The all-electric Denza Z9 GT has been launched in India at Rs 1.57 crore, ex-showroom, and bookings can now be made for Rs 10 lakh. The Z9 GT is Denza's take on a fastback, or as the company describes it, a shooting brake with the practicality of four doors. Its launch also confirms our September exclusive that Denza would bring the Z9 GT here.
Denza is BYD's luxury sub-brand, and the Z9 GT has been launched alongside the Denza D9 MPV. The two models will be retailed through exclusive Denza showrooms, separate from BYD, in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.
Denza Z9 GT range and battery specs
It is offered with both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains globally, but India will get only the all-electric version. The Z9 GT EV has a 122.5kWh battery pack and three electric motors, one at the front and two at the rear. Together, they produce 1,156hp and 1,210Nm, and this output is sent to all four wheels. Denza claims a 0-100kph acceleration time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 270kph. The Z9 GT has a claimed NEDC range of 670km.
Denza's 1,500kW Flash ultra-fast charging system is claimed to charge the Z9 GT's 122.5kWh battery from 10 to 97 percent in just nine minutes. The charging stops at 97 percent to help preserve battery life. It also supports AC charging speeds of up to 11kW.
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Denza Z9 GT exterior highlights
The Denza Z9 GT has a sleek exterior design. Up front, it gets a pair of LED headlamps, a ridged bonnet and a LiDAR sensor on the front edge of the roof. It measures around 5,180mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,490mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125mm. Its side profile features 20-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres, a kinked rear character line, flush door handles, Denza badges on the D-pillars and large door-mounted outside rearview mirrors.
The rear wheels can turn by up to 15 degrees. This rear-wheel steering system allows the Z9 GT to crab crawl sideways, and even make 360-degree turns. At the rear, it gets a dual-ridge roof spoiler with a centrally mounted stop lamp, a steeply raked rear windscreen, slim LED tail-lamps and a layered bumper design. The 'e3' badge on the boot refers to the platform that underpins the Z9 GT.
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Denza Z9 GT interior and features
The Z9 GT seats five. Both the front seats get powered adjustment, ventilation, heating, position memory, massage functions, along with power-adjustable headrests. The driver's seat also gets active side-wing adjustment. Meanwhile, the outward rear seats feature power adjustment, ventilation, heating, massage functions, manually adjustable headrests and powered recline.
Digital appointments include a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch screen for the front passenger and a 13.2-inch digital driver's display. Other highlights include a 20-speaker Devialet sound system, leather upholstery, powered doors with soft-close functions and a powered tailgate.
Denza Z9 GT safety features
When it comes to safety features, the Z9 GT gets an ADAS suite, part of which are six radars each at the front and rear. ABS, auto park assist, nine airbags, a 360-degree camera and tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) are on offer as well. Denza is offering a comprehensive vehicle warranty for 6 years or 1.5 lakh kilometres, whichever is earlier. The electric powertrain comes with an 8-year warranty or 1.5 lakh kilometres, whichever is earlier.
Denza Z9 GT market positioning and rivals
Denza was founded in May 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler AG, now known as Mercedes-Benz Group AG. The brand name was announced two years later. Mercedes-Benz has since exited the partnership. In 2022, BYD repositioned Denza as a luxury brand and shifted its focus to the higher end of the market.
In India, Denza will sit above BYD's existing range of models. The Porsche Taycan is the Z9 GT's closest rival in India. While the Z9 GT is likely to sell in smaller numbers, it will serve as a technology showcase for Denza and help build the brand here.
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