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Zeekr 9X is a Chinese SUV that looks like a Rolls-Royce Cullinan but at a fraction of the price

HAYSIEHAYSIE Member Posts: 38,949
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  • EnutEnut Member Posts: 3,724
    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.
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  • HAYSIEHAYSIE Member Posts: 38,949
    Enut said:

    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.

    Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent.

    But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving combined with supercar performance.
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  • EnutEnut Member Posts: 3,724
    HAYSIE said:

    Enut said:

    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.

    Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent.

    But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving ccombined with supercar performance.
    I don't disagree that some of the modern EVs are exceptionally quick in a straight line but, in my opinion, supercar performance is far more than just that. There is no way any of these 3+ tonne monstrosities is ever going to carry that speed round a corner or give the visceral experience of a high powered ICE. A client took me out in his new Tesla the other day, yes stunningly quick in a straight line but so bland and boring to look at or sit in. I'll stick with my sports cars thanks!
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 177,105
    HAYSIE said:

    Enut said:

    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.

    Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent.

    But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving combined with supercar performance.


    A whole 186 miles.....
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 177,105
    edited April 30
    Enut said:

    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.

    In case anyone thinks that @Enut is being unkind about the RR Cullinan, here it is, a RR SUV designed, presumably, by a committee. And at just £298,800, you get change from £300k.







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  • lucy4lucy4 Member Posts: 8,682
    Enut said:

    HAYSIE said:

    Enut said:

    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.

    Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent.

    But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving ccombined with supercar performance.
    I don't disagree that some of the modern EVs are exceptionally quick in a straight line but, in my opinion, supercar performance is far more than just that. There is no way any of these 3+ tonne monstrosities is ever going to carry that speed round a corner or give the visceral experience of a high powered ICE. A client took me out in his new Tesla the other day, yes stunningly quick in a straight line but so bland and boring to look at or sit in. I'll stick with my sports cars thanks!
    For me one word sums up EV's 'Soulless'.
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  • EssexphilEssexphil Member Posts: 9,221
    lucy4 said:

    Enut said:

    HAYSIE said:

    Enut said:

    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.

    Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent.

    But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving ccombined with supercar performance.
    I don't disagree that some of the modern EVs are exceptionally quick in a straight line but, in my opinion, supercar performance is far more than just that. There is no way any of these 3+ tonne monstrosities is ever going to carry that speed round a corner or give the visceral experience of a high powered ICE. A client took me out in his new Tesla the other day, yes stunningly quick in a straight line but so bland and boring to look at or sit in. I'll stick with my sports cars thanks!
    For me one word sums up EV's 'Soulless'.
    Only because "ludicrously overpriced" is 2 words :)
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  • EnutEnut Member Posts: 3,724
    Tikay10 said:

    Enut said:

    It's tough to make a great big UV look uglier than the current offerings from Rolls Royce, Range Rover etc etc it is but congrats to Zeekr they've managed it.

    In case anyone thinks that @Enut is being unkind about the RR Cullinan, here it is, a RR SUV designed, presumably, by a committee. And at just £298,800, you get change from £300k.







    What Car? have the new price at £337,545 or£385,545 if you want the Black Badge edition, so no change from £300K at all. But, as the saying goes, if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it.
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