BYD Denza Z9S cabin revealed, 1,194 HP sedan keeps physical buttons, with flash charging

BYD’s Denza Z9S sedan has been revealed, showing a new interior, revised exterior styling, and shorter dimensions than the Denza Z9 ahead of its market launch. The model is a separate sedan variant from the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake and joins the Z family with reported single-motor and tri-motor powertrain configurations.

The Z9S follows earlier regulatory and specification disclosures. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing previously showed the model’s dimensions and single-motor configuration, while later information from Denza detailed a tri-motor four-wheel-drive version.

Z9S cabin gets a new layout

According to Autohome’s report on the Z9S real-vehicle reveal, the sedan receives a redesigned interior layout compared with the existing Z9. It uses a new three-spoke steering wheel, while the instrument display is integrated into the centre console area with a straight-line piano-black lacquer finish.

The dashboard features a large floating central touchscreen display. The source does not disclose the display size, resolution, or processor specifications.

The centre console retains physical controls beneath the central touchscreen for functions including Auto Parking, e³ (tri-motor independent drive platform), and DiSus (intelligent body control system). Other visible changes include redesigned side air vents and revised decorative trim for the door speakers.

The seats feature updated headrest styling and diamond-pattern quilting. The rear centre armrest incorporates an integrated control display. Additional seat functions, adjustment details, and material specifications have not been disclosed.

Z9S gets a shorter body, two powertrains

The Denza Z9S measures 5,090 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,490 mm in height, with a 3,025 mm wheelbase. Compared with the Denza Z9 sedan, it is 145 mm shorter, 10 mm narrower, 28 mm lower, and has a 100 mm shorter wheelbase.

Outside, the Z9S features roof-mounted LiDAR, split headlights with upper LED strips and lower main light units, updated door handles, black window trim, large wheels with yellow brake callipers, revised rear lights, and a redesigned rear bumper. The vehicle features BYD’s DiPilot 300 LiDAR-assisted driving system (known as God’s Eye B in China). Detailed software functions, sensor specifications, and the LiDAR system’s operating parameters were not disclosed. A “Flash Charging” badge on the rear identifies the vehicle with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery flash-charging system.

The Z9S is reported to offer multiple powertrain configurations. MIIT filings show rear-wheel-drive single-motor versions producing 320 kW and 370 kW, both paired with a 102.326 kWh battery pack. The higher-output version is listed with a CLTC range of 920 km.

The Z9S will also offer an e³ tri-motor four-wheel-drive version producing a combined output of 890 kW (1,194 hp). This version uses the same 102.326 kWh battery pack and is listed with a CLTC range of 780 km.

The Z9S joins the Denza lineup after the brand’s existing models recorded 18,631 sales in June 2026, led by the D9 with 6,952 units and the Z9 GT with 6,025 units, according to China EV DataTracker. Pricing and delivery timing for the new sedan remain unavailable.