Denza Z9 GT

Denza Z9 GT Overview 

• The Denza Z9 GT is the flagship five-seat luxury electric car from BYD Group’s luxury brand. 

• It combines the sleek body style of a shooting brake with the fast performance of a grand tourer. 

• The car uses BYD's 2nd Generation Blade Battery and a three-motor all-wheel-drive setup. 

How does the Denza Z9 GT perform? 

• Three electric motors power all four wheels, making a combined output of 1,140 bhp and 1,210 Nm of torque. 

• The front motor produces 308 bhp and 410 Nm, while two rear motors make 416 bhp and 400 Nm each. 

• The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 270 km/h. 

• Drivers can select from five modes: Sport, Normal, Eco, Racing, and Snow. 

• A 122.49 kWh battery powers the car and supports 11 kW home charging. 

• The car can also power external electrical devices using its Vehicle-to-Load function. 

What is the design highlight of the Denza Z9 GT? 

• The Denza Z9 GT features a low-slung, sleek body inspired by the natural flow of silk. 

• Its balanced shape measures 5,180 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width, and 1,490 mm in height, with a 3,125 mm wheelbase. 

• Buyers can choose from three exterior colours: Rime Gold, Obsidian Black, and Fjord Green. 

What are the exterior highlight of the Denza Z9 GT? 

• The front features automatic LED headlights, daytime running lights, and dynamic welcome lights. 

• Frameless doors with electric soft-close technology and a moving rear wing add style and ease of use. 

• A large panoramic glass roof with an electric slide opens up the cabin. 

• The electric boot lid opens hands-free when you step on a light projection on the ground. 

• Heated, folding side mirrors automatically dip while reversing and include anti-glare glass. 

• Sound-blocking and heat-stopping glass across the car keeps the cabin quiet and cool. 

How is the interior in the Denza Z9 GT? 

• Soft genuine leather seats, real wood dashboard panels, and a knitted velvet roof lining create a rich cabin. 

• Interior colour choices include Dark Chocolate with Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate with Perg Beige, and Full Black with yellow stitching. 

• Front seats offer 8-way power adjustment, memory, heating, cooling, and massage functions. 

• Rear outer seats also recline electrically and feature heating, cooling, and massage functions. 

• A dedicated button lets rear passengers push the front passenger seat forward for extra legroom. 

• A built-in front fridge cools or heats items between -6 degrees Celsius and 50 degrees Celsius. 

What is the price of the Denza Z9 GT? 

• Denza sells the Z9 GT in India at an introductory price of Rs 1,56,80,000 (ex-showroom). 

• Buyers get a free 11 kW home charger with installation and six years of roadside assistance. 

• The car includes a six-year or 1,50,000 km vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 1,60,000 km battery warranty. 

What is the driving range/mileage of the Denza Z9 GT? 

• The Denza Z9 GT offers a claimed driving range of up to 670 km on a full charge. 

• Braking energy recovery helps recharge the battery when the car slows down. 

How safe is the Denza Z9 GT? 

• The cabin protects occupants with front airbags, side airbags for both rows, curtain airbags, and front centre airbags. 

• Child-seat anchor points help secure baby seats safely on the outer rear seats. 

• Driver assistance features include automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist. 

• Front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring, and driver tiredness alerts boost everyday safety. 

What are the ride and handling characteristics of the Denza Z9 GT? 

• The smart air suspension automatically adjusts ride height and absorbs bumps well to keep the drive smooth. 

• Independent rear-wheel steering shrinks the turning circle to 5.35 metres, making U-turns easy. 

• Special driving modes allow the car to move sideways up to 8.5 degrees in tight parking spots or spin 360 degrees on the spot. 

• Drilled brake discs on all four wheels deliver strong stopping power. 

What unique tech does the Denza Z9 GT offer? 

• The dashboard houses a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch driver screen, and a 13.2-inch front passenger screen. 

• Drivers also get an augmented-reality display projected onto the front windscreen. 

• Entertainment features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 20-speaker Devialet sound system, and an in-built karaoke system. 

• Four-zone automatic climate control works alongside an air purifier to keep the cabin fresh. 

• Occupants get 50W wireless phone chargers in both rows, four USB-C ports, and music-synced ambient lighting. 

How much boot space does the Denza Z9 GT offer? 

• The Denza Z9 GT offers 495 litres of boot space at the rear. 

• It also includes an extra storage compartment under the front bonnet. 

Which other cars compete with the Denza Z9 GT? 

The Denza Z9 GT competes with the following car models: 

• Porsche Taycan  

• BMW i5 
• Mercedes-Benz EQS