Electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr’s first model in Australia will be the small X SUV, and the Chinese brand has now released initial specification details.

The release comes after yesterday’s announcement of preliminary pricing for the Zeekr X.

The electric SUV is due to launch here in October.

Pricing

The Zeekr X in single-motor rear-wheel drive guise will open at under $60,000 before on-road costs, while the dual-motor all-wheel drive model will open at under $70,000 before on-road costs.

Final pricing will be announced closer to the X’s launch in October, but these preliminary details suggest it could undercut the Volvo EX30 crossover with which it shares its Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) underpinnings.

Drivetrains

Efficiency

While Zeekr has published range and charging specifications for Australian-delivered X models, energy consumption hasn’t been detailed. Figures below are taken from European WLTP testing.

Dimensions

Safety

The incoming Zeekr X is yet to be crash tested by ANCAP.

Standard safety equipment on all models includes:

• 7 airbags (incl. front centre)
• Autonomous emergency braking (front and rear)
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic lane change
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver attention monitoring
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane centring
• Lane-keep assist
• Evasive Manoeuvre Assist
• Surround-view camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Low-speed pedestrian warning sound
• Digital video recorder

Standard Equipment

There are two grades of Zeekr X coming to Australia, though it’s not clear how they will differ in standard equipment.

Standard equipment on the Zeekr X includes:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Two-tone exterior paint (black roof and mirrors)
• Frameless, heated, auto-dimming, power-folding side mirrors with memory function
• Panoramic sunroof
• Vehicle To Load functionality
• Semi-autonomous parking assist
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Black/grey “leather-free” interior upholstery
• 6-way power driver’s seat
• 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
• 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless phone charger
• 7-speaker sound system
• Auto-dimming frameless rear-view mirror
• Dual-zone climate control
• Rear air vents (B-pillar mounted)
• 5G/WiFi hotspot
• Vehicle over-the-air upgrade capability
• Zeekr App functionality
  • Sentry mode
  • Pet mode
  • Rest mode

The AWD adds:

• 20-inch forged alloy wheels

Options

There are a selection of options available for the Zeekr X, though it’s unclear whether they’ll be available on both the RWD and AWD models.

Optional extras include:

• Driver’s seat memory function
• 6-way power front passenger seat
• 4-way lumbar support for front seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 13-speaker Yamaha sound system
• “Ice Block” LED ambient lighting
• 24.3-inch augmented reality head-up display
• Intelligent B-pillar display

Colours

Five exterior colour options are offered, along with three two-tone interior colours and two alloy wheel designs. Any additional costs are yet to be outlined.

Exterior colours comprise:

• Crystal White Pearl
• Palace Beige Metallic
• Mist Grey Metallic
• Grid Grey Metallic
• Pine Green Metallic

Two-tone interior colours comprise:

• Charcoal Black and Stone Grey
• Midnight Blue and Polar White
• Mulberry and Rose

Every exterior and interior colour combination is available, except for the pairing of a Pine Green exterior with a Mulberry and Rose interior.

MORE: Everything Zeekr X