The non-public preview of the Zeekr X that was held final week indicated that the model is on its manner into Malaysia, which has been confirmed by the signing of a cooperation settlement with Sentinel Automotive who would be the model’s native associate in Malaysia.
Along with the SEA (Sustainable Expertise Structure)-based Zeekr X, which shares its underpinnings with the sensible #1, #3 and Volvo EX30, the Malaysian arrival of the Zeekr model can even deliver the 009 MPV to our market, with each the SUV and MPV introduced for each Malaysian and Indonesian markets.
The Zeekr 009 MPV that was unveiled in 2022 is a big unit, measuring 5,209 mm lengthy, 2,024 mm extensive and 1,848 mm tall with a wheelbase of three,205 mm, larger than even the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire MPVs, being 99 mm longer, 174 mm wider and 102 mm decrease than the Alphard.
This additionally has a platform twin within the Volvo EM90, although the Volvo is obtainable solely with a single-motor powertrain with a 272 PS/343 Nm motor driving the rear wheels, whereas all variants of the 009 offered in China pack a dual-motor powertrain producing 544 PS and 686 Nm, precisely double these of the EM90, propelling the 009 from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
Chinese language market models of the 009 MPV might be specified with a NMC battery of both 116 kWh or 140 kWh capability, providing a claimed vary of 702 km and 822 km on the lenient CLTC Chinese language home testing customary. Early particulars reveal that the 116 kWh battery-equipped model get take DC quick charging to deliver its state of cost from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes.
Externally, the Zeekr 009 options headlamps that are topped by ververtically-oriented LED DRLs which mirror the motif within the entrance silver grille, forming what Geely calls a ‘Fountain of Mild’ that consists of 154 LED strips.
Its multi-spoke wheels are designed to imitate the sample of staggered strains on the MPV’s entrance grille, whereas a shark-fin form has been built-in into the bottom of the C-pillar.
Inside, the 2-2-2 six-seater three-row configuration is customary on the 009, as seen within the Bangkok 2024 show car. Elsewhere, much more luxurious might be had from a four-seater VIP model provided in China, known as the 009 Grand, taking after the structure of the Lexus LM.
Gear for the three-row electrical MPV consists of entrance passenger and second-row seat therapeutic massage features, a Yamaha-branded 20-speaker audio setup, which incorporates audio system within the headrests for the motive force and second row, and double glazing that’s utilized to the home windows, by to the third row.
Additionally on are a ten.25-inch instrument show, a 15.4-inch centre touchscreen and a separate 15.6-inch ceiling-mounted monitor for the second row, the latter that includes one-touch assembly and theatre modes for the rear display screen, seats and sunshades.
As for the corporate’s setup in Malaysia, its first outlet within the nation shall be in Kuala Lumpur, with additional shops to be inbuilt main areas corresponding to Penang and Selangor, and these will start with providing the Zeekr X SUV and 009 MPV within the model’s line-up.
GALLERY: Zeekr 009 at BIMS 2024
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