Zeekr 007 GT under consideration for Malaysia, RHD plans will determine – shooting brake EV, 0-100 2.95s

We’ve already revealed that the Zeekr 9X is confirmed for Malaysia, and the brand’s (and Geely Group’s) flagship model is slated to arrive as early as the end of this year. This was announced by Zeekr Malaysia’s GM Eddy Lu at a test drive event for Malaysian media and owners in Harbin, China, last week.

Besides the 9X, the carmaker had the 007 GT shooting brake and 7X SUV on duty at the winter driving event. The 7X is already on sale in Malaysia, so what about the interestingly-styled, sleek wagon-like 007 GT a.k.a. 7GT? Surely this EV was there for a reason?

Unfortunately, the 7GT can’t be confirmed yet. Zeekr Malaysia is still studying the model for our market, and of course, the model needs to have a right-hand drive (RHD) future before Malaysia can raise its hand.

“As for the 7GT, unfortunately it’s still under discussion. We will make our internal discussion, several rounds, and after that we’ll have a final decision on whether the product will be launched and what kind of spec will be offered. It’s not really just about Malaysia, but the whole RHD world. It’s quite a complicated decision to make,” Lu said.

Bear in mind that not all Zeekr models available in China will end up here. “Zeekr is not a brand that’s seeking to launch so many products, as that will confuse the customer. We want to do things properly, we want to do things smart. One of the right things we’re going to do is to launch the right product at the right timing,” Lu explained.

Unveiled in early 2025, we caught up with the 007 GT at last year’s Auto Shanghai, just after local deliveries started. A shooting brake sister to the 007 sedan, the GT also sports Zeekr’s ‘Hidden Energy’ design language. Visually, it looks like a smaller sibling of the 7X – luxury models like the 009 and 9X have their own ‘grand’ look.

Based on the Sustainabily Experience Architecture (SEA), the 7GT is 4,864 mm long and 1,900 mm wide, which is actually 77 mm longer than the 7X, although the SUV is 30 mm wider and a fair bit taller (190 mm). Some of that extra length is in the 2,925 mm wheelbase (+25 mm), with the rest in the rear overhang. The latter translates to a spacious cargo area of 645 litres, expandable to 1,737 litres with the rear seats folded.

This 800V EV has two battery options – a ‘Golden Brick’ 75 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) unit that delivers 650 km range (on the more lenient CLTC) and a 100 kWh ‘Qilin’ nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) pack rated at 825 km CLTC. Charging times are super quick – the LFP does SoC 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes while the NMC tops up the same amount of juice in 15 minutes.

The 7GT’s performance is described by Zeekr as supercar-like, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 2.95 seconds. Curiously, Zeekr says that the sub-3s time is for a rolling start scenario, not standing. That’s for the dual-motor AWD variant, which has 646 PS (475 kW) and 710 Nm. The single-motor RWD has 421 PS (310 kW) and 440 Nm, good for 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.

The 7GT is held down by double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link setup at the rear, with air springs and continuously controlled damping to balance handling with ride comfort. Each corner has a 19-inch wheel with 245/45 tyres or 20-inch alloys with 255/40 rubber. Powering Zeekr’s G-Pilot H7 features is a sensor suite with dual-Nvidia Orin-X SoC, lidar, high-definition cameras and millimetre-wave radars.

Inside, the 7GT comes with all the features you’d expect from a high-end Chinese EV, plus Nappa full-grain leather, ‘spa-grade’ massage settings for the seats and an infotainment system powered by a Qualcomm 8295 chipset, among other things.

The main point with this car is the unique body-style though – so, do you fancy a wagon with a sporty roofline or a regular SUV? Should the 007 GT/7GT make it to Malaysia, expect a sticker price that’s lower than the future 7X (time to put those tax-free RRPs in the past, Malaysians), all things being equal.

GALLERY: Zeekr 007 GT in Harbin, China

GALLERY: Zeekr 007 GT at Auto Shanghai 2025

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