Zeekr Prepares Worthy Competitor to the G-Wagon: First Details
Zeekr is developing a luxury off-roader in the style of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. If the project is approved, the model could enter production in 2028-2029.
Zeekr is in the early stages of preparing a new luxury off-road vehicle. The project is currently undergoing a feasibility study and has not yet received official approval from management.
The new model will not be a traditional body-on-frame off-roader: a unibody or semi-unibody structure is under consideration. The design plans to integrate individually controlled electric motors, air suspension, and electronic systems. The primary focus will be on redistributing torque between the motors rather than relying on mechanical off-road solutions.
Zeekr already has experience with this approach. The four-motor 001 FR is equipped with silicon carbide motors that work in conjunction with a torque vectoring control system. This allows the vehicle to perform a pivot turn on the spot, similar to a tank.
A different configuration of this system will be required for the future off-roader. When driving on uneven surfaces, precise torque control will be the key priority. The project is considering a hybrid platform with a 900-volt system as its foundation.
If management approves the project, the "boxy" off-roader could reach mass production in 2028-2029.
