Who successfully popularized the shooting brake? Zeekr played a crucial role. The Zeekr 001’s strong sales made this niche category popular. In 2024, global shooting brake sales reached nearly 150,000 units. Seven out of every ten were Zeekr 001s. After gaining market recognition, launching a more affordable product makes sense. Just yesterday, the Zeekr 007 GT officially launched. It is priced between 202,900 and 232,900 yuan (32120$). After discounts, the price drops to 199,900 to 229,900 yuan (31710$). This price is quite competitive, even cheaper than the sedan 007. Zeekr seems determined to transform its brand!
The Zeekr 007 GT features a classic shooting brake design. Its shape and proportions look striking. The front retains the iconic ZEEKR STARGATE smart light curtain. Buyers can choose from nine colors, including Glacier Silver, Wilderness Green, Night Purple, Interstellar Purple, and Tech Gray. The two new shades of purple have a high-quality feel. Many girls will likely appreciate them.
The Zeekr 007 GT measures 4864mm in length, 1900mm in width, and 1460mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2925mm. In comparison, the Zeekr 007 has dimensions of 4865mm by 1900mm by 1450mm and a wheelbase of 2928mm. Both cars have similar sizes, but the Zeekr 007 GT is wider and lower. The Zeekr 007 GT also excels in trunk space. It offers a standard capacity of 645 liters, expandable to 1737 liters. Overall, the Zeekr 007 GT outshines the Zeekr 007 in both aesthetics and practicality.
The Zeekr 007GT shares the same electric system as the Zeekr 007. Both models use an 800V high-voltage platform. The single-motor rear-wheel drive version delivers a maximum power of 310kW. The dual-motor all-wheel drive version achieves a combined maximum power of 475kW. For range, the rear-wheel drive smart version with a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate battery offers 650km. The all-wheel drive smart version provides 585km. The rear-wheel drive long-range smart version, equipped with a 100kWh ternary lithium battery, reaches a range of 825km.
Inside the cabin, the Zeekr 007 GT shows changes compared to the Zeekr 007. It features a new three-spoke steering wheel. The center console has a hollow layout. It includes dual 50W wireless charging pads and cup holders. The dashboard consists of a 13.02-inch instrument screen and a 15.4-inch central screen. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip. Buyers can choose from four color options: black-gray, black-white-brown, purple-white, and red-black. The red-black option stands out as the most striking. It exudes a sporty vibe.
The Zeekr 007 GT offers three configurations: rear-wheel drive intelligent version, long-range rear-wheel drive intelligent version, and all-wheel drive intelligent version. It features standard CCD electromagnetic shock absorption and supports smart carpet functionality. For comfort, it includes front seat ventilation, heating, massage, and electric adjustment. The rear seats offer heating and electric angle adjustment. It also has a 23-speaker audio system. This setup is more luxurious than the Zeekr 007.
The Zeekr 007 GT features the Zeekr H7 intelligent driving system. It includes standard laser radar and dual Nvidia Orin-X chips. The system offers 508 TOPS of computing power. It supports high-speed and urban no-map NZP. It also provides full-scene intelligent parking and AVP valet parking. Users do not need to pay extra for these features. This aligns with the Zeekr 007.
The Zeekr 007 GT has three configurations. They differ mainly in power and range. If you want long range, choose the long-range rear-wheel-drive version. If you prefer dual-motor all-wheel drive, go for the all-wheel-drive version. You can also customize based on your needs. The official options include air suspension, electric doors, smart light curtains, EC sky roof, and outdoor packages. The all-wheel-drive version supports the 100 kWh Kirin battery upgrade.
In the past two years, the niche shooting brake market has become lively. The Zeekr 007 GT follows the success of the Zeekr 001. It targets the shooting brake segment, which is its strong suit. The design and features surpass those of the 007, yet the price is lower. It faces no real competition in its category. Young fans of shooting brakes will welcome this. It is likely to perform well in the market.