Following its model debut again in March this yr, Zeekr has now formally launched the X in Thailand. Arriving as a fully-imported (CBU) electrical car (EV), the X is obtainable in two variants, specifically the Customary RWD at an estimated value of 1.199 million baht (about RM156k) in addition to the Flagship AWD at 1.349 million baht (RM175k).
With this pricing, the Zeekr X successfully undercuts the Volvo EX30 which begins from 1.59 million baht (RM206k). Each EVs are constructed on the SEA2 model of the Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA), with the X being bigger total when in comparison with the EX30. It’s additionally price declaring Thailand is the primary worldwide marketplace for the right-hand drive X.
Pre-bookings for the X started on the Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present (BIMS) in March and there are presently 4 pop-up shops (referred to as Zeekr Homes) in Bangkok. By the tip of this yr, a community of 14 devoted dealerships will probably be opened.
When it comes to specs, the bottom variant includes a rear-mounted electrical motor rated at 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 343 Nm. That is powered by a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with a web vitality capability of 66 kWh (69 kWh gross), offering a spread of as much as 440 km following the WLTP commonplace (540 km NEDC)
As for the Flagship AWD, it will get the identical battery however there’s a dual-motor setup with 428 PS (422 hp or 315 kW) and 543 Nm of torque, which sees vary dip to 400 km (WLTP; 470 km NEDC). Each variants help AC charging at a max capability of twenty-two kW and may settle for a peak DC enter of 150 kW, the latter enabling the battery to get from a 10-80% state of cost in round 28 minutes.
In line with Headlightmag, the Customary RWD and Flagship AWD have the identical prime pace of 190 km/h, however the former is slower within the 0-100 km/h dash, requiring 5.6 seconds in comparison with the top-spec variant that wants 3.8 seconds.
Shared gear throughout the vary consists of an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a wi-fi charging pad, dual-zone local weather management, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay help, LED headlamps, LED daytime operating lights, a powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof, an augmented actuality head-up show, a powered driver’s seat in addition to a charging standing show display on the B-pillar.
The range-topping possibility will get additional goodies like 20-inch solid wheels (Customary RWD will get 18-inch alloys), a 13-speaker Yamaha sound system, and powered entrance seats with massaging and air flow features.
Superior driver help techniques are similar for each and embrace adaptive cruise management, automated lane change, lane centring help, autonomous emergency braking, entrance and rear collision mitigation, door open warning, entrance and rear cross visitors alert, parking emergency braking, a blind spot monitor, evasive manoeuvre help and automatic parking help.
The X will be ordered in a Crystal White, Palace Beige, Pine Inexperienced, Grid Gray or Mist Gray exterior paint end, with the primary 4 choices paired with a Charcoal Black/Stone Gray inside, whereas Mist Gray – deemed a designer unique – is simply out there with a Midnight Blue/Polar White cabin.
As a part of a launch promotion, the primary 500 prospects to put a reserving and obtain their automotive by August 31 this yr will obtain a free wallbox charger. For everybody else, the X comes with a five-year/150,000-km guarantee, an eight-year/180,000-km battery and motor guarantee and 24-hour emergency help with cellular and name centre help.
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