Zeekr 9X – luxury on a larger scale
Six seats, bold lines and a new role for Zeekr
With the 9X, Zeekr enters the ranks of large luxury SUVs. Here, exclusivity is about more than power: it is about the space around passengers, the attention paid to the second row and a body that makes no apologies for its size.
By Cecilia WahlReporter · Luxury cars and car designTranslated from Swedish with the help of AI.
A new flagship
The Zeekr 9X, unveiled in 2025, is a six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV and a new flagship for the Geely Group brand. The model discussed here is for the Chinese market, not a confirmed Swedish specification. That is an important distinction: a presentation in Swedish does not in itself confirm which powertrain options, prices or delivery times Swedish customers will be offered.
For Zeekr, the 9X also marks a change in the underlying formula. The brand had built its identity around battery-electric models; now it adds a large SUV in which a petrol engine and electric propulsion work together. The aim is to combine strong acceleration and electric driving with the option of refuelling on longer journeys.
But the car's clearest message is apparent before anyone starts it. At just over five metres long and with three rows of seats, the 9X occupies the same territory in terms of size as established European luxury SUVs. Customers should not have to choose between the practicality of a family car and the presence of an executive vehicle. That, at least, is the ambition behind its format.
Design that commands space
The front is dominated by a tall, prominent grille. The upright proportions, relatively straight roofline and large wheels give the car a different character from the brand's lower, more elongated models. Here, height and volume are the designer's principal tools. The lighting signatures add precision, while bright detailing reinforces the formal tone.
This is not a body that tries to look small. On the contrary, much of its appeal rests on the impression that passenger accommodation is allowed to take up space. A long wheelbase provides the basis for a generous cabin, but exterior dimensions do not tell the whole story about how comfortable each seat actually is. Seat cushion height, floor design and foot space matter at least as much.
Inside, the two-plus-two-plus-two arrangement is central. The second row has individual seats rather than a continuous bench, giving the cabin more of a lounge-like feel. It also establishes a clear hierarchy: the car is designed to make rear passengers count, rather than simply come along for the ride.
In the manufacturer's promotional images, softly upholstered surfaces, stitching and shiny controls meet large screens. The visual impression is lavish, but pictures cannot establish how the leather feels, the resistance of the buttons or how well the panels hold together after several years of use. Exact materials and comfort features also need to be tied to the relevant trim level and market.
Technology in the service of comfort
The 9X combines a turbocharged petrol engine with electric propulsion. The range includes different technical configurations, so the most widely publicised power and acceleration figures should not be read as applying to every car. The same goes for battery size and electric range. Chinese test-cycle figures should not be confused with European WLTP figures either.
For a luxury car this large, the chassis is at least as interesting as the powertrain. Air suspension and sophisticated control of body movements are part of the 9X's technology story. The task is demanding: the car must keep its body under control without making passengers too aware of joints and bumps in the road.
The editorial team has not driven the model. It is therefore not possible to establish here how well its comfort ambitions are fulfilled, how natural the brakes feel or how smoothly the different power sources work together. These are things a test drive must assess, ideally with passengers in the third row as well.
The intended use, however, is clear: longer family journeys, business transport and everyday driving in which comfort should remain consistent regardless of who is behind the wheel. For the owner, garage width, parking spaces and luggage capacity with every seat occupied also become practical questions that no amount of exclusive upholstery can resolve.
Exclusivity needs context
The 9X was launched in China in 2025. No verified Swedish list price or confirmed date for the start of Swedish deliveries is given here. Converting a Chinese price into Swedish kronor would give a misleading picture of a potential Swedish purchase, where specifications, taxes, warranty and sales arrangements may differ.
A Swedish buyer also needs to weigh up the service network, insurance and future resale value. Luxury is not just about what a car offers on delivery, but how easy it is to live with.
What makes the 9X interesting therefore goes beyond its headline technical figures. Zeekr is trying to turn the large SUV into the brand's most prestigious room: upright, spacious and clearly organised around passenger comfort.
