New Delhi: BYD’s luxury automotive brand Denza has launched its flagship electric shooting brake, the Z9 GT, in India at an ex-showroom price of ₹1.56 crore. The high-performance electric car comes with a claimed driving range of 670 km, a tri-motor powertrain producing 1,139 hp and advanced charging technology.
The Z9 GT has entered the Indian market alongside the Denza D9 luxury electric MPV, marking the brand’s debut in the country. Bookings for the Z9 GT have opened with a token amount of ₹10 lakh. The model will be sold through dedicated Denza dealerships.
Three electric motors produce 1,139 hp
The India-spec Denza Z9 GT is powered by a tri-motor electric setup comprising one motor at the front and two at the rear. The powertrain produces a combined output of 1,139 hp and 1,210 Nm of peak torque, with power delivered to all four wheels.
The electric shooting brake can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in a claimed 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 270 kmph.
The motors draw power from a 122.5 kWh battery pack. Denza claims the vehicle offers a driving range of up to 670 km on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Actual driving range may vary depending on driving conditions, speed, weather and usage of in-car systems.
Ultra-fast charging technology
One of the key highlights of the Z9 GT is its support for Denza’s 1,500 kW Flash ultra-fast charging technology.
The company claims the system can charge the battery from 10 per cent to 97 per cent in approximately nine minutes under compatible charging conditions. The charging process stops at 97 per cent to help reduce battery stress. The vehicle also supports AC charging at up to 11 kW.
The claimed charging performance is based on the manufacturer’s technology and compatible charging infrastructure. Availability of such high-power charging facilities will be an important consideration for customers.
Shooting brake design and dimensions
Unlike conventional luxury sedans and SUVs, the Denza Z9 GT follows a four-door shooting brake design, combining a sporty roofline with an extended rear section.
The car measures approximately 5,180 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width and 1,490 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm.
Exterior highlights include LED headlamps, a sculpted bonnet, a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, flush-fitting door handles and 20-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres. At the rear, the car features slim LED tail-lamps, a dual-ridge roof spoiler and a layered bumper design.
It also gets rear-wheel steering, allowing the rear wheels to turn by up to 15 degrees. The system supports crab-like sideways movement and 360-degree turning manoeuvres, helping improve manoeuvrability in tight spaces.
Luxury cabin with three-screen dashboard
The Z9 GT has a five-seat cabin with leather upholstery and a technology-focused dashboard.
The interior features a 17.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a separate 13.2-inch display for the front passenger. A 20-speaker Devialet audio system is another major feature.
The front seats offer powered adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage functions and memory settings. The driver’s seat also gets active side-wing adjustment.
The outer rear seats come with powered adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and powered recline functions. Other convenience features include soft-close powered doors and a powered tailgate.
Safety and driver assistance features
The Denza Z9 GT comes equipped with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) supported by radar sensors at the front and rear.
Its safety equipment includes nine airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and automatic parking assistance.
The combination of driver assistance technology and parking features is designed to support the driver in different traffic and parking situations.
Price and availability in India
The Denza Z9 GT is priced at ₹1.56 crore (ex-showroom) in India, with bookings open for ₹10 lakh.
Denza plans to sell its vehicles through dedicated dealerships in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. The Z9 GT will be offered in India as a fully electric model, while selected international markets also receive a plug-in hybrid version.
With its powerful tri-motor setup, long claimed range, luxury equipment and rapid-charging claims, the Z9 GT enters India’s premium electric vehicle market as Denza’s flagship offering.