FIRST DRIVE: Zeekr 009 – Rolls-Royce & Porsche Challenger?

Not everyone likes the same thing, and in the case of the luxury automotive market in China, that means heritage and handling aren’t guaranteed to win over the wealthy.

Step forward Zeekr, the fledgling all-electric luxe brand from Geely (which also counts Lotus, Polestar and Volvo as part of its group). In its battle for the elite’s earnings, Zeekr’s offering is the 009, a swanky minivan that majors on space, comfort and connected tech.

But why are posh MPVs on the rise in China, when limos and large 4x4s dominate elsewhere? We sent Top Gear Magazine’s Associate Editor, Tom Ford, to find out more…

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:51 Chat with Head of Zeekr Design
05:16 Interior
09:04 Chat with Zeekr 009 Product Manager
10:28 Drive
12:30 Background on Zeekr
13:34 Chat with Zeekr VP
15:49 Zeekr Centre
16:36 Conclusion

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