The Zeekr 9X is another breakthrough in the domestic luxury SUV market, following the Huawei M9. Just 13 minutes after its launch, it secured 10,000 pre-orders. Is it poised to become the leading luxury SUV in China?
The Zeekr 9X officially launched on September 29, 2025. Available in four trim levels, the new model is priced between 455,900 and 589,900 RMB, including subsidies. Data shows that over 70% of customers choose the top-of-the-line model, making it Zeekr Auto’s highest-priced flagship model and a popular choice among Chinese flagship SUVs.
Luxury and Dominant Appearance
The Zeekr 9X boasts a striking and stylish appearance, making it a popular choice among the public. Dimensions are 5239/2029/1819mm, with a wheelbase of 3169mm. It features a two-tone exterior design, a waterfall-style grille on the front, a standard LiDAR sensor on the roof, and a silver roof, creating an unparalleled sense of luxury.
Interior and Intelligent Technology
The Zeekr 9X’s interior features an enveloping design and a rich palette of materials, including wood veneer, leather, and metal trim. The center console features a dual-screen display integrated with the passenger side, equipped with the latest Zeekr OS 7.0 car-machine interface system and a British Naim audio system. Regarding intelligent assisted driving, the Hyper Edition of the Zeekr 9X is also the first to be equipped with the Qianli Haohan H9 Intelligent Driving system. The interior combines comfort, intelligence, and car-machine interaction, giving the Zeekr 9X a unique sense of luxury.
Safety and Power
The Zeekr 9X utilizes a full-stack 900V hybrid high-voltage architecture and is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 2.0T hybrid-specific engine and three electric motors, achieving a peak power of 1,030 kilowatts. The new car also features the world’s first 145 kilowatt range-extender generator. In terms of performance, the pursuit of ultimate power is Zeekr’s brand DNA. Powered by the world’s first three-motor, megawatt-class hybrid electric drive system, equivalent to three traditional V12 engines, the Zeekr 9X boasts a 0-60 sprint time of sub-3 seconds across the board, with the fastest acceleration reaching just 3.1 seconds, making it the world’s fastest flagship SUV. The Zeekr 9X also features a 70kWh 6C hybrid battery with a CLTC pure electric range of up to 380 kilometers, and can be charged from 20% to 80% in just 9 minutes. The new car also debuts the world’s first closed dual-chamber air suspension and dual-valve CCD electromagnetic shock absorbers.
Conclusion
The Zeekr 9X is unrivaled at this price point, establishing itself as the new leader in China’s new energy vehicle market. If you’re looking for an SUV in the 500,000 yuan price range, it’s the perfect choice.
