Every visit to China in recent years for a new brand or new model takes our breath away and this time BYD did it with the Denza 9GT
BYD Zhengzhou All-terrain Circuit provides a distinctive experience that integrates vehicle water-crossing, indoor sand dune climbing, off-roading, among others, where visitors can explore diverse scenarios at one stop.
Featuring a 29.6-meter vertical drop and a 28-degree slope, the Zhengzhou indoor sand dune has been certified by Guinness World Records as the highest and largest dune climbing facility for car testing. Constructed with 6,200 tons of sand to mimic the granular composition of the Alxa Desert, it offers an authentic dune-bashing experience for all.
The 70-meter-long water crossing pool is exclusively designed for the YANGWANG U8. Through the underwater observation glass, visitors can witness the vehicle effortlessly maneuvering forward, turning, or reversing in the water under the control of the e4 platform, which has redefined the safety standard in extreme driving scenarios.
While delivering exceptional driving experiences, the circuit also serves as an ideal place for demonstrating safety technologies in NEVs. The Kick-Plate simulates icy road conditions with a wet, polished cement surface. Using movable suction plates to simulate the loss of control, it allows drivers to experience emergency situations in a controlled environment.
The Low Friction Circle, China’s first 44-meter-diameter circular track, consists of 30,000 smooth basalt bricks and is paired with a 3 mm water-covering surface. This ensures a constant friction coefficient between that of ice and snow. Users can easily achieve stable drifting with BYD’s millisecond-level electronic control response and intelligent body control system in this zone, delivering the fun of drifting to everyone.
The 1,758-meter race track includes nine curves and a 550-meter straight acceleration section. Drivers can experience the thrilling acceleration on the straightaway or test vehicles’ steering precision in extreme corners.
The 15,300-square-meter dynamic paddock features over a dozen scenarios, such as standard slalom, moose testing and automated parking, showcasing the full range of BYD’s intelligent technology.
A total of 27 off-road scenarios, span from beginner to advanced levels, enable the fun of off-road driving to be accessible to a wider audience. Even an urban SUV can confidently navigate through beginner-level terrain with the intelligent all-wheel drive.
