Australian brand Zeekr previewed its new ultra-luxurious four-seat version 009 electric carrier on social media ahead of its reveal in China on April 18.
This new four-seat Zeekr 009 will sit up top the current six-seat version offered in China, first revealed in 2022.
In China, it will start at 500,000 yuan, or about $108,000.
At this stage, it’s unclear whether a four-seat version of the electric vehicle will make its way to Australia.
The Zeekr brand, owned by Volvo and Polestar parent company Geely, is currently scheduled to launch locally in the second half of 2024, with the 009 being the only model currently locked.
Before the reveal, the Chinese brand released several exterior and interior images of the four-seat 009 on social networks, as well as a short 20 second video shows some of its features.
Externally, it differentiates itself from smaller 009s thanks to its Maybach-like unibody wheels.
Inside there are two private first-class airline-style seats in the back with multiple padded tables and retractable trays. There is also a large partition between the front and rear compartments, like Lexus LMwhere there is a big screen.
Zeekr has not yet announced the full list of equipment for this high-end smartphone model.
At this stage, it’s unclear what will power the four-seat version of the 009. The ‘regular’ version first revealed in 2022 is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that creates produces 400kW of power and 686Nm of torque.
In China, the six-seat 009 is powered by 116kWh or 140kWh batteries supplied by CATL, with claimed ranges of 702km and 822km – although both are on the generous CLTC test cycle.
The 009 measures 5209mm long, 2024mm wide and 1848-1856mm tall with a wheelbase of 3205mm. This makes it almost the same size LDV MIFA 9.
EQUAL previous reportZeekr will position itself as a premium electric vehicle brand when it launches here in the second half of 2024.
Zeekr previously confirmed Car expert The 009 people mover will be offered here, although the X crossover is considered a strong possibility after the brand posted about it on its Australian LinkedIn account.
-
Zeekr X
Both Zeekr 009 and X are now available for pre-order at driving on the right in Thailand, where they will go on sale later this year.
Zeekr only started delivering vehicles in China in 2021 but has expanded rapidly worldwide.
It plans to sell cars across multiple European, Middle Eastern and Asian markets over the next five years.
THAN: The high-end Chinese electric vehicle brand is about to launch in Australia
THAN: Zeekr is confirmed to be China’s next rival in Australia
