Overview
- Zeekr launched a five‑seat 9X in China on Tuesday and then unveiled the Euro‑spec six‑seat 9X on Wednesday, positioning the model as the brand’s European luxury flagship.
- The European version delivers a Super Hybrid setup with an onboard 2.0‑litre petrol generator, 897 hp by Zeekr’s figures, and a 900‑volt architecture that the company says enables 10–80% DC charging in about 9.5 minutes.
- Zeekr quotes a combined petrol‑and‑electric range of roughly 737 km for the Euro 9X but has not confirmed which battery pack or final homologated figures and local pricing will apply in each market.
- The China move to a cheaper five‑seat trim includes limited‑time pricing that undercuts the six‑seat entry model, a response tied to weakening domestic momentum after June deliveries fell to 6,382 units.
- Zeekr is expanding retail and service coverage across 16 European markets and is using the 9X’s upscale fit‑out—Nappa leather, 32‑speaker Naim system and rear theatre screen—to challenge established rivals such as BMW and Mercedes and to reshape buyer expectations for large luxury SUVs.