BYD has officially launched the Denza Z9S, a mid-to-large-sized sedan available in three configurations. Prices for the new model range from ¥255 800 ($37 600) to ¥325 800 ($47 900), which is approximately $8 000 lower than the initial pre-sale pricing. The vehicle is positioned as a more compact alternative to the Denza Z9 and offers both single-motor and tri-motor powertrain options.
The sedan measures 5 090 mm in length, 1 980 mm in width, and 1 490 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3 025 mm. It features a roof-mounted LiDAR module, an active electric spoiler, and a 120-litre front trunk. The interior includes a 17.3-inch centre screen, a 13.2-inch instrument cluster, and a 50-inch head-up display, alongside Nappa leather seating and a 7-inch rear armrest screen.
Equipped with the second-generation Blade Battery with a capacity of 102.326 kWh, the Z9S achieves a maximum CLTC-rated range of 1 100 km. Other range options include 780 km and 920 km. The high-performance variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.68 seconds. The vehicle utilizes CTB battery integration technology and a hybrid chassis with 91.1 percent steel and aluminum content.
The Z9S is built on the e3 technology platform, which supports rear-wheel steering, a crab walk mode, and a compass turn. It features the DiSus-A air body control system and the God’s Eye 5.0 driver-assistance system. Safety features include Automatic Emergency Braking and Emergency Steering Assist, while the chassis provides a torsional rigidity of 45 036 N·m/deg.
