2025 Zeekr X evaluate | CarExpert

The Zeekr X is the primary mannequin to return to Australia from this upstart Chinese language premium auto model, and it comes from pedigree.

This compact luxurious crossover shares its underpinnings with small electrical SUVs just like the Volvo EX30 and Good #1, and affords the selection of a few totally different variants.

It actually has the appears to set it other than these siblings, to not point out each different automobile on the Australian market. And the inside is luxurious and plush, with an abundance of wow-factor opulence.

However it’s additionally enjoying at a worth level out there the place there are actually dozens of different selections in case you are contemplating an EV. 

So must you think about this one? Learn on and discover out.

How does the Zeekr X examine?

View an in depth breakdown of the Zeekr X in opposition to equally sized automobiles.

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How a lot does the Zeekr X value?

You’ve acquired an $8000 resolution to make while you’re selecting between the 2 Zeekr X mannequin grades on supply right here.

The highest-shelf all-wheel drive variant doesn’t simply add an additional motor that ends in an entire heap extra energy and torque, it additionally features quite a few extra normal tools objects which might be optioned up on the bottom mannequin, and a few standalone inclusions as properly.

To see how the Zeekr X stacks up in opposition to its rivals, take a look at our comparability instrument

What’s the Zeekr X like on the within?

You’ll be able to have the inside in just a few totally different colourways – the usual trim is a sedate however nonetheless trendy Charcoal Black and Stone Gray, when you’ll want so as to add $500 to the value if you need the extra opulent Midnight Blue and Polar White, or the significantly bougie Mulberry and Rose end.

The very fact you will have choices already places the Zeekr X forward of some rivals which simply offer you what you get, and the cabin supplies are of a excessive normal and really feel like good high quality trim.

Nevertheless, you mightn’t be bought on the rose gold highlights that adorn quite a few surfaces contained in the cabin. It’s positively not a black-on-boring-black affair, and I like that about it.

The cabin design is dominated by the massive touchscreen media system, which takes delight of place in the midst of the dashboard, alongside a squarecular steering wheel.

There’s an ambient gentle strip that runs throughout the sprint, and you’ll configure the color of the lighting, too. Meantime the door skins even have a block-like ambient lighting end within the type of a cityscape.

Except for these design thrives, it’s a slightly minimalist design for the cabin, with no buttons under the display screen, solely electrical window switches on the doorways (the mirror controls are by way of the display screen), and door-open buttons up on the tops of the door playing cards (in addition to backup guide ones hidden within the pockets under).

The display screen is a fancy little bit of tech, with quite a few menus that – fortunately – don’t take too lengthy to get used to. It can take you just a few hours to acclimate to the system, however fortunately there’s a static menu bar on the backside with local weather controls and quite a few key ‘go-to’ buttons, like dwelling, music, seat changes and extra.

I had quite a few points with the wi-fi Apple CarPlay not working with my cellphone, nor my associate’s cellphone, on take a look at. I’ll put it all the way down to teething points, however hopefully if there’s an issue, the model can remedy it with an over-the-air replace.

Oddly there’s no quantity dial for this automobile, however there’s a menu to regulate the amount, or you’ll be able to discuss to the automobile and have it modify the amount for you utilizing voice management (and it is a actually broad-reaching system with heaps of various instructions, which is a typical approach that drivers work together with their automobiles in Zeekr’s dwelling nation of China).

There are a few forward-facing controls on the steering wheel with hidden performance. The precise one is a quantity controller, however may also be used to work together with the driving force data display screen, together with a solution to modify the fan pace and temperature, so that you don’t want to leap round within the display screen.

The opposite button is for cruise management changes – and if you happen to’re questioning, it has the same system to a Tesla in the best way that you just activate adaptive cruise management (one faucet down on the shifter stalk) or pilot help (two faucets down).

Actually, I totally suggest you spend a while attending to know the controls, as a result of after just a few days I felt like I used to be simply attending to grips with all of it, then it was time handy the automobile again.

Fortunately although, there’s a drop-down menu design for while you begin the automobile up, as a result of – frustratingly – it re-enables the driving force monitoring digicam system (drowsiness and distraction as separate features!) and the lane-keeping help, to not point out the pace signal recognition and warning system. In case you don’t like interruptive ‘security’ methods, you won’t like driving this automobile.

OK, however what about facilities and luxury? Properly, the high-spec mannequin has heated and ventilated entrance seats, and the leather-based trim is deluxe. The adjustment for the seat is nice, and there’s reminiscence settings, too, which might save to your profile.

The rear seat area is nice for this dimension of automobile, and certainly appears higher than within the associated Volvo EX30 for that matter, because of the longer wheelbase of the Zeekr.

That was noticeable for my 6’0”/182cm body, as I had sufficient leg room to take a seat behind my very own driving place with somewhat to spare, and first rate foot room and good head area, too. Three massive models throughout the bench will probably be a squeeze, however two is doable. 

In case you’ve acquired little models, then there are two ISOFIX factors and three top-tethers, and fortunately there are directional air-vents by the use of the B-pillar mounted fins on this occasion. And whereas they’re welcome, the air movement was somewhat weak on among the hotter days this summer time.

And whereas it’s little question exhausting work to maintain issues cool beneath the massive glass roof, my associate immediately stated it was a “no” from her as a result of there isn’t a shade to cowl the glass up. It was 40 levels Celsius after I examined the Zeekr X, in any case (however an indicated 51C within the carpark I used to be in, and properly and actually above that within the cabin – because of the black roof color and glass roof!).

There are methods you can maintain the cabin at a decrease temperature – the lively cabin temperature management system will restrict the inside temperature to 40C.

It was a disgrace I didn’t discover that perform till after the most well liked days, after I had to make use of this automobile for errands with my daughter. And it was bloody boiling inside, plus the air-con struggled to chill the cabin down after sitting within the solar for 45 minutes, so be aware of that.

Different again seat facilities embody a single USB-C port hidden beneath the center seat within the again, bottle holders within the doorways, mushy elbow pads, a flip-down armrest with cupholders, and funky wanting triangulated map pockets which may truly show a bit ineffective for holding stuff.

The boot has a button up close to the Zeekr badge to open the hatch, and there’s an inexpensive quantity of area within the cargo compartment. Zeekr claims 362 litres of cargo capability, which is okay for a smallish automobile, however if you happen to want extra room it’ll positively be price ready for the bigger 7X electrical SUV to reach. 

The rear seats fold down if you happen to want extra space, and there’s no spare wheel on this automobile – only a tyre restore equipment. However there are a few bag hooks within the again, which is helpful.

There’s a frunk, too, which has a custom-made bag for cable storage. Only a disgrace it’s nonetheless an everyday ‘2x pull bonnet lever’ slightly than one thing you are able to do through the keyfob or the display screen.

Really, one thing I needed to name out earlier than we transfer on is the important thing/fob/card/app/door deal with scenario.

So, Zeekr has a little bit of an odd key for this automobile, which is a small sq. factor that may in all probability be straightforward to lose, and is very easy to get confused by as a result of it has 4 controls at every quadrant on it (lock, unlock, boot, auto park), and except you will have lighting to see what you’re urgent, there’s an opportunity you would possibly get it incorrect. There’s additionally no solution to connect it to a keyring.

Then there’s an NFC card that you should utilize as an alternative, by tapping it on the B-pillar (which has a display screen on it to point cost standing, and it says ‘hello’, too!). You can even, apparently, use the keyfob as an NFC controller on the pillar, but it surely failed a few occasions for me.

And at last you should utilize the app as a digital key for the automobile, and the smartphone connection affords the power to warmth or cool the automobile, un/lock it, flash the lights or honk the horn, and there are different features obtainable like checking your vary, remaining cost, and even your tyre pressures. Neat.

The door handles? They protrude from the doorways when the automobile is unlocked, and retract flush when driving or locked. Higher than these fiddly push-to-pull models on different EVs.

To see how the Zeekr X stacks up in opposition to its rivals, take a look at our comparability instrument

What’s beneath the bonnet?

The Zeekr X has two totally different powertrains to select from, and there’s a large distinction by way of the outputs and efficiency on supply from every.

The step as much as the AWD, then, makes plenty of sense if you happen to can justify the fee improve.

Nevertheless, the on-paper numbers seem somewhat higher than the truth. Initially, the automobile stated it had 400km of vary with a 99 per cent battery cost, however in the course of the week I had it temperatures soared and the air-con appeared to suck a little bit of battery out of it.

Throughout my take a look at I didn’t obtain the official sticker quantity – the displayed common I managed, after greater than 400km of testing in a mixture of driving eventualities, was 19.2kWh/100km.

It was additionally a bit optimistic by way of the quantity of remaining cost. I did about 320km from 400km of indicated vary.

To see how the Zeekr X stacks up in opposition to its rivals, take a look at our comparability instrument

How does the Zeekr X drive?

It doesn’t actually put a foot incorrect by way of normal driving, however crikey the protection methods are overbearingly annoying on this automobile.

First, the camera-based driver fatigue detection system, which additionally has a separate perform for driver distraction – which implies two issues to show off if you happen to don’t agree with it – deemed I used to be ‘distracted’ after I was merely wanting within the facet mirror, and likewise after I was studying the ‘management every thing’ touchscreen.

I get it – screens are distracting. However there’s nothing extra distracting than a system that beeps at you for working a automobile in an accurate and secure mannewr.

Likewise, the lane-keeping help system is pushy and in some cases will get it incorrect, pushing the automobile round in its lane when it isn’t mandatory. 

And moreover, there’s a pace signal recognition system that may get it incorrect, too. Fortunately it doesn’t chime every time, however in a 50km/h zone close to me it insisted it was a 25km/h zone, when no such pace restrict exists in NSW.

Likewise, it learn 110km/h indicators on the freeway as 70km/h. Minor if you realize the precise limits of your space, however not nice if you happen to’re counting on the tech on unfamiliar roads.

That’s the crux, right here. In case you like high-tech stuff and also you aren’t an enormous automobile particular person, you would possibly discover this automobile fairly agreeable. However for these of us preferring a purer expertise with out as a lot intervention and nannying, this may be a deal-breaker.

That’s a disgrace, as a result of extra typically the Zeekr X is fairly good to drive, and comparatively straightforward to dwell with.

There isn’t any denying the dual-motor AWD mannequin is fast. Plenty of EVs are, however with a 0-100km/h time of three.8 seconds, it’s a monster of a factor. And to suppose that type of efficiency at this worth was unprecedented just some years again.

It actually hustles, slingshotting you out of corners with immense traction, and the Continental EcoContact rubber is as much as the duty in most conditions, too. As is the chassis, which affords a good degree of engagement within the bends, with out an excessive amount of physique roll. 

It isn’t mushy by way of the suspension, with an edgy really feel to it over bumps, but it surely’s not too uncomfortable to dwell with.

You’ll be able to really feel the load of the automobile in corners to a level – it ideas the scales at 1960kg – however the dual-motor AWD system hides that to an extent, and the steering is responsive sufficient to make this a enjoyable factor to pilot on a twisty highway.

It’s additionally manageable round city, with a lightness to its contact for parking strikes (and it’ll park itself too, if you need it to). 

The one different factor price mentioning is highway noise intrusion, which is exacerbated by what’s in any other case a near-silent expertise from contained in the cabin, however you’ll be able to hear a good bit of highway roar on coarse surfaces.

To see how the Zeekr X stacks up in opposition to its rivals, take a look at our comparability instrument

What do you get?

On take a look at right here is the flagship Zeekr X AWD.

2025 Zeekr X RWD tools highlights:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• 235/50 R19 Continental EcoContact 6 tyres
• Two-tone exterior paint (black roof and mirrors)
• Frameless, heated, auto-dimming, power-folding facet mirrors with reminiscence perform
• Panoramic sunroof
• Automobile To Load performance
• Semi-autonomous parking help
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Black/gray “leather-free” inside upholstery
• Six-way energy driver’s seat
• 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
• 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wi-fi and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wi-fi cellphone charger
• Seven-speaker sound system
• Auto-dimming frameless rear-view mirror
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Rear air vents (B-pillar mounted)
• 5G/WiFi hotspot
• Automobile over-the-air improve functionality
• Zeekr App performance
• Sentry mode
• Pet mode
• Relaxation mode

2025 Zeekr X AWD provides:

• Twin-motor all-wheel drive powertrain
• 20-inch solid alloy wheels
• 245/45 R20 Continental EcoContact 6 Q tyres
• Quicker 11kW AC charging
• 24.3-inch augmented actuality head-up show
• Six-way power-adjustable passenger seat
• Driver’s seat reminiscence
• 4-way energy lumbar help, heating and air flow for entrance seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 13-speaker Yamaha sound system
• ‘Ice Block’ LED ambient lighting

To see how the Zeekr X stacks up in opposition to its rivals, take a look at our comparability instrument

Is the Zeekr X secure?

The Zeekr X lately achieved a most five-star ANCAP security ranking. It had earlier scored the identical max rating in Euro NCAP testing.

Within the ANCAP take a look at, it scored 91 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 89 per cent for youngster occupant safety, 84 per cent for susceptible highway consumer safety and 84 per cent for security help.

Commonplace security tools throughout the vary consists of:

• Autonomous emergency braking (entrance and rear)
• Pedestrian and bicycle owner detection with auto braking
• Adaptive cruise management
• Automated lane change functionality
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver consideration monitoring
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Entrance and rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane centring
• Lane-keep help
• Evasive Manoeuvre Help
• Encompass-view digicam
• Tyre stress monitoring
• Low-speed pedestrian warning sound
• Digital video recorder
• Seven airbags together with twin entrance, entrance facet, entrance centre and full-length facet curtain

To see how the Zeekr X stacks up in opposition to its rivals, take a look at our comparability instrument

How a lot does the Zeekr X value to run?

Zeekr Australia is backing its fashions with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee for personal consumers, however business and fleet clients will solely get a three-year, 120,000km guarantee. 

Nevertheless, the battery guarantee meets the trade normal of eight years or 160,000km (whichever comes first).

Servicing is required each 24 months or 40,000km. Full pricing is but to be confirmed, however Zeekr has acknowledged that for the primary upkeep interval the value will probably be $690 – which isn’t far off what you’d pay to take care of a petroleum automobile.

Nevertheless, the model is engaged on “service packages” that would supply some “possession comfort and suppleness”.

Additionally included is 5 years of roadside help and linked companies.

To see how the Zeekr X stacks up in opposition to its rivals, take a look at our comparability instrument

CarExpert’s Tackle the Zeekr X

This can be a largely spectacular first providing from a brand new model in our market.

It has some glorious options and is available in at an inexpensive worth for what seems like a correctly premium EV expertise. It’s distinctive, totally different, and fascinating in its personal approach.

However can also be slightly irritating and inconsiderate relating to among the tech and design selections, and the overbearing nature of the driving force security suite makes the Zeekr X really feel like an incredible automobile that may be exhausting to dwell with.

Whether or not that is sufficient to rule it in or out for you is a matter of style. Have your say within the feedback and tell us what you suppose.

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