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{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Denza Z9
| image = Denza Z9 GT 001 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Denza Z9 GT EV
| manufacturer = [[Denza]] ([[BYD Auto]])
| aka =
| production = 2024–present
| model_years =
| assembly = China: [[Shenzhen, Guangdong]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=All about BYD |website=MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal |url=https://www.marklines.com/en/oem/byd |access-date=2024-09-05 }}</ref>
| designer = Under the lead of [[Wolfgang Egger]]
| class = [[Executive car]] ([[E-segment|E]])
| body_style = {{ubl
| 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| 5-door [[shooting brake]] (Z9 GT)
}}
| engine = {{ubl
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]] [[plug-in hybrid]]:'''
| 2.0 L ''BYD479ZQA'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] [[turbo]]
}}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
| [[Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive|Front-engine, triple-motor, all-wheel drive]] (PHEV)
| [[Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive|Triple-motor, all-wheel-drive]] (EV)
}}
| platform = e<sup>3</sup> platform
| related =
| motor = [[AC motor|AC]] [[permanent magnet synchronous]]
| powerout = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|640|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (motor, PHEV)
| {{convert|710|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (EV)
}}
| battery = {{ubl
| 38.5 kWh [[Blade battery|BYD Blade]] [[Lithium iron phosphate battery|LFP]] (PHEV)
| 100 kWh BYD Blade LFP (EV)
}}
| electric_range = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|201|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} ([[China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle|CLTC]], PHEV)
| {{convert|630|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (CLTC, EV)
}}
| charging = {{unbulleted list
| 82 kW ([[Direct current|DC]], PHEV)
| 270 kW ([[Direct current|DC]], EV)
}}
| drivetrain = [[Plug-in hybrid]]
| transmission = [[E-CVT]] (PHEV)
| wheelbase = {{convert|3125|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5235|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)<br>{{convert|5180-5195|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (GT)
| width = {{convert|1990|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1500-1480|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2740-2875|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The '''Denza Z9''' ({{Lang-zh|c=腾势Z9|p=Téngshì Z9}}) is an [[executive car]] marketed by [[Denza]], a brand owned by Chinese manufacturer [[BYD Auto]]. Introduced in April 2024 at the [[Beijing Auto Show]], the Z9 is available as a 5-door [[shooting brake]] or [[Station wagon|station wagon / estate]] marketed as the Z9 GT, or a more traditional 4-door sedan, both of which are offered with [[plug-in hybrid]] and [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] powertrain options.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brad |date=2024-04-16 |title=Mercedes And BYD's Denza Z9 GT Is A Mega-Watt Monster |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/denzas-sleek-z9-gt-has-three-electric-motors-and-952-hp/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=Carscoops}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Opletal |first=Jiri |date=2024-04-15 |title=BYD's Denza Z9 GT flagship wagon leaks in China with 952 hp, coming to Europe next year |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/15/byds-denza-z9-gt-flagship-wagon-leaks-in-china-with-952-hp-coming-to-europe-next-year/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=laitimes |date=2024-04-08 |title=Named the Z9 GT, the new Denza car is more like a Porsche than Xiaomi |url=https://www.laitimes.com/en/article/6hwna_6y8xz.html |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=laitimes |language=en}}</ref>
== 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=DENZA names fire new flagship sedan DENZA Z9 GT |url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/Detail2020.aspx?ClassId=7&ArticleId=70032325 |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=Gasgoo}}</ref> The model will be offered in the European market.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2024-09-20 |title=Denza Z9 GT launched in China for 47,450 USD eyeing Europe |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/09/20/denza-z9-gt-launched-in-china-for-47450-usd-eyeing-europe/ |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
The Z9 pricing was announced in China on 20 August 2024, and went on sale a month later. At the same time, Denza also introduced the three-box sedan version of the Z9, without the "GT" moniker. It is available with the same trim levels and price with the GT model.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-20 |title=【图】预售33.98万起 三厢版腾势Z9正式发布_汽车之家 |trans-title=The three-box version of Denza Z9 is officially released with a pre-sale price of RMB 339,800 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202408/1299663.html#pvareaid=102624 |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Autohome}}</ref>
Both the plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions of the Denza Z9 are equipped with the Yi Sanfang system, which integrates three independent motors and dual-motor [[rear-wheel steering]] that offers improved vehicle handling. This system offers a rear-wheel steering angle of 20 degrees, considered "world-leading," and a minimum turning radius of {{convert|4.62|m|ft|1|abbr=on}}, along with a "crab-walk" capability at a 15-degree angle. The Yi Sanfang system also incorporates the Yunnian-A intelligent air body control system with dual-chamber [[air suspension]] for improved stability. The Denza Z9 has achieved a [[moose test]] speed of {{convert|93.6|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and maintained a safe braking speed of {{convert|140|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} during tire burst scenarios.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=腾讯网 |date=2024-09-20 |title=腾势Z9系列上市，33.48万元起，比亚迪的高端爆款终于来了？_腾讯新闻 |trans-title=The Denza Z9 series is on the market, starting at 334,800 yuan. Is BYD's high-end blockbuster finally here? |url=https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20240920A0A0VG00 |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=news.qq.com |language=zh-CN}}</ref>
The cabin of the Denza Z9 includes two refrigerators: a 4-liter front fridge and a 10-liter rear fridge behind the rear seat armrest. Other features include a [[Devialet]] sound system and electrically adjustable second-row seats. The Denza Z9 features the BYD 9000 cockpit [[System on a chip|chip]], which includes an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] model capable of handling tasks like scheduling and voice assistance. The Denza Z9's [[advanced driver-assistance system]] uses the BYD's BAS3.0+ system, which utilises 33 sensors and two [[Lidar]] units. These sensors enable functions like city and highway navigation, autonomous valet parking, and other autonomous driving features. This system is offered at no extra cost for the lifetime of the vehicle.<ref name=":1" />
The Denza Z9 PHEV comes in Pro, Max, and Ultra trims. The Pro version lacks features such as air suspension, [[head-up display]], and [[massage]] functions for second-row passengers, which are available in the Max trim. The Ultra trim adds electrically powered doors, [[Napa leather|Nappa leather]] seats, and 26 [[Devialet]] speakers. A Limited First Edition (LFE) of the PHEV model, limited to 2010 units, offers Max and Ultra trims with additional features like side-view cameras and 16 surround-view cameras.<ref name=":0" />
<gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:Denza Z9 GT 002 (cropped).jpg|Rear view
File:2024 Denza Z9 GT (front).jpg|Denza Z9 GT PHEV
</gallery>
== Powertrain ==
The PHEV version of the Z9 is built on the e3 platform with the [[BYD Auto#Fifth generation DM-i|fifth-generation DM system]], consisting of a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing {{convert|152|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and three electric motors with a total output of {{convert|640|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}. It accelerates from {{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 3.6 seconds, with a 38.5 kWh [[Lithium iron phosphate battery|LFP]] battery providing a {{convert|201|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} electric range and a total combined range of {{convert|1100|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}. The Denza Z9 PHEV is BYD's first plug-in hybrid to feature CTB (cell-to-body) battery integration, which helps increase interior space and [[torsional rigidity]].<ref name=":1" />
The battery electric (BEV) version uses the [[BYD Auto#e-Platform 3.0 Evo|e-Platform 3.0 Evo]] architecture and three electric motors for a combined output of {{convert|710|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}, achieving {{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 3.4 seconds. It is equipped with a 100.1 kWh LFP battery, offering a range of 630 km under the [[China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle|CLTC]] standard.<ref name=":0" />
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