The Zeekr 009 is already an incredibly luxurious MPV, larger than a Toyota Alphard/Vellfire and with an equally sumptuous cabin and a quiet, effortless electric drive. But in China, being “incredibly luxurious” is clearly not enough, as Geely’s flagship electric vehicle brand wants to go one step further with the 009 Grand – a four-seat version that has the Lexus LM in its sights.
It’s currently being teased ahead of its April 19 reveal, but we can already get a good look at the grandiose interior – at least for the rear passengers. It’s certainly impressive, equipped with massive wingback chairs with wraparound headrests, neck pillows and adjustable ottomans. You also get a huge glass roof and white wood veneer (or is it marble?) to match the white leather upholstery.
However, the most impressive part of the interior is up front. Here you’ll find a huge rear monitor (we’re kidding, it’s a TV the size of your living room) that dwarfs the slim and wide displays used in cars like the LM and BMW i7. As expected, you can watch TV shows and movies via streaming services like iQiyi, and there’s even a karaoke feature built in.
The sheer size of the TV means the usual glass rear window separating the front and rear cabins has been reduced to a frosted strip at the top, meaning there’s no way for those sitting up front to see the rear passengers . A second tablet-style display sits on a large center console.
Of course, none of this can be seen from the outside, where the Grand looks almost identical to the regular 009. There are a few distinguishing features, however, such as the dark chrome grille and polished Rolls-Royce-like 20-inch bowl wheels. A new lidar sensor can also be seen at the top of the windshield, indicating improved semi-autonomous driving capabilities.
The sheer size of the 009 means there was no need to expand it to accommodate the four seats and plethora of displays, while still leaving almost infinite legroom in the rear. At 5,209mm long, 2,024mm wide and 1,848mm high, the car is already 199mm longer, 174mm wider and 102mm lower than the Alphard, while its wheelbase is a whopping 205mm longer at 3,205mm .
No technical details have been revealed yet, but you can expect the Grand to feature the same twin-motor all-wheel drive system, producing an astounding 544 hp (400 kW) and 686 Nm. This means the standard 009 accelerates from zero to 100km/h in just 4.8 seconds, although the Grand’s extra weight will almost certainly add a few tenths of a second to the century sprint.
There is also likely to be a choice between 116 kWh and 140 kWh NMC batteries, which on the regular 009 deliver a range of 702 and 822 km respectively – albeit on the notoriously mild CLTC cycle. The 116 kWh device can be quickly charged from 10 to 80% in 28 minutes using DC power. Expect the 009 Grand to be unveiled at Auto China in Beijing next week.
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