Zeekr previews the new electric compact crossover model 003, set to launch later this year. Zeekr is set to reveal 003 electric compact SUV, at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2023. The 003 shares the same Scalable Electric Architecture (SEA) platform as the Zeekr 001 and 009, developed by parent company Geely.
While details of the 003’s drivetrain are scarce, it is expected to offer a choice between single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive systems, with power outputs ranging from 268bhp to 422bhp in a high-performance variant.
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The design of the 003 was created by an in-house team led by Geely design director Stefan Sielaff, based at Geely’s design center in Gothenburg, Sweden. The model continues Zeekr’s commitment to delivering cars with cutting-edge styling and contemporary detailing.
Zeekr’s latest model, the 003, boasts a sleek and modern design, starting with thin LED driving lights integrated into the hood and horizontally-mounted headlamps at the front, reminiscent of Geely-owned brand Lynk&Co.
The side of the vehicle features large wheel arches, conventional rearview mirrors, flush door handles, an upswept belt line, a wide C-pillar, and a sloping roofline. At the rear, distinctive horizontal tail lamps with simple LED graphics and vertical reflector units at the bumper’s edges stand out. The tailgate also has a high loading lip and a compact rear window wiper.
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Measuring approximately 4300mm in length, 1830mm in width, and 1640mm in height, the Zeekr 003 shares similarities with the Smart #1, developed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz. In its first year of operation, Zeekr sold 72,000 vehicles.
