The Zeekr 7X has been crowned the 2025 CarsGuide Car of the Year: Best Medium SUV under $60k, setting a new standard in the competitive medium SUV segment.
Returning after a seven-year hiatus, the prestigious CarsGuide awards represent one of the most rigorous assessments of the Australian automotive landscape. The Zeekr 7X emerged victorious in one of the market's most hotly contested categories, outperforming established rivals from premium European and Asian manufacturers.
European Refinement Meets Exceptional Value
The CarsGuide judging panel praised the Zeekr 7X for its "European driving refinement," premium cabin quality, and cutting-edge technology. The Zeekr 7X has effectively disrupted the medium SUV category, establishing a new benchmark for what premium luxury can deliver in this price bracket.
Zeekr isn't your average newcomer. The 7X delivers a masterclass in interior sophistication and technical execution that forces a reassessment of what a sub-$60,000 SUV can be.
The award recognises the Zeekr 7X's exceptional balance of luxury appointments, advanced safety features, and dynamic performance characteristics that typically command significantly higher price points from traditional premium brands.
A Milestone for Zeekr Australia
This recognition from CarsGuide is a significant milestone for Zeekr in Australia. To be recognised as the best in class by such a respected authority validates our mission: to provide Australian drivers with a vehicle that refuses to compromise on luxury, safety, or performance. This award demonstrates that Australian consumers are ready to embrace innovation and value, regardless of badge heritage.
The accolade represents more than just industry recognition; it signals a shift in Australian consumer attitudes toward emerging premium brands that prioritise substance over legacy. The Zeekr 7X's success in such a competitive segment underscores growing demand for vehicles that deliver genuine value without sacrificing the premium experience.
Setting New Standards
By combining sophisticated design, advanced technology, and competitive pricing, the Zeekr 7X challenges established assumptions about what medium SUV buyers should expect from their investment. The CarsGuide award validates the brand's approach of delivering premium features and refinement at a price point that makes luxury accessible to a broader range of Australian drivers.
The Zeekr 7X is now available nationally through Zeekr's expanding dealer network, offering Australian customers the opportunity to experience the award-winning medium SUV firsthand.