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The 2026 Zeekr 9X giant luxurious SUV has been launched in China priced from ¥465,500 ($A99,429) for the entry-level model of the model’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – and it’s nearly sure to reach in Zeekr Australia showrooms in 2026.
The primary Zeekr PHEV for the reason that model was launched in China in 2021 – and in Australia in 2024 – is a flagship SUV that has a Rolls-Royce like stature, and a great deal of tech together with air suspension – however not a Rolls-Royce price ticket.
Its sub-$100,000 beginning worth in China is decrease than that of the Zeekr 009 luxurious electrical folks mover, which prices ¥500,000 in its home market however is bought in Australia for $135,900 earlier than on-road prices.
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Meaning the six-seat 9X must also be cheaper than the 009 in Australia, placing the 5.2m-long giant SUV – which rides on large on 22-inch wheels – squarely within the worth vary of the Volkswagen Touareg R PHEV ($133,490 earlier than on-road prices) and even the upcoming Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid, pricing for which is but to be introduced.
Zeekr Australia boss Frank Li has beforehand advised CarExpert the 9X is underneath severe consideration for Australia and confirmed the corporate plans so as to add hybrid fashions to its hitherto electric-only mannequin vary.
Zeekr has additionally confirmed an extra SUV will be part of its Australian lineup in 2026, however is but to formally announce any additional particulars.
The present Zeekr lineup in Australia includes three electrical automobiles (EVs): the 009 folks mover, the X small SUV and its newest launch, the Tesla Mannequin Y-rivalling 7X mid-size SUV launched right here earlier this month.
The most cost effective 9X PHEV variant supplied in China, the 9X Max, kicks off the four-grade mannequin vary and comes with an 660kW powertrain incorporating two electrical motors and a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, plus all-wheel drive.
Zeekr claims a 0-100km/h acceleration time of simply 3.1 seconds and a variety of 1200km (CLTC), with a 55kWh battery offering as much as 300km (CLTC) of electrical driving.
Aside from that imposing entrance grille, the bottom mannequin options LED headlights, 22-inch alloy wheels, steady damping management and air suspension providing as much as 288mm of floor clearance.
The cabin features a pair of 16.0-inch screens plus a 17.0-inch display mounted within the ceiling for rear-seat passengers, that are organized in a two-plus-two format.
For ¥485,900 ($A103,757), the 9X Extremely provides second-row ‘captain’s chairs’, which might rotate 180 levels, in addition to a 70kWh battery to increase electrical vary to 380km (CLTC) and general touring vary to 1250km (CLTC).
The 9X Hyper and the flagship 9X Obsidian Black variants add a 3rd electrical motor to ship a complete output of 1030kW and 1250km of CLTC vary, priced at ¥559,900 ($A119,558) and ¥589,900 ($A125,944) respectively.
Zeekr says it took 42,667 orders for the 9X within the first 60 minutes after order books opened in China.
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