The Zeekr 009 became the brand’s first minivan in 2022. Two years later, the electric luxury van received its first planned update.
Last April, early information appeared about a second modernization. The refreshed model first surfaced in the homologation database of China’s Ministry of Industry.
Now the updated Zeekr 009 has been fully revealed and launched on the Chinese market.
The exterior changes are modest, but the technology and cabin equipment have been upgraded in a much more serious way.
Small Design Changes Outside
The refreshed Zeekr 009 keeps its familiar shape. The large front grille now has even more chrome details, while the fog light surrounds have also been changed.
The lighting system has been updated with additional signals for use during autonomous driving. The driver assistance system itself has also been significantly improved.
Zeekr has added a new main lidar unit and an Nvidia Drive Thor U processor with a computing power of 700 TOPS.
The dimensions remain unchanged. The 009 is about 205.4 inches long, 79.7 inches wide, and 71.3 inches tall, with a wheelbase of about 126.2 inches.
More Comfort Inside The Cabin
Depending on the version, the Zeekr 009 can be configured with six or seven seats. The refreshed model gets new “zero gravity” seats with leg rests, ventilation, and massage functions.
A 17-inch OLED screen is mounted on the ceiling, while a premium Naim audio system handles the sound.
Later, Zeekr will expand the lineup with a more luxurious four-seat version. In the previous model, that flagship variant carried the Glorious Edition name.
The cabin remains focused on comfort, technology, and high-end passenger experience, which is exactly where large electric minivans have become especially popular in China.
More Power And A New Electrical System
The refreshed electric Zeekr 009 has moved from an 800-volt system to a 900-volt setup. However, the base version still uses the 800-volt architecture.
The front-wheel-drive model has a front electric motor producing 422 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Its NMC battery has a capacity of 108 kWh, with a claimed range of up to 460 miles.
The all-wheel-drive version uses two motors and produces 925 horsepower and 673 pound-feet of torque. Its 115 kWh battery provides up to 447 miles of range.
This stronger version also gets air suspension with adaptive CCD dampers.
Pricing Starts Below $65,000 In China
In China, the base front-wheel-drive Zeekr 009 starts at about $64,500. The range-topping all-wheel-drive version is priced at about $69,000.
That pricing gives Zeekr a very powerful and luxurious electric minivan at a level that looks especially aggressive compared with many global premium models.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.