Denza Z9 GT launched in India at Rs 1.57 crore, packs 1,156bhp

The all-electric shooting brake claims a 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds and gets a 122.5kWh battery with a claimed range of 670km.

Denza has launched the Z9 GT, a high-performance electric shooting brake priced at Rs 1.57 crore (ex-showroom). Bookings for the model are now open at Rs 10 lakh. The Z9 GT arrives alongside the D9 electric MPV, marking the Chinese luxury brand's entry into the Indian market.

The Z9 GT will be sold through a dedicated retail network, independent of BYD's existing dealerships. Denza plans to establish showrooms in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. The launch also follows our earlier report in September about the brand's plans to introduce the Z9 GT in India.

Denza Z9 GT: Design and dimensions

The Z9 GT follows a low-slung shooting brake silhouette, combining a long bonnet with a sloping roofline and an extended rear section. It measures 5,180mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,490mm in height, while its wheelbase stands at 3,125mm.

The front gets LED headlamps, a sculpted bonnet and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor. Other exterior details include flush-fitting door handles, 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli tyres and a distinctive character line running towards the rear. At the back, the design features slim LED tail-lamps, a dual-ridge roof spoiler with an integrated brake light and a layered bumper.

It also offers rear-wheel steering system, which allows the rear wheels to turn by up to 15 degrees. This enables the Z9 GT to perform crab-like sideways movements and even rotate through 360 degrees, improving manoeuvrability in tight spaces.

Denza Z9 GT Interior and features

Inside, the Z9 GT gets a three-screen dashboard layout, with a 17.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 13.2-inch display for the front passenger and a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver.

The five-seat cabin gets leather upholstery and a 20-speaker Devialet audio system. Both front seats offer powered adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and memory functions, along with electrically adjustable headrests. The driver also gets active side-bolster adjustment.

The outer rear seats receive powered adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions, while powered recline adds to passenger comfort. Other equipment includes electrically operated doors with soft-close functionality and a powered tailgate.

Denza Z9 GT: Powertrain, performance and range

Powering the Z9 GT is a three-motor electric setup, comprising one motor at the front and two at the rear. The system develops a combined 1,156bhp and 1,210Nm of torque, with power delivered to all four wheels. Denza claims the electric shooting brake can accelerate from 0 to 100kph in 2.7 seconds before reaching a top speed of 270kph.

The motors draw energy from a 122.5kWh battery pack, which delivers a claimed NEDC range of 670km. The India-spec model gets only the pure-electric powertrain, although the Z9 GT is also available with a plug-in hybrid setup in select international markets.

Charging is another major talking point. The Z9 GT supports Denza's 1,500kW Flash charging technology, which is claimed to replenish the battery from 10 to 97 per cent in nine minutes under compatible conditions. The final three per cent is excluded to help protect battery longevity. The vehicle also supports AC charging at up to 11kW.

Denza Z9 GT: Safety equipment

The electric model comes equipped with an ADAS package, supported by radar sensors positioned at the front and rear. The safety equipment list also includes nine airbags, ABS, a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and automatic parking assistance.

Denza is offering a vehicle warranty of six years or 1.5 lakh kilometres, whichever comes first.

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