The Denza Z9 GT is a luxury shooting brake/sports-wagon that is equipped in both plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains.
It is designed by Wolfgang Egger (German car designer who formerly served as a head designer for car brands Alfa Romeo, Audi and Lamborghini) to compete with vehicles like the Porsche Taycan and Mercedes EQE, showcasing high performance, smart technology and the latest battery technology.
The Z9 GT aims to be a flagship model for Denza, a sub-brand of BYD, and is known for its performance, especially in the all-electric version, which boasts a total output of up to 963 PS.
Here’s a more detailed look:
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV): Features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as a generator, powering three electric motors, including two at the rear for torque vectoring, resulting in a total system output of 870 PS (640 kW).
All-Electric: Features three electric motors and a 100.1 kWh LFP battery pack, providing a CLTC range of 630 km.
Performance:
- PHEV version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
- All-electric version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
Range:
- All-electric version claims an electric driving range of 630 km (CLTC).
- Combined range for the PHEV version is a claimed 1,100 km.
Suspension and Handling:
Dual-chamber air suspension as standard, capable of lowering the car by 50 mm, and rear-wheel steering with up to 20 degrees of rotation.
Technology and Features:
- Dual-panel panoramic sunroof.
- Devialet sound system.
- Electrically adjustable second-row seats.
- Camera mirrors for rear view.
- Infotainment screen, digital gauge cluster, and head-up display.
Price:
The pricing is yet to be officially announced in Malaysia, but it is expected to be from RM250k upwards (estimate based on selling price in China)
