DENZA, the premium brand of BYD, arrives in Spain with two plug-in hybrid and electric models

BYD has been in Spain for several years and is doing very well. But this brand is more than just a single name, as the group has several other brands. DENZA is one of the brands that fall under the BYD umbrella and it is the one that will offer premium vehicles in our market. The official presentation in our country took place on 1 July, and two models have begun their journey in Spain.

DENZA has opted for the Z9GT, a shooting brake, and the D9 DM-i, a model that stands out because it is an MPV, a type of vehicle that seemed to be falling out of use but is gradually making a comeback. Both vehicles sit within the premium range and offer features that place them above the rest of the group’s models.

Electric and plug-in hybrid models

The models DENZA will present will use electrified powertrains, from 100% electric models to plug-in hybrid models. The latter will use Dual Mode technology and a charging system with very short times, which will keep the battery charged with enough energy to move freely.

Z9GT, a family estate with a sporty flair

The DENZA Z9GT offers a sporty look without neglecting the spacious interior needed to meet the demands of a family. It will be available in both electric and plug-in hybrid versions. It is built on the e 3 platform, which uses three electric motors and rear-wheel steering. With this equipment it can take corners more dynamically and even move diagonally to manoeuvre in tight spaces.

In the cabin we find a 17.3-inch infotainment screen, plus two 13.2-inch screens. One is oriented towards the passenger, so they can access the central system controls. The other is dedicated to the instrument cluster. In addition, the driver has a head-up display with augmented reality measuring 50 inches.

The DENZA Z9GT in plug-in hybrid version will cost 101,000 euros, while the electric variant will be priced at 115,000 euros.

D9 DM-i, the premium MPV

The new DENZA D9 DM-i is an MPV offering premium features. It has a plug-in hybrid drive system DM-i, which allows it to cover up to 210 kilometres in electric mode. With a full tank and a fully charged battery, the range reaches up to 950 kilometres.

As for equipment, DENZA models feature a collaboration with Devialet, a French specialist in premium audio systems. The Z9GT has 20 speakers, and the MPV has 16 speakers plus the Dolby Atmos system, which distributes sound precisely throughout the cabin for the best possible audio experience.

The DENZA D9 is available in two trim levels. The first has a starting price of 78,500 euros, while the top-of-the-range version will cost 83,500 euros.

FLASH Charging system

Both models feature a charging system that allows charging at up to 1,500 kW, and the second-generation Blade Battery confirms the brand’s promise: ‘Ready in 5, full in 9, with cold +3‘. This means it can charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes, from 10% to 97% in nine minutes, and if charging takes place at very low temperatures, down to -30ºC, it goes from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes.

DENZA is set to install 6,000 FLASH Charging points outside China, of which 3,000 will be installed in Europe. For now, the launch will take place in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. In our country it will initially be available in Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Málaga and Barakaldo.