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Zeekr upgrades Australian 7X SUV with more power, dashcam and unchanged pricing

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The Driven reports that Zeekr has upgraded its 7X SUV in Australia with 25 kW more power for each variant, taking rear‑wheel‑drive models to 335 kW and the dual‑motor flagship to 500 kW . The Driven reports that the update also adds a built‑in digital video recorder that uses the car’s cameras to record while driving and monitor when parked . The Driven reports that the three‑model lineup remains unchanged, with the Long Range RWD priced at $63,900 and the Performance AWD at $72,900, while the base price stays at $57,900 . The Driven reports that orders for the refreshed 7X opened on November 1 and the first deliveries are expected in December . The Driven reports that more than 23,000 Australian customers now own a 7X, representing about one‑fifth of the model’s sales outside China .

Why it matters. The Driven notes that customers who place orders after the November 1 opening can receive the upgraded 7X in December without a price increase .

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