BYD’s luxury subsidiary, Denza, has launched operations in India with the introduction of 2 high-end offerings – the D9 MPV and the Z9 fastback grand tourer. The Denza Z9 GT is available in a single, all-electric variant priced at Rs 1.57 crore. In global markets, it is also sold with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Buyers can reserve their unit for a token amount of Rs 10 lakh.
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Denza Z9 GT: What’s on offer?
The Z9 GT is 5,180mm long, 1,990mm wide, 1,490mm tall, and has a 3,125mm wheelbase. Its front fascia features sleek LED headlamps and a highly aerodynamic bonnet. There’s a LiDAR scanner on the front section of the roof. The fastback rests on 20-inch alloy wheels and Pirelli tyres. The door handles sit flush on their respective panels. There’s Denza badging on the D pillars. At the back, the stop lamp is mounted at the centre of the spoiler, dividing it into 2 segments. The tail lamps have a segmented layout as well.
The electrically powered front seats of the Denza Z9 GT are equipped with ventilation, heating, massage, and memory functions. The headrests are electrically adjustable as well. The rear seats have all these functions apart from memory. Their headrests can be manually adjusted. There’s a powered recline function on board as well. The fastback can seat 5 people.
The dashboard houses a 17.3-inch central touchscreen infotainment system, a 13.2-inch digital driver’s display, and a 13.2-inch entertainment screen for the front passenger. Other features include a powered tailgate, a 20-speaker Devialet sound system with karaoke, 50W wireless chargers for the front and rear rows, an AR heads-up display, keyless entry, four-zone automatic climate control, Boss mode, and more.
Safety features of the Denza Z9 GT include 9 airbags, a 360-degree camera, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Hill Descent Control (HDC), and more. Its ADAS suite comprises 14 functions, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Assist, Automated Parking Assist, and more.
In India, the Z9 GT is available with an all-electric powertrain only. It is powered by 3 electric motors. One is mounted on the front axle, while the other two are positioned at the back. They produce a combined power output of 1,156hp and 1,210Nm of torque. The fastback can go from 0-100km/h in just 2.7 seconds. Its top speed is capped at 270km/h. The 122.5kWh battery pack offers a driving range of 670km (NEDC). It can be charged from 10 to 97% in just 9 minutes with a compatible ultra-fast charger. There’s support for 11kW AC home charging as well.
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Final Thoughts
At the moment, Denza is operational in just 6 Indian cities – Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. As mentioned earlier, buyers can reserve their Z9 GT model for a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. The fastback rivals the Porsche Taycan in India.
