Denza Z9
Denza Z9 was built from 2024 to 2026, as a 4-door sedan; 5-door shooting brake (Z9 GT). Powertrain: Petrol plug-in hybrid: 2.0 L BYD479ZQA I4 turbo. Battery: EV: 100 kWh BYD Blade LFP (EV); 102.3 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP; 122.5 kWh Blade 2.0 LF…. Layout: Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (EV; since 2026); Triple-motor, all-wheel-drive (E…. Size: 5,235 x 1,990 mm (L x W). Weight: 2740-2875 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Denza Z9 () is an executive car marketed by Denza, a brand owned by Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto. Introduced in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show, the Z9 is available as a 5-door shooting brake or station wagon marketed as the Z9 GT, or a more traditional 4-door sedan, both of which are offered with plug-in hybrid and battery electric powertrain options.
Powertrain
The PHEV version of the Z9 is built on the e3 platform with the fifth-generation DM system, consisting of a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 150 kW net (152 kW gross) and three electric motors with a total output of 640 kW. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, with a 38.5 kWh LFP battery providing a 201 km electric range and a total combined range of 1100 km. The Denza Z9 PHEV is BYD's first plug-in hybrid to feature CTB (cell-to-body) battery integration, which helps increase interior space and torsional rigidity.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other wagon models in this database (16 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 327 mm above the median of 4,908 mm, and longer than 100% of the 16 other wagon models in this database.
- 56 mm above the median of 1,934 mm, and wider than 94% of the 16 other wagon models in this database.
- 191 mm above the median of 2,934 mm, and longer than 94% of the 16 other wagon models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Can I import a Denza Z9 from Japan?
By production year alone, Denza Z9 is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2049); Canada (2039); United Kingdom (2034); Australia (2049). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Denza Z9?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol plug-in hybrid: 2.0 L BYD479ZQA I4 turbo; electric motor: AC permanent magnet synchronous; battery: EV: 100 kWh BYD Blade LFP (EV); 102.3 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP; 122.5 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP; PHEV: 38.5 kWh BYD Blade LFP (PHEV); 63.4 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP.
How big is the Denza Z9?
5,235 mm long and 1,990 mm wide, on a 3,125 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan; 5-door shooting brake (Z9 GT)). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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