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Why this electric car is one of the most impressive we’ve driven

Why this electric car is one of the most impressive we’ve driven

Zeekr’s new 7X SUV has a surprising level of comfort, convenience, gizmos, tech and acceleration for its comparatively modest price.

Zeekr’s new X7 SUV plugs a gap between the brand’s small EV and a big, ultra-expensive people-mover. 

Let’s talk about doors. Not the usual starting point with a new car – unless they are butterfly, gullwing, scissor or suicide doors – yet they are one of the more interesting things about Zeekr’s new 7X SUV.

They open at the touch of a button, they close at the touch of the same button, or if you prefer, a different one. They stop immediately if there is anything solid in the way, say, a person or pillar in the car park. If unhindered, they can open nearly 90 degrees. That’s about as wide as any modern car doors I’ve seen and makes packing things inside – be they parcels, booster seats or people – inside about as easy as can be.

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Tony Davis
Motoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars. Email Tony at tony.davis@afr.com.au

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