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Denza in Australia is targeting a potential launch of the stunning Z9 GT wagon/shooting brake, with new specifications also revealed for BYD's answer to the Porsche Taycan.In exciting news for Australia, the model is squarely on the brand's radar locally, with right-hand-drive production confirmed. While not officially locked in for our market, the Denza Z9 GT is firming as one of the five models the brand wants to launch in our market by early 2027."If you look to Europe, they have launched the Z9 GT, and that will be available in right-hand drive as well," says Denza Australia COO, Mark Harland."We haven't confirmed that, but that is one of the cars that is available to me within the next 12 months. And that's a car where if we go 'we see some volume in Australia', which I think there is, then that's definitely the car that I can get here."You heard the man, folks. Start banging desks and harassing Denza dealers, because the Z9 GT looks like a monster.According to new reports out of China, an updated model will enter production in March this year, introducing a new Fjord Green hue, a Lava Red interior treatment, and the shifting of the LIDAR array to the roof. Elsewhere, the Z9 GT is offered with two powertrain options; a plug-in hybrid setup and a full BEV electric model.The numbers are staggering: The full EV will be reportedly offered with two battery sizes – 102kWh or 122kWh – with a claimed driving range in excess of 1000kms, albeit on the more lenient CLTC testing cycle. Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid promises to redefine pure EV driving range, too, with the brand claiming more than 300km of pure on the WLTC cycle.The EV version appears to be offered with a single electric motor, producing 370kw, as well as a fire-breathing tri-motor version producing a total 850kW, though how much of that power (taken from each motor's maximum output of 230kW, 310kW and 310kW) will be available at once is unclear.The plug-in hybrid variant also makes use of three electric motors, only this time paired with a 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid. It's unclear whether this update changed the outputs, but the earlier version produced around 685kW – enough to complete the sprint to 100km/h in well under four seconds.Stay tuned for more on both BYD's top-three aspirations by the end of 2026, and the expansion of its Denza luxury arm's line-up.

BYD's next-gen charging system has been spotted rolling out in China.

BYD and Denza plan to have "game-changing" megawatt charging technology in Australia within the next 12 to 18 months that will see its EV family recharged in the same time it takes to fill a petrol or diesel vehicle with fuel.A megwatt, or 1000kW charger, is more than twice as powerful as the most common super-fast charger in Australia, which are usually capped at 350kW or less. BYD's vision is to equip its megawatt chargers with a sizeable battery buffer which is constantly trickle charged, either via solar or electricity, lessening the impact on the grid.The vision is to have a charging solution that can deliver up to 500km of driving range in just five minutes, putting EVs roughly on par with ICE vehicles.Denza COO Mark Harland says he sees megawatt charging as a point of difference between BYD and Denza and the rest of Australia's EV fleet."It’s something we think can be a real game-changer to the industry, when someone can go for 400 or 500kms in the same time you would fill up at a bowser. They're doing the testing in China to understand the impact on the grid, but they want to back it with a battery, so you’re not drawing off the grid," Harland says."It just seems like it's really well thought out, and when you get that battery to support it it can be a game-changer. I can tell you that once the testing is done in China, we’re going to be looking at it."We need to make sure we’re selling the cars in Australia that can take that kind of charge. Those platforms exist."We’re not talking years away. We're talking maybe 12 to 18 months away from having that capability. Then it's making sure I have cars on the ground that are capable of doing it. That’s what I’m targeting."The platform in question is the brand's Super e-Platform, which runs a 1000-volt architecture, and is capable of a peak charging speed of two kilometres per second.

The Denza B8 large plug-in hybrid off-roader and Hyundai’s Elexio mid-size EV SUV are the latest pair of vehicles to be awarded a maximum five ANCAP stars.

A new Chinese brand says it is off to the "perfect start" in Australia, with executives confirming its earliest customers are trading in Toyota LandCruisers and Prados, Lexus GX and LX and Range Rovers to climb into their vehicles.That brand is BYD's premium arm Denza, which has just arrived in Australia with the B5 and B8 off-road-focused SUVs, sized to compete head-on with the ladder-frame SUVs from Toyota and Lexus, as well as monocoque offerings from Range Rover, BMW and Audi.And, so says the brand's new COO Mark Harland, that's precisely what's occurring, with the executive declaring the brand's launch in Australia is off to a "perfect start"."I believe we have the luxury, the technology, the off-road capability to compete with any SUV,” Harland said. "And we’ve priced (the B5 and B8) so we can (interest) people that are looking at the very ultra-luxury premium price points, but also people that are looking to stretch their budget a little bit."When I look at the cars that are being traded in early… it’s everything from Range Rovers to LandCruisers, Prados, Audis, BMWs - we’re seeing quite a range. And if I could have imagined a perfect start, this is it."Mr Harland says others not trading in cars are burning deposits with other car companies to get into a Denza, with the executive assuring that he can request as many vehicles as he wants from his Chinese HQ and have them in Australia in weeks, not months. And that, he says, has fuelled aspirations for Denza to climb to the top of the premium podium in Australia. "If someone said 'I want 1000 B8s' so we had pre-orders for 1000 B8s, I could put a call into the factory today and know that they would be on a boat, on their way here," he says."In most cases, it's six-to-eight weeks from the time that I ask the factory for the order to the time they're being delivered to the customer."So getting in the top three-to-five, I think is certainly achievable. When could I knock off Mercedes and BMW? That's probably a little further into the future, but yes, there'd be a mission to do that down the track. But I don't want to get ahead of myself."It's worth pointing out that Denza has sold almost 2000 vehicles at the time of publishing, so there is still a mountain climb to reach anywhere near the 26,000 units of the LandCruiser (across all styles) that Toyota managed in 2025 – or the more than 14,000 sales Lexus managed last year across its models – but Denza says it recognises the challenges."We've got to build this out properly and bring the right cars in. So, I think we're starting in segments that are really important and have high volume. I think that's important," Mr Harland says.

The new COO of BYD premium brand Denza says Holden could have pioneered the sale of Chinese vehicles in Australia, but executives were convinced Australians would never buy Chinese vehicles.

BYD’s Denza has updated its D9 electric people mover once again bringing more power, a bigger battery, plus refreshed looks.A new listing on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), as reported by Car News China, shows the 2026 Denza D9 EV now makes more power than ever.The single, front-mounted electric motor in the front-wheel drive version now produces 340kW, which is an increase of 110kW over the outgoing model.The all-wheel drive version also has a total system output of 410kW, which is an increase of 135kW over the outgoing model.While the battery specifications and claimed range figures are yet to be revealed, the MIIT filing notes the D9’s kerb weight has increased by 100kg to 3015kg. This indicates it may feature a larger battery, meaning more range.The D9 EV currently comes with a 103.4kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade battery which allows for up to 620km of range, according to lenient CLTC testing.It’s worth noting the D9 also comes with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, however Denza technically treats it as a different model and hasn’t revealed any new updates for it yet.Beyond the changes under the skin, the D9’s exterior has received a minor refresh. The most obvious change is the front grille design.The MIIT filing also details a range of different grille and alloy wheel designs that are available.The D9 EV continues to measure in at 5250mm long, 1960mm wide and 1900mm tall with a 3110mm wheelbase. This makes it just a little bit larger than a Kia Carnival.It’s unclear whether there are any changes or updates to the interior.At this stage Denza hasn’t officially confirmed if or when the D9 will come to Australia. However, it does feature on the company’s local website, along with what appears to be the Z9 GT, in blurred images that are captioned ‘Coming Soon’.Camouflaged prototypes of the D9 have also been spied testing around Australia. It’s unclear whether they are fully electric or PHEV versions.The luxurious people mover space has been taking off in Australia over the last 12 to 18 months. A step above the mainstream Kia Carnival, the electric Zeekr 009 was one of the first, along with the hybrid Lexus LM.Now there’s also the GAC M8 PHEV people mover which is arguably the closest rival to the Denza D9.

BYD has added a fully electric variant to its Ti7 large SUV range ahead of the model’s potential arrival in Australia.Sold in China under BYD’s off-road focused Fang Cheng Bao brand the Ti7 is likely to wear a Denza badge if and when it arrives in Australia. Until now the Toyota LandCruiser Prado sized Ti7 has been available as plug-in hybrid only.The electric Ti7 will be offered in two layouts: a rear-wheel drive with a single motor making 300kW variant and an all-wheel drive with dual motors producing 515kW version. Neither the battery capacity nor range has been announced yet.The current Ti7 line-up is PHEV-only and has a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine teamed up with one electric motor in the FWD variant and adds a rear motor in the AWD.The Ti7 has similar dimensions to the Prado at 4999mm long, 1995mm tall and 1865mm wide, but looks more like a Land Rover Defender with its long, high bonnet, tall windows and blocky stature. The Ti7 is a large SUV, but it's understood the cabin has two rows for five seats only.BYD has already brought other models from its Fang Cheng Bao range to Australia including the B5 and B8 rugged SUVS.Both PHEVs, the B5 starts at $74,990 while the B8 has an entry price of $91,000.The B5 is approximately 4900mm long while the B8 stretches almost 5200mm in length.The Ti7 has a similar interior to both the B5 and B8, and in its home market comes with an array of luxury standard and optional features including a 15.6-inch media screen, a  26-inch head up display, plus 13-inch seat back tablets in the second row. There’s also a 20-speaker sound system, 4.5-litre fridge and even a roof-mounted drone.Cargo space looks excellent with a boot that BYD says has a capacity of 1000 litres.Denza has yet to confirm if the Ti7 will come to Australia.

BYD has updated its tough looking SUV, the all-electric Fang Cheng Bao Titanium 3.The Titanium 3 is the more road-focused little brother to the capable Denza B5 and B8 4WDs, which have just launched in Australia.There is no word on if the Titanium 3 will come to Australia, but BYD and Denza — which draws in models from a range of BYD sub brands such as Fang Cheng Bao in Australia — have made clear they want to aggressively expand their line-ups and grow sales.The Titanium 3 is fully electric, where the B5 and B8 are plug-in hybrids.Despite only being revealed last year the Titanium 3 has been given a big power boost, with single motor versions making 240kW, a rise of 80kW.Dual motor, all-wheel drive examples now make 375kW and 510Nm, a jump of 65kW.Battery size is not yet known, but the outgoing versions used a circa-65kWh in single motor versions and a roughly 72kWh or 79kWh pack for all-wheel drive variants.Fang Cheng Bao claims every model had a driving range of about 500km, but this was calculated by the generous China Light-duty Test Cycle (CLTC) rather than the benchmark WLTP test cycle.One of the other big upgrades in China is the addition of Lidar technology. This tech is crucial for semi-autonomous driving, which is a must-have feature in China.The Titanium 3 is a mid-size SUV, with about the same proportions as a Toyota RAV4.It has tough exterior styling that gives it strong off-road appeal, but it isn’t nearly as capable as the B5 and B8 sold in Australia. Think of it more as an SUV with the ability to handle a dirt road.BYD has had huge success with its Fang Cheng Bao range in China. The larger Titanium 7 sold 50,000 units in just 80 days. BYD has debuted the Titanium 7 in Thailand at the Bangkok motor show, which bodes well for an Aussie arrival in the future as Thailand is also right-hand drive.BYD also builds some Aussie-bound vehicles in Thailand, which could expand to the Titanium 7.The Titanium 7 is much bigger than the 3 at almost five metres long.It also ditches full electric power for plug-in hybrid grunt. It uses a familiar set-up with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors. A 35.6 kWh battery pack provides up to 200km of electric driving range.

BYD premium brand Denza says its B5 and B8 rugged SUVs will take the fight to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, the LC300 and the Nissan Patrol, insisting the Chinese brand has the best technology and powertrains in the world.Asked if Denza was capable of taking on the 4WD household names in Australia, the company's local Chief Operating Officer, Mark Harland replied simply: "I know we can"."It's going to be one customer at a time," he says. "My confidence comes from doing extensive driving of the cars – the B5 and B8."We know we deliver on the luxury. We know we deliver on off-road capability. And the best technology in the world is coming out of China right now, right?"So the things that I know that are important to Australians, we deliver on that."The B5 (from $74,990) and B8 (from $91,000) both occupy an interesting space, in which they will target both mainstream players (Toyota and Nissan), as well as premium offerings, like from Lexus.And that, Mr Harland says, only increases Denza's opportunity Down Under, with the executive suggesting "there are a lot of brands that we can have a crack at"."I also see the market opportunity because at that price point, I think it's just a matter of getting on people's radars and getting them in for a drive," he says."I think that's what's going to be the determining factor, and our powertrain. No one else really has that powertrain. So that's the market opportunity."We've got luxury, we've got the tech, and we've got a powertrain that no one else is really delivering on right now."