The Denza Z9 GT has finally launched in India, and it comes here as a fully imported model. Denza is BYD’s luxury sub-brand, and the Z9 GT is its take on a fastback, or, as the company describes it, a shooting brake with the practicality of four doors. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
What is the price of the Denza Z9 GT?
The all-electric Denza Z9 GT is priced at Rs 1.57 crore, ex-showroom, with bookings open for Rs 10 lakh. Unlike BYD, Denza will sell its cars through a separate network of exclusive showrooms. These are being set up in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.
What is the range of the Denza Z9 GT?
The Z9 GT has a claimed NEDC range of 670km. It has a 122.5kWh battery pack that powers three electric motors: one at the front and two at the rear. Together, these motors produce 1,156hp and 1,210Nm of torque, with power sent to all four wheels. The Z9 GT produces the same peak power output as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric, making them the most powerful cars on sale in India. Denza claims the Z9 GT can accelerate from 0-100kph in 2.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 270kph.
How fast can the Denza Z9 GT charge?
Denza’s 1,500kW Flash charging system is claimed to top up the 122.5kWh battery from 10 to 97 percent in just nine minutes. Charging is capped at 97 percent to help preserve battery life. The car also supports AC charging at up to 11kW.
Does the Denza Z9 GT come with a warranty?
The carmaker is offering a 6-year or 1.5 lakh kilometre warranty on the vehicle, whichever comes first. The electric powertrain gets a longer warranty of 8 years or 1.5 lakh kilometres, whichever comes first.
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What are the exterior and interior colour options available with the Denza Z9 GT?
It is available in three exterior colours: Fjord Green, Rime Gold and Obsidian Black. Three interior colour combinations on offer include Dark Chocolate with Perg Beige, Dark Chocolate with Red Velvet and an all-black finish. The all-black interior also gets suede seats with yellow stitching.
What are some of the standout features on the Denza Z9 GT?
One of the Z9 GT’s key features is that its rear wheels can turn by up to 15 degrees, allowing the car to move sideways in a crab-walk motion. It can even make 360-degree turns. Other highlights include a 20-speaker Devialet sound system, powered doors with soft-close functions and more.
Where does Denza fit in India’s automotive landscape?
Denza will be positioned above BYD’s existing range of models in India. The Porsche Taycan is the Z9 GT’s closest rival in the country. While the Z9 GT is likely to sell in smaller numbers, its role will also be to showcase Denza’s technology and help establish the brand here.
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