Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On January 5, Zeekr officially announced the name of its upcoming flagship SUV as the Zeekr 8X, releasing a lightly camouflaged preview video that marks the model's first public appearance.
Footage shared by the company suggests the 8X carries forward Zeekr's latest design language. The front end features a waterfall-style grille paired with matrix headlights, while a roof-mounted LiDAR unit signals advanced driver-assistance ambitions. New wheel designs and conventional mechanical door handles round out the exterior details visible so far.
Photo source: Zeekr
At the rear, the SUV continues Zeekr's family styling, with taillights closely resembling those of the flagship Zeekr 9X. The upper section appears to adopt a full-width light strip, while the lower portion seems to use a split layout, subtly differentiating it from the 9X.
Zeekr has yet to disclose interior design details or full powertrain specifications, but it has confirmed that the 8X will use a plug-in hybrid system. Market sources suggest that the top-tier variant could share the same tri-motor, megawatt-level electric drive setup seen on the Zeekr 9X. For reference, the three-motor version of the 9X delivers a combined output of up to 1,030 kW, pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid system, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. The 8X is also expected to feature a high-end chassis package, potentially including Zeekr's SEA AI digital chassis, a 48-volt active anti-roll system, dual-chamber air suspension and CDC adaptive dampers.
The model's arrival has been slightly delayed from earlier expectations. In May 2025, during Geely's first-quarter earnings call, Zeekr Technology Group CEO An Conghui indicated that the mid-to-large SUV then known as the Zeekr 8X was planned for release in the fourth quarter.
From a portfolio perspective, Zeekr has already rolled out several SUV models, including the 7X and 9X. The upcoming 8X is expected to fill a gap in the lineup as a high-performance, plug-in hybrid flagship SUV, further strengthening Zeekr's presence in the premium SUV segment and rounding out its high-end product matrix.
