Verdict
At RM182,800, the Zeekr 7X costs RM7,988 less than the RM190,788 Subaru Crosstrek, yet brings a 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor, 75 kWh battery and 480 km range. It is also much larger: its 539-litre boot beats the Subaru’s 315 litres, although its 4,787 mm length and 1,930 mm width will demand more care in tight Malaysian car parks. The Crosstrek counters with all-wheel drive, a 63-litre petrol tank and lower RM438 annual road tax versus RM615. Choose based on charging access and space needs, not price alone.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if you want all-wheel drive, petrol refuelling and a smaller 4,480 mm SUV with lower RM438 annual road tax.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you can charge an EV and want 480 km range, 539 litres of boot space and far stronger 416 hp performance for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Powertrain: Crosstrek 154 hp/196 Nm 1,995 cc petrol engine; 7X 416 hp/440 Nm electric motor.
- Drive: Crosstrek all-wheel drive; 7X rear-wheel drive.
- Range storage: Crosstrek 63-litre fuel tank; 7X 75 kWh battery with 480 km EV range.
- Size and boot: Crosstrek 4,480 mm long with 315 litres; 7X 4,787 mm long with 539 litres.
- Road tax: Crosstrek RM438 per year; 7X RM615 per year.
Crosstrek
- All-wheel drive.
- Smaller 4,480 mm length and 1,800 mm width.
- Lower RM438 annual road tax.
- Costs RM7,988 more.
- 154 hp and 196 Nm trail the 7X's 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- 315-litre boot is 224 litres smaller.
7X
- RM182,800 price is RM7,988 lower.
- 480 km EV range and 450 kW DC charging.
- 539-litre boot, rear air-con and 21-speaker audio.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- RM615 annual road tax is RM177 higher.
- 4,787 mm length and 1,930 mm width make it larger to place in confined spaces.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM190,788 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with direct injection and variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 154 hp | — |
| Torque | 196 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Lineartronic | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Falken Ziex ZE001A A/S | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Passenger Seat Cushion | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Crosstrek & 7X for sale
Crosstrek vs 7X FAQ
Is the Subaru Crosstrek or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger buy for space, power and price: it has 416 hp, a 539-litre boot and costs RM7,988 less. The Crosstrek suits buyers who need all-wheel drive and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800 and the Subaru Crosstrek costs RM190,788, so the Zeekr is RM7,988 cheaper.
Which is easier to charge or refuel on long trips?
The Crosstrek can be refuelled with petrol through its 63-litre tank. The Zeekr 7X has a 75 kWh battery, 480 km stated range, 22 kW AC charging and up to 450 kW DC charging; it suits buyers with dependable charging access.