The Zeekr 009 has lastly made its launch debut in Malaysia, two months after order taking began for the all-electric MPV that appears to attract patrons away from the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire. As beforehand reported, the 009 shall be out there in two variants which are practically equivalent when it comes to specs, with the one distinction being the variety of ‘Sofaro’ seats.
Your choices embrace the Luxurious, which comes with seven seats (2-2-3 structure) and is priced at RM349,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. That is adopted by the Extremely Luxurious at RM359,800 that will get six seats (2-2-2 structure) as an alternative.
Government seats are normal within the second row of each variants, though they differ in the case of options. The Extremely Luxurious’s seats are extra “tauke-friendly” as they’re wider, with every that includes a built-in, foldable tray tables effectively as a devoted management panel hidden below the outermost armrest for seat controls.
The Luxurious’s seats aren’t as extensive as these within the Extremely Luxurious, which permits for a passthrough aisle to get to the 60:40 split-folding bench within the third row. Nappa leather-based upholstery is the default for the 009, and each the front- and second-row seats are energy adjustable with therapeutic massage and air flow features.
When it comes to inside colors, the Luxurious can solely be had in Black whatever the three exterior colors provided, that are Phantom Black, Electrical Blue and Crystal White. The Extremely Luxurious good points two two-tone choices – Midnight Blue/Polar White and Stone Gray/Polar White – which are paired with Electrical Blue and Crystal White respectively, with Phantom Black getting a Black cabin.
Except for the seat configuration and color schemes, the 2 out there variants share the identical tools. Customary options embrace contact panels on the power-sliding doorways for fast entry to the door and local weather controls, an 8.6-litre fridge, a panoramic sunroof, a ceiling-mounted 17-inch OLED show (with distant management) and a second-row digital camera in case you need to make a video name or observe your passengers.
On the entrance, you’ll discover a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.05-inch OLED touchscreen, whereas the excessive centre console homes a 50W wi-fi charging pad. There’s additionally a 39.95-inch augmented reality-enabled head-up show, telematics with a companion app and a 30-speaker Yamaha sound system.
Identical goes for the powertrain, which is a dual-motor setup rated at 612 PS (603 hp or 450 kW) and 693 Nm of torque and can get from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The motors are powered by a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with an power capability of 116 kWh, which is nice for a WLTP-rated vary of as much as 582 km. This setup constructed on a 400V electrical structure is identical as what’s provided in Hong Kong.
AC charging at a peak enter of 11 kW is supported, as is DC quick charging at a max capability of 150 kW, the latter able to getting the battery from a 10-80% state of cost in simply half-hour. A dual-chamber air suspension system is normal throughout the board, as is a set of 19-inch aero-style wheels.
As for security, the 009 comes with seven airbags, a 360-degree digital camera and a digital video recorder, whereas driver help programs which are normal embrace entrance and rear collision mitigation assist, adaptive cruise management, lane centring management, lane maintain help, computerized lane change, site visitors signal recognition, driver monitoring, computerized parking help and autonomous emergency braking (even throughout parking).
For these curious in regards to the 009’s footprint, it measures 5,209 mm lengthy, 2,024 mm extensive, 1,848 mm tall and has a wheelbase that spans 3,205 mm. That makes it about 200 mm longer total, 174 mm wider and with a wheelbase benefit of 205 mm when in comparison with the Alphard/Vellfire duo. Increasing the comparability to cost, the 009’s beginning worth of RM349,800 makes it significantly lower than the Alphard that goes for RM538,000 in addition to the Alphard from RM438,000.
Each 009 comes with a five-year, 150,000-km automobile guarantee, an eight-year, 160,000-km battery guarantee and free two years of linked providers. The primary 500 Zeekr 009 and X patrons can even get a house charger, moveable charger and photo voltaic movie. Zeekr is represented in Malaysia by Sentinel Automotive, with the primary showrooms being situated at Petaling Jaya and Sunway Metropolis. Transferring ahead, extra Zeekr showrooms shall be arrange in Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Melaka and Sarawak.
Given the specs and tools, what do you consider the Zeekr 009? Would you select this over the Alphard and Vellfire? Tell us your ideas within the feedback beneath.
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