Online industry chatter outlines an unreleased five seat cabin layout option for the Zeekr 9X. Credit: Han Lu Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Zeekr 9X, Geely‘s flagship SUV, is facing intense market speculation over an unreleased cabin layout. The rumour gained significant traction after automotive blogger Han Lu shared images of a recently spotted camouflaged vehicle on public road tests. The prominent digital personality has over 9 million followers on Weibo. This alternative layout is strictly a matter of market speculation, not a confirmed product launch. The rumoured variant aims to target private owner drivers who require maximised cargo volume over multiple passenger rows. No official corporate media materials or internal production cabin images have been distributed natively by the premium electric vehicle manufacturer. The rumored format transitions the vehicle into a two-plus-three configuration by swapping the rear seats for a three-passenger bench. This flat-folding bench entirely eliminates seating restrictions to unlock a massive rear cargo compartment for private daily travel. Meanwhile, the front cockpit display monitors and steering layout remain completely unaltered. Powertrain and battery The standard production model utilises a sophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain featuring a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. It integrates advanced silicon carbide electric motors to deliver a combined maximum output of 1030 kW, equivalent to 1381 horsepower. This architecture channels peak system torque of 1410 Nm for rapid acceleration. Energy storage leverages CATL ternary lithium Freevoy batteries available in 55.1 kWh or 70 kWh pack sizes. The top-tier option delivers a pure-electric CLTC cruising range of 380 km. Operating on a 900V high-voltage platform, the platform supports 6C fast charging, replenishing the cells from 20% to 80% in 9 minutes. Recently spotted camouflaged road test photos showcase the rumored five seat hybrid platform flagship variant. Dimensions and layout The vehicle framework metrics measure 5239 mm in length, 2029 mm in width, and 1819 mm in total height. It features an extensive 3169 mm wheelbase, providing a solid foundation for the rumoured alternative cabin format. Speculation suggests the updated variant will add to the standard three-row layout with a two-plus-three configuration. This rumoured internal modification would eliminate the tiny third row seat assembly completely to establish a flat cargo floor. Dropping the rear seating hardware removes heavy components, optimising overall real-world performance and curb weight distribution. The front cockpit dashboard layout, electronic display monitors, and steering wheel remain completely unaltered. Domestic sales data The incoming layout options target the 500,000 yuan (73,590 USD) luxury utility segment to engage affluent multi-vehicle households. This potential expansion builds directly on historical tracking metrics showing that the flagship platform led the high-end SUV segment natively last quarter. Domestic volume data shows active retail sales since the launch of commercial shipments, reaching 686 units in September 2025. Deliveries escalated to 3,762 units in October, 8,121 in November, and 9,482 in December. The current year opened with January registrations at 6,603 units, followed by a localised contraction to 4,878 units in February. Volume recovered rapidly in March 2026, expanding 106.2% MoM to reach a peak of 10,060 retail deliveries. April registrations dropped 7.4% MoM to 9,315 deliveries, while May volume slid an additional 2.8% to finish at 9,058 units. The premium model retained a strong 32.8% share of total brand sales during the final tracking cycle, according to China EV DataTracker. Offering multiple passenger variations actively supports the upcoming Zeekr 9X global rollout schedule commencing international deliveries this summer.