Last month, the electric and hybrid versions of the Denza Z9 sedan were unexpectedly revealed. According to further details provided by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, this sedan closely resembles the Denza Z9 GT sedan. The wheelbase is identical to that of the Z9 GT at 3125 mm. However, in other dimensions, the Z9 sedan is slightly larger, measuring 5235 mm in length, 1990 mm in width, and 1500 mm in height, compared to the hybrid GT version's dimensions of 5195 mm, 1990 mm, and 1480 mm.
It is noteworthy that the PHEV versions of both the Z9 and Z9 GT are larger than the electric versions due to the larger front bumper size. The fully electric GT version measures 5180 mm in length, while the sedan version measures 5220 mm. The curb weight of the PHEV is 2780 kg, while the electric version is 2895 kg. Buyers can choose between 20-inch and 21-inch wheels. Like the Z9 GT, the rear axle of the Z9 should be capable of rotating up to 20 degrees, resulting in a turning radius of only 4.62 meters.
The Z9 sedan's design is nearly identical to that of the Z9 GT, which is striking. The front-end designs of the hybrid and fully electric versions differ slightly from the GT version, with the hybrid version appearing more aggressive overall. The front fender area will accommodate Lidar units in at least some versions of the Z9. There is also an option to replace side mirrors with cameras.
The hybrid PHEV version uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine (BYD479ZQA) with a maximum power of 152 kW. It also employs three electric motors: one front motor (TZ210XYD) with a maximum power of 200 kW and two rear motors (TZ220XYAV), each with a power output of 220 kW. The range is expected to be the same or very similar to that of the Z9 GT station wagon, reaching 1100 kilometers.
The electric version features three electric motors. The front motor is YS230XYA with a power of 230 kW, while both rear wheels receive TZ220XYAW motors, each with a power of 240 kW. All motors are manufactured by BYD, and the vehicle uses the BYD FinDreams blade lithium iron phosphate battery. The electric vehicle (EV) version utilizes the e-Platform 3.0 Evo, with a range of 630 km.
The car is already available for pre-sale with prices ranging from $47,900 to $59,150 and is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter.
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