Denza Z9 GT: BYD’s Porsche Taycan fighter detailed
BYD offshoot Denza has unveiled its highly anticipated Z9 GT, a sporty shooting brake available with either electric or plug-in hybrid power.
Designed under Wolfgang Egger, who penned the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione before serving as Audi’s head of design, the Z9 GT is similar to the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo in its overall shape, with its stepped rear design and softly sloping roof.
It’s going to take on the Taycan in its home turf, with Denza planning a European introduction.
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Measuring 5180mm (electric) to 5195mm (plug-in hybrid) long, 1990mm wide and 1480mm tall, it’s larger across every dimension than the aforementioned Porsche, though it differs from its German rival by being available with more than just pure battery power.
The Denza Z9 GT EV (electric vehicle) is powered by three motors, developing 710kW to push the shooting brake from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.4 seconds.
These motors are fed by a 100.1kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack, good for a claimed 630km of driving range on the lenient CLTC cycle.
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However, those who are after fuel flexibility can also choose a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which mates three less powerful electric motors to a 152kW turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine for 640kW total, resulting in a 3.6-second 0-100km/h time.
While it has a shorter electric-only driving range of about 200km thanks to its 38.5kWh battery, combined the system can go for up to 1100km without needing a recharge or refill.
These powertrains are available across two shared grades – Pro and Max – with the PHEV getting an exclusive Ultra flagship.
Equipment available across the range includes 21-inch wheels, rear-axle steering, a large infotainment touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster and passenger screen, wireless charging pads and a head-up display.
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Flagship versions get air suspension, Nappa leather and a 26-speaker sound system, among other features.
There’s even a pair of onboard fridges, with one in the front and two at the back.
BYD hasn’t yet confirmed if it’ll bring Denza to Australia, but Chinese pricing of the Z9 GT shows encouraging signs if it does come here.
The Z9 GT PHEV ranges from 334,800 to 414,800 yuan (equivalent to $69,270 to $85,825 in Australian currency) while the two EVs are priced from 354,800 yuan ($73,410) and 384,800 yuan ($79,620) respectively.
Denza is one of BYD’s range of brands. Previously established as a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, kast week BYD took full control of Denza.
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