On August 20th, Denza Z9 (Parameters | Inquiry) / Z9GT officially commenced pre-sales, with a pre-sale price range of 339,800 to 419,800 yuan. Positioned as a mid-to-large-sized vehicle, the Denza Z9/Z9GT is built on the i3T technology platform, enabling simultaneous independent drive of three electric motors and a unique rear-wheel steering technology. It includes both pure electric and hybrid models. According to the official announcement, i3T will address various travel pain points such as hesitation to park in dead-end spaces, skidding and tail swinging on slippery roads, making U-turns on extreme corners, losing control due to high-speed tire blowouts, and difficulties in passing on narrow roads. It is reported that the Z9GT will be launched and delivered in September, while the Z9 will be launched and delivered in the fourth quarter. Both new models will make their debut at the Chengdu Auto Show at the end of August.
● i3T Technology Platform
For a luxury brand, possessing innovative technology is crucial to lead the industry and maintain brand premium. We witnessed the launch of i4M technology on the Nio models, and now Denza Z9GT brings i3T technology, built on the Xuanji architecture. Revolving around the independent drive of three electric motors and dual independent rear-wheel steering, combined with vehicle perception, control, and execution, i3T creates a new driving trajectory for vehicles.
In terms of appearance, Denza Z9GT adopts a more dynamic design with a corona-like front face that represents the vitality of sunrise. The slender headlights become the finishing touch of the front face, and include high and low beam lights as well as DLP pixel headlights to support intelligent driving functions. The front lip design is quite dynamic, focusing on aerodynamic design and integrating lidar, AGS active intake grille, millimeter-wave radar, parking radar, etc. into the grille. The new car is equipped with a total of 2 lidars and has three front cameras. The official said that Denza N7 and Z9GT can be driven in all cities without map before the end of this year.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a symmetrical design with an embracing layout. It is decorated by 128-color ambient lighting and uses large areas of soft material to create a luxurious atmosphere. The creation of luxury has always been Denza’s strength as it incorporates Mercedes-Benz design concepts. The official said that the car provides two interior styles: Purple Mist + Pergami and Dark Night + Prague Red.
In terms of power, Denza Z9GT offers both pure electric and plug-in hybrid models, all equipped with three motors and providing electric four-wheel drive. The total power of the electric vehicle motor is 710 kW, and that of the plug-in hybrid model is 640 kW. The 2.0T turbocharged engine provides a maximum output of 207 horsepower (152 kW), with top speeds of 240 km/h for the pure electric version and 230 km/h for the plug-in hybrid one. The plug-in hybrid model has a maximum range of 1,100km and the pure electric four-wheel drive model has a range of 630km. The new car also provides external discharge function. Denza Z9GT is equipped with air suspension, which can adjust the height and softness of the suspension. The new car is equipped with the Denza Pilot intelligent driving system, which currently supports automatic driving assistance systems on high-speed roads. It can automatically exit and enter ramps and park itself.
