BYD Denza Z9 GT India launch in India: Rs 1.57 crore price, tri-motor power, 2.7-second 0 to 100 km/h

BYD Denza has launched the Z9 GT in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.57 crore. It has a four-door body with a sedan-like front, a long roofline and a hatchback-style rear. The car is imported as a completely built unit (CBU). It offers a claimed range of up to 670 km and produces over 1,100 bhp.

Bookings are now open with a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. Denza will sell the Z9 GT through its own dealerships, with the first showrooms opening in Mumbai, Gurugram, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. More showrooms will be added in phases. The Z9 GT will rival the Porsche Taycan.

BYD Denza Z9 GT battery, motors and range

The BYD Denza Z9 GT gets three electric motors and all-wheel drive. The front AC asynchronous motor produces 230 kW and 410 Nm, while the two rear permanent magnet synchronous motors produce 310 kW and 400 Nm each. The combined output is 1,156PS or 1,140bhp and 1,210 Nm of torque. Denza claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h.

The Z9 GT uses a 122.49 kWh second-generation BYD Blade battery. Some reports quote a slightly different capacity of 122.29 kWh or 122.5 kWh. Its claimed range is 670 km under the NEDC cycle, while one report lists 600 km under the WLTP cycle. WLTP is a stricter test cycle, and the actual range will vary depending on driving conditions. The car gets five driving modes: Sport, Normal, Eco, Racing and Snow.

For charging, the Z9 GT supports up to 11 kW AC charging, and a 11 kW charging box. It gets vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality as well. Denza claims support for DC charging at up to 1,500 kW, which can charge the battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. However, this requires a compatible charger, and such high-capacity chargers are not commonly available in India.

BYD Denza Z9 GT interior and features

The Denza Z9 GT has a five-seat layout with genuine leather seats, a real wood dashboard panel and a knitted velvet roof lining. The steering wheel is covered in synthetic leather. The front seats get 8-way power adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and memory functions. The driver seat also gets a dynamic bolster system, adjustable side wings and power thigh support. The rear outer seats offer heating, ventilation, massage and power recline.

The main cabin features also include:

• 17.3-inch central touchscreen
• 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• 13.2-inch front passenger screen
• Augmented-reality head-up display
• 20-speaker Devialet sound system with karaoke function
• Two 50W wireless chargers at the front and one at the rear
• Mini fridge with a temperature range of -6°C to 50°C
• Four-zone climate control with an air purifier and CN95 filter
• Panoramic glass sunroof with electric slide function
• Powered tailgate with AR projection opening function
• Front luggage compartment
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 4G connectivity and over-the-air (OTA) updates
• Four-zone voice control

BYD Denza Z9 GT safety features

The BYD Denza Z9 GT gets nine airbags, including front, front and rear side, side curtain and far-side airbags. Other safety features include a 360-degree view monitor, six front and six rear parking radars, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It also gets electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, an electronic parking brake, hill descent control and a driver fatigue monitor. Seatbelt reminders are available for both front and rear passengers.

The ADAS suite includes:

• Adaptive cruise control and intelligent cruise control
• Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert and braking
• Blind-spot detection and door open warning
• Rear collision warning
• Lane departure assist and emergency lane-keeping assist
• Curve speed warning
• Automated parking assist

The Z9 GT gets drilled disc brakes on all four wheels. It also comes with a tyre repair kit, tow hook and reflective vest. The car has not been crash-tested in India.

BYD Denza Z9 GT design and special driving functions

The BYD Denza Z9 GT has a long, low shooting brake design with a rear-focused profile. It gets frameless soft-close doors, active spoiler, dual tail wing and a meteor welcome light. The front features LED headlamps with adaptive lighting and dual-line LED lighting. It rides on 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres, measuring 255/45 R20 at the front and 275/40 R20 at the rear.

The Z9 GT gets double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, along with DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension that adjusts ride height and damping. It also has rear-wheel steering and a minimum turning radius of 5.35 metres. Its three motors and independent wheel control enable special functions such as a pencil compass turn, which allows the car to rotate in a tight space, and crab-walk mode, which lets it move sideways at up to 8.5 degrees. The e3 parking assist uses this function to help park in tight spaces.

BYD Denza Z9 GT colours

The BYD Denza Z9 GT will be available in three exterior colours: Rime Gold, Obsidian Black and Fjord Green. The Matte Copper, Evergreen and Snow White finishes are not currently available. The cabin gets three colour themes: Dark Chocolate and Perg Beige, Dark Chocolate and Red Velvet, and Full Black. The Full Black option features black suede seats with yellow stitching.

Denza Z9 GT dimensions

The BYD Denza Z9 GT measures 5,180 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width and 1,490 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,125 mm and offers 495 litres of boot space. The car has a five-seat layout and a minimum turning radius of 5.35 metres.

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