Denza Z9
| Denza Z9 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production |
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| Assembly | China: Shenzhen, Guangdong[1] |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
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| Layout | |
| Platform | e3 platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | AC permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Transmission | E-CVT (PHEV) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | |
| Electric range |
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| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm (123.0 in) |
| Length | 5,235 mm (206.1 in) (sedan) 5,180–5,195 mm (203.9–204.5 in) (GT) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in) |
| Height | 1,500–1,480 mm (59.1–58.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,740–2,875 kg (6,041–6,338 lb) |
The Denza Z9 (Chinese: 腾势Z9; pinyin: Téngshì Z9) is an executive car marketed by Denza, a brand owned by Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto. Introduced in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show, the Z9 is available as a 5-door shooting brake or station wagon / estate marketed as the Z9 GT, or a more traditional 4-door sedan, both of which are offered with plug-in hybrid and battery electric powertrain options.[3][4][5]
Overview
[edit]The Z9 was designed under the leadership of BYD's global design director, Wolfgang Egger.
According to a Denza executive, the Z9 GT targeted European competitors such as the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.[6] BYD teamed up with James Bond actor Daniel Craig and was first launched in the European market in April 2026.[7]
The Z9 pricing was announced in China on 20 August 2024, and went on sale a month later. At the same time, Denza also introduced the three-box sedan version of the Z9, without the "GT" moniker. It is available with the same trim levels and price with the GT model.[8]
Denza Z9 GT PEV (Plug-in EV, this is, both the plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions) are equipped with the Yi Sanfang system, which integrates three independent motors and dual-motor rear-wheel steering that offers improved vehicle handling. This system offers a rear-wheel steering angle of 20 degrees, considered "world-leading," and a minimum turning radius of 4.62 m (15.2 ft), along with a "crab-walk" capability at a 15-degree angle. The e³ tri-motor system also incorporates the DiSus-A intelligent air body control system with dual-chamber air suspension for improved stability. The Denza Z9 has achieved a moose test speed of 93.6 km/h (58 mph) and maintained a safe braking speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) during tire burst scenarios.[9]
The cabin of the Denza Z9 includes two refrigerators: a 4-liter front fridge and a 10-liter rear fridge behind the rear seat armrest. Other features include a Devialet sound system and electrically adjustable second-row seats. The Denza Z9 features the BYD 9000 cockpit chip, which includes an AI model capable of handling tasks like scheduling and voice assistance. The Denza Z9's advanced driver-assistance system uses the BYD's BAS3.0+ system, which utilises 33 sensors and two Lidar units. These sensors enable functions like city and highway navigation, autonomous valet parking, and other autonomous driving features. This system is offered at no extra cost for the lifetime of the vehicle.[9]
The Denza Z9 PHEV comes in Pro, Max, and Ultra trims. The Pro version lacks features such as air suspension, head-up display, and massage functions for second-row passengers, which are available in the Max trim. The Ultra trim adds electrically powered doors, Nappa leather seats, and 26 Devialet speakers. A Limited First Edition (LFE) of the PHEV model, limited to 2010 units, offers Max and Ultra trims with additional features like side-view cameras and 16 surround-view cameras.[7]
Rear view
Interior
Denza Z9 GT
Rear view
Powertrain
[edit]The PHEV version of the Z9 is built on the e3 platform with the fifth-generation DM system, consisting of a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) net (152 kW (204 hp; 207 PS) gross) and three electric motors with a total output of 640 kW (858 hp; 870 PS). It accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, with a 38.5 kWh LFP battery providing a 201 km (125 mi) electric range and a total combined range of 1,100 km (684 mi). The Denza Z9 PHEV is BYD's first plug-in hybrid to feature CTB (cell-to-body) battery integration, which helps increase interior space and torsional rigidity.[9]
The battery electric (BEV) version uses the e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture and three electric motors for a combined output of 710 kW (952 hp; 965 PS), achieving 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.4 seconds. The updated 2026 model year Denza Z9 GT BEV uses BYD's second-generation Blade Battery technology, with the top-spec 122 kWh pack rated at 600 km (373 mi) under WLTP. Charging is supported at up to 270 kW on conventional public chargers and up to 1 MW (1,000 kW) on the brand's dedicated Flash Charging stations, enabling a 10 to 70 percent charge in five minutes.[10][11][12]
| Year | Battery | Power | Torque | Electric range (Z9GT) | DCFC | Kerb weight | ||
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| Type | Weight | WLTP | CLTC | Peak kW | ||||
| PHEV | ||||||||
| 2024 | 38.5 kWh Blade LFP | 342 kg (754 lb) |
858 hp (640 kW; 870 PS) | 1,035 N⋅m (763 lb⋅ft) |
161 km (100 mi) |
201 km (125 mi) | 82 kW | 2,740 kg (6,041 lb) |
| 2026 | 63.8 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP | 475 kg (1,047 lb) |
301 km (187 mi) |
401 km (249 mi) | 2,810 kg (6,195 lb) | |||
| EV | ||||||||
| 2024 | 100 kWh Blade LFP | 700 kg (1,543 lb) |
952 hp (710 kW; 965 PS) | 1,150 N⋅m (848 lb⋅ft) |
630 km (391 mi) | 270 kW | 2,875 kg (6,338 lb) | |
| 2026 | 102.3 kWh LFP | 725.9 kg (1,600 lb) |
496 hp (370 kW; 503 PS) | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) |
880 km (547 mi) | 2,540 kg (5,600 lb) | ||
| 122.5 kWh LFP | 862.4 kg (1,901 lb) |
1,036 km (644 mi) | 1100 kW | 2,700 kg (5,952 lb) | ||||
| 1,140 hp (850 kW; 1,156 PS) | 1,210 N⋅m (892 lb⋅ft) |
599 km (372 mi) |
820 km (510 mi) | 2,895 kg (6,382 lb) |
Markets
[edit]Europe
[edit]The Denza Z9 GT made its European debut in April 2026, it is available in plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions. It is the first continent outside China to debut the Z9 GT.[13]
Malaysia
[edit]The Denza Z9 GT was launched in Malaysia on 15 July 2026, for the battery electric version solely available in the Premium trim. It is also the Asia-Pacific debut of the Z9 GT after Europe, and first Asia-Pacific country to debut the Z9 GT.[14]
Sales
[edit]| Year | China | ||||
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| Z9 | Z9 GT | Total | |||
| PHEV | EV | PHEV | EV | ||
| 2024 | 1,300[15] | 59[16] | 8,253[15] | 1,155[16] | 10,767 |
| 2025 | 1,922[17] | 375[18] | 5,448[17] | 953[18] | 8,698 |
References
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- ↑ "All about BYD". marklines.com. MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ↑ electricfelix (9 April 2026). Flash charging in Europe, off grid! Denza launch. Retrieved 19 May 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Anderson, Brad (16 April 2024). "Mercedes And BYD's Denza Z9 GT Is A Mega-Watt Monster". Carscoops. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ↑ Opletal, Jiri (15 April 2024). "BYD's Denza Z9 GT flagship wagon leaks in China with 952 hp, coming to Europe next year". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ↑ "Named the Z9 GT, the new Denza car is more like a Porsche than Xiaomi". laitimes.com. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ↑ "DENZA names fire new flagship sedan DENZA Z9 GT". Gasgoo. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- 1 2 Bobylev, Denis (20 September 2024). "Denza Z9 GT launched in China for 47,450 USD eyeing Europe". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ↑ "【图】预售33.98万起 三厢版腾势Z9正式发布_汽车之家" [The three-box version of Denza Z9 is officially released with a pre-sale price of RMB 339,800]. Autohome. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- 1 2 3 腾讯网 (20 September 2024). "腾势Z9系列上市，33.48万元起，比亚迪的高端爆款终于来了？_腾讯新闻" [The Denza Z9 series is on the market, starting at 334,800 yuan. Is BYD's high-end blockbuster finally here?]. news.qq.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ↑ "Denza Z9 GT: Gran turismo inteligente | Denza España". DENZA (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "BYD Denza Z9GT specs | BitAuto". www.bitauto.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Denza Z9 GT specs, performance data". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Miao, Liu (9 April 2026). "Denza Z9 GT with flash charging and 1036 km range launches in Europe starting from 115,000 euros". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ Lim, Anthony (15 July 2026). "Denza Z9GT EV launched in Malaysia – 1,156 PS and 1,210 Nm, 600 km WLTP, Flash Charging, RM358,800". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- 1 2 "【易车销量榜】全国2024年腾势插电混动终端量销量榜-易车榜\" [[Yiche Sales Chart] National 2024 Denza Plug‑In Hybrid Terminal Sales Volume Rankings – Yiche Rankings]. car.yiche.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- 1 2 "[Yiche Sales Chart] National 2024 Denza Pure‑Electric Terminal Sales Volume Rankings – Yiche Rankings". car.yiche.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 4 February 2026.
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