Zeekr 9X launches in Switzerland as luxury flagship

Zeekr has presented the 9X at its Swiss premiere on Lake Zurich and is positioning the large SUV as the brand’s new flagship. The premium brand from the Geely Group is thereby expanding its model range upward and targeting the luxury segment. The 9X has been available to order since October; first deliveries are planned for the first quarter of 2027. In Switzerland, Emil Frey is responsible for import and distribution. The entry price is CHF 117,500.

Format and interior

The six-seat 9X is 5.24 meters long, 2.03 meters wide and has a wheelbase of 3.17 meters. Like the other Zeekr models, it was designed in Gothenburg. In the interior, Zeekr names, among other things, Nordic wood, Nappa leather and a rotary controller made from K9 crystal glass. For the rear, there is a retractable 17-inch 3K OLED display and a Naim sound system with 32 speakers. An onboard refrigerator covers temperatures from minus 6 to plus 50 degrees Celsius.

In the second row there are two Zero-Gravity seats with backrests that recline far back, extendable leg rests and a massage function. The two third-row seats are also electrically adjustable and heated. Cargo volume is 677 liters; with the rows of seats folded, up to 2,148 liters are possible.

Super Hybrid with range extender

For the drive system, Zeekr is using its so-called Super Hybrid in the 9X for the first time. According to the manufacturer, the SUV is always driven electrically, while a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine works as a range extender. The all-wheel-drive 9X weighs 2.9 tonnes. The key figures given:

• 660 kW/897 hp and 935 Nm
• 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds
• 55-kWh battery with up to 179 km of purely electric range
• Total range of up to 737 km
• 900-volt technology; fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in a little over nine minutes