Zeekr 7GT Reviews

The Zeekr 7GT has become one of the more hyped new cars headed to Australia before the end of 2026, which is surprising because it’s a station wagon. This new entrant into the fully electric arena will sit alongside the very successful 7X in the challenger brand’s line-up as a more low-slung option with seriously sporty aspirations. For this preview drive, right-hand drive cars weren’t quite ready yet, but we were offered the opportunity for a bit more wheel time than we’ve had before, on the track and in the snow. What does it tell us about this intriguing non-SUV option? Read on to find out. I know you’re probably hoping to know how much the Zeekr 7GT will cost, but we still don’t have that specific detail. What the brand did tell us is the fully electric wagon will come in the same three core variants as are available over in China and Europe - a base standard range rear-wheel drive, a mid-spec long-range rear-wheel drive and a top-spec performance-oriented all-wheel drive. If it follows the same pricing structure as it does overseas, the 7GT will be more affordable than its 7X mid-size SUV sibling, with a starting price of around $55,000 if the usual conversion stays true. Expect the range to top out around the $70K mark by the time you walk up to the top-spec all-wheel drive. This means you’re paying combustion car prices for EV performance, with rivals including the Subaru WRX Sportwagon (from $58,490), Skoda Octavia RS (from $64,990 in wagon form), or on the EV front, the Tesla Model 3 (from $54,900 - no wagon available). As to features, we can look to the European market for an idea of what to expect. There, all versions of the 7GT score the dash-dominating 15-inch multimedia touchscreen, and shaped 13.0-inch digital dash, similar to the 7X's. Higher variants get a 35.5-inch head-up display, while other standard kit includes a panoramic sunroof and LED headlights. Inside, trim ranges from black textile on the base car through to a blend of Nappa leather and synthetic materials on the higher-grade cars. In Europe these are able to be chosen either in black or white, while a wider array of interior colours, including sporty suede-style bucket seats. Zeekr even hinted at the possibility of doing a special fourth trim level which could be a range-topping sporty model. One thing is for sure, Zeekr is selling cars on the feeling the interior leaves you with. Like the 7X, the 7GT continues to subvert expectations of how a Chinese car can look and feel from the inside. The commitment to nice materials, solid ergonomics, and even slick software leaves you with the impression that you’re in something European rather than Chinese. This is no doubt largely to do with the fact Zeekrs are at least partially designed next door to Volvos and Polestars at Geely Group’s Gothenburg facilities in Sweden. The same goes for the outside, where the 7GT has the proportions of a sporty Euro wagon, with the more Chinese-leaning design motifs personifying its ‘hidden energy’ design language. To that end, it shares its minimalistic bar-style face with the 7X, familiar frameless doors, but with a bespoke rear design which integrates a bar-style LED below a little lip spoiler on the tailgate, with an edgy split-spoiler adding some intrigue to the roofline. It’s a cool looking machine, with an array of aggressive wheel choices, but I have no doubt that it will continue to set Zeekr apart from the rest of the Chinese pack. How does it drive? We sampled both rear-wheel drive versions (which have 310kW/440Nm) and the top-spec all-wheel drive version (475kW/710Nm) at the track, as well as just the AWD on the snow. What did we learn? Both drivetrains are punchy, and the steering and feedback on offer continues to be a highlight. This car has some attitude behind the wheel, and while the power might sound overwhelming, the somewhat strict stability control keeps things sane. That having been said, when we had the opportunity to turn it off on the snow, even the all-wheel drive version would get super rear-happy, proving it’s got a bit of chaos to share, allowing massive drifts in the right conditions. One big question mark is suspension. The 7GT has been criticised overseas for being a bit soft compared to the kinds of Euro rivals it’s planning to take on, and sadly with only Chinese-spec cars to test this time around on conditions hardly representative of Aussie roads it’s hard to tell how this all-important factor feels this time around. We hope the brand will have at least a regional suspension selection tailored more to the tastes of Aussie buyers by the time it arrives. I wasn’t a huge fan of the reliance on touchscreen menus, which can be a tad fiddly, even with a few shortcut buttons and a volume dial. However, the 7GT impresses with its 456-litre boot capacity (similar to many mid-size SUVs) and up to 65-litre frunk, too. Its electrical architecture also promises up to 450kW of DC charge speed, with a 13 minute estimated charge time from a slightly more common 350kW stack, according to Euro specs. It gets 3.3kW of vehicle-to-load as well. Safety kit is yet to be confirmed, but the 7GT was recently awarded a maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating to the latest tough standards, which the brand will no doubt be hoping carries across to Australia’s ANCAP scheme. Expect a so-so five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, but service intervals for the related 7X are only every two years and reasonably priced.

Zeekr has made quite a name for itself for its range of aggressively priced premium performance SUVs. The 7X and upcoming 8X and 9X have generated quite a lot of hype. It seems though, that this Chinese brand has more to prove. It doesn’t just want to undercut established premium brands on the SUV front, it wants to appeal to rusted-on enthusiasts with its upcoming fully electric 7GT wagon. That’s right, a brand-new sporty station wagon designed to take aim at the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi S5 in 2026. Does this Euro-flavoured Chinese wagon have what it takes to impress? We briefly drove one in China to find out. First things first, what do we know about the 7GT for Australia? For one, it’s been locked-in judging by recent comments from the Australian division's boss, Frank Li. He said it was difficult to tell what order the brand’s range of cars will arrive, but with the 9X flagship SUV due before the end of 2026, it seems likely we’ll see the 7GT either very late in 2026, or early 2027. Interestingly, the 7GT (known as the 007GT in China) has a sedan variant as well (simply the 007 in its home market) although the brand hasn't said much about it, suggesting it will be a wagon-only offering in Australia. As for the price? The 7GT starts from the equivalent of around A$42,000 and tops out at around A$52,000 in China, suggesting a range of around A$55,000 - $70,000 by the time the car lands in Australia. Price wise, this could put it in a similar league to mainstream wagon offerings like the Skoda Octavia (from $66,000), Subaru WRX (from $58,490) and Cupra Leon (from $69,990). Like the 7X SUV which came before it, it will be an upgrade on those mainstream rivals by offering fully electric power with significant driving range, while also significantly undercutting premium wagons like the BMW 3 Series (from $98,800), Audi A5 (from $92,900) and Genesis G70 (from $80,265). It is unclear whether the 7X will be offered in a single high-performance specification or if Zeekr will also offer an entry-level price-leading variant. The powertrain choices in China include a rear-wheel-drive version (still offering a whopping 370kW/545Nm and a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.8 seconds) or an all-wheel drive with 585kW/812Nm and 0-100km/h sprint in just 2.85 seconds (faster than a Porsche Taycan Turbo). The entry-level version of the 7GT is powered by a 75kWh battery pack offering up to 702km of driving range, with a larger 103kWh battery pack offering up to 880km of driving range (both driving ranges calculated to the more lenient CLTC measuring standard). With a 900-volt electrical architecture, the 7GT can charge ultra fast, 10 to 80 per cent in as low as 10 minutes on a compatible DC charger, according to the brand. Penned in Europe at Geely’s facilities in Gothenburg, Sweden, the 7GT gets European proportions with a split spoiler topping off the roof, and a ducktail shaping the boot line. Sadly, Australian Design Rules will prohibit the character-enhancing animated DRL clusters above the headlight strip, as is also the case for the 7X. Sitting in the 7GT and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were sitting in a Volvo or a Polestar - two other Geely-owned brands. The commitment to interior materials and cabin ergonomics has always put Zeekr a cut above its Chinese contemporaries, doubly so in the 7GT which sits nice and low and sports a rising console platform, which culminates in a large but not excessive central touchscreen. There’s even a control dial and a couple of shortcut buttons below, which can’t be said for a lot of this car’s Chinese rivals. Space is good in both the front and rear seats for me at 182cm tall, and the 7GT also has a surprisingly large boot despite its coupe-looking roofline. We only had a chance to briefly drive the 7GT on a small test circuit in a car park in China, which consisted of a 0-100km/h sprint, brake test, and a moose-test style slalom, however, I’ve also driven this car’s sedan version, the 007, on Geely’s actual racing track in Ningbo, which gave a bit more insight into its performance and limitations. Quite predictably, it’s blisteringly fast, with the kind of silent, brutal acceleration anybody who has driven a Tesla will be familiar with. As soon as you go to turn a corner though, the Euro flavour for the Zeekr again helps to set it apart. The steering in the 7GT feels much more natural, like something you’d experience in a Volvo or Polestar as opposed to the lifeless or overly electrified feeling you get from some otherwise-good EVs. Judging the suspension is difficult as the drive was on curated and perfectly flat tarmac surfaces, but riding lower than its SUV siblings, the 7GT feels comparatively slick when attacking corners and chicanes. Perhaps the biggest issue facing anything electric is weight, and while the 7GT might hide it well at commuter pace, the track sessions in the 007 were frequently slowed down after only a handful of laps to manage heat in the brakes. This is worth noting if you’re thinking about a family car that also makes short work of more expensive combustion cars at a track day.