China’s rapid automotive industry development is no longer a secret. Chinese companies have emerged as a global competitive force in the new car market, especially in the electric and hybrid SUV and crossover segments. In 2025, a range of advanced Chinese models leads global markets with a clear focus on performance, luxury, and smart technologies, making them strong competitors to traditional brands.
Rolls Royce Cullinan’s Competitor: Zeekr 9X
In this context, the new Zeekr 9X stands out as one of China’s most prominent luxury hybrid vehicles for 2025. Zeekr unveiled this model at the Shanghai Auto Show, marking a qualitative leap in design, performance, and smart technologies. The Zeekr 9X features an elegant exterior that combines luxury and strength, with a front grille that has a wide vertical ventilation design inspired by Zeekr’s luxury cars, and “Star Track” headlights that add a distinctive futuristic touch. Its large dimensions provide a spacious interior, with a side design inspired by luxury yachts, and closed wheels featuring a unique logo reflecting the company’s attention to fine details.
The Zeekr 9X sports a bold and elegant exterior, relying on a pure black color that enhances its strong road presence. The front is characterized by a wide vertical grille inspired by the Zeekr 009 design, giving it a sturdy yet refined look.
A striking detail is the large hood, reminiscent of royal palace engine covers, covering an area of 2.15 square meters, enhancing its solidity and adding an integrated aesthetic touch. The front headlights feature the “Star Track” design, consisting of dual daytime running lights and star-like light points, adding a futuristic and distinctive flair.
The vehicle’s dimensions are substantial, measuring 5,239 mm in length, 2,029 mm in width, and 1,819 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,169 mm, ensuring a spacious and comfortable cabin for passengers.
The side profile is simple and elegant, with design lines inspired by luxury yachts, reflecting a noble and luxurious character. The D-pillar features the Zeekr logo in English, adding a distinctive identity touch. The wheels have a closed disc-like design with a central logo reminiscent of the “Russian doll” design in Rolls-Royce, where the logo always remains upright, reflecting the company’s meticulous attention to detail.
The rear follows the same design language as the front, with horizontally aligned taillights decorated with star-like light points, giving a sophisticated and modern appearance. The car also features a rear door that opens in a “heavenly gate” style, with an open-design rear spoiler that adds a sporty touch and enhances aerodynamics.
What We Know So Far About Zeekr 9X
The Zeekr 9X is a luxury hybrid vehicle equipped with the advanced “Haohan Super Hybrid” system, which includes a 290 kW front electric motor, a 370 kW rear electric motor, and a 205 kW internal combustion engine. The system’s total maximum power reaches 145 kW from the P1 generator, enabling the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds, with a top speed of 240 km/h, making it a strong contender in the luxury sports car segment.
The vehicle features a dual-chamber air suspension system with CCD electromagnetic valves, allowing the car to be raised by up to 110 mm, with a ground clearance increase up to 288 mm, providing excellent capability to handle various road types. For the first time, the Zeekr 9X is equipped with a 48-volt active stabilizer bar system, enhancing vehicle stability and performance under difficult or dynamic driving conditions.
The Zeekr 9X comes with the latest Level 3 autonomous driving technologies via the “Qianli Haohan H9” system, which relies on five lidar sensors—one long-range and four covering blind spots—enhancing the accuracy and safety of autonomous driving. The system operates on two Thor smart processors, with a computing power of up to 1,400 teraflops per second, enabling rapid data processing and intelligent real-time decision-making.
The Zeekr 9X represents a major step toward the future of luxury hybrid vehicles, combining premium design, sporty performance, and advanced smart technologies. With its spacious dimensions, advanced suspension systems, and cutting-edge autonomous driving, the Zeekr 9X offers a comprehensive model that meets the aspirations of modern car enthusiasts seeking luxury, power, and innovation. If you are a fan of luxury sports cars that blend performance and technology, the Zeekr 9X definitely deserves attention in upcoming markets.
Adrian is an Editor. Psychology graduate with over 4 years in the automotive industry, 3 in front of the camera. Occasionally seen at his family owned tyre shop. He will only buy cars that pass the big bottle test.
