BYD is preparing to complement its Yangwang U9 with another electric supercar, this time from its other premium brand. Denza.
After the concept was revealed in April 2025, our spy photographers photographed it Denza Z Test drives at Germany’s infamous Nürburgring, suggesting the Chinese brand is serious about taking on established European automotive icons.
But while the “jumping” Yangwang U9 is a much more futuristic supercar, the Denza Z’s mid-engined shape suggests it will be a few rungs lower on the sports car rankings, likely aimed squarely at the Porsche 911 – even if it shares its name with the less exclusive Nissan Z coupe.
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With wide rear fenders, a large front air intake, black roof and massive rear spoiler, the sleek Denza Z certainly looks stylish, but we’ll have to wait for more information to get a better idea of what’s going on under the skin.
Daily Sparkz assumes the Denza Z will use a three-motor setup, likely borrowed from the larger Denza Z9, which is positioned more as a Porsche-Taycan competitor. It’s unclear how much more power it will have than the 710kW Z9.
BYD has previously confirmed that it will feature the DiSus-M variable suspension, which was described at the concept car’s unveiling as “the industry’s first intelligent magnetorheological body control system exclusively for new energy vehicles.”
This system is designed to scan the road thousands of times per second to reactively adjust the suspension within 10 milliseconds, enabling more stable and predictable driving behavior.
The Denza Z also features what the brand calls “China’s first self-developed full-stack steer-by-wire system,” supported by “AI’s deep learning of driving style.” It should be able to independently adapt and develop to the driving requirements and at the same time “real” simulate the feedback from the road.
Concept images of the vehicle’s interior show aggressive carbon fiber bucket seats with four-point belts covered in microfiber and leather.
There’s also a folding steering wheel, which Denza says will make it easier to rescue passengers in the event of an accident.
The folding steering wheel has an angular lower section, while in the center of the dashboard there is a digital instrument cluster and a large free-standing infotainment touchscreen, with a slim tertiary display on the passenger side.
It’s unclear when the Denza Z will go into production and in which markets it will be available.
Denza offers sports sedans, station wagons, people movers and SUVs with plug-in hybrid and electric drives in China.
The premium Chinese brand is set for an early launch in Australia next month, starting with the large PHEV off-road SUVs B5 and B8, which will compete with the likes of the Toyota Prado and Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series respectively.
Interestingly, Denza Australia will offer a curated model range that includes vehicles from other BYD brands, including Yangwang. This means that models sold abroad under BYD’s Fangchengbao, Yangwang, Denza and perhaps other brands will also be sold here under the Denza name.
While it somewhat muddies the waters for future Denza models in Australia, it could also open the door for more exclusive cars like the Denza Z appearing in local showrooms.
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