The Zeekr 009 is a large MPV/minivan from a Chinese automotive brand. Sharing the same platform as the Volvo EM90, the Zeekr 009 is renowned for its safety features.
The Zeekr 009 made its debut in Thailand at the BIMS 2024 auto show back in March 2024. Fast forward to the present, and the manufacturer has just announced the pricing for this MPV in the Thai market. Accordingly, the Zeekr 009 2024 is offered exclusively in the Flagship AWD variant, priced at 3.099 million Baht (~USD 84,000). When compared to its direct competitors in Thailand, the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, which are priced between 4.129 million and 4.499 million Baht (~USD 112,000 to 121,000), the Zeekr 009 2024 presents a more attractive price point.
The Zeekr 009 2024 has dimensions of 5,217 x 2,024 x 1,812 mm (length x width x height), with a wheelbase of 3,205 mm.
In Thailand, the Zeekr 009 2024 comes standard with air suspension, 20-inch alloy wheels, a 6-seat configuration (2+2+2) with power-adjustable passenger seats in the second row, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 17-inch rear passenger display, a head-up display, a Yamaha surround sound system, electric sliding doors, a two-part panoramic sunroof, power-operated rear doors, and advanced driver-assistance systems.
In terms of exterior color options, Thai customers can choose from three colors for the 009: Crystal White with a black interior, Electric Blue with a black or gray/white interior, and Phantom Black with a black or blue/white interior.
Under the hood, the Zeekr 009 2024 is equipped with two electric motors that produce a combined output of 603 horsepower (or 450 kW) and 693 Nm of torque. The motors are powered by a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) 116 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 582 kilometers based on the WLTP standard. Moreover, the vehicle can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 km/h.
When it comes to charging, the Zeekr 009 2024 supports DC fast charging at 310 kW, or 5C as advertised by the company. The “C” rating indicates the number of times the battery can be charged in an hour, and when connected to a suitable DC fast charger, the battery can reach 80% charge in just 11.5 minutes, starting from 10%.
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Reference: Paultan
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