Been driving mine AWD for 10 days now. Really impressed with it. The ride and the interior feel quite premium ( also Audi Q3 quattro owner ). Range also quite good considering all that power available.
I like it! Id still probably go the Megane but this would be in the hunt. Id certainly pick this over the EX30 even if they were the same price. Some are saying it's too expensive. But plenty are buying the EX30 and this is cheaper for the same but better car. Service every 2 years is a big help for me. Yep. A very nice car.
Your right, i was looking forward to the 7x but seeing the price on this its got me worried. We also have the Xpeng G9 coming as well which will stir things up, Zeekr definitely needs to careful with their prices.
That's a shame, 100k is way too much considering we don't have any tariffs for chinese cars, should be between 80-90k, pretty sure G9 will be under 100k
Thanks! Can't blur it because of UA-cam design issues!! But no-one used to be scared when their name and number and address was in the Yellow Pages, did they? :D Also, not my address :D
The keyfob works with the sensors in the door handle, you don't need to pull out the keyfob to open the door. General advice; do check the settings of the car because almost all the things that you complain about are possible to switch off permanently or are per ride possible to disable via shortcuts, these are activated again due to legislation rather than brand choices.
Yes the Smart 3 is nice (same factory again as the EX30), but the interior is very bulky and Mercedes A class like. During my EU test drive the software was very early and needs a lot of work.
the indicator stalk function is still set to left of the steering wheel when it should have been on the right in a RHD car . . . this is what happens when a LHD car predominantly designed for LHD markets are converted to RHD for RHD markets . . . and the gear selector stalk in the Zeekr X should have been on the left because this is a RHD vehicle in a serious RHD market . . .
This car does not actually chimes too much, most of them have settings to be turned off, or at least the sounds can be turned off and have only a visual indicator. For me I found the attention monitoring to be quite accurate and not overly sensitive, so I guess YMMV and when you first get the car you may be more distracted trying to find where the buttons are so it would bing more then,
Great review as always! Have been following you since your inception and do remember when you reviewed the Ssangyong Musso about 4 years ago...You were overall impressed with the vehicle; however, one short coming was the sharp door edge of the rear passenger door....similarly here @ 04:16 it's identical for the front! De ja vu??
Lots of inexpensive aftermarket solutions available. But yeah, no factory shade is inexcusable for Aus conditions. I dont get it, lots of hot places in China!
Yes, most evs are stupidly priced. Part of the problem is that they always put the bells and whistles on. I don’t want them and get frustrated that there seems so few aimed at a more affordable level.
Yes, it is in the floor. No, you haven't been drinking too much Christmas wine. The Zeekr designers have been smoking some of the good stuff though. I cannot fathom how they think that is a good idea.
The annoying alarm(s)s you are experiencing can you turn it(them) off? Or are they a necessity and cannot be turn off. If yes, the manufacturer can easily corporate the turning off feature in the next software update.
Zeekr Australia’s website doesn’t inspire much confidence when it comes to servicing options-there’s no mention of them at all. It’s filled with flowery language that adds no real value for consumers. Who’s going to take care of your car after you’ve paid for and picked it up? If these newcomers were clearer about their after-sales service, I’d feel much more reassured!
Good review. Not sure if i missed it, but I don't think you mentioned what battery chemistry is used, for me this is super important. Also being a 'new' Chinese brand is not a concern for me, Zeekr is Geely's luxury brand and Geely owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and makes London Taxis. I think there is more chance of some of the legacy auto brands not being around in 10 years than the rapidly growing Geely group. As for the annoying safety features this is an ongoing issue driven by Ancap/Ncap ratings only giving five stars if a car has these features, which seem to never work well and are mostly turned off by the driver.
Thanks. Battery chemistry for the Zeekr X is NMC from CATL. The brand’s other models coming soon have different battery tech. I agree with you on legacy brands. Some will perish. And some will go sooner than you’d think.
@@therightcar Yes car industry is changing quickly. Geely have two very good LFP batteries, short blade battery and the excellent golden battery. In a premium Zeekr I think they should be using the golden battery. I'm just not interested in anything with NMC. I'm keen to see what the Geely EX5 will cost. Love the Zeekr styling but too many bells and whistles for me.
I’d be too scared to put my fingers in that door handle in case there was a creepy crawly hiding in there … otherwise, not a bad looking car. So great to see all these different EV’s on the market. I have a Tesla and love it, works perfectly for me (my second, had a model 3 and upgraded to the recent one), but I must admit the Renault you showed in the preview looks really, really good. Will check out your review on that if you got one. I like to keep my options opened and that really caught my eye. ☺️
The what? “The Cigarette”? Oh sorry Matt, the Zeekr X?🤪🤣 Oh & imagine the hunt,an spiders crawling out of those door handle recesses?… 🕷😵💫😱💩 😂 Btw it seems an oversight with the one USB-C plug in the back & on the floor. But you can buy a USB-C splitter cable.
@therightcar its the first time an uploader has replied to my comment. I feel obliged. I live in Brisbane & have test driven a lot of cars & can give my genuine feedback on some if u ever ask me. For you I have a suggestion, please keep a cameraman, ur videos especially the driving impression is marred by lack of different camera angles. Honestly I like CarExpert channel more as it has more interesting & practical elements especially the fixed test-track & offroad trials. I watch a lot of car channels like Carwow, Redline Reviews, Car care nut reviews, Doug Demuro & everyone has their pros $ cons. Try to get the best of all. Hope to hear from u soon
Minimalistic with these cars mean one thing cost cutting as they wont spend a few extra dollars on physical buttons for ventilation contols which to me is extremely dangerious.Over priced no name brand which equates to poor after sales service and no spare parts.No thank you.
get run-flat tyres and there is a thing called voice commands on these cars and plus you can literally stop by the traffic lights to readjust the a/c temp or something like that. You will also look away when there are physical buttons and on the screen is just a little bit harder to get used to. Glad it's not something like that horrendous gear shifting feature via screen on the tesla model 3 lmao.
It's not for everyone but, how often does one adjust the vent position? The temperature and fan speed can by done by voice control. If you think this is over priced, what do you think of the Volvo EX30, it's platform mate, which is not as nicely appointed and this car.
Agreed that untested after sell service is the biggest concern. If Geely says they will set up group-wide service shops in Australia to look after all their cars from various brands, I’d be more convinced by their commitments.
quite a interesting car really .. its sold by Volvo based on the same chassis as the ex30 because both volvo and zeekr are under the geely banner so in actual fact your buying a cheaper version of the volvo EX 30 .. What worries me is these things unless leased which volvo will do for 3 years with a give back and re lease .. They a worth nothing i actually went to volvo to have a look at the ex30 being as its got the same KW as my MG4 X power and the saleswoman tried to sell me zeekr over the volvo ( which i found quite strange ) but when i asked for trade in on my X power she said sorry we wont touch anything electric as a trade in !!
@@therightcar agreed for the money and based off the ex 30 its a great buy IMO Hard to justify losing more and more money to more expensive EV's because you just do sadly if you put it in perspective if i lost 30k or 50k on a MG4 or MG4 X power vs 65 to 70k and so on what is the better deal losing 30k or losing 70k ?? Unless your leasing with the give back option its a great buy otherwise its a big loss !! Until we are at the market where EV's are as common as ice cars and over take hybrids then we are going to lose big on EV's but despite the haters they are the future or hydrogen !!
I don't see how having a big hole under boot floor where the spare tyre should be is 'clever'. It's getting silly - government needs to legislate for spare wheels! Crazy not to have one in this country. Also, is there some sort of ban on leather products in China? Why do none of the Chinese cars have actual leather (including Tesla)? Plastic seats for $50 to $60k in the Aus climate is madness. And then there is the silly glass roof with no shade - good luck in Sydney on a 35C day stuck in typical Sydney traffic.
Zeekr make quality EV vehicles, despite comments suggesting China can’t make quality, but they do. Teslas sold in Australia are manufactured in Shanghai and the build quality on mine is better than my last European SUV. I like this car, but prefer greater range. Clearly a software update might improve speed sign detection. I’m interested in the larger 7x and look forward to its arrival in Australia. The Zeekr X should sell really well in Australia and will be an excellent choice for those who don’t need greater range. Thanks for another excellent and interesting review.
Was aiming to replace my Atto3 with this - but will wait a year, I think with all the EVs coming online in 2025 in Australia, we’re going to see a decent price war. This one is well over priced. Australia is moving past Early Adopters for EVs, we’re now into Early Majority. Price is now a big consideration against other EVs and needs to be more comparable to mid spec ICE alternatives. I’ll come back to this when it’s under $50k drive away.
Thanks for the comment. Are you sure you're not confusing the manual shift on auto transmissions for being back to front in Holdens??! I think it's more about the usability and design of the switches that makes it seem weird here.
In China, the AWD Zeekr X sells for $45K (AUD). Somehow, this has translated to $70K driveway in Australia. As a brand that the majority of Australians never heard of and the perception of Chinese cars being not up to par, this won't sell well and neither will the 009 ($147K driveaway). Speaking of the 009, what a bizzare strategy to bring that in first instead of the 007. Whilst the cars Zeekr make are decent, Zeekr Australia appears intent in making the car brand fail here with their pricing and launch strategies. It is quite likely they will price the 7X higher the the Model Y.
not when you market it against the volvo ex 30 which is basically the same car just different body and interior .. what makes it just as silly is being that both volvo and zeekr are owned by geely but are going to sell the two brands from the same dealership!!
Worst door handles for Australia. Spiders will love sitting in that space above where you inserted your hand. Four minutes in, and already it's a no with little point in watching further.
Wow! Who’s your audience? Are there really Australians who’d spend $56k on the first model from an unknown Chinese EV brand as their *third* car? Who said there was a cost of living crisis…
When the market gets flooded with cheap 2nd hand EV's the days of ICE cars are numbered. Big brand names will have to lower the price on new cars to compete
This pricing is absolutely hilarious for a brand that has no reputation in Australian and could likely just be a repeat of Chery years ago where they exited the market. Don't let the plush looking interior fool you. These are cheaply made Chinese cars that are designed to be dumped on us. Don't expect this to last like a Toyota, Mazda etc.
@@RodneyW yeah but Volvo and Lotus still have their development team back in their countries. Also I didn't say they r sold in Australia. I do know most of the Tesla sold in Australia r made in China.
@@therightcar They want to position Zeekr as a sporty luxury brand, or maybe Geely just wants to play the dual brand strategy like Hyundai and Kia. Who knows.
That same Australia who has been sending waste to China till they cracked it and told us to figure out our own waste? That Australia? We get it,you hate China. This is a car review mate. SkyNews is where you want to vent your political waste.
All these liquid state battery powered cars will be worthless once Solid State Batteries hit the market and became standard in 5 years. Very very risky investment. Even used diesel cars will be worth more than liquid state batteries
Lol i always thought Toyotas are crap cars ? Im sticking with my Petrol Honda Civic! If the Australian Government are worried about emissions? Then why do we still have trucks & buses on the roads with diesels??? Doesn't make any sense!!!!
No for me. On road is 76-77 is too much, EV tech will change so fast with 3 years. Buy and hold for 5 years do not make sense. Hybrid is still the best for next 5-7 years
Have test driven a number of these electric cars so far and one thing they all have in common is the squeeks and rattles. Before anyone comments yeah thats because electric cars are so silent you tend to hear these sounds. No no no a properly put together new vehicle will not feel like its already done 100k kms with all the interior annoying noises, especially when you are paying north of $70K.
Very few people are going to pay that much money to buy a car that sounds like a Mosquito-borne virus. Call me a brand snob but I'd much rather spend that money on a brand I know will still be here in 10 years.
@@addisonlim1292 How? It’s a better car than the Hyundai Kona, built on the Volvo EX30 platform, while being better equipped. I get that it’s a new brand but, it’s a premium brand that’s better equipped than other known premium brands and priced less. I feel like others in that, this will mean the 7X will be priced higher when it comes but, the X is really good for what it is.
@@addisonlim1292 Hyundai and KIA have pushed their prices up to reflect they are better brands however, pricing in the premium and and not matching premium specs will hold them back. With the Chinese export EVs being built more like premium vehicles but, costing similar mass market (at least in China), they are hard to ignore.
Been driving mine AWD for 10 days now. Really impressed with it. The ride and the interior feel quite premium ( also Audi Q3 quattro owner ). Range also quite good considering all that power available.
Good one! Glad you're happy with it!
Its basically a volvo ex 30 same chassis made by Geely with a different body and interior !! happy motoring :)
@@volvot6rdesignawd702 yep it's a Volvo EX30 but with more space (in particular back space is a LOT better) and with more premium materials.
You won't be impressed when you get your first puncture. 💩
@buncha5651 been driving cars with no spare tyre for a while now. You're right, nothing to be impressed about that.
Seeing the price makes me kinda worry about the 7X.
Based on prices in China and Europe, the 7X should start at $75K (AUD) drive away and go up to $90K for the AWD version...
I like it! Id still probably go the Megane but this would be in the hunt. Id certainly pick this over the EX30 even if they were the same price. Some are saying it's too expensive. But plenty are buying the EX30 and this is cheaper for the same but better car. Service every 2 years is a big help for me. Yep. A very nice car.
This has been mispriced and will sell badly. The 7x will sell well, provided they price it right. Eg starting at $70k on road.
Your right, i was looking forward to the 7x but seeing the price on this its got me worried. We also have the Xpeng G9 coming as well which will stir things up, Zeekr definitely needs to careful with their prices.
Was top of my list until price was announced.
7x will start from $100k on the road, according to the dealer
That's a shame, 100k is way too much considering we don't have any tariffs for chinese cars, should be between 80-90k, pretty sure G9 will be under 100k
Thing is its just a volvo ex 30 with a different body chassis is exactly the same as the ex30 so by that its still a cheaper better buy than Volvo !!
Another great review as usual
ALSO I can see a residential address in the shown app, perhaps this should be obscured?
Thanks! Can't blur it because of UA-cam design issues!! But no-one used to be scared when their name and number and address was in the Yellow Pages, did they? :D
Also, not my address :D
Yeah nice but over priced!
Drove one in Europe. Zeekr’s in general are pretty great from what I’ve experienced. Preferred it to the MGs I tried
The keyfob works with the sensors in the door handle, you don't need to pull out the keyfob to open the door. General advice; do check the settings of the car because almost all the things that you complain about are possible to switch off permanently or are per ride possible to disable via shortcuts, these are activated again due to legislation rather than brand choices.
It’s too bad that the Volvo EX30 doesn’t have an instrument cluster. What do you think of Smart #3 as a competition of this X?
Yes the Smart 3 is nice (same factory again as the EX30), but the interior is very bulky and Mercedes A class like. During my EU test drive the software was very early and needs a lot of work.
the indicator stalk function is still set to left of the steering wheel when it should have been on the right in a RHD car . . . this is what happens when a LHD car predominantly designed for LHD markets are converted to RHD for RHD markets . . . and the gear selector stalk in the Zeekr X should have been on the left because this is a RHD vehicle in a serious RHD market . . .
Love the look of this car but still waiting for the 7X. 😊
This car does not actually chimes too much, most of them have settings to be turned off, or at least the sounds can be turned off and have only a visual indicator. For me I found the attention monitoring to be quite accurate and not overly sensitive, so I guess YMMV and when you first get the car you may be more distracted trying to find where the buttons are so it would bing more then,
Great review as always! Have been following you since your inception and do remember when you reviewed the Ssangyong Musso about 4 years ago...You were overall impressed with the vehicle; however, one short coming was the sharp door edge of the rear passenger door....similarly here @ 04:16 it's identical for the front! De ja vu??
Hahaha yeah, I didn’t collar myself on this door though!! Hahaha
@therightcar I'm glad he said "inception" and not "conception"....
Those door handles are just asking for a spider bite in Australia.
Those door handles are properly sensored. No need to worry to lose fingers like you have to worry when driving a Tesla.
They close and open every time you lock the car. WIll clear anything out that's trying to hide in there.
Aussies should avoid the silly panoramic glass roof due to our extreme uv.
My missus HATED it.
Lots of inexpensive aftermarket solutions available. But yeah, no factory shade is inexcusable for Aus conditions. I dont get it, lots of hot places in China!
@@sixman5700 Is has UV reflective glass and can be tinted if necessary. I live in Bangkok and have no issues with the car heating up
I'd love a Zeekr MPV in Australia
Like the Mix? You saw my review of it?
Great review. Love your thoughts on comparison to the Xpeng G6 long range.
I’d love to offer them to you, too! I’m hoping to drive a G6 in January!
Too expensive
It would be more appealing at $40K. But so would lots of cars.
Yes, most evs are stupidly priced. Part of the problem is that they always put the bells and whistles on. I don’t want them and get frustrated that there seems so few aimed at a more affordable level.
They are very affordable in China.
Definitely. I would say $10k-$15k overpriced.
@@StephenBealeBlackSnakeDistille wait for the used one, it will be lower
Those hideously huge sunroofs not suitable for Australian conditions.
14:59 Did I see a "charge-port" actually in the floor of the rear seats ? Or have I been drinking too much Xmas wine ?
Yes, it is in the floor. No, you haven't been drinking too much Christmas wine. The Zeekr designers have been smoking some of the good stuff though. I cannot fathom how they think that is a good idea.
I must have missed it! Need more wine!
The annoying alarm(s)s you are experiencing can you turn it(them) off? Or are they a necessity and cannot be turn off. If yes, the manufacturer can easily corporate the turning off feature in the next software update.
Zeekr Australia’s website doesn’t inspire much confidence when it comes to servicing options-there’s no mention of them at all. It’s filled with flowery language that adds no real value for consumers. Who’s going to take care of your car after you’ve paid for and picked it up? If these newcomers were clearer about their after-sales service, I’d feel much more reassured!
Over here, the mg4 xpower and the zeekr x awd are the same price, may I ask which one will you choose?
👋 have you done a review on Smart #1 & #3?
I’ve got one filmed and ready to edit for the #1 - will get it live in January!
I saw one of these in the shopping centre... Brand new car and the door hinges were already rusty... Interior felt nice though
Good review. Not sure if i missed it, but I don't think you mentioned what battery chemistry is used, for me this is super important. Also being a 'new' Chinese brand is not a concern for me, Zeekr is Geely's luxury brand and Geely owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and makes London Taxis. I think there is more chance of some of the legacy auto brands not being around in 10 years than the rapidly growing Geely group. As for the annoying safety features this is an ongoing issue driven by Ancap/Ncap ratings only giving five stars if a car has these features, which seem to never work well and are mostly turned off by the driver.
Thanks. Battery chemistry for the Zeekr X is NMC from CATL.
The brand’s other models coming soon have different battery tech.
I agree with you on legacy brands. Some will perish. And some will go sooner than you’d think.
@@therightcar Yes car industry is changing quickly. Geely have two very good LFP batteries, short blade battery and the excellent golden battery. In a premium Zeekr I think they should be using the golden battery. I'm just not interested in anything with NMC. I'm keen to see what the Geely EX5 will cost. Love the Zeekr styling but too many bells and whistles for me.
Isn't it NMC battery is better between 20% - 80% charge? It's something to think about
I’d be too scared to put my fingers in that door handle in case there was a creepy crawly hiding in there … otherwise, not a bad looking car. So great to see all these different EV’s on the market. I have a Tesla and love it, works perfectly for me (my second, had a model 3 and upgraded to the recent one), but I must admit the Renault you showed in the preview looks really, really good. Will check out your review on that if you got one. I like to keep my options opened and that really caught my eye. ☺️
Where are the turn signal indicators? Stalk or button?
They are on the left-hand stalk
I sat in the Zeekr people mover in China Town in Sydney, pretty impressive but 150 grand for one.
Would you be brave enough to park it in your garage under the house?
Why not? How many EV fires have there been in AU? Particularly compared to ICE cars. I know, but do you?
A known brand is a no brainer at this price point, unless you are a pioneer on every new product.
I get it.
Resale on this will be solid 😉
Would love to see your review on a xpeng g6 sometime
Also. Did u ever drive a 2022 Kona ? Would love to know your thoughts if u can remember haha
Thanks! I'm hoping to drive G6 in January.
Yeah I drove the previous Kona. Good thing - great value used.
Waiting for this car instead of Lexus old battery technology
Liquid state will also be outdated in few years
I’m lost for words I just want a car
Everyone, wait for the Mix.
I hope it comes!
The Mix is a winner!
The what? “The Cigarette”? Oh sorry Matt, the Zeekr X?🤪🤣 Oh & imagine the hunt,an spiders crawling out of those door handle recesses?… 🕷😵💫😱💩 😂 Btw it seems an oversight with the one USB-C plug in the back & on the floor. But you can buy a USB-C splitter cable.
Haha imagine a handful of spider legs in the morning. Yuck!
@@therightcar At night would be worse Matt!
The door handles are flush when the car is locked, as long as you leave it locked overnight, they won't migrate there.
I just wish it had an LFP battery
I dunno why but I'm getting a bit Nissan Juke vibes from the design. Also its impractical in a lot areas like boot space
I see why. It’s got that bug-like look!
@therightcar its the first time an uploader has replied to my comment. I feel obliged. I live in Brisbane & have test driven a lot of cars & can give my genuine feedback on some if u ever ask me. For you I have a suggestion, please keep a cameraman, ur videos especially the driving impression is marred by lack of different camera angles. Honestly I like CarExpert channel more as it has more interesting & practical elements especially the fixed test-track & offroad trials. I watch a lot of car channels like Carwow, Redline Reviews, Car care nut reviews, Doug Demuro & everyone has their pros $ cons. Try to get the best of all. Hope to hear from u soon
Great car but those standalone tablet looking infotainment is already looking outdated.
Dashboard integrated screens are class above
For the same money you can get a Model Y, which is not much of a looker, but twice as big and more efficient. People spending more on less… go figure.
Minimalistic with these cars mean one thing cost cutting as they wont spend a few extra dollars on physical buttons for ventilation contols which to me is extremely dangerious.Over priced no name brand which equates to poor after sales service and no spare parts.No thank you.
get run-flat tyres and there is a thing called voice commands on these cars and plus you can literally stop by the traffic lights to readjust the a/c temp or something like that. You will also look away when there are physical buttons and on the screen is just a little bit harder to get used to. Glad it's not something like that horrendous gear shifting feature via screen on the tesla model 3 lmao.
Yep. The “software derived car” thing is a bit of an annoying phase.
It's not for everyone but, how often does one adjust the vent position? The temperature and fan speed can by done by voice control. If you think this is over priced, what do you think of the Volvo EX30, it's platform mate, which is not as nicely appointed and this car.
Agreed that untested after sell service is the biggest concern. If Geely says they will set up group-wide service shops in Australia to look after all their cars from various brands, I’d be more convinced by their commitments.
I wonder if you had the same sentiments around buttons when they were removed from mobile phones?
they are asking more than Tesla Y? lol?
quite a interesting car really .. its sold by Volvo based on the same chassis as the ex30 because both volvo and zeekr are under the geely banner so in actual fact your buying a cheaper version of the volvo EX 30 ..
What worries me is these things unless leased which volvo will do for 3 years with a give back and re lease ..
They a worth nothing i actually went to volvo to have a look at the ex30 being as its got the same KW as my MG4 X power and the saleswoman tried to sell me zeekr over the volvo ( which i found quite strange ) but when i asked for trade in on my X power she said sorry we wont touch anything electric as a trade in !!
It’s cheaper but it’s also larger and more practical with a longer wheelbase and arguably better spec and tech for less money….
@@therightcar agreed for the money and based off the ex 30 its a great buy IMO
Hard to justify losing more and more money to more expensive EV's because you just do sadly if you put it in perspective if i lost 30k or 50k on a MG4 or MG4 X power vs 65 to 70k and so on what is the better deal losing 30k or losing 70k ??
Unless your leasing with the give back option its a great buy otherwise its a big loss !!
Until we are at the market where EV's are as common as ice cars and over take hybrids then we are going to lose big on EV's
but despite the haters they are the future or hydrogen !!
Same spec sold in China for half the price.
It’s a bit high, yes….
The only Zeekr model that does not have 800 volt charging, passing this one.
Looks nicer than the Tesla Model Y (most small SUVs do) but for safety and the supercharger network, i would not buy anything other than a Tesla
Not paying 56000 for chinese suv for having poor resale value with no parts available in market when some problem occurs
I don't see how having a big hole under boot floor where the spare tyre should be is 'clever'. It's getting silly - government needs to legislate for spare wheels! Crazy not to have one in this country. Also, is there some sort of ban on leather products in China? Why do none of the Chinese cars have actual leather (including Tesla)? Plastic seats for $50 to $60k in the Aus climate is madness. And then there is the silly glass roof with no shade - good luck in Sydney on a 35C day stuck in typical Sydney traffic.
Zeekr make quality EV vehicles, despite comments suggesting China can’t make quality, but they do. Teslas sold in Australia are manufactured in Shanghai and the build quality on mine is better than my last European SUV. I like this car, but prefer greater range. Clearly a software update might improve speed sign detection. I’m interested in the larger 7x and look forward to its arrival in Australia. The Zeekr X should sell really well in Australia and will be an excellent choice for those who don’t need greater range. Thanks for another excellent and interesting review.
It's basically a Volvo. That's why it's priced higher than most other Chinese EVs.
It’s cheaper than the smaller less well-equipped Volvo EX30, though….
Get the BYD Shark, cheaper and more useful
You could say that about the Shark compared to LOTS of vehicles. But believe it or not, lots of people don’t want a ute hahaha
Shark is barely an EV.
Was aiming to replace my Atto3 with this - but will wait a year, I think with all the EVs coming online in 2025 in Australia, we’re going to see a decent price war. This one is well over priced.
Australia is moving past Early Adopters for EVs, we’re now into Early Majority. Price is now a big consideration against other EVs and needs to be more comparable to mid spec ICE alternatives.
I’ll come back to this when it’s under $50k drive away.
How quickly do you turn over your cars?! Your Atto 3 would be no more than 2.5 years old....!
doesn't seem very convincing for the $
i wish i got money for this car
its only car i would buy like this
so kool car like you got somthing spors t like
Waiting for 7x
You’re not alone!
Nice review.. You may want to blur your address if it is.. Window switches in Holden's are forward/down for down and up/back for up..
Thanks for the comment.
Are you sure you're not confusing the manual shift on auto transmissions for being back to front in Holdens??!
I think it's more about the usability and design of the switches that makes it seem weird here.
In China, the AWD Zeekr X sells for $45K (AUD). Somehow, this has translated to $70K driveway in Australia.
As a brand that the majority of Australians never heard of and the perception of Chinese cars being not up to par, this won't sell well and neither will the 009 ($147K driveaway). Speaking of the 009, what a bizzare strategy to bring that in first instead of the 007.
Whilst the cars Zeekr make are decent, Zeekr Australia appears intent in making the car brand fail here with their pricing and launch strategies. It is quite likely they will price the 7X higher the the Model Y.
stupid pricing
not when you market it against the volvo ex 30 which is basically the same car just different body and interior .. what makes it just as silly is being that both volvo and zeekr are owned by geely but are going to sell the two brands from the same dealership!!
Much bettet than Tesla or BMW
Worst door handles for Australia. Spiders will love sitting in that space above where you inserted your hand. Four minutes in, and already it's a no with little point in watching further.
a small panel will pop out to block the void you see when locked.
@@swaggerpinto9777 oh yeah I see that now, phew! Watching the rest of the review.
Wow! Who’s your audience? Are there really Australians who’d spend $56k on the first model from an unknown Chinese EV brand as their *third* car? Who said there was a cost of living crisis…
Taillight would probably go out after 4 months
The best car ever made...
😂....Please see specsavers
Hahaha!
When the market gets flooded with cheap 2nd hand EV's the days of ICE cars are numbered. Big brand names will have to lower the price on new cars to compete
This pricing is absolutely hilarious for a brand that has no reputation in Australian and could likely just be a repeat of Chery years ago where they exited the market.
Don't let the plush looking interior fool you. These are cheaply made Chinese cars that are designed to be dumped on us. Don't expect this to last like a Toyota, Mazda etc.
Zeekr is high quality.
It's just a Volvo with different body. Also China manufacture both Toyota and Mazda which has better quality than the ones made in Thailand.
@@hwyd It would be more accurate to say that the Volvo EX30 is a Geely with a badge. What Toyota's or Mazda's sold in Australia are made in China?
@@RodneyW yeah but Volvo and Lotus still have their development team back in their countries. Also I didn't say they r sold in Australia. I do know most of the Tesla sold in Australia r made in China.
Model Y is $55k
Basically it’s just a rebranded Volvo with a cheaper price 😂
Is it cheap enough though?
I think it's more premium (brand aside) than the EX30
@@therightcar They want to position Zeekr as a sporty luxury brand, or maybe Geely just wants to play the dual brand strategy like Hyundai and Kia. Who knows.
Surprisingly Overpriced
roof don't open. not luxury! cheaper than metal?
Australia is a good place to dump industrial waste, and we are helping China solve the problem of overcapacity. great job
That same Australia who has been sending waste to China till they cracked it and told us to figure out our own waste? That Australia? We get it,you hate China. This is a car review mate. SkyNews is where you want to vent your political waste.
what a stupid comment
Nissan dumped its rolling stock here for years. I have the evidence on my driveway.
All these liquid state battery powered cars will be worthless once Solid State Batteries hit the market and became standard in 5 years. Very very risky investment. Even used diesel cars will be worth more than liquid state batteries
Lol i always thought Toyotas are crap cars ? Im sticking with my Petrol Honda Civic! If the Australian Government are worried about emissions? Then why do we still have trucks & buses on the roads with diesels??? Doesn't make any sense!!!!
I get your thoughts. More trains on electric power would be more efficient. But that’s not a reality for a short-term-policy-focused parliament.
No for me. On road is 76-77 is too much, EV tech will change so fast with 3 years. Buy and hold for 5 years do not make sense. Hybrid is still the best for next 5-7 years
Over tyred. Why can't these cars start with 17" wheels instead?
Nice, but expensive. I think I’d rather have a Tesla model 3
VERY highly priced. Good try Zeekr.
What should it cost?
@ $35k ~ the moment these cars come closer to likes of Tesla, I don't see any reason why one wouldn't pay $5k more for a Tesla
I thought Chinese EV car suppose to be cheap.
Overpriced and will have heavy depreciation like all EVs
“New brand tax” to be paid as well!
Honestly, it looks like a death trap.
Honestly, it doesn’t.
Renault megan is crappy, I tested for a week. I'd stick to my tesla any day
Not a piece of rubbish but not worth for the money at the same time.
Have test driven a number of these electric cars so far and one thing they all have in common is the squeeks and rattles.
Before anyone comments yeah thats because electric cars are so silent you tend to hear these sounds. No no no a properly put together new vehicle will not feel like its already done 100k kms with all the interior annoying noises, especially when you are paying north of $70K.
My EV doesn’t rattle and it has 30,000km.
It's overpriced verses the xpeng G6 the G6 represents much better value for money.
It's called a tesla copy
Very few people are going to pay that much money to buy a car that sounds like a Mosquito-borne virus. Call me a brand snob but I'd much rather spend that money on a brand I know will still be here in 10 years.
Okay, check back in 10 years and we will see which brands still sell cars in Australia!
over priced, not going to sell
actually it based on the same chassis as the volvo ex 30 so its basically a volvo ex 30 at a cheaper price !!
10k overpriced
I can see that, it’s certainly not cheap!
@@addisonlim1292 How? It’s a better car than the Hyundai Kona, built on the Volvo EX30 platform, while being better equipped. I get that it’s a new brand but, it’s a premium brand that’s better equipped than other known premium brands and priced less.
I feel like others in that, this will mean the 7X will be priced higher when it comes but, the X is really good for what it is.
@ Kona EV is overpriced as well that’s why it’s not selling well.
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@@addisonlim1292 Hyundai and KIA have pushed their prices up to reflect they are better brands however, pricing in the premium and and not matching premium specs will hold them back. With the Chinese export EVs being built more like premium vehicles but, costing similar mass market (at least in China), they are hard to ignore.
To small and ugly front, Zeekr please bring the mix to australia there are so many SUVs already
Haha, you're not alone in wishing for the Mix!
Lol overpriced with no lfp battery!
😡😡 NO EV INFRASCTURE MEANS I DO NOT BUY EV CAR 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
No infrastructure?? There's SOME. You have a POWERPOINT at home don't you?!
no powerpoints?
Buy an EV if you want an excellent vehicle.
I assume you live in a hut with no live power?
@@therightcar EVERYONE GOES EV THEN WHAT ??????? YOU WILL SEE
Not another bomb on wheels from Ghina... What a POS!
Expect dozens more in the coming years. and then swift exits.
Can someone please tell me why all evs are so ugly looking 🤔👎
It's probably the same person , who designd the Kia Tasman , they should have gone to Spec Savers. 🤓
😂😂@@andrew6526
I don’t find many current cars good looking irrespective of propulsion type
Your eyes are stuck in combustion era
They are all designed by mathematics.