Last month, the electric and hybrid versions of the Denza Z9 sedan made a surprise appearance. This sedan version is based on the GT model, and more details were disclosed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. The Denza Z9 sedan closely resembles the Denza Z9 GT sedan, with the same wheelbase of 3125 mm. However, in terms of other dimensions, the sedan is slightly larger at 5235 mm, 1990 mm, and 1500 mm for length, width, and height, compared to the hybrid version of the GT, which measures 5195 mm, 1990 mm, and 1480 mm.
It is worth noting that the PHEV versions of both the Z9 and Z9 GT are larger than the electric versions due to the larger bumper size. The fully electric GT version measures 5180 mm in length, while the sedan version is 5220 mm long. The empty weight of the PHEV is 2780 kg, while the electric version weighs 2895 kg. Buyers can choose between 20-inch and 21-inch wheels. Similar to the Z9 GT, the rear axle of the Z9 is expected to rotate up to 20 degrees, resulting in a turning radius of just 4.62 meters.
Visually, the Z9 sedan is nearly identical to the Z9 GT. However, the front fascia of the hybrid and fully electric versions differs slightly from the GT, with the hybrid appearing more aggressive overall. Additionally, the front fender area will accommodate Lidar units in at least some versions of the Z9. There is also an option to replace the side mirrors with cameras.
The hybrid PHEV version uses a 2-liter BYD479ZQA turbocharged engine, with a maximum power output of 152 kW. It also utilizes three electric motors: a front TZ210XYD motor with a peak power of 200 kW, and two TZ220XYAV motors, each producing 220 kW, mounted on the left and right rear wheels. The range is likely to be the same or very similar to that of the Z9 GT station wagon, at 1100 kilometers.
The electric version features three electric motors. The front motor is a YS230XYA with a power output of 230 kW, while each rear wheel is equipped with TZ220XYAW motors, each generating 240 kW. All motors are produced by BYD, and the electric vehicle uses a lithium iron phosphate Blade battery from BYD's subsidiary, FinDreams. The electric vehicle version utilizes the e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform, with a range of 630 km.
The vehicle is already available for pre-sale at prices ranging from $47,900 to $59,150. It is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter.
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