By Shaun Lee
The Z9 GT will sit as Denza’s flagship luxury performance EV for Malaysia and is set to be one of the most powerful cars officially sold here.
The Denza Z9 GT is set to be launched in Malaysia on 15 July, following an earlier preview at the Sime Motors MotorExpo. Shown previously in right-hand-drive form, the Z9 GT will sit as Denza’s flagship luxury performance EV for Malaysia and is set to be one of the most powerful cars officially sold here.
The Denza Z9 GT EV uses a tri-motor all-wheel drive setup producing a combined 850 kW, or around 1,156 PS, and 1,210 Nm of torque. According to Denza, the Z9 GT EV is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 269 km/h.
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That puts the Z9 GT in very serious performance territory, with figures that place it above many established performance EVs and super saloons. Unlike a conventional sedan, however, the Z9 GT is shaped as a low-slung luxury electric shooting brake, giving it a more unusual position in the market.
In terms of size, the Z9 GT measures 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,490 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. That makes it a large car, but Denza has given it a relatively long and low stance, with a design language it calls “Elegance in Motion”.
Exterior highlights include slim dual-bar LED headlights, flush door handles, a long roofline, wide rear haunches and full-width rear lighting. For the Malaysian launch, two exterior colours have been highlighted, namely Rime Gold and Obsidian Black.
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The 2026 model also gets a roof-mounted lidar sensor and new 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels, as seen on the preview car shown earlier. The car also features an AR Projection Auto Rear Gate system, where the tailgate can automatically open when the driver steps on a projected logo. The suspension can also automatically lower to make loading and unloading easier.
Underneath, the Z9 GT is based on BYD’s e3 platform. Its tri-motor setup consists of a front motor producing 230 kW and 410 Nm, while the two rear motors produce a combined 620 kW and 800 Nm. The rear motors are independently controlled, allowing the car to vary power distribution between the rear wheels.
The Z9 GT EV is powered by BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery with a capacity of 122.49 kWh. It uses a Cell-to-Body battery structure and a 1,000 V electrical architecture. Denza claims a WLTP range of 600 km for the EV version.
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Charging is another major talking point. The Z9 GT supports BYD Flash Charging, with Denza claiming a 10 to 70% charge in five minutes, and a 10 to 97% charge in nine minutes. These figures are based on laboratory conditions and would require compatible high powered charging infrastructure. The Z9 GT also supports Vehicle-to-Load, with a maximum output of 4 kW.
The platform also allows for several advanced manoeuvring functions. The Z9 GT comes with rear-wheel steering, with a maximum rear axle steering angle of 15 degrees for Crab Mode-style movement. This allows the front and rear wheels to steer in the same direction for parallel movement.
There is also what Denza calls Pencil Compass Turn, which allows the car to rotate in an extremely tight space by locking one of the front wheels and independently controlling the rear wheels. Denza claims a turning radius of 4.62 metres, which is unusually tight for a car of this size.
For ride and handling, the Z9 GT is fitted with DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension, along with CDC stiffness control. The system continuously adjusts damping stiffness to balance comfort and body control. Ride height is also adjustable, with ground clearance listed at 145 mm at its maximum, 120 mm as standard and 100 mm at its lowest setting.
The suspension layout consists of double wishbones at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear. The Z9 GT also gets Denza’s Vehicle Motion Control system, which can adjust wheel torque individually for better stability on low-friction surfaces. Denza also highlights a high-speed tyre burst control system, tested up to 180 km/h.
Inside, the Z9 GT takes a more luxury-focused approach. It comes with four electrically operated doors with soft-close function, which can be opened and closed via buttons or voice control. The system also uses four millimetre-wave radars to detect outside obstacles.
The cabin features genuine leather upholstery, natural wood veneer and a knitted fleece roof lining. Depending on the chosen specification, the Z9 GT will be offered with three interior colour options, including Full Black with black suede seats.
The front seats come with eight-way adjustment, four-way lumbar adjustment, electrically controlled thigh support extension, heating, ventilation, massage and memory functions. The driver’s seat also gets a dynamic bolster system, which helps hold the driver in place during more spirited driving.
Rear passengers are not left out. The rear seats offer electric backrest angle adjustment, electrically controlled leg rests, heating, ventilation and massage functions. The rear bench also supports electric folding.
For infotainment, the Z9 GT comes with a 17.3-inch 2.5K centre display, a 13.2-inch 2.5K driver display and a 13.2-inch 2.5K co-pilot display. There is also a 50-inch augmented reality head-up display, a 9.1-inch high-resolution inside rear-view mirror and a 6-inch LCD screen for rear controls.
The system runs on an industry-leading 3 nm high-power processor, according to Denza. Google Automotive Services are built in, including Google Maps and Google Play. The voice assistant also supports multiple languages, including Bahasa Malaysia, and allows four-zone voice control.
Other cabin features include NFC and Bluetooth key access, cloud key access, three 50 W wireless chargers, multi-colour ambient lighting and a 20-speaker Devialet audio system. The car also comes with an in-car refrigerator with cooling from -6 to 6 degrees Celsius, heating from 35 to 50 degrees Celsius, 4 litres of capacity and space for six cans of soft drinks.
In terms of practicality, the Z9 GT offers a 495-litre rear boot and a 53-litre front trunk. Safety features highlighted by Denza include Cell-to-Body construction, nine airbags and a body structure using 90% high-strength steel.
Pricing remains unconfirmed for now. Given the Z9 GT’s flagship positioning, tri-motor EV powertrain, 122.49 kWh Gen 2 Blade battery and extensive luxury equipment, it is expected to sit at the upper end of Denza Malaysia’s line-up. Full pricing and warranty details will be confirmed at launch.
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