Joining the new Zeekr 009 and 8X at the ongoing Auto China (also known as Auto Beijing) is the facelifted 7X, which went on sale in its home market back in October last year. Available in three variants, the 7X starts at 229,800 yuan (about RM133k) for the base Max with a 75-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that is good for up to 620 km of range following the CLTC standard. Next is a long-range version of the Max with a 103-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery that offers up to 802 km (CLTC) and is priced at 249,800 yuan (RM145k). Both Max variants are rear-wheel drive with an electric motor rated at 503 PS (496 hp or 370 kW) and 535 Nm of torque. For context, the pre-facelift RWD variants of the 7X we currently get in Malaysia serve up 421 PS (416 hp or 310 kW) and 440 Nm. With more grunt, the 7X is now quicker in the 0-100 km/h sprint, taking either 5.4 (Max) or 5.1 seconds (long-range Max) – circa six seconds previously. The top speed of the Max variants is 240 km/h. 2026 Zeekr 7X facelift (left), Malaysian-spec 7X AWD Performance (right) At the top of the heap is the Ultra with a price tag of 269,800 yuan (RM157k), the same 103-kWh NMC battery (715 km CLTC) and dual electric motors. Total system output is up for the Ultra too, now at 795 PS (784 hp or 585 kW) and 812 Nm for a century sprint time of 2.98 seconds and top speed of 255 km/h. The AWD Performance we get now packs 646 PS (637 hp or 475 kW) and 710 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds. We should also point out that the facelifted model’s NMC battery has three kWh more energy than before. The improved performance is thanks to the adoption of a 900-volt electrical architecture – previously an 800-volt system. The base Max keeps to 5.5C charging and will get from a 10-80% state of charge (SoC) in 10.5 minutes, unchanged from previously. The 103-kWh variants get bumped up to 6C charging and the same run from 10-80% takes just 10 minutes, six minutes faster than before. As far as styling changes go, the 7X looks sportier with a new front bumper that has more exposed air inlets, including corner air curtains and a central intake. The rear bumper also gets swapped out for one with a diffuser-like element, with other changes being a new look for the reverse light and reflector pairings on either side as well as a number plate recess that sits higher up. 2026 Zeekr 7X facelift (left), Malaysian-spec 7X AWD Performance (right) The chrome skirting is also part for the facelift, while the full-width light bar at the front now turns blue when in automated drive mode. Buyers can still option the Stargate customisable light curtain with 1,831 individuals LEDs that sit above said light bar. While the exterior sees some notable changes, the facelifted 7X’s interior looks pretty much the same before. A 13.02-inch digital instrument cluster, 16-inch 3.5K mini-LED touchscreen and 36.21-inch augmented reality-enabled head-up display are all carried over, with a Snapdragon 8295 chip powering the intelligent cockpit. Features that are exclusive to 7X in China that we don’t get are optional powered reclinable rear seats with ottoman, heating, ventilation and massage functions. The “boss seat” can also be enhanced with a cost package that adds a powered fold-out table and a separate 13-inch 2K OLED touchscreen. 2026 Zeekr 7X facelift (left), Malaysian-spec 7X AWD Performance (right) A refrigerator positioned aft of the front centre console is another item in the options list, along with a single-chamber air suspension system with continuous control damping (CCD) applicable to Max variants – the Ultra gets this as standard. On the ADAS front, all 7X variants sold in China come with G-Pilot H7 and 31 sensors, including a roof-mounted LiDAR. Powered by an Nvidia Drive Thor-U chip capable of 700 TOPS, available functions include all-speed adaptive cruise control, active lane change assist, automatic parking assist, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and assist, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alert and lead vehicle departure alert. More advanced features that are part of Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) are a cost option, including point-to-point navigation automated driving, city navigation assist, high-speed automated navigation assist and emergency obstacle avoidance. AD: Drive the ZEEKR EV of your dreams. Submit your details and Zeekr Carro (Bangsar, Mutiara Damansara, Penang, Seremban outlets) will get in touch with you. Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater. Use the promo code 'PAULTAN' when you checkout for 10% discount!
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