Zeekr X: First models coming to Europe - from 45,000 euros
After the announcement of its market entry in Germany at the IAA Mobility in September, Geely's subsidiary Zeekr will start delivering its crossover model X in two European countries, Sweden and the Netherlands, in the fourth quarter of this year. Subsequently, the company will enter key Western European markets such as Norway, Denmark, and France, and explore further countries and regions in Europe worldwide.
After the introduction of the model 001 last month, the first batch of Zeekr X is now on its way to customers in Europe. This is another important milestone in the globalization strategy and the plans of the company to accelerate its international expansion, according to the ambitious Chinese brand. The crossover is a key model in the brand's export strategy and was developed under the direction of renowned designer Stefan Sielaff.
The design focuses on simple elegance. The sealing strips of the windows are concealed, creating an almost seamless transition between metal and glass. The exterior mirrors are also frameless, which is intended to result in a smaller frontal area. This, along with the flush door handles, reduces air resistance and contributes to the relatively low drag coefficient value for this type of vehicle of just 0.28.
High-Quality Equipment, CATL Battery
The model, which is related to the Volvo EX30, is expected to be relatively compact with a length of 4.43 meters and a height of 1.56 meters on the outside, spacious (362 liters trunk) and luxurious on the inside, and combine comfort, range, and performance with technology and sustainable materials. The equipment includes an augmented reality head-up display, a super-fast 5G infotainment system, and massage seats covered with sustainable PU fabrics. Standard features include a heat pump for efficient heating.
The range is expected to be 445 kilometers, achieved from a 69 kWh NMC battery from CATL. The manufacturer provides a guarantee of eight years or 200,000 kilometers and promises professional recycling according to EU standards. The performance of the 200 kW rear-wheel-drive model is sporty (all-wheel drive: 315 kW/543 Nm/400 km range/3.8 seconds 0-100 km/h). As with Volvo, the top speed is limited to 180 km/h. The towing capacity will be 1.6 tons. Charging will be up to 150 kW in DC and standard 22 kW in AC. In collaboration with Plugsurfing, a public charging service for electric vehicles is offered to European customers at over 550,000 charging points in 27 European countries.
Volvo as a Role Model: High Safety Level
In addition to seven airbags, 19 driver assistance systems are available. These include Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Assist, Front and Rear Collision Mitigation Support, Lane Keep Assist, Evasive Maneuver Assist, Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Door Open Warning.
Prices start at 45,000 euros. In China, the Model X is the preferred choice for local customers in the luxury segment. Nearly 20 percent of owners of models 001 and 009 have opted for an upgrade to the X to meet higher demands for a family vehicle, according to the manufacturer.
The Global Design Center at the headquarters of sister companies Volvo and Lynk & Co in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs over 400 members from more than 30 different countries and regions.
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