tip of the week, they usually’ve taken the wraps off the styling, given it a reputation, and launched some specs. This posh SUV could be the tipping level for an already surprisingly robust efficiency from the Chinese language and barely Swedish electrical car model.
Dubbed the 7X, Zeekr says this mannequin is a family-oriented SUV “tailor-made for Chinese language households, understanding customers’ wants for all-scenario journey, and innovatively putting them because the core of design.” Regardless of the “7X” moniker, this SUV is just seats 5.
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This SUV is basically a crossover-sized model of the Zeekr 007 sedan. So, like that sedan, the crossover variant is a neatly styled car with a number of exterior quirks that cease it from trying too generic. It has an identical customizable lightbar (referred to as the Stargate) because the 007, built-in into the entrance fascia instantly above the headlights. After all, it’s a notably taller car than the sedan-shaped 007, however it doesn’t look too overgrown or inflated. General, it seems like a wise, premium crossover that makes little pretense into attempting to cover that it’s a crossover SUV. In an period of segment-blurring designs, the 7X’s kind issue and unambiguous design are refreshing. Zeekr’s press launch says this was intentional, because the model aimed to reshape “the class and luxurious of basic SUVs with unique design” by returning to the fundamentals and shunning the crossover-coupe rakish roofline.
The 7X is about the identical measurement because the Mannequin Y. At 189.9 inches lengthy, it’s not fairly three inches longer than the Mannequin Y, however its width and peak are inside an inch of the Tesla. Pricing isn’t confirmed, but when it follows the identical path because the Zeekr 007, it’ll seemingly be barely cheaper than the Tesla.
Predictably, the 7X makes use of the identical SEA (Sustainable Expertise Structure) used on the Zeekr 007 and Polestar 4. Because it’s principally a tall model of the 007 sedan, the 7X has an influence output of as much as 636 horsepower. Zeekr claims the 7X will dash to 62 MPH in as little as 4 seconds flat, which is just barely slower than the three.8 seconds from the 007 sedan. No official vary or charging time numbers exist, however the 7X makes use of an 800-volt structure and LFP batteries. We’d anticipate the 7X to seemingly have the ability to crest over 500 kW on a DC quick charger if it follows within the footsteps of the 007 and 001.
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As an American, I can’t assist however look as if I’ve been sucking on lemons whereas I take a look at the Zeekr 7X as a result of it’s not truthful that we are able to’t get a automobile like this in america. Not like different EVs we’ve glibly referred to as Mannequin Y killers, this one really feels prefer it might put the screws to the Mannequin Y. On paper, the 7X’s specs trounce the Mannequin Y, and the design feels considerably extra upscale. I respect Zeekr’s insistence on making an everyday SUV as a substitute of some convoluted form with bizarre design caveats that may preserve patrons out of showrooms, cough, cough, just like the Polestar 4.
Zeekr is increasing exterior of China. It’s not confirmed but, however I wouldn’t be stunned if the 7X was Zeekr’s subsequent mannequin to be bought in its rising variety of worldwide dealerships. Hopefully, Volvo will get the memo and work out the best way to make a trendy XC60 alternative out of the 7X’s guts.
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