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Driving Experience

Haven't driven it yet — this was a static display at Motor Expo 2025. The air suspension and powertrain carry over from the standard 009, which I've driven before and found impressively smooth.

Pros

• Rear cabin feels like a private jet, not a minivan
• Real Himalayan stone inlays — every car has a unique pattern
• Ultra-dark privacy glass blocks almost all outside views
• Zero Gravity seats with adjustable footrest actually work
• 18-liter fridge designed for wine and champagne bottles
• Laminated double-layer partition glass genuinely kills cabin noise
• Folding tray table from armrest is solid aluminum, not cheap plastic
• 800V battery supports fast charging

Cons

• Only 2 rear seats — no third row at all
• Display car was right-hand drive from China; Thai spec may differ slightly
• Price likely sits around 4 million THB — not for most buyers
• Partition camera system adds complexity that could age poorly
• No confirmed Thai launch date beyond 2026

Value for Money

If you want this level of First Class MPV luxury in Thailand, rivals cost 5 million THB or more — so the 009 Grand at an estimated 4 million is actually competitive. You're paying for something genuinely rare and exclusive, not just a badge.

Verdict

The 009 Grand is for buyers who want total privacy, genuine luxury materials, and don't want to share the back seat with anyone. If that's not you, the standard 009 does 80% of this at a much lower price.

Driving Experience

Handling is shockingly capable for a big box van — steering is precise and confident at high speed, though the air suspension feels a bit floaty at low speeds and over speed bumps in Comfort mode. Sport mode tightens things up nicely, and I found myself preferring it for driving feel.

Pros

• Premium interior quality rivals cars costing far more
• Yamaha 30-speaker system is best-in-class for this segment
• OLED screens front and rear are genuinely impressive
• Massive 116kWh battery delivers real-world 600-650km range
• Full ADAS suite included at no extra cost
• AR HUD supports Apple CarPlay navigation overlay — first I've seen
• Middle-row seats with massage, ventilation, and Zero Gravity recline
• Headroom in all three rows is genuinely generous

Cons

• Soft suspension causes noticeable wallowing at low speeds over bumps
• Charging speed is only mid-tier for a 116kWh battery — no 800V architecture
• Door panel touchscreen feels laggy and awkward to reach
• System forgets drive mode and AC settings every time you restart
• Camera for blind-spot display appears on wrong side for the driver
• Single-pane rear glass lets in more road noise than front rows
• 7-seat middle aisle means third-row passengers can feel every body roll most

Value for Money

At 2.4 million baht you get a near-flagship interior, full safety tech, and serious range in a segment that used to cost 3-4 million. If you want the dual-motor AWD version you're paying 700K more, and for most buyers that gap is hard to justify.

Verdict

If you want a premium electric MPV and don't need maximum acceleration, the Standard FWD is a genuinely compelling buy at this price. Corporate bosses who secretly want to drive fast will love it; passengers who get carsick easily should test the suspension before committing.

Driving Experience

Haven't driven it yet, though I'm genuinely curious whether losing the second motor and going front-wheel drive fixes the top trim's slightly bouncy ride or makes it worse.

Pros

• Same top-trim alloy wheels and Pirelli P Zero tires
• Full ADAS suite intact including adaptive cruise and lane keep
• 360-degree camera system still included
• Air suspension standard even on base trim
• First Class rear seats with massage and ventilation
• Walk-through cabin design Thai buyers actually want
• Yamaha sound system carried over from top trim
• Massive 116kWh battery for serious real-world range

Cons

• Steering wheel is manual adjust only, not electric
• Rear seat heaters removed on this trim
• Single motor means no AWD
• Top trim's sporty feel may already be too bouncy — this is an unknown
• Seat heaters gone for rear passengers

Value for Money

At 2.399 million baht, you get almost everything the top trim offers but cheaper than the Xpeng X9's starting price — that's a genuinely compelling deal for a luxury 7-seat MPV. If you don't need AWD, this is the one to buy.

Verdict

Family buyers who want maximum luxury per baht in a 7-seat MPV should absolutely look at this. If AWD and electric steering adjustment are must-haves for you, step up to the top trim.

Driving Experience

Haven't driven it yet — this was a static display at Motor Expo. The air suspension and heavy curb weight suggest it should ride smoother than the standard 009, but that's still to be confirmed.

Pros

• 43-inch rear TV screen is genuinely massive
• Seats recline fully flat like proper First Class
• Real Himalayan stone used throughout the cabin
• Yak wool carpet is shockingly soft underfoot
• Crystal-finished seat adjustment controls
• Electrochromic partition glass between driver and cabin
• Built-in fridge and safe compartment
• Full Yamaha sound system
• 800V architecture and dual-motor powertrain
• 360-degree cameras standard

Cons

• Wheel design is very Chinese-market specific — not for everyone
• Interior menus currently in Chinese
• After-sales service quality is still completely unproven in Thailand
• Long-term reliability is a big unknown
• Right-hand drive version not yet confirmed for Thailand
• No YouTube on China-spec unit shown

Value for Money

If it lands around 3-4 million THB, you're getting a spec sheet that embarrasses the Lexus LM at a significantly lower price — but you're also betting on a brand that still needs to prove its after-sales game in Thailand. For early adopters who live in the city with a driver, the value case is genuinely compelling.

Verdict

If Zeekr can back this car up with proper dealer support, this will seriously disrupt the luxury MPV segment in Thailand — Alphard and LM buyers need to pay attention. But if you need the reassurance of an established luxury brand, Zeekr still has time to serve before it earns that trust.