New ZEEKR 009 hits market with modest increase in starting price

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Auto, officially put the refreshed ZEEKR 009 MPV model onto the market on January 15. Coming with two trim levels as well, the WE version sees a modest increase in price, now standing at an even 500,000 yuan, while the ME version maintains its pricing at 588,000 yuan.

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In terms of exterior design, the new model continues the style of its predecessor, with a striking chrome-plated closed-off front grille that exudes a strong visual impact and dominance. The unique split-type light design on both sides significantly enhances recognition. Regarding interior design, the ZEEKR 009 inherits the family design philosophy of the ZEEKR 001, featuring a suspended central control screen and horizontally integrated air vents, presenting a simple yet technologically advanced layout.

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In the realm of intelligent driving, the new car is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 smart cockpit computing platform, enabling coordinated control of 68 ECUs. The entire lineup comes standard with two 7nm Mobileye EyeQ5H chips, along with seven 8-megapixel HD cameras (with a maximum visible distance of 600 meters), four 2-megapixel panoramic cameras, one long-range millimeter-wave radar (with a detection distance of 250 meters), and twelve short-range ultrasonic radars, among other high-end hardware devices. This significantly enhances algorithm processing capability and perception accuracy.

Streaming rearview mirror; photo credit: ZEEKR

Third-row double-layer soundproof glass; photo credit: ZEEKR

The comprehensive upgrade of the ZEEKR 009 is evident in the significant improvements in the driver's cabin and business cabin amenities. The driver's cabin now includes standard features such as streaming rearview mirrors, electrically adjustable steering wheel, and a comfortable package for the front passenger seat. The front passenger seat boasts 12-way electric adjustment and pneumatic massage function, while the third row is specially equipped with double-layer soundproof glass.

In the power system, the new car adopts a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system, achieving a rapid 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 4.5 seconds. The battery pack offers two capacity options: 116 kWh and 140 kWh, corresponding to CLTC ranges of 702 km and 822 km, respectively.