Newcomer brand Zeekr has enjoyed plenty of success with its 7X mid-sized SUV.
Now the aspirational Chinese car maker wants to apply the same successful formula to a sleek sports wagon.
Enter the Zeekr 7GT, which the company calls a shooting brake.
Beneath the skin it shares its running gear and 800V architecture and platform with the 7X.
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But the 7GT sits lower and is longer.
Essentially, it’s like a 7X that’s been squished from above and sportified.
The 7GT’s most obvious rival is the Tesla Model 3, but the Geely-owned brand also thinks it could tempt some Toyota Camry buyers away from the safe haven sedan.
It’s also hoping to tempt would-be buyers of the BYD Seal, Lexus ES and Mazda 6e with a blend of sleek design, impressive tech and luxury-like finishes.
2026 Zeekr 7GT price and equipment
There’s no official Australian pricing for the Zeekr 7GT just yet – it’s coming on September 18 when the car is unveiled locally.
But its positioning in overseas markets sees it sitting below the equivalent 7X by 10-15 per cent.
That means it could kick off in Australia for a little over $50,000 and stretch to somewhere around $70,000.
That’s assuming it’s offered here with the same three-model spread as the 7X: a 75kWh entry model with an LFP battery, a 100kWh long-range rear-driver, and the 100kWh all-wheel drive flagship.
Given it’ll sell in lower numbers than the 7X – SUVs are where the sales action is, especially when compared with sleeker, lower riding alternatives – there’s a chance we may get just two variants.
Zeekr says its preference is for all three, but those details are yet to be confirmed.
Whatever happens, expect it to be loaded with kit.
The cars we sampled during a couple of days in New Zealand were suitably well appointed.
Have a look at the 7X and you can expect a similar spread.
It comes with 22kW AC charging as standard as well as the ability for ultra-fast DC charging.
Things such as a panoramic sunroof, 15-inch OLED infotainment screen, heated seats front and rear, ventilated and massaging front seats and a head-up display are all in the equipment list.
2026 Zeekr 7GT: What we think
Our experience with the 7GT was limited to some time on a race track and sliding sideways on snow and ice.
Fine for a taste test, but a long way from a definitive evaluation of a car that’s engineered to make time behind the wheel that little bit more enjoyable.
In dual-motor guise there’s no shortage of punch, which is to be expected given the numbers.
The AWD flagship is quoted at 500kW combined (25kW more than the equivalent 7X), enough to make a car of this size feel genuinely quick out of corners and rapid down the straights. It also claims a 558km WLTP range.
Torque hasn’t been announced yet but will likely be close to the 710Nm offered in the 7X Performance.
There’s also an entry-level rear-drive single-motor model that is also decently endowed, mustering 210kW and 440Nm.
No surprises that the 7GT is brisk on a track courtesy of all that grunt (the AWD is claimed to hit 100km/h in a little over three seconds).
Sustained track work brought the brakes to their limit and briefly limited the fun factor. It’s unlikely to be an issue on the road, but raised its head when driven hard.
What the low-slung body does deliver is composure. The 7GT feels stable and surefooted through quick direction changes.
Push far enough and it will slide, but predictably, and in a way the electronics work with you without drama.
Back at sensible speeds, it’s quiet and comfortable, which is where the GT badge starts to earn its keep; to be fair, though, we haven’t tested it on rougher bitumen surfaces you find out in the wild.
There are also various drive modes, including the familiar Eco, Comfort, Sport and Sport+. There’s also a Snow mode as well as Custom, allowing you to tailor the various parameters.
Zeekr has also built in a Drift mode and Track mode.
The newcomer brand is pitching itself as more upmarket than your average mainstream brand, and the 7GT’s cabin backs it up.
Finishes are a clear step above what the price bracket usually throws up, with real Nappa leather among the options.
The bulging equipment list does some of the heavy lifting, too.
It’s the familiar Chinese-brand play but executed with more polish than most.
There are Zeekr staples, too, although not all are necessarily something I’d have high on my must-have list.
Press the button and the door opens itself; get in, put your foot on the brake and it closes for you.
It’s a neat trick – and only having to push the brake to close the door is useful – but from outside you need to be standing clear of the door for it to perform its party trick.
There’s lots packed into the central infotainment screen but also some physical controls to help out occasionally. And the voice operation helps with basic functions too.
While the 7GT shares its footprint with the 7X, there’s a different demeanour once nestled inside.
With the GT you’re sitting lower, for a sportier flavour.
The back seat still offers decent legroom for adults, which is a reasonable effort given the roofline, and there’s both a boot and a frunk.
That combination is the argument the 7GT makes against the SUVs it will inevitably be compared with.
You give up some ride height and headroom, but there’s still space built-in.
Underneath sits Geely’s 800-volt SEA2 architecture, with double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension.
The 800-volt system brings very fast DC charging, and that standard 22kW AC charging is still rare at this end of the market; it’s only useful for anyone with access to three-phase charging – and only if you want a full top-up in four or five hours rather than overnight.
2026 Zeekr 7GT: Verdict
The 7GT’s appeal goes beyond its 0-100km/h claim (which is impressive).
It’s that it offers a sporting alternative in a segment comprehensively brimming with high-riding sameness.
Sure, it’s unlikely to sell in the sort of numbers we’re seeing for the popular electric SUVs – Zeekr’s 7X included – but that could also be part of its appeal.
It’s a more interesting thing to look at and a more rewarding thing to drive than most of what sits around this price, and it lands as a more interesting rival to a Tesla Model 3.
We look forward to spending more time in it on real roads, which is where we suspect it may do its best work.
Score: 4/5
2026 Zeekr 7GT Performance specifications
Price: From about $55,000 (pricing and details TBC)
Basics: EV, 5 seats, 5 doors, wagon, AWD
Range: 558km
Battery capacity: 103kWh
Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
Energy consumption: TBA
Motors: 1 front and 1 rear, combined 500kW/TBA
AC charging: 22kW, Type 2 plug
DC charging: 420kW, CCS combo plug
0-100km/h: 3.1 seconds (claimed)
