- The Zeekr 9X Grand will be the brand’s first model with Level 3 autonomy.
- The system relies on powerful Nvidia chips and advanced LiDAR technology.
- Zeekr is also introducing autonomous parking across its entire lineup.
Just a month after leading Chinese EV maker BYD announced its new ‘God’s Eye’ suite of driver-assistance systems, the Geely-owned Zeekr has launched its intelligent driving program. Zeekr’s solution, available in several different tiers, will be added to existing models via an over-the-air update over the coming months.
All versions of the system, dubbed G-Pilot, include a General Automated Evasion System (G-AES) and Full-Capacity Vehicle-to-Parking (V2P) intelligent drive capabilities. The G-AES system uses a large AI training model and allows for “continuous evasive maneuvers for unexpected obstacles” at speeds of up to 81 mph (130 km/h).
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Meanwhile, Zeekr’s V2P intelligent drive system allows their EVs to automatically search for empty parking spaces and park autonomously. The upcoming Zeekr 9X Grand will build on these systems with even greater capabilities.
The G-Pilot system will come standard in the company’s upcoming flagship luxury SUV and will be Level 3-capable self-driving and is powered by dual Nvidia Drive AGX Thor chips. Much like Tesla’s assisted-driving systems, Zeekr says its G-Pilot suite will evolve and improve throughout the lifespan of its EVs. This Level 3 system will also allow the car to drive itself from one destination to another, without driver input.
Zeekr 9X
While many details about the 9X remain a mystery, recent teasers show it will be a large SUV similar in size to the Range Rover and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Not only will it be the brand’s largest and most luxurious model, but it will also be the first to use a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Little is known about this powertrain, but it’ll likely include a spritely gasoline engine and at least two electric motors and could be identical to the mechanically related Lynk & Co 900.
In the base Lynk & Co 900, a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine is paired with a 215 hp front motor and a 308 hp rear motor, making for a combined 710 hp. A pair of 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder PHEVs are also offered, with one offering a combined 724 hp and the second an even more impressive 845 hp.
