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West Australian
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
BYD previews electric Porsche 911 rival with Denza Z concept
BYD already has an electric sports car with the Yangwang U9 , and now it has previewed another with the Z concept from its other premium brand, Denza. It may be labelled a concept car, but the four-seater Denza Z looks quite production-ready. Denza hasn't confirmed outputs from the electric powertrain, so it's unclear how much more grunt it has than the 710kW tri-motor Denza Z9 . However, Denza has detailed some of the hardware used by the Z. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . It features DiSus-M, which Denza claims is 'the industry's first intelligent magnetorheological body control system exclusively for new energy vehicles'. It says this system scans the road thousands of times per seconds and adjusts the suspension continuously in real time. The Denza Z also features what the brand is calling 'China's first full-stack self-developed steer-by-wire system', supported by 'AI's deep learning of driving style'. The system is claimed to be able to adapt and evolve by itself, while also simulating road feedback 'in a real way'. Another intriguing feature is a folding steering wheel, which Denza says can help make it easier to extricate a driver from the vehicle should it be involved in an extreme crash. The Denza Z looks the business, with headlights and tail-lights that call to mind Lamborghini models, but bulging haunches and graceful curves that are more Ferrari-like. It's all topped off with details like an enormous rear wing and vents atop the front fenders, with yellow brake calipers and matching yellow highlights on the wing, side skirts, front apron and rear diffuser. The proportions are suggestive of a traditional mid-engine sports car. Inside, there are racy carbon-fibre bucket seats with four-point harnesses, finished in microfibre and leather. The folding steering wheel is squared-off, while there's a digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver, a large free-standing infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard, and a slim tertiary display on the passenger side. Below the touchscreen is a row of physical buttons, while a sharply angled centre console features some more switchgear plus the gear shifter. It's unclear when a production Z will launch. Denza, previously a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, offers sports sedans and wagons, people movers, and SUVs in China, with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. The brand is locked in for a local launch during 2025, and while Denza has yet to confirm which models it'll sell here, the large Bao 5 off-roader from fellow BYD brand Fangchengbao has been spied testing and the Denza B5 name has been confirmed for other markets.
7NEWS
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
BYD previews electric Porsche 911 rival with Denza Z concept
BYD already has an electric sports car with the Yangwang U9, and now it has previewed another with the Z concept from its other premium brand, Denza. It may be labelled a concept car, but the four-seater Denza Z looks quite production-ready. Denza hasn't confirmed outputs from the electric powertrain, so it's unclear how much more grunt it has than the 710kW tri-motor Denza Z9. However, Denza has detailed some of the hardware used by the Z. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It features DiSus-M, which Denza claims is 'the industry's first intelligent magnetorheological body control system exclusively for new energy vehicles'. It says this system scans the road thousands of times per seconds and adjusts the suspension continuously in real time. The Denza Z also features what the brand is calling 'China's first full-stack self-developed steer-by-wire system', supported by 'AI's deep learning of driving style'. The system is claimed to be able to adapt and evolve by itself, while also simulating road feedback 'in a real way'. Another intriguing feature is a folding steering wheel, which Denza says can help make it easier to extricate a driver from the vehicle should it be involved in an extreme crash. The Denza Z looks the business, with headlights and tail-lights that call to mind Lamborghini models, but bulging haunches and graceful curves that are more Ferrari-like. It's all topped off with details like an enormous rear wing and vents atop the front fenders, with yellow brake calipers and matching yellow highlights on the wing, side skirts, front apron and rear diffuser. The proportions are suggestive of a traditional mid-engine sports car. Inside, there are racy carbon-fibre bucket seats with four-point harnesses, finished in microfibre and leather. The folding steering wheel is squared-off, while there's a digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver, a large free-standing infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard, and a slim tertiary display on the passenger side. Below the touchscreen is a row of physical buttons, while a sharply angled centre console features some more switchgear plus the gear shifter. It's unclear when a production Z will launch. Denza, previously a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, offers sports sedans and wagons, people movers, and SUVs in China, with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. The brand is locked in for a local launch during 2025, and while Denza has yet to confirm which models it'll sell here, the large Bao 5 off-roader from fellow BYD brand Fangchengbao has been spied testing and the Denza B5 name has been confirmed for other markets.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
BYD previews electric Porsche 911 rival with Denza Z concept
BYD already has an electric sports car with the Yangwang U9, and now it has previewed another with the Z concept from its other premium brand, Denza. It may be labelled a concept car, but the four-seater Denza Z looks quite production-ready. Denza hasn't confirmed outputs from the electric powertrain, so it's unclear how much more grunt it has than the 710kW tri-motor Denza Z9. However, Denza has detailed some of the hardware used by the Z. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert It features DiSus-M, which Denza claims is 'the industry's first intelligent magnetorheological body control system exclusively for new energy vehicles'. It says this system scans the road thousands of times per seconds and adjusts the suspension continuously in real time. The Denza Z also features what the brand is calling 'China's first full-stack self-developed steer-by-wire system', supported by 'AI's deep learning of driving style'. The system is claimed to be able to adapt and evolve by itself, while also simulating road feedback 'in a real way'. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Another intriguing feature is a folding steering wheel, which Denza says can help make it easier to extricate a driver from the vehicle should it be involved in an extreme crash. The Denza Z looks the business, with headlights and tail-lights that call to mind Lamborghini models, but bulging haunches and graceful curves that are more Ferrari-like. It's all topped off with details like an enormous rear wing and vents atop the front fenders, with yellow brake calipers and matching yellow highlights on the wing, side skirts, front apron and rear diffuser. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The proportions are suggestive of a traditional mid-engine sports car. Inside, there are racy carbon-fibre bucket seats with four-point harnesses, finished in microfibre and leather. The folding steering wheel is squared-off, while there's a digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver, a large free-standing infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard, and a slim tertiary display on the passenger side. Below the touchscreen is a row of physical buttons, while a sharply angled centre console features some more switchgear plus the gear shifter. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert It's unclear when a production Z will launch. Denza, previously a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, offers sports sedans and wagons, people movers, and SUVs in China, with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. The brand is locked in for a local launch during 2025, and while Denza has yet to confirm which models it'll sell here, the large Bao 5 off-roader from fellow BYD brand Fangchengbao has been spied testing and the Denza B5 name has been confirmed for other markets.
The Advertiser
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
BYD previews electric Porsche 911 rival with Denza Z concept
BYD already has an electric sports car with the Yangwang U9 , and now it has previewed another with the Z concept from its other premium brand, Denza.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This unbelievably high-tech EV can literally leap over obstacles: '[Those are] some James Bond car moves'
Chinese automaker BYD is turning everything you think you know about what a car is capable of upside down. Its Yangwang U9 electric supercar can literally jump 20 feet over obstacles in the road, according to New Atlas. Don't believe it? See the acrobatics for yourself. If there's one thing people assume about cars, it's that they are heavy and cannot leave the ground. BYD has tossed all that out the window in the creation of this $236,000 electric vehicle — which marked an entrance into high-end markets for a company that is otherwise well-known for more affordable EVs. The U9 packs a ton of horsepower that helps it accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.36 seconds. That's probably faster than it took you to read this sentence. This EV is also lightning quick — it can whip around a racetrack at 243 mph — and is extremely agile. Its suspension design allows it to do bunny hops, drive on three wheels, and spin in a tight circle, all of which were already documented, per New Atlas. Yet taking flight over obstacles is a new trick for the 5,500-pound vehicle. During its leapfrogging, it successfully cleared an 8-foot pothole with a total jump of 20 feet and then handled 13 feet of 1.4-inch spikes and a patch of colorful chalk like it was nothing. The kicker? All of this was achieved completely autonomously — nobody was even inside the vehicle, New Atlas explained. Now, you might be thinking, "Why on earth would I need a car that jumps?" Aside from marketing, more practical uses do exist. The ability to get low could help make highway driving more efficient, and popping up higher could be useful for avoiding scrapes on driveways and speed bumps. The overall stability of the vehicle that makes extreme stunts possible also means it handles accelerating, braking, and turning at any speed safely and smoothly. It can float on water, which could definitely come in handy in an emergency, New Atlas reported. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. The U9 EV isn't available in the U.S. yet, and at the end of the day, it surpasses most people's car needs anyway. But its extraordinary abilities just go to show the groundbreaking innovations that are possible with electric cars. World-class technology is available in plenty of other budget-friendly EVs. Driving one means you'll never need the gas pump again, which takes the edge off your monthly bills, too. Plus, with no planet-warming tailpipe pollution to worry about, you can drive in peace, knowing you're doing the environment a solid. "Not gonna lie. That's some James Bond car moves," one YouTube commenter wrote on the stunt video. "Very impressive BYD," another added. "Best bank robbery car ever!" a third joked. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
