Key highlights
- Denza Z9 GT launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 1.56 crore (ex-showroom).
- Gets a tri-motor electric AWD setup producing 1,156 PS and 1,210 Nm, with a claimed 0-100 kmph time of 2.7 seconds.
- The 122.49kWh Blade Battery offers a claimed NEDC range of 670km.
BYD’s luxury automotive brand Denza has made its India debut, and while the D9 electric MPV is all about taking care of its occupants, the Z9 GT is here to make a rather different statement. Launched at an introductory price of Rs 1,56,80,000 (ex-showroom), the Z9 GT is an all-electric luxury performance car with a striking shooting brake design, a tri-motor powertrain and a few tricks that you wouldn’t normally associate with something this large.
The Z9 GT is available in India exclusively with an all-electric powertrain, although international markets also get a plug-in hybrid version. Bookings have opened with a reservation amount of Rs 10 lakh.
A shooting brake with supercar-like performance
The Z9 GT combines the proportions of a grand tourer with the practicality of a shooting brake. Its design, led by Denza Design Director Wolfgang Egger, features flowing bodywork, frameless doors with powered suction closing, an active air vent and an electrically operated rear spoiler. It also gets 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass sunroof, a front luggage compartment and an electric tailgate.
But it is the powertrain that really gets interesting. The Z9 GT uses three electric motors, with one AC asynchronous motor at the front and two permanent magnet synchronous motors at the rear. The combined output stands at 850 kW (1,156 PS) and 1,210 Nm of torque, with power sent to all four wheels.
Denza claims a 0-100 kmph time of just 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 270 kmph. Energy comes from a 122.49 kWh second-generation BYD Blade Battery, which offers a claimed NEDC range of up to 670 km. The car supports 11 kW three-phase AC charging and also gets regenerative braking and Vehicle-to-Load functionality.
It can crab walk and turn around its own axis
One of the Z9 GT’s most interesting features is BYD’s e³ intelligent vehicle control technology. The system integrates independent wheel control and enables some rather unusual manoeuvres, including Crab Walk, 360-degree Compass Turn, Drift and Flexible Steering.
The Crab Walk function allows the car to move diagonally, while the 360-degree Compass Turn is designed to help it turn within an exceptionally tight space. The Z9 GT also gets a minimum turning radius of 5.35 metres, which should make manoeuvring this large car a little less intimidating.
The DiSus-A intelligent air suspension, supported by double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, is designed to adapt to changing road conditions and driving inputs.
A technology-loaded luxury cabin
The Z9 GT gets a five-seat cabin with genuine leather upholstery, real wood dashboard trim and a knitted velvet headliner. The dashboard features a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch front passenger display and a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster. There is also an augmented reality head-up display.
Both front seats get electric adjustment, memory, heating, ventilation and massage functions. The rear seats aren’t an afterthought either, with power reclining, heating, ventilation and massage functions. A 20-speaker Devialet sound system, four-zone climate control, a front refrigerator, 50W wireless charging pads for front and rear occupants and multi-colour ambient lighting add to the experience.
Safety equipment includes multiple airbags, a 360-degree view monitor, TPMS, parking radars and an extensive ADAS suite with features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection and emergency lane-keeping assist.
The Z9 GT will be offered in Rime Gold, Obsidian Black and Fjord Green exterior shades, with three interior colour combinations.
Price, bookings and warranty
The Denza Z9 GT is priced at Rs 1.56 crore (ex-showroom), with bookings open for Rs 10 lakh. Customers will receive a complimentary 11kW home charger with installation and six years of roadside assistance.
The vehicle warranty is six years or 1.5 lakh km, while the high-voltage electric powertrain gets an eight-year or 1.6 lakh km warranty, whichever comes earlier.
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