ZEEKR-ING ITS WAY INTO OUR HEARTS
August Man SG|Issue 208 (December 2024)
ONE OF 2024'S MOST UNEXPECTED GEMS IN THE EV MARKET, THE ZEEKR X DID NOT SET OUT TO WIN THE SPECS RACE, BUT IT CERTAINLY APPEALED TO SOMETHING DEEPER IN US.
SUFFIAN HAKIM + JOEL CHUA
ZEEKR-ING ITS WAY INTO OUR HEARTS

WHEN DESCRIBING THE ZEEKR X, it might be tempting to take it out of context.

It has a sleek, futuristic overall design, but you could say that about most electric vehicles. That, after all, is the whole point—to look like they’re heralding a new future in personal transportation.

You could also laud its specs, including a maximum range of 440 kilometres (for the standard rear-wheel drive (RWD) and 420 kilometres for the all-wheel drive. This means it can take you from Singapore all the way to... the beautiful coastal town of Sekinchan in Selangor.

But the Zeekr X was not built to be the best in performance or look avant-garde. Instead, it does several things—the right combination of things, we’d say—really well. Because of that, those who dared to try it—an impressive act in brand-conscious Singapore—found it to be a great car that suited their needs and lifestyles.

In our view, it is a clear sign that China’s rapidly growing EV industry can more than match the European giants.

Size Doesn’t Matters, It’s How You Use It

The Zeekr X is a compact electric SUV that balances sporty aesthetics with practical functionality. Its dimensions, including a length of 4,432 millimetres, width of 1,836 millimetres, and wheelbase of 2,750 millimetres, contribute to its agile handling and comfortable interior. The 191-millimetre ground clearance ensures a good balance between road grip and off-road capability, making it suitable for various driving conditions.

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