Zeekr will introduce its first plug-in hybrid mannequin in Australia, a big SUV to sit down above the hot-selling 7X mid-size electrical SUV.
“At this stage, we intend to carry the Zeekr 8X to Australia subsequent 12 months, and we’re persevering with to evaluate the Zeekr 9X and 007 GT inside our broader product technique,” a Zeekr Australia spokesperson instructed CarExpert.
“As at all times, our line‑up will evolve with market demand, and we are going to affirm additional mannequin launches sooner or later.”
That signifies a 2027 launch for the 8X, although it leaves the bigger 9X plug-in hybrid SUV and the 007 GT electrical wagon on the unconfirmed listing for now.
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The Zeekr model was launched right here late in 2024 with the X small electrical SUV and enormous 009 individuals mover, with the 7X following late in 2025.
In China, it has a wider vary together with the Combine electrical individuals mover and the 8X and 9X, two of its most up-to-date fashions and its first plug-in hybrid autos (PHEVs).
The 8X is the smaller of the 2 and wears sportier styling, albeit nonetheless with a standard chrome waterfall grille just like the 9X and 009. In Daybreak guise, that is blacked out for a meaner, extra monochromatic look.
It measures 5100mm lengthy, 1998mm vast and 1780mm tall on a 3069mm wheelbase, which makes it nearer in measurement to the flagship 9X than the 7X offered right here; it’s additionally due to this fact barely bigger than the Audi Q7, although it has solely two rows of seating.
The electrical 7X measures 4787mm lengthy, 1930mm vast and 1780mm tall on a 3069mm wheelbase, whereas the 9X PHEV measures 5239mm lengthy, 2029mm vast and 1819mm tall on a 3169mm wheelbase.
The 8X includes a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 205kW of energy, mated with as much as three electrical motors and both a 55.1kWh or 70kWh battery.
In Daybreak guise, the 8X options three electrical motors for a complete system output of 1030kW and a claimed 0-100km/h time of two.96 seconds; even in dual-motor guise it pumps out as much as 660kW and does the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.7 seconds.
With a 70kWh battery, mixed vary is a claimed 1416km on the CLTC cycle, dropping to 1210km within the Daybreak. Automobile Information China reviews an electric-only vary of as much as 410km on the CLTC cycle, with a full listing of specs not but accessible on Zeekr’s Chinese language web site.
A 900V electrical system helps 6C ultra-fast DC charging.
The 8X options dual-chamber air suspension with dual-valve constantly managed damping. The Daybreak additionally options Brembo six-piston entrance brakes and Pirelli tyres.
Inside, the 8X has an enormous 16-inch 3.5K OLED display screen meeting, together with a 13.02-inch digital instrument cluster and a 44-inch augmented actuality head-up show.
Luxurious options embody a 29-speaker Naim Palace sound system, a 17-inch 3K OLED ceiling-mounted rear display screen, a 9.5L refrigerated compartment that may also be heated to as much as 50°C, and heated, ventilated and massaging seats upholstered in Nappa leather-based.
Like fellow Geely-owned model Geely Auto, Zeekr additionally places a whole lot of emphasis on storage compartments, with the 8X claimed to have 50 in its cabin.
It’s unclear how a lot the 8X will value when it arrives in Australia. Pricing begins at 376,800 yuan (A$78,600) in China, slotting it under the most affordable 009 at 439,000 yuan (A$91,600). Right here, the 009 lineup opens at $115,900 earlier than on-roads.
By way of opponents, the 8X will seemingly face off in opposition to rivals starting from the Lexus RX450h+ and BMW X5 xDrive50e.
