It’s official. BYD’s new luxury electric sedan, the Denza Z9, will hit the market next month. Ahead of its November 15 debut, BYD released the first look at the interior of its new luxury EV. Check out the images below.
BYD teases new luxury EV interior ahead of its debut
The company’s head of brand sales, Zhao Changjiang, confirmed Denza would launch the Z9 at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show on November 15.
The new luxury EV will follow the Denza Z9 GT, which opened pre-sales in August, starting at $47,700 (339,800 yuan). On the same day, Denza opened pre-sales for the regular Z9 model at the same price.
Denza officially launched the GT model last month. Prices start slightly lower at around $47,000 (334,800 yuan). It’s available in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) options.
At 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide, and 1,500 mm tall, Denza’s new Z9 GT is a direct rival to the Porsche Panamera GTS (5,053 mm long, 1,937 mm wide, 1,417 mm tall). The regular Z9 is expected to be slightly smaller.
Ahead of its debut next month, BYD’s Denza released official images of the interior of its new luxury EV on social media.
The Z9’s interior closely resembles the GT’s with a three-screen layout, similar to other Denza models like the N7. It also features entertainment screens, fold-out tables, and leg rests for rear passengers.
BYD’s new luxury EV will be offered in all-electric and PHEV variants. Like the GT model, the regular EV sedan is expected to feature three electric motors packing nearly 1,000 hp (710 kW) combined.
Electrek’s Take
Most people know BYD because of its ultra-affordable EVs, like the Seagull, which starts at under $10,000 (69,800 yuan) in China.
However, the EV giant is quickly expanding into new segments. BYD launched its first pickup truck, the Shark PHEV, this summer. The company is also expanding its lineup of smart electric SUVs, electric supercars, and luxury models.
After topping 1 million new energy vehicle (EVs and PHEVs) sales in the third quarter, BYD posted record net income ($1.6 billion) and revenue ($28.2 billion). It was BYD’s first time surpassing Tesla’s revenue in a quarter ($25.47 billion). However, BYD’s figures do include PHEVs.
BYD is rapidly expanding into new overseas markets to continue its growth. The company opened or plans to open new plants in Thailand, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, and Hungary to expand its global footprint.
Meanwhile, legacy automakers like Toyota and Volkswagen are struggling at home and abroad due to a new wave of low-cost competition entering the market.
Source: CnEVPost, Denza