After the new forces have entered the high-end smart electric segment, the traditional Chinese car companies, led by Geely, have started to be sung by the market, and the brand sales fluctuations experienced in a short period of time have made this narrative go unnoticed. However, this stereotype is actually at odds with the truth, as Geely already has a team that can rank high in the luxury car market, and it is the ZEEKR, which just completed 11,011 single new car deliveries in November, taking the 300,000 yuan-class domestic high-end C-segment market title in one fell swoop with a single ZEEKR 001. Taking advantage of this opportunity, ZEEKR has a new model, and a flagship intelligent electric MPV, which is the ZEEKR 009.
Exterior& Interior: MPV with both luxury and comfort
Starting from the design, the ZEEKR 009 really gives us some small surprises. The grille is a straight waterfall, but unlike many domestic flagship MPVs that go "ALPHARD style", the stepped grille has a rhythmic disposition with a suspension effect, and the shield style is visually unique and fierce. At the same time, the vehicle's headlight combination is also very special, especially the LED daytime running lights use the angular combination of light disposal, irregular style will also become the front of the extra points.
At the same time, the ZEEKR 009 emphasizes the visual aspects, but also highlights the maximum space capacity of the cabin. To this end, in the 5209/2024/1848mm body, the ZEEKR 009 not only provides a wheelbase of up to 3205mm, but also the D-pillar and the multi-variable body panel structure for four-way support. At the same time, the pair of opening doors uses a large-diameter rear door design to facilitate access for occupants. While the doors use electric suspension, there are special pillar decorations on the C-pillar, with dense style multi-spoke wheels, suspension painting, and digital through tail lights at the rear end, all the details we can feel the luxury level of the ZEEKR 009.
In the cockpit, the ZEEKR 009 has a T-shaped layout, but the 15.4-inch touchscreen creates a sense of suspension, the 10.25-inch instrument panel is recessed and hidden, and they are carried by a sloping textured trim that runs horizontally. The steering wheel has a heavy feel design, the gearshift is an electronic short shifter, while the roof has flip-flop trim and the door panels are completed with a mix of perforated soft-clad, baked-on paint and metal panels that are both visually and tactilely first class.
Intelligent configuration: intelligent degree close to Tesla and NIO
ZEEKR 009 here is actually also an intelligent cockpit, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, high precision map module, 5G communication and car networking together support the ZEEKR OS, while the sensors in the front cabin still get it can achieve face recognition unlock. Meanwhile, its voice system extends to support for air conditioning and windows.
The rear cockpit will also get a 15.6-inch hanging LCD screen, which will lay out a touch panel on the inside of the door panel at each end to support digital display, while it will also support multi-functional operations such as windows, doors, and air conditioning. What's more, in the second row, which supports heating/ventilation/massage and electric adjustment, passengers will get a multi-function control panel on the armrest, which not only allows for diverse seat function adjustment, but also allows interaction with the car via voice.
In terms of other features, the ZEEKR 009 will also be supported by 20-speaker Yamaha audio, interactive ambient lighting, front and rear acoustic glass + rear privacy glass, multi-zone independent heat pump air conditioning, and an in-car fragrance unit for comprehensive comfort. In terms of body accessories, NFC/UWB digital key, full keyless entry, power tailgate and segmented sunroof will also enter the list of features of the ZEEKR 009.
ZEEKR 009 also takes the MPV' s assisted driving level up a level, with ZEEKR AD enabling standardized L2 level assisted driving in addition to two systems that will be open to Enhanced Intelligent Driving Assistance and Full Intelligent Driving Assistance. With standard dual Mobileye EyeQ5H chips, they will allow the vehicle to have advanced operations such as NZP autonomous pilot assisted driving, H2H active on and off ramps, etc. With its own standard features such as automatic parking and lane change assistance, the ZEEKR 009 will also be close to Tesla and NIO in terms of road driving intelligence.
Equipped with dual front and rear motors, sufficient power
In terms of triboelectricity, the ZEEKR 009 has dual front and rear motors, which provide 400kW (544Ps) of total power and 686N-m of total torque, while forming an electric four-wheel drive system that allows the vehicle to break 100 in 4.5 seconds; and in terms of range, the ZEEKR 009 is the first production vehicle to be equipped with Ningde Time's CTP 3.0 Kirin battery, with a 702-822km The WLTC pure electric range will become a key selling point.
In the chassis, the ZEEKR 009 itself has a high specification mechanical combination of front double wishbone + rear multi-link independent suspension, and on top of that, the vehicle will be equipped with two systems of CCD electromagnetic induction suspension + air suspension, allowing the vehicle to be capable of driving in multi-road conditions and maintaining a balance of comfort and control.
Write at the end
The ZEEKR 009 is a strong entry into the MPV market, and it gives people a sense of shock not only from the visual appearance, but also from the intelligent nature of the ride and the drive. If you say it is a business MPV, the level of luxury is absolutely supportable, but through the intelligent development of the car and driving, the ZEEKR 009 can also meet the comprehensive requirements of more family cars, coupled with the performance, battery and suspension of the three hardware are hard, Geely is to lock a segment of the market again?
