The Zeekr 009 is an MPV unlike any other and shortly after it was unveiled online, YouTuber Wheelsboy had the opportunity to check it out up close.
Zeekr is a brand from the Geely group and while it may not be very familiar to consumers outside of China, the 009 has all the right ingredients to be a very impressive minivan. These include everything from the striking exterior design to the interior technologies and the powertrain.
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The N-shaped LED daytime running lights immediately catch the eye as does the gargantuan chrome front grille, complete with active vertical louvers. The bold design continues along the sides with pronounced wheel arches and particularly intriguing split A-pillars with a small piece of glass to improve visibility. The design isn’t just striking but it is also efficient as the Zeekr 009 has a drag coefficient of just 0.27, which is better than a BMW i8.
The interior is also lovely. Found up the front are a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.4-inch infotainment display, and a plethora of components made from pieces of real metal. There is also plenty of soft-touch leather across the door panels, seats, center console, and dashboard. The headliner is also bathed in real suede and has plenty of padding.
The good things continue at the rear where there is loads of space. The second-row captain’s chairs offer plenty of room and each has two armrests. Found beneath the outer armrest are all of the controls for the seats, including the heated, ventilated, and massage functions. The other armrest then features a full-metal table that neatly folds away. Other neat features include a 60W fast charger, a small touchscreen in the door to control the climate control, a large fold-down TV display, and touch controls for the side windows, doors, and sunroof.