Denza, a BYD sub-brand, has begun operations in India, launching the Denza D9 and Denza Z9 GT. Priced at Rs. 1.57 Cr, the Denza Z9 GT is a fastback sedan, but the brand describes this performance electric car as a shooting brake with the practicality of four doors. Like the Denza D9, the Z9 GT will be imported as CBUs. Here is a closer look at the Denza Z9 GT.
Denza Z9 GT: Battery and Range
While the Denza Z9 GT is sold in both electric and plug-in hybrid models in overseas markets, India will receive an all-electric version. A 122.5 kWh battery pack powers the all-electric Denza Z9 GT, with three electric motors: one at the front axle and two at the rear axle. All electric motors combined produce 1,156 PS and 1,1210 Nm of peak torque. The Z9 GT’s electric power figures match those of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric, making it the most powerful car on sale in India. With such enormous power-producing capacity, the Z9 GT can do a 0 to 100 km/hr dash in 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 270 km/hr. It has a claimed driving range of 670 km.
With a 1,500 kW ultra-fast charging system, the Denza Z9 GT can charge from 10 to 97 per cent in 9 minutes. Moreover, it also supports AC charging at 11 kW. With its rear wheels able to turn up to 15 degrees, the Z9 GT can crab-crawl sideways and even make 360-degree turns.
Denza Z9 GT: Warranty
The Denza Z9 GT comes with a 6-year/1.5 lakh km warranty, whichever comes first. Its battery pack is covered by an 8-year/1.6 lakh km warranty, whichever comes first.
Denza Z9 GT: Design and Dimensions
The Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,490 mm tall, with a 3,125 mm long wheelbase.
For supercar performance, the Z9 GT gets an aerodynamic design. Up front, it gets slim, swept-back LED headlamps, a bonnet dipping towards the front, and a dual-tone bumper with blacked-out honeycomb mesh elements on either side. In profile, it gets 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.
At the rear, the Z9 GT sports a split roof spoiler with a central stop lamp, a steeply raked rear windscreen, slim LED tail lamps, and a layered bumper. Notably, the ‘e3’ badge on the boot refers to the platform that underpins this Chinese electric fastback.
Denza Z9 GT: Interior and Features
Inside, the Z9 GT gets a minimalist interior with screens across the dashboard: a 13.2-inch screen for the front passenger, a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, and a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster. The cream-coloured upholstery helps make the 5-seater cabin feel airier.
As for features, the front seats get power adjustment, ventilation, heating, massage, and memory functions, plus power-adjustable headrests. The driver’s seat also gets active side bolster adjustment. The rear seats come with electric adjustment and recline, ventilation, heating, massage functions, and manually adjustable headrests. Other key features include a 20-speaker Devialet sound system, powered doors with soft-close functions, and a powered tailgate. For safety, the Z9 GT gets a Level-2 ADAS suite, auto parking, nine airbags, a 360-degree camera, and more.
