Amid new competition in the electric vehicle market, ZEEKR X emerges as a bold vision of the "urban future." More than just a means of transportation, this vehicle serves as a comprehensive solution tailored to the lifestyles of urban pioneers. From its frameless doors to its intelligent cabin lighting, every detail of ZEEKR X enhances the symbiotic relationship between people and cars, and between cars and the city. This article explores how ZEEKR X uses the language of design and technology to answer the challenges of modern mobility, focusing on two key dimensions: functional innovation and design philosophy.
How Does Proportion Reveal the Premium Feel of the ZEEKR X?
The beauty of automobiles is a form of “restrained art”, where the precision of proportions creates a sense of scale and harmony. From its inception, the ZEEKR X was designed to break free from traditional car shapes while adhering to the essence of aesthetics—the golden ratio. On the ZEEKR X, the ratio of the front grille height to the overall vehicle height, the ratio of the side mirrors to the car's side profile, and the ratio of the tailgate to the total height are all set at 0.618. This meticulous adherence to proportion ensures that, from any angle, the car presents a visually harmonious and comfortable appeal.
In automotive design, there's a concept known as the “visual centre.” The further forward the visual centre is, the stronger the sense of motion; the further back it is, the greater the sense of stability. When designing the ZEEKR X, the team followed strict aesthetic proportions to create a harmonious balance. With the visual centre positioned further back, the design enhances the feeling of stability, giving the car a more grounded and confident presence.
Functional Design: The Triumph of Purpose-Driven Innovation
The functional design of the ZEEKR X breaks away from the traditional automotive approach of simply "stacking features." Instead, it anchors itself in high-frequency urban life scenarios, creating a precise feature matrix.
Immersive Luxury in a Thoughtful Space
Inside the cabin, the feeling of refined craftsmanship and intelligent ambiance takes centre stage. The Ice Block Crystal Ambient Lighting, inspired by the Svalbard Islands' ice caves, creates a dynamic visual effect, scattering light like it is passing through crystal formations. A total of 110 LEDs are embedded within the lighting system, illuminating the cabin in a shimmering urban glow that transforms the space into a serene and sophisticated environment. The dual-colour LED soft lighting, inspired by luxury home interiors, seamlessly transitions between cool light for reading and warm light for relaxation, providing an immersive ambiance that adapts to the moment. The cabin ceiling, wrapped in recyclable microfiber material, offers a soft, leather-like texture, reinforcing the balance between sustainability and tactile luxury. Every detail within the ZEEKR X interior is meticulously crafted to heighten sensory pleasure, making the cabin an extension of the driver’s personal space.
Human-Centered Design: The Humanistic Return of Technology
From its 3,970mm body length and 5.7-metre turning radius, these figures are, in essence, a love letter to the city. The combination of a short front overhang and 360° panoramic vision system allows for effortless maneuverability in dense urban environments.
Safety in the Zeekr X is not just a feature but a philosophy, integrating intelligent technology with proactive protection. The Zeekr Active Driving Assistance system, equipped with five cameras, five millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, provides a comprehensive safety net that enhances driver awareness and response time. The 7-airbag system, including a front centre airbag, ensures full-body protection. Through a fusion of intelligent driver assistance and next-generation safety innovations, the ZEEKR X transforms urban commuting into a secure and effortless experience, providing peace of mind in every journey.
The ZEEKR X’s design philosophy, technology is always at the service of human needs. Hidden air vents with a “Breeze Mode” enable imperceptible climate control, eliminating the discomfort of direct airflow from traditional vents and with a built-in antibacterial evaporator and a CN95 high-efficiency filter, the system blocks external pollutants, ensuring a consistently fresh and healthy cabin atmosphere.
The rose gold trim on the center console, crafted through a specialized anodization process, softens the cool technological aesthetic with a touch of warmth. Even the damping coefficient (0.35N·m) of the charging port cover has been ergonomically calculated to ensure a graceful one-finger operation.
Eliminating traditional door handles, concealing the windshield defogger vents, and simplifying dashboard information into the Heads-Up Display (HUD) system—these bold “subtractive” design choices require immense courage. The Zeekr design team clearly understands that users do not seek functions themselves, but rather the experience that those functions create.
Conclusion
As the automotive industry becomes fixated on the race for longer range and hardware, the ZEEKR X presents an alternative solution through intelligent design and human-centred innovation.
From its immersive Ice Block Crystal lighting to its Zeekr Active Driving assistance, every feature is crafted to enhance the urban driving experience—not just by adding technology, but by integrating it in a way that elevates both safety and luxury.
In this sense, ZEEKR X is more than just an electric vehicle; it is a proposal for the future of city living. The moment you step into the cabin, you are not simply choosing a mode of transportation, but a lifestyle. Perhaps this is the most captivating expression of industrial design in the era of intelligent electric mobility.