Denza

BYD carries a few years of heart attack in Europe and in the rest of the regions in which it has a presence. However, this time the brand wanted to take a very different step: fully enter the premium vehicle segment. And he has done it precisely with Denza, your luxury brand which has been based in China for more than a decade and which this year crosses borders to give another pinch to the European automobile industry. The Chinese giant launches its premium division in this market with two models: the Denza Z9GTa high-performance family coupe, and the Denza D9a seven-seater minivan. Curiously, we were already able to test the Z9GT first-hand in 2025, giving us clues about what was happening. Now, the departure is imminent, and below these lines we tell you all the details. Denza Z9GT and D9, technical sheet denza z9gt denza z9 BODY TYPE. Coupé, five seats (shooting brake) Minivan, seven seats MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT. Pure electric version: 5,180 meters long, 1,990 meters wide, 1,490 meters high. 3,125 m wheelbase. Weight to be confirmed Plug-in hybrid version: 5,195 meters long, 1,990 meters wide, 1,490 meters high. 3,125 m wheelbase. Weight to be confirmed 5,250 meters long, 1,960 meters wide, 1,900 meters high. 3,110 m wheelbase. 2,895 kg empty weight. TRUNK. 495 liters (1,680 liters with seats folded) 430 liters (3rd row back) 570 liters (3rd row forward) 2,310 liters (3rd row folded and 2nd row forward) MAXIMUM POWER. Pure electric version: 1,156 HP / 850 kW (three electric motors). Maximum torque: 1,210 Nm Plug-in hybrid version: 776 HP / 570 kW (three electric motors and one 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder gasoline motor). Maximum torque: 1,035 Nm 353 HP / 260 kW (120 HP 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine that acts as a generator + 231 HP front electric motor + 61 HP rear electric motor). Maximum torque of 220 Nm WLTP autonomy. Pure electric version: more than 600 km in all-wheel drive (up to 800 km in rear-wheel drive) Plug-in hybrid version: up to 203 km of electric range. 805 km of combined autonomy under the WLTP cycle WLTP electric range of 210 km Joint range of 950 km (battery + full tank) ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE. Zero emissions. Zero emissions. DRIVING AIDS (ADAS). To be determined To be determined OTHERS. DiLink software, Integration with Google, seats with ventilation, massage and heating, 1,150 W sound system, 17.3-inch central screen, 13.2-inch co-pilot screen, 50-inch Head Up Display, refrigerator DiLink software, Integration with Google and Apple, ventilated, massage and heated seats, 16-speaker sound system, 15.6-inch central screen, 10.25-inch driver screen, 12-inch Head Up Display, refrigerator price and release Pure electric version: from 115,000 euros Plug-in hybrid version: starting at 101,000 euros Available in the coming weeks From 78,500 euros Available in the coming weeks As we said before, Denza is not a new brand. It was born in 2010 as an alliance between BYD and Daimler, and launched its first vehicle in 2014, although its presence had until now been limited to the Chinese market. Its arrival in Europe comes in a context in which Chinese brands are trying to consolidate beyond the mid-price segment, where they have already achieved some traction. The Z9GT: a grand tourer with three engines and ultra-fast charging The Z9GT is the model with which Denza wants to present itself to the European buyer of premium cars. It is a shooting brake (a body between a sedan and a family car) with more sporty lines. The vehicle is 5.18 meters long (5.19 meters in the plug-in hybrid) and was designed by Wolfgang Egger, known for his work at Audi and Alfa Romeo. The most interesting thing about the Z9GT is its technical proposal, especially when it comes to battery charging. The model incorporates the system FLASH Charging from BYD, capable of operating with a power of up to 1,500 kW, which would allow the battery to be charged from 10% to 70% in five minutes, or from 10% to 97% in nine. The brand further claims that even at temperatures of -30°C the process from 20% to 97% would be completed in twelve minutes. These figures, if confirmed in real conditions of use, would represent a significant jump compared to what we currently have. Of course, to take advantage of them, it will be necessary to access BYD’s own chargers, which also they have to deploy in Europe. So there is still quite a bit of work ahead in this regard. The battery is an evolution of the Blade Battery from BYD, now in its second generation, with chemistry lithium iron phosphate (LFP). According to the brand itself, engineers have managed to simultaneously increase both energy density and charging speed. You have it in pure electric and plug-in hybrid The Z9GT will be sold in two variants. The 100% electric version has three motors (one front and two rear) with a combined power of 1,156 HP and a 122.49 kWh battery. The autonomy approved according to the WLTP cycle exceeds 600 kilometers. 0 to 100 km/h is resolved in 2.7 seconds and the maximum speed reaches 270 km/h. These are, of course, figures that we are not used to seeing very often on the streets. Throughout 2026, Denza also plans to add a rear-wheel drive variant with a range of about 800 kilometers. The plug-in hybrid version (DM) combine those three electric motors with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The total power of the system is 776 HP. The battery, in this case 63.82 kWh, offers 203 kilometers of electric range according to WLTP. With the battery charged and the tank full, the manufacturer estimates a combined range of about 805 kilometers. 0 to 100 km/h is done in 3.6 seconds, according to the firm. Platform with rear steering and double independent motor Under the body, the Z9GT rides on the e³ (“e-cube”) platform, developed specifically for Denza. In it we find a rear steering system with two independent motorsone per wheel. This allows … Read more