Video Summary
- Zeekr is a new Chinese EV brand coming to Australia.- The Zeekr X is a model Y competitor, built on Geely Group’s SEA platform, shared with Volvo XC30.
- Expected to start at around $60,000 AUD.
- Available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
- Features auto-opening doors.
- The exterior design was allegedly for Link and Co originally.
- Has vertical daytime running lights.
- Aerodynamic design.
- 20-inch wheels.
- Has 360° camera.
- Has a fun key that is like a diamond.
- The logo on the back lights up.
- The battery pack is 66kWh.
- The RWD version is 200kW at the rear with 343Nm of torque.
- The AWD version is 315kW of power and 543 Nm of torque.
- AWD has 425km of range.
- RWD has 445km of range.
- Steering wheel feels nice but is possibly faux leather.
- Has a 15-inch display.
- Air conditioning controls are touch-button only.
- There is a small will display in front of the driver.
- There is faux leather everywhere in the interior, soft touch dash.
- There is ambient lighting.
- There is no glove box.
- 50-watt wireless charger with air vent.
- Has a 27-watt charger on the left and a 60-watt charger on the right.
- Instead of a 12 volt socket, it has a handbag holder.
- Has Yamaha sound system that sounds good.
- Good rear head and leg room with 3-layered panoramic sun roof that is quite dark.
- The car is well refined and luxurious.
- 0-100kph is achieved in 3.87 seconds, which is very fast.
- Handling is surprisingly good, but there’s some understeer.
- It is important to look for a really well refined product that drives and handles well.
- If the car can be brought to Australia for the right price, then it will be a very strong competitor.
