Denza Model History

China · founded 2010

China's premium EV marque born from a BYD–Daimler joint venture in 2010 — now wholly BYD-owned, with the D9 minivan, Z9 GT fastback, and a fast-growing global footprint.

Models

Denza EV / 400 / 500

Denza's debut model — a compact battery-electric crossover that launched in 2014 and was progressively updated to the 400 and 500 before being discontinued in 2019.

Compact SUV · 2014–2019
Denza X

Denza's second model — a Mercedes-styled seven-seat mid-size crossover based on the BYD Tang, offered in plug-in hybrid and full-electric versions.

Mid-size SUV · 2019–2021
D9

Denza's breakout model — a full-size premium minivan available in plug-in hybrid and full-electric versions, the first car of the BYD-led era.

Minivan · 2022–present
N7

Denza's all-electric performance SUV — a coupe-roofed mid-size crossover with an 8-in-1 electric powertrain and 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

Mid-size SUV · 2023–present
N8

A short-lived full-size plug-in hybrid SUV derived from the discontinued Denza X, sold 2023–2024 before being superseded within the N-SUV range.

Mid-size SUV · 2023–2024
Z9 / Z9 GT

Denza's flagship executive car line — a four-door sedan and five-door shooting-brake GT, targeting the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes S-Class with 952 hp and crab-walk rear steering.

Executive car · 2024–present

Other makes