The Zeekr X, which was solely launched in China final 12 months, has already been given a considerable value minimize as the worth conflict within the Center Kingdom continues to mount.
The compact electrical SUV, geared up with a 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, now retails at 165,000 yuan (RM101,400) for the single-motor model and 179,000 yuan (RM110,000) with all-wheel drive – down from the earlier costs of 200,000 yuan (RM122,900) and 220,000 yuan (RM135,200) respectively.
New for the 2025 mannequin 12 months is an entry-level rear-wheel drive mannequin with a 49 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which Automobile Information China reviews was launched in response to sluggish gross sales. This drops the beginning value by 25.5% to 149,000 yuan (RM91,500), with a 15,000 yuan (RM9,200) authorities subsidy slashing this determine additional to 134,900 yuan (RM82,800).
The bottom 49 kWh mannequin has a spread of 420 km on the CLTC cycle, down from 560 km for the RWD 66 kWh model and 512 km with AWD. For reference, the sensible #1 Professional with the identical battery and 272 PS (200 kW) motor has a extra life like WLTP vary of 315 km, in comparison with the 440 km achieved by the 66 kWh Premium (and the equal Zeekr X, by the way).
Past that, the 49 kWh model’s efficiency figures stay equivalent to the 66 kWh’s, together with peak torque of 343 Nm and a zero-to-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.8 seconds. In the meantime, the AWD mannequin pushes out 428 PS (315 kW) and 543 Nm, enabling the automobile to finish the century dash in 3.7 seconds.
Other than the smaller battery choice, the tweaks launched for MY2025 are minor and embrace a brand new Oslo Black hue and a brand new 18-inch alloy wheel choice with a pentagonal design, the latter already supplied in different markets. The remainder of the automobile, together with its funky design, minimalist inside, giant 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (which could be slid over to the passenger’s aspect as an choice), 13-speaker Yamaha sound system and accessible four-seat format, is unchanged.
The Zeekr X is ready to be launched in Malaysia quickly, with the order books having already been open since early final month. Each 66 kWh RWD and AWD choices are set to be supplied right here, estimated to be priced under the RM180,000. Would you prefer to see the cheaper 49 kWh mannequin come to our shores? Hold forth within the feedback after the leap.
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