Zeekr 9X coming to Malaysia – China’s RR Cullinan due end-2026/early 2027, value ‘a lot larger’ than 009

The Zeekr 9X is confirmed for Malaysia, and the model’s flagship mannequin is slated to reach as early as finish of 2026. This was revealed by Zeekr Malaysia’s GM Eddy Lu at a check drive occasion for Malaysian media and house owners in Harbin, China. Moreover the 9X, the carmaker had the 007 GT and 7X on obligation on the winter occasion.

“The Zeekr 9X is unquestionably coming to Malaysia, for positive, it’s only a matter of time,” Lu stated, explaining that the timeline relies on right-hand drive (RHD) engineering and homologation, whereas additionally confirming the mannequin to be a hybrid and never an REEV. “It relies on the engineering progress of changing from LHD to RHD, and in addition from Chinese language laws to European laws (which we’ll get in Malaysia). It is going to be on the finish of this 12 months or early subsequent 12 months,” he added.

The 9X is a massively spectacular automobile – each as a luxurious product and in its capabilities – and the large SUV doesn’t simply function a flagship mannequin for Zeekr, but in addition for the broader Geely Group. As such, it is going to be priced accordingly. What this implies is that the 9X shall be priced considerably larger than the most costly 009, which let’s not overlook, additionally loved tax-free EV standing till very not too long ago. The range-topping 009 is the Extremely Luxuriouswhich is priced at RM359,800.

“I believe nobody will anticipate that the 9X shall be cheaper than that (the highest 009). It undoubtedly shall be larger than that. The 9X is about half one million RMB (particularly, RMB 465,900 to 599,900 in China), and this can be a hybrid. A hybrid CBU shall be utilized with very excessive taxes. Take into account that this automotive shall be a lot larger than the value of the very best model of the 009. That is for positive,” Lu defined.

“Hold that in thoughts that there’s no manner for it to be a low priced product. Perhaps later this 12 months when we have now the ultimate confirmed launch plan, we’ll share with you a bit extra concerning the small print,” the Zeekr Malaysia chief reiterated.

Constructed on the SEA-S platform permitting for a 900V high-voltage structure, the 9X debuts the Geely Group’s SEA Tremendous Hybrid system with as much as 1,400 PS (1,030 kW) and 1,410 Nm, permitting the behemoth to speed up from relaxation to 100 km/h in simply 3.1 seconds. Beneath the hybrid’s bay is Geely’s 2.0-litre turbo-four with 279 PS. The 9X’s pure EV vary is 380 km CLTC and ultra-fast charging from 20–80% could be executed in simply 8.5 minutes.

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