Denza Z9 GT Launched in India at Rs 1.57 Crore: 1,156hp and 670km Range

BYD's luxury brand Denza has launched the all-electric Z9 GT in India at an introductory price of Rs 1.57 crore (ex-showroom). The electric shooting brake comes with three motors, all-wheel drive and a claimed range of 670km on a single charge. The Z9 GT has been launched alongside the Denza D9 electric MPV. Bookings for the new model are open with a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. Here are five key things to know about the new electric car.

1. Denza Z9 GT Gets a Sporty Shooting Brake Design

The Denza Z9 GT has a four-door shooting brake design with a sloping roofline and a sporty rear section. It measures 5,180mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,490mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 3,125mm. The front gets slim lighting elements, a LiDAR sensor and flush door handles. Other highlights include 20-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres, a dual-ridge roof spoiler and a full-width LED tail-light setup. The electric car also gets rear-wheel steering with up to 15 degrees of movement. This allows it to perform features such as crab walking and a 360-degree turn, which can make it easier to move in tight spaces.

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2. Interior Gets Three Screens and Devialet Audio

Inside, the Denza Z9 GT gets a five-seat layout with a feature-rich cabin. The dashboard houses a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital instrument display and a 13.2-inch screen for the front passenger. The front seats come with power adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage, memory and powered headrests. The driver’s seat also gets active side-wing adjustment. Rear passengers get power-adjustable outer seats with heating, ventilation, massage and powered recline. Other features include leather upholstery, powered doors with soft-close function, a powered tailgate and a 20-speaker Devialet sound system.

3. 1,156hp Power and a Claimed Range of 670km

The Denza Z9 GT is powered by a 122.5kWh battery pack paired with three electric motors. There is one motor at the front and two at the rear, giving it an all-wheel-drive setup. The combined output stands at 1,156hp and 1,210Nm of torque. Denza claims the electric car can accelerate from 0 to 100kph in just 2.7 seconds, while its top speed is rated at 270kph. The company claims a driving range of up to 670km on the NEDC cycle. The Z9 GT also supports 1,500kW Flash ultra-fast charging, which is claimed to charge the battery from 10 to 97 per cent in around nine minutes under compatible charging conditions. It also gets 11kW AC charging support.

4. Safety Features and Warranty

The Denza Z9 GT comes with several safety features, including six front and rear radars, a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and nine airbags. It also gets advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), along with features such as ABS and automatic parking assistance. Denza is offering a vehicle warranty of six years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first. The EV powertrain is covered by an eight-year or 1.5 lakh km warranty.

5. Denza Z9 GT Price and Rivals in India

The Denza Z9 GT has been launched in India at Rs 1.57 crore (ex-showroom). Bookings are open for Rs 10 lakh. The brand will sell its cars through exclusive showrooms in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. In India, the Z9 GT is available only as a fully electric model, while some international markets also get a plug-in hybrid version.

The electric shooting brake will compete in the high-end luxury EV space, with the Porsche Taycan being one of its key rivals. Denza was formed in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz later exited the partnership, and BYD repositioned Denza as its luxury brand in 2022.

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