{"id":721098,"date":"2026-06-07T13:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T13:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/721098\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T13:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T13:45:20","slug":"denza-z-spotted-in-china-1000-hp-ev-convertible-global-launch-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/721098\/","title":{"rendered":"Denza Z spotted in China: 1000+ hp EV convertible, global launch in July"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Denza Z<\/a>, the first convertible under BYD<\/a>\u2018s premium sub-brand, has been spotted in China ahead of its global launch in July. The real-world sightings show the EV convertible in near-production form, with only minor camouflaging on its front badge.<\/p>\n

First unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show<\/a>, the Denza Z will be available in three versions: a convertible, a hardtop, and a track edition. The image shows a hardtop variant of the Z, and tape between the windshield and roof hints at ongoing pre-production.<\/p>\n

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\nSpotted at a suspected BYD facility.<\/p>\n

The Z was unveiled with conventional Denza<\/a> badging. The covered front logo in the sighting hints at exclusive touches for special editions. The Z was also seen in black. Previous announcements from Denza and BYD showed it in blue and \u201cFiorentine\u201d green.<\/p>\n

The image also shows the Z alongside other BYD vehicles, such as the Denza D9<\/a> MPV, and the BYD Shark<\/a>, the latter of which has yet to be launched in China. It is likely that the image was taken by an insider at a BYD facility.<\/p>\n

As the Denza Z\u2019s planned July Goodwood launch<\/a> approaches, more public sightings of the convertible are expected. Denza will prioritise international markets at first, with the Chinese market receiving the Z at a later date.<\/p>\n

More on Denza and the Z<\/p>\n

Alongside the Z9 GT, the Denza Z will serve as the brand\u2019s top dog. It boasts a total motor output of over 1000 hp, and Denza claims it will complete the 0-100 km\/h sprint in around 2 seconds. Like other BYD flagships, it will feature many of the firm\u2019s latest tech:<\/p>\n

e3 (Yi San Fang) tri-motor vehicle control platform<\/p>\n

Disus-M magnetorheological (MR) active suspension with active road sensing<\/p>\n

God\u2019s Eye (DiPilot) 5.0 assisted driving<\/p>\n

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\nThe Denza Z. Credit: CarNewsChina & Denza<\/p>\n

Denza has opted for a track-focused approach to the Z\u2019s exterior design. The new model features a barrage of aerodynamic tweaks to enhance downforce. Functional hood ducts are present as well, perhaps to the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra\u2019s chagrin.<\/p>\n

While China\u2019s EV sports car market is still in its infancy, several rising stars have emerged, such as BYD\u2019s FCB Formula X<\/a>, MG\u2019s Cyberster<\/a>, and the Xiaomi-backed & Europe-bound SSC SC-01<\/a>. These cars aren\u2019t expected to compete with each other, instead fulfilling roles as enthusiast toys or brand flagships.<\/p>\n

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\nDenza\u2019s domestic deliveries, May 2025 to April 2026. Source: China EV DataTracker<\/p>\n

Denza is in great need of a flagship, too. According to China EV DataTracker<\/a>, domestic sales have slumped significantly since the start of 2026, with year-on-year monthly declines of 30-50%. In April 2026, the brand barely broke the 10,000 monthly mark, delivering 10,638 units.<\/p>\n

The Z isn\u2019t BYD\u2019s first convertible, though. The firm first launched the BYD S8 in 2009, a petrol-powered convertible with extensive Mercedes-Benz styling cues. Sales were abysmal, with an estimated total of only 103 cars sold.<\/p>\n

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\nThe ill-fated BYD S8. Source: Autohome<\/p>\n

Source: Di Fen Zhi Jia<\/p>\n

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