The Denza Z9 GT wagon from BYD started pre-sales in China, priced at 339,800 yuan (47,600 USD). It’s available in PHEV and BEV variants with around 1,000 hp. Later, the Z9 GT will enter Europe to compete with cars from legacy brands.
Denza was initially a 50-50 joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. The German automaker distanced from the JV in 2021. Currently, BYD holds 90% of Denza, positioning it as a global high-end brand. Its model line comprises three vehicles: the D9 minivan and the N7 & the N8 crossovers. The Denza Z9 GT wagon has become the latest addition to the Denza’s line.
Denza Z9 GT exterior and dimensions
The Denza Z9 GT is a highly anticipated newcomer to the Chinese car market. It made headlines several times because of its decent powertrain and two refrigerators inside. Audi veteran Wolfgang Egger desiged this NEV station wagon. It has a sleek body with a sloped bonnet and a slanted roofline. Other features are elongated headlights, a single taillight unit, retractable door handles, and optional cameras instead of side-view mirrors.
The exterior of the Denza Z9 GT became a point of comparison with the Porsche Panamera. Moreover, the BYD station wagon stays in line close to Porsche’s hatchback in terms of size. The Denza Z9 GT boasts hefty dimensions of 5180/1990/1480 mm with a wheelbase of 3125 mm. The PHEV variant is even longer (5195 mm) due to more aggressive bumpers. For clarity, the Z9 GT is 128 mm longer, 53 mm wider, and 57 mm higher than the Panamera.
The Denza Z9 GT is offered in four exterior colors: silver, white, gray, and black. It rides on R21 wheels with 255/40 front and 275/40 rear tires. This wagon is equipped with air suspension as standard. The Z9 GT’s rear axle can turn up to 20 degrees. As a result, its turning radius is just 4.62 meters. The Z9 GT also has frameless doors.
Denza Z9 GT interior
The interior of the Denza Z9 GT is well-known for having two refrigerators dedicated to front and rear passengers. However, there are other interesting features. Since the Z9 GT has optional cameras instead of side-view mirrors, there are two additional screens on the door cards. The center console of this station wagon has three more screens. One of them is dedicated to the front passenger. The rear-view mirror also has a built-in monitor.
The center tunnel of the Denza Z9 GT has loads of carbon fiber, two 50W wireless phone charging pads, a retractable gear selector, a set of physical buttons, and a pair of cup holders. The steering wheel of the Z9 GT has four spokes and a D shape. Speaking about the front refrigerator, it has a 4-liter capacity. It can cool up to minus 6 degrees Celsius and heat up to 50 degrees Celsius. According to Denza officials, this fridge can fit six Coca-Cola bottles.
The second row of the Denza Z9 GT has lots of leg space and an independent touch screen dedicated to climate control. The second-row seats are heated, ventilated, and massaged. They can be electrically adjusted. The refrigerator here offers a 10-liter capacity, suitable for four vine bottles. This large refrigerator has a drawback as it occupies space in the trunk. It also means you won’t be able to fold the second-row seats down. It also has a Devialet sound system.
Denza Z9 GT powertrain
The Denza Z9 GT has both PHEV and BEV variants. Its plug-in hybrid version stands on the e3 platform with the 5-gen DM system. It has a 2-liter turbocharged petrol engine for 152 kW (203 hp) under the hood. It is paired with three electric motors: one in the front and two in the rear. The combined power output of the Z9 GT’s e-motors is 640 kW (858 hp). The total power output of the PHEV system has yet to be revealed. But it is about 1,000 hp. The PHEV variant of this station wagon has a combined range of up to 1,100 km.
The Denza Z9 GT EV stands on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform. It also has three electric motors with increased power output. The peak power of this car reaches 710 kW (952 hp). Its range is 630 km (CLTC). The zero-to-hundred acceleration is 3.4 seconds. It is 0.2 seconds faster than the Z9 GT PHEV. According to Denza, the Z9 GT has completed the moose test at a speed of 93.6 km/h.
Denza Z9 GT prices
The Denza Z9 GT is available for pre-order in five trim levels with a price range of 339,800 – 419,800 yuan (47,600 – 58,850 USD).
- Denza Z9 GT PHEV Pro – 339,800 yuan (47,600 USD)
- Denza Z9 GT PHEV Max – 369,800 yuan (51,850 USD)
- Denza Z9 GT PHEV Ultra – 419,800 yuan (58,50 USD)
- Denza Z9 GT EV Pro – 359,800 yuan (50,450 USD)
- Denza Z9 GT EV Max – 389,800 yuan (54,650 USD)
The Denza Z9 GT will start deliveries in September this year. Its closest domestic rival is the Zeekr 001 liftback. Later, the Z9 GT will also enter Europe to rival cars from legacy brands like Porsche Panamera. The Z9 GT will also have a sedan variant shown during the pre-sales start.
Source: Denza
