Denza Z9GT EV launched in Malaysia – 1,156 PS and 1,210 Nm, 600 km WLTP, Flash Charging, RM358,800 – A-Z Eventz

Its arrival right here was hinted from way back to early 2025, and following previews of it at PACE final yr (in its left-hand drive type) and this yr, in June, on the Sime Motors MotorExpo, the place it was proven in its right-hand drive configuration, BYD Malaysia has now taken the wraps off the Denza Z9 GT, with the capturing brake making its Malaysian debut – and Asia-Pacific premiere – earlier this night.

As beforehand indicated, the mannequin arrives in a single powertrain specification degree at level of launch, and though it’s out there in each PHEV (its first displaying right here was with that) and fully-electric kinds, solely the all-electric model goes on sale right here. Incidentally, Malaysia will get the contemporary 2026 mannequin, the primary Asia-Pacific market exterior China to obtain the replace, which happened earlier this yr.

While it nonetheless utilises a three-motor all-wheel drive setup, there are some output revisions with the newest type. The entrance motor remains to be a 313 PS (309 hp, or 230 kW) and 430 Nm unit, however the rear motors now every produce 422 PS (416 hp, or 310 kW) and 400 Nm, leading to a complete system output of 1,156 PS (1,140 hp, or 850 kW) and 1,210 Nm, which is 191 PS (188 hp, or 140 kW) and 100 Nm greater than earlier than.

As a end result, the present Z9 GT takes seven tenths of a second out of the zero-to-100 km/h time from earlier than, engaging in the run in 2.7 seconds on its solution to a prime pace of 269 km/h. The 2026 replace additionally introduces BYD’s second-generation Blade LFP battery, which sees a rise in battery capability from the 100 kWh on the pre-update mannequin to 122.49 kWh right here. This supplies a WLTP vary of 600 km, which sounds beneficiant, given the automobile’s energy output.

Of word is the charging efficiency, with the battery capable of assist the corporate’s new 1,500 kW Flash Charging expertise. With its 1,000-volt structure, the Z9GT could be topped up from 10 to 70% in solely 5 minutes, and from 10 to 97% in simply 9 minutes.

Of course, charging at these speeds requires using the corporate’s bespoke Flash Charging stations, and phrase is that these are coming, as BYD Malaysia has confirmed plans to introduce Flash Charging to the Malaysian market, with the deployment plan at present within the analysis and planning part. Initial deployment of those will probably be at chosen BYD and Denza showrooms and repair centres.

Tech highlights embrace rear-wheel steering that works at angles of as much as 20 levels, which allows the automobile to have a turning radius of 4.62 m regardless of the automobile being over 5 metres lengthy. There’s additionally an Intelligent Crab Walk mode, which permits the Z9 GT to make diagonal actions to help manoeuvrability in tight city areas. Also to be discovered is a DiSus-A clever air suspension system, which is commonplace match on the EV model, with the suspension and damper tuning for Malaysia following that for the European market.

The replace doesn’t alter the outside presentation, with the distinctive determine remaining untouched. Design cues embrace an extended and low physique coupled to dual-bar LED headlights, a hockey-stick graphic on the facet housing faux entrance fender vents, a break up rear prime spoiler with double vertical brake lights and extensive taillights with an hourglass-shaped graphic.

What the replace introduces is a roof-mounted lidar sensor and contemporary 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels, that are wrapped with 225/45 profile Continental EcoContact 7 tyre, though.Malaysian-spec items don’t include the elective side-view cameras and related inside screens that had been launched with the replace.

Inside, the cabin is usually unchanged, with new bits caused by the revision being a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel and a column-mounted gear selector, plus a frivolously reconfigured centre console with repositioned bodily controls and extra storage.

The inside equipment record consists of two 13.2-inch digital instrument and entrance passenger shows and a 2.5K decision 17.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen. There’s additionally a 50-inch augmented actuality head-up show, a 9.1-inch digital rear view mirror, and the rear passengers aren’t disregarded on the show entrance, getting a six-inch management touchscreen. The automobile comes with a Google Automotive Services suite, which incorporates Google Maps, Google Assistant and full system integration throughout shows.

Plenty of luxe, given the Denza badging, and so that you’ll discover fine-grade leather-based upholstery and light-smoked wooden decor, plus powered, heated, ventilated and therapeutic massage capabilities throughout all seats. The entrance items get lively facet bolsters (which use the identical air because the suspension), whereas the rear seats include prolonged leg rests.

Also making its means on are built-in fridges on the entrance and rear, a panoramic glass roof, four-zone auto air-conditioning, three 50-watt Qi wi-fi chargers (two on the entrance, one on the rear) and a 20-speaker, 1,150 watt Devialet sound system with Dolby Atmos encompass sound. In phrases of cargo carrying area, the rear boot supplies 495 litres of quantity, and there’s a 53 litre frunk for the odd merchandise or three.

Safety and driving help equipment for the automobile consists of 9 airbags, in addition to a full ADAS suite. As for exterior colors, Malaysian consumers get two selections, these being Obsidian Black and Rime Gold, whereas three mixtures can be found for the inside – the Rime Gold exterior is on the market with both a full black or Dark Chocolate/Perg Beige inside, whereas the Obsidian Black exterior could be paired with both an full black, Dark Chocolate/Red Velvet or Dark Chocolate/Perg Beige inside.

Finally, pricing, and the Denza Z9 GT is priced at RM358,800, excluding registration charges and insurance coverage. The automobile comes with a six-year or 150,000 km car guarantee, six-year complimentary scheduled upkeep service value RM10,000, eight-year or 160,000 km hgh voltage battery guarantee and eight-year or 160,000 km drive unit guarantee. It additionally comes with three-year complimentary Flash Charging, and consumers may also get a complimentary pair of ‘Denzo in collaboration with Devialet; earbuds value RM2,000.

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