The DENZA Z9 GT uses three electric motors, with one AC asynchronous motor at the front and two permanent magnet synchronous motors at the rear. The front motor produces 230 kW and 410 Nm, while each rear motor develops 310 kW and 400 Nm.

Combined output stands at 850 kW, equivalent to approximately 1,156 PS or 1,140 bhp, with 1,210 Nm of system torque. Power is sent to all four wheels, making the Z9 GT an electric all-wheel-drive car.

DENZA claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h. Five driving modes are available: Sport, Normal, Eco, Racing and Snow.

The e3 platform brings several unusual (but useful) driving functions. Crab Walk uses independent rear-wheel steering to help the car move diagonally, while Pencil Compass Turn allows it to rotate through 360 degrees in a tight space. Rear-wheel steering also helps reduce the minimum turning radius to 5.35 metres. This is rare

The suspension comprises a double-wishbone arrangement at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear, both with DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension. It can adjust ride height and damping according to driving conditions. Drilled disc brakes are fitted at both ends.

The DENZA Z9 GT has a claimed electric driving range of 670 km on the NEDC cycle, using its 122.49 kWh second-generation BYD Blade LFP battery.

For charging, the Z9 GT supports 11 kW AC charging. It is also compatible with DENZA's 1,500 kW Flash ultra-fast charging technology, which is claimed to charge the battery from 10 to 97 per cent in nine minutes. The last three per cent is excluded from the charging claim to help preserve battery life. However, achieving this charging speed requires compatible Flash charging hardware.

The DENZA Z9 GT has a five-seat cabin with genuine leather upholstery, natural wood dashboard panels and a knitted velvet roof lining. Buyers can choose between Dark Chocolate with Perg Beige, Dark Chocolate with Red Velvet and Full Black upholstery. The latter uses black suede seats with yellow stitching.

The dashboard has a triple-screen layout. It includes a 17.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch 2.5K display for the front passenger. An augmented-reality head-up display also projects driving information in the driver's line of sight.

The front seats get eight-way power adjustment, four-way lumbar support, heating, ventilation, massage and memory functions. They also have electrically adjustable headrests, while the driver's seat gets an active side-bolster adjustment system and powered thigh support.

The two outer rear seats get powered adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and power reclining. A four-zone automatic climate control system, rear air vents and a negative-ion air purification system with a CN95 filter are also included.

Other equipment includes a 20-speaker Devialet premium sound system, multi-colour ambient lighting, a dual-temperature mini refrigerator that can heat or cool between -6°C and 50°C, and dual 50W wireless chargers with ventilation. A panoramic glass sunroof with electric sliding functionality completes the cabin.

The Z9 GT also gets electrically operated doors with soft-close functionality, a powered tailgate and an AR projection feature to open the boot. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, connected phone services and OTA updates are supported.

The DENZA Z9 GT measures 5,180 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width and 1,490 mm in height. It has a 3,125 mm wheelbase, giving it a long, low-slung stance.

Its shooting brake design combines a long bonnet, a sloping roofline and an extended rear section. The front gets split LED headlamps, a sculpted bonnet and a prominent lower bumper with large air intakes. An active front air vent is also part of the exterior package.

Along the sides, the Z9 GT gets frameless doors, flush-fitting door handles and multi-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels. It uses staggered Pirelli tyre sizes, with 255/45 R20 tyres at the front and wider 275/40 R20 tyres at the rear.

At the rear, the shooting brake profile flows into a sculpted tailgate with an active spoiler. Other exterior features include electric soft-close doors, an electrically operated tailgate, adaptive front lighting and distinctive LED rear combination lamps. DENZA also offers dynamic welcome lighting and a meteor-inspired welcome light projection.

The Z9 GT is available in three exterior colours: Fjord Green, Rime Gold and Obsidian Black.

The DENZA Z9 GT gets nine airbags, including front airbags, front and rear side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and far-side protection. It also has ABS, electronic stability control, electronic brakeforce distribution and hill-descent control.

Its advanced driver assistance package includes adaptive cruise control, intelligent cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure assistance and emergency lane-keeping assist.

Other functions include blind-spot detection, rear collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, forward cross-traffic alert and braking, door-open warning and curve-speed warning. Driver fatigue monitoring is also provided.

The Z9 GT gets a 360-degree camera system, front and rear radar sensors, tyre pressure monitoring and automated parking assistance. Its e³ platform also supports the e³ Automated Parking Assist function.

The combination of DiSus-A air suspension, rear-wheel steering and electronic torque control is designed to improve stability and vehicle control.

The DENZA Z9 GT has no direct shooting brake rival in India. Its closest alternatives are the Porsche Taycan and BMW i5 M60, both of which offer high-performance electric powertrains but use different body styles.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo produces up to 884 PS and claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds. The Z9 GT counters with 1,156 PS, three electric motors and a more practical shooting brake body.

The BMW i5 M60 produces 601 hp and 795 Nm from its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. It claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds and a WLTP range of up to 516 km. The Z9 GT is considerably more powerful and quicker, with a larger battery and a claimed 670 km NEDC range.