BYD’s premium sub-brand Denza has pulled the covers off of its Z electric sports car concept at the Shanghai auto show.
Positioned as a rival to the Porsche 911 and MG Cyberster, the unveiling marks the first time we have seen the two-door, four-seat model in the flesh.
It carries the low, wide-set stance it has previously embodied in spy shots, although Denza has equipped it with a huge rear spoiler for the special occasion.
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Powertrain details and total outputs remain under wraps for now, though the Z is expected to come equipped with a tri-electric-motor set-up, as is the case with its Z9 wagon sibling.
The Z9, which was recently launched for the European market, delivers a staggering 710kW, suggesting the more performance-focused Z could nudge closer to 800kW.
According to CarNewsChina, the Z will feature steer-by-wire technology, unlike traditional sports cars which typically use rack and pinion steering.
Additionally, the Z will carry a retractable steering wheel, which Denza claims will improve safety in the event of an accident. The function was previously featured on the Audi Skysphere concept in 2021.
It will also come equipped with Denza’s Diusus-M system, an intelligent body control system that is capable of making ultra-fast adjustments by autonomously reacting to road and driving conditions.
Denza claims suspension responses on the Z can occur in under 10 milliseconds.
It's unclear if there will be any repercussions with the name given Nissan already offers a sports car model called Z.
Pricing remains unclear for the Chinese market, however, CarNewsChina speculates it will start at the 300,000 yuan ($64,758) mark.
BYD’s local distributor, EVDirect, has previously confirmed the Denza brand for Australia, however, it remains unclear which models the brand will be spearheaded by.
All signs point to the Denza B5, a plug-in hybrid, off-road SUV that is poised to compete with the new Toyota Prado. It has been spotted testing in Australia previously.
The B5 is expected to launch here before the end of the year, with additional models to potentially follow suit.
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