Is the Zeekr 9X Super Hybrid the new luxury SUV to beat?
Zeekr’s enormous new 9X Super Hybrid is heading to Europe with 885bhp, more than 100 miles of electric range and a cabin packed with luxury tech. Here’s everything we know so far, and whether it could trouble the Range Rover. Zeekr is bringing its biggest and most powerful SUV to Europe, and it isn’t exactly [...]
The Zeekr 9X Super Hybrid is making its European debut, boasting an impressive 885bhp, over 100 miles of electric range, and luxury tech throughout the cabin. This enormous SUV, weighing almost 2.9 tonnes, stretches nearly as long as a long-wheelbase Range Rover. Although the Chinese version offers a tri-motor configuration, the European model features two electric motors and a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine along with a 55.1kWh battery, providing an electric-only range of up to 111 miles and a total combined range of 458 miles.
Despite its size, Zeekr claims the 9X can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed just shy of 150mph, which is surprising for such a large vehicle. The interior emphasizes luxury, with an 8-seat layout, heated, ventilated, reclining, and massaging seats, and a 47-inch augmented reality head-up display projecting navigation and driving information across the windshield.
The cabin, designed like a private lounge, includes premium leather, wood trim, active noise cancellation, and entertainment options like a 17-inch OLED screen, a 32-speaker Naim sound system, and even a built-in fridge.
While the Zeekr 9X is a powerful and technologically advanced SUV, its arrival in Europe is still unconfirmed in the UK. If it eventually reaches British roads, it may face stiff competition from established luxury SUVs like the Range Rover, BMW X7, and Mercedes GLS. However, for those willing to embrace its colossal size and power, the Zeekr 9X could make a significant impact on the European luxury SUV market.
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