Denza, the luxury brand of BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY), has unveiled the Z9 sedan, a companion model to the Z9GT hatchback introduced in September. The Z9 made its debut on the opening day of the 2024 Guangzhou auto show, offering both plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) versions starting at RMB 334,800 ($46,320), the same price as the Z9GT.
The Denza Z9 PHEV is available in three variants with prices starting at RMB 334,800, RMB 364,800, and RMB 414,800 respectively. On the other hand, the Denza Z9 BEV comes in two variants with starting prices of RMB 354,800 and RMB 384,800 respectively.
The Z9 is classified as a D-class sedan, with slight variations in dimensions between the BEV and PHEV models. The Denza Z9 PHEV measures 5,235 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width, and 1,500/1,518 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. On the other hand, the Z9 BEV measures 5,180 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width, and 1,500/1,518 mm in height, with the same wheelbase of 3,125 mm.
Similar to the Z9GT, the Z9 comes equipped with BYD’s e3 technology, a scaled-down version of the e4 technology designed for ultra-luxury vehicles. The e3 technology is based on the Xuanji architecture and features a tri-motor independent drive system with dual-motor independent steering at the rear wheels.
In terms of performance, the Denza Z9 BEV boasts a front motor with a peak power of 230 kW and a peak torque of 430 Nm, while both rear motors deliver 240 kW of power and 360 Nm of torque. This powertrain enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. On the other hand, the Z9 PHEV features a front motor with 200 kW of power and 315 Nm of torque, along with rear motors producing 220 kW of power and 360 Nm of torque, allowing the vehicle to reach 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
The Z9 BEV is powered by a 100 kWh BYD blade battery pack, offering a CLTC range of 630 km. In contrast, the Z9 PHEV is equipped with a 38.5 kWh blade battery pack, providing a battery range of 201 km and a combined range of 1,101 km on a full tank of fuel and charge.
Denza had previously launched the Z9GT, the first model in its Z series, which also comes in three PHEV variants and two BEV variants. In October, Denza delivered a total of 10,781 vehicles, including 3,089 units of the Z9GT, according to data from CnEVPost.
Overall, the Denza Z9 combines luxury, performance, and cutting-edge technology to deliver a premium driving experience for discerning customers.
