Denza is quietly expanding its presence in Poland: D9, Bao 5, Denza Z. Our top-tier Denza Z9 GT is in China as a version for lower-income consumers
The BYD-owned brand Denza has become the umbrella brand for various of the company’s premium vehicles in Europe and the Middle East. Even on the Polish page, we can see that in addition to the Denza Z9 GT, Denza D9 (van, not yet launched), and Denza Z (launching on September 17), it will also offer the Denza Bao 5 model, which is sold in China under a completely different brand name: Fangchengbao (FCB, Formula Bao). FCB was intended for customers seeking high-powered off-road vehicles.
Denza is gaining momentum. Quietly
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Denza is gaining momentum. Quietly
Denza Z
Denza D9 and Denza Bao 5
The brand’s first and most expensive launch was the Denza Z9 GT (HERE), which was promoted with the help of Daniel Craig and a number of influencers across various European countries. They all happily drove it for free, with practically no one purchasing it, as the market for unknown Chinese brands priced at over 0.5 million is, roughly speaking, non-existent. Especially since it has now turned out that the most powerful model in Europe is actually the economy version in China. There, the first edition with three engines was more powerful and also cheaper. The most powerful version here is their economy version, costing 10 percent less (source).
Denza Z9 GT (c) Denza
Denza Z
In the coming days, the second vehicle will be unveiled: the Denza Z. This model is designed primarily with performance in mind. In its most powerful version (1.18 MW/1,604 HP), it features three engines, a responsive rear axle, dynamically adjustable Disus-M suspension, a cast-aluminum chassis, the ability to park in tight spaces through on-site tire deflation, support for ultra-fast charging (10% to 70% in 5 minutes), several body styles to choose from, and overall: it is what Porsche would be like if it had the money.
Denza Z in three body styles
The interior of the Denza Z. The font style on the main screen is similar to that of the cheapest Xiaomi phones, and the logo on the steering wheel also seems off — this might bother buyers who expect better quality for their money.
Denza D9 and Denza Bao 5
The Denza D9 and Denza Bao 5 are intriguing models since they haven’t yet been officially introduced in target markets. The D9 is a large van powered by a hybrid powertrain. The electric Maxus Mifa 9, priced at over 300,000 złoty, failed to gain acceptance, while the electric Xpeng X9 at over 300,000 złoty sparked interest. So does the Denza D9 with a hybrid (plug-in) powertrain priced at 394,700 złoty have a chance? The vehicle promises 210 WLTP units in electric mode, a total of 950 WLTP units when using electricity and gasoline, along with plenty of comfort features inside. But isn’t the Xpeng X9 likely better?
The Denza Bao 5 is designed for those looking for a cheaper G-class alternative. With a length of around 4.9 meters, it falls somewhere between the D-segment and E-SUV category. As a plug-in hybrid, it features a typical Chinese 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, a BYD Blade II battery with a capacity of 31.8 kWh, and two electric motors (1+1) delivering 505 kW of power. Europeans and the rest of the world, as usual (!, see: Denza Z9 GT), get a version limited to just 400 kW/544 hp. The Bao 5 is aimed at enthusiasts of traditional automotive design, so it comes equipped with a set of modernly illuminated LEDs:
The Denza Bao 5 can lock all three differential mechanisms in off-road conditions, supports ultra-fast charging, has a rugged appearance, and even includes matrix adaptive headlights. The model’s configuration tool in Poland is not active, and the price of the Bao 5 remains unknown.
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