Presented at the Shanghai Motor Show from 23 April to 2 May 2025, the new Denza marks a turning point for the top-of-the-range subsidiary of Chinese giant BYD.
With its sleek design and low-slung silhouette worthy of a GT sports car, this newcomer is impressive. But where it comes as a surprise is its price, estimated at around 60,000 euros including tax in France… a price well below that of the rivals against which it intends to compete, starting with the Porsche 911 and its many variants. With its sharp lines, aggressive front blade and oversized rear spoiler, BYD reveals a clearly assertive sporty style.
Performance
The Chinese firm is remaining discreet about its technical specifications, but everything suggests that it intends to hit hard. Its parent company, BYD, which is well on the way to dethroning Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric cars, has been developing top-quality batteries for some years now. This latest model could be inspired by the Denza Z9GT, a 950-horsepower station wagon developed entirely by BYD.
Technical side
For the moment, what we do know is that this technological jewel, unveiled in Shanghai, features a new adaptive magnetic suspension capable of reacting in less than 10 milliseconds. This new sports car also features ‘steer-by-wire’ steering, an innovative system with no direct mechanical link between the steering wheel and the wheels. Everything is managed with the help of artificial intelligence. The result is greater precision when cornering, making the car more accessible on the racetrack, and enhanced suppleness, whether driving in the city or on the motorway. It can also adjust the resistance of the steering wheel according to the situation and reduce vibrations, for unprecedented driving comfort. Still at the concept stage, the latest Denza could go into production as early as 2026.
