Denza Z9

Denza Z9
Denza Z9
	Denza D9 GT EV
Overview
Manufacturer	Denza (BYD Auto)
Production	2024
Assembly	China
Designer	Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	5-door shooting brake (GT)
Layout	Front-engine, triple-motor, all-wheel drive (PHEV); Triple-motor, all-wheel-drive (EV);
Platform	e3 platform (YiSanFang)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol plug-in hybrid:; 2.0 L BYD479ZQA I4 turbo;
Electric motor	AC Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output	640 kW (870 PS; 858 hp) (motor, PHEV); 710 kW (965 PS; 952 hp) (EV);
Transmission	E-CVT (PHEV)
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	BYD Blade LFP;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,125 mm (123.0 in)
Length	5,180–5,195 mm (203.9–204.5 in)
Width	1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight	2,875 kg (6,338 lb)

The Denza Z9 (Chinese: 腾势Z9; pinyin: Téngshì Z9) is an executive car produced by Denza, a joint venture between Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto and Mercedes-Benz AG. Introduced in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show, the Z9 is currently available as a 5-door shooting brake or station wagon / estate marketed as the Z9 GT with plug-in hybrid and battery electric powertrain options. A more traditional sedan version will be available later.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Overview

The Z9 was designed under the leadership of BYD's global design director, Wolfgang Egger. According to a Denza executive, the Z9 GT targeted European competitors such as the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.^[4]

Rear view
Denza Z9 GT PHEV

References

^ Anderson, Brad (2024-04-16). "Mercedes And BYD's Denza Z9 GT Is A Mega-Watt Monster". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
^ Opletal, Jiri (2024-04-15). "BYD's Denza Z9 GT flagship wagon leaks in China with 952 hp, coming to Europe next year". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
^ laitimes (2024-04-08). "Named the Z9 GT, the new Denza car is more like a Porsche than Xiaomi". laitimes. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
^ "DENZA names fire new flagship sedan DENZA Z9 GT". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

[1] Anderson, Brad (2024-04-16). "Mercedes And BYD's Denza Z9 GT Is A Mega-Watt Monster". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

[2] Opletal, Jiri (2024-04-15). "BYD's Denza Z9 GT flagship wagon leaks in China with 952 hp, coming to Europe next year". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

[3] times (2024-04-08). "Named the Z9 GT, the new Denza car is more like a Porsche than Xiaomi". laitimes. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

[4] "DENZA names fire new flagship sedan DENZA Z9 GT". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

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