Zeekr has introduced a five-seat version of its flagship 9X luxury hybrid SUV in China, lowering the entry price of the model as the premium electric vehicle brand looks to broaden its customer base amid intensifying competition in the high-end SUV segment.
The new variant is now on sale with a limited-time starting price of 451,900 yuan ($66,530), below the 465,900 yuan launch price of the six-seat version introduced in September 2025.
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The five-seat Zeekr 9X is offered in three variants: Ultra, Hyper, and Obsidian Black.
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The models are priced at 471,900 yuan, 545,900 yuan, and 585,900 yuan, respectively. Following limited-time promotional incentives, effective starting prices have been reduced to 451,900 yuan, 525,900 yuan, and 565,900 yuan.
Unlike most vehicle launches in China, Zeekr did not hold a formal launch event for the new model, instead making it available for purchase immediately through its sales channels.
The move comes as competition continues to intensify in China’s luxury SUV market and sales momentum for the Zeekr 9X has begun to soften.
High-Performance Hybrid Powertrain
The five-seat 9X is built on Zeekr’s 900-volt high-voltage hybrid platform.
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The SUV measures 5,239 mm in length, 2,029 mm in width and 1,819 mm in height, with a 3,169 mm wheelbase.
Power is provided by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine developed specifically for hybrid applications, producing up to 205 kW.
Combined with a tri-motor electric drivetrain, total system output reaches 1,030 kW (1,381 horsepower), enabling the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 3.1 seconds.
Customers can choose between 55 kWh and 70 kWh battery packs, delivering CLTC electric-only driving ranges of 288 kilometers and 380 kilometers, respectively.
Maximum combined driving range reaches 1,250 kilometers.
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The vehicle also supports 6C ultra-fast charging, allowing the battery to recharge from 20% to 80% in approximately nine minutes.
Premium Cabin and Advanced Driver Assistance
One of the key differences between the new five-seat model and the existing six-seat version is its expanded rear passenger space.
Zeekr said the SUV offers up to 1.4 meters of second-row legroom, dual zero-gravity seats, and what it describes as the industry’s first dual Eames-style reclining seats.
The model is equipped with Geely Afari Smart Driving (G-ASD) technology, available in H7 and H9 configurations.
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The flagship H9 system utilizes two Nvidia Drive Thor processors delivering a combined 1,400 TOPS of computing performance and integrates five LiDAR sensors to support advanced intelligent driving functions.
By introducing a lower-priced five-seat version, Zeekr aims to appeal to a broader range of premium SUV buyers while strengthening the competitiveness of its flagship model in China’s increasingly crowded luxury vehicle market.
