Zeekr confirms 8X name for new Hybrid flagship Suv. Launch in H1 2026

Today, the Geely Auto unit officially announced that its new mid-to-large-size Suv has been named the Zeekr 8X, and released a new teaser video for the vehicle. The model is poised to become Zeekr's second hybrid model following the Zeekr 9X and is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026 

On January 5th, Zeekr officially announced that its new Suv will be named Zeekr 8X, positioned as a high-performance flagship Suv. The Zeekr 8X is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026, with an estimated starting price of 400,000 yuan ($57,290). Today, Zeekr officially released a new teaser video for the vehicle. "The most anticipated car of 2026 is here!" Zeekr wrote, hinting the Suv will easily handle diverse roads and conditions. 

Zeekr first mentioned the 8X Suv during a May conference call, stating it would be launched in the fourth quarter 2025. This plan was delayed as Zeekr focused on multiple model facelifts in the latter half of 2025. The Zeekr 8X is poised to become Zeekr's second hybrid model following the Zeekr 9X. 

The Zeekr 8X is built on the SEA-S (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform and is expected to feature a 900V high-voltage architecture, Haohan AI Digital Chassis, and a similar plug-in hybrid powertrain as the Zeekr 9X, including three electric motors and 6C fast-charging battery. 

With the Haohan AI Digital Chassis, in extreme scenarios with simultaneous tire blowouts on both wheels on the same side of a wet, slippery road at 120 km/h, the new flagship Sport utility can still brake safely and stably, according to the official. In off-road scenarios, it allows the vehicle to automatically recognize seven terrains such as deep snow, mud, sand, and rocks, and can intelligently match the corresponding driving mode. 

The overall size appears to be smaller than the Zeekr 9X. For reference, the Zeekr 9X has dimensions of 5239/2029/1819 mm (l/w/h) and a wheelbase of 3169 mm. The Zeekr 8X is expected to have a length of around 5.1 meters and a wheelbase of around 3.1 meters, and may offer 5/6/7-seat configurations.



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