Zeekr made a powerful statement at Auto China 2026, exhibiting a luxury lineup led by the high-performance flagship Zeekr 8X and the tech-luxury flagship Zeekr 9X. The stand quickly became one of the hottest destinations at the show, drawing packed crowds, nonstop queues, and intense media attention.
Zeekr 8X: "New King of the Road" Redefines the Performance SUV
Freshly launched, the Zeekr 8X was a headline act on the stand. Built on the SEA Super Hybrid architecture with a full-stack 800V platform, the 8X Flagship variant debuts the hybrid segment's first Megawatt Tri-Motor E-Drive, delivering 1,030 kW of system power and a 0–100 km/h time of 2.96 seconds — among the quickest hybrid SUVs globally. Orders surpassed 10,000 units within 29 minutes of launch, positioning the 8X as a direct challenger to traditional performance benchmarks.
Shang Peng, head of Zeekr Brand Management, described the Zeekr 8X as "a beast in a tailored suit" — an elegant SUV that conceals ferocious power.
"True breakthroughs are not just about making performance more aggressive; they are about achieving a sophisticated balance between power and elegance." — Shang Peng, Head of Zeekr Brand Management
Zeekr 8X Key Performance Highlights
- Built on the SEA Super Hybrid architecture with full-stack 800V platform
- Hybrid segment's first Megawatt Tri-Motor E-Drive
- 1,030 kW of total system power
- 0–100 km/h in 2.96 seconds — among the quickest hybrid SUVs globally
- Over 10,000 orders placed within 29 minutes of launch
Zeekr 9X: Redefining Flagship Value Through Uncompromising Standards
The Zeekr 9X fuses top-tier mechanical engineering with advanced AI-driven intelligent control. Standard equipment includes closed dual-chamber air springs, dual-valve CCD electromagnetic dampers, and 48V active stabilizer bars, enabling near zero-roll cornering dynamics. The chassis responds in just 0.2 seconds and offers up to 80 mm of lift, keeping the vehicle composed whether navigating rough terrain at low speed or cornering at high velocity.
Zeekr 9X Chassis and Safety Features
- Closed dual-chamber air springs for superior ride comfort
- Dual-valve CCD electromagnetic dampers for precision handling
- 48V active stabilizer bars enabling near zero-roll cornering
- Chassis response time of just 0.2 seconds
- Up to 80 mm of ride height lift for varied terrain
- Ultra-high-strength body architecture for structural integrity
- Intelligent active defense system
- Extreme system redundancies for maximum safety
Full Product Portfolio and Systematic Technology Showcase Redefine Premium Competition
Beyond the dual flagships, Zeekr's stand featured a comprehensive product lineup spanning key segments. The refreshed Zeekr 009 was presented in both the six-seat Executive Edition and the seven-seat Ultra+ Family Edition configurations, addressing high-end business travel and multi-child family mobility. The Zeekr 7X further broadened the brand's reach into the mainstream luxury SUV segment.
Complete Zeekr Vehicle Lineup at Auto China 2026
- Zeekr 8X — High-performance hybrid flagship SUV
- Zeekr 9X — Tech-luxury flagship SUV
- Zeekr 009 Executive Edition — Six-seat high-end business MPV
- Zeekr 009 Ultra+ Family Edition — Seven-seat family MPV
- Zeekr 7X — Mainstream luxury SUV
- New Zeekr 007 — Luxury sedan
- New Zeekr 007 GT — Shooting brake coupe
- Zeekr 001 5th Anniversary Edition — Special edition model
Zeekr Centum Technologies: Full-Stack Innovation on Display
Complementing the product showcase, Zeekr presented a full-stack technology display centered on its SEA architecture. The Centum Technologies exhibition covered a broad range of capabilities across performance, safety, and intelligent control.
- Hybrid powertrains and electric drive systems
- Battery technology and advanced electric drive
- AI digital chassis — shifting handling from passive reaction to active anticipation
- Smart driving suites for intelligent autonomous assistance
- 6C ultra-fast charging technology
- Qiongjia armor body for structural and passive safety
The deep integration of AI into the chassis domain — shifting handling from passive reaction to active anticipation — drew sustained attention from global media and business partners.
Zeekr's Auto China 2026 Presence Signals a Pivotal Market Shift
Industry observers noted that the sustained traffic at the Zeekr booth signals a pivotal evolution: premium positioning is no longer driven by a single hit model but by systematic synergy across technology platforms, product portfolios, and brand identity. When a stand draws long queues not for one viral product but for an entire luxury matrix, the competitive logic of the Chinese high-end auto market is being rewritten.
From segment-leading hybrid performance to AI-driven intelligent chassis technology, from uncompromising safety redundancy to full-scenario driving experience, Zeekr's showing at Auto China 2026 is accelerating that vision into reality.
