I didn\u2019t expect my favourite car of 2025 to be a large family MPV, but the Zeekr 009 Flagship<\/b> was the car that left the deepest impression on me this year. I\u2019ll list some reasons why. <\/p>\n
To start, it\u2019s humongous. With its large highly adjustable seats that are covered in soft Nappa leather, if your passengers cannot get comfortable inside this, then they will not be able to get comfortable in any car. You should probably also take them to an orthopaedist. Its size also means it\u2019s practical. You can seat five in the back in comfort and still have a boot large enough for some luggage.<\/p>\n
It also has loads of features and toys to titillate and delight. There\u2019s a massive 17-inch screen<\/b> that comes down to entertain passengers in the back. This is complemented by a 30-speaker Yamaha audio system<\/b> and even includes speakers built into the seats. And if that\u2019s not enough, there\u2019s even a fridge nestled in the back of the centre console that gets cold enough to store ice cream.<\/p>\n The first row passenger seats are immensely comfortable.<\/p>\n Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n And speaking of its interior, it\u2019s more luxuriously appointed than its rivals. Everywhere you see and touch is either leather, suede, or some sort of soft touch material. Zeekr really wants you to know that you are in a luxury<\/i> MPV \u2013 not just any old MPV.<\/p>\n Most of all, the reason it left such a deep impression with me is that it has an eye-popping 603hp and 700nm<\/b>. That\u2019s not a typo; this MPV is as powerful as most sports cars. When you pin the accelerator, it\u2019s genuinely frightening the way it builds speed. I\u2019ve never experienced a car this big overtake other cars this effortlessly. Everyone I took on a ride screamed when I gave it the beans.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not without some issues. There are other MPVs in its class which ride better, and it isn\u2019t keen to change directions. I must also admit that parking is a chore because of its size; and then there\u2019s its ridiculous road tax. But really, these are minor niggles for a car that can do so many things so well. For these reasons, it\u2019s the best car I drove in 2025.<\/p>\n Read the full review of the Zeekr 009 Flagship here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n