Denza, the premium brand under BYD, unveiled the Denza Z Convertible at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, this vehicle was first revealed as a concept at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, styled by Wolfgang Egger, a former Audi design chief.
The Denza Z will be available in three variants: hardtop, convertible, and track edition. The convertible model, featuring a four-seat layout, made its official debut at the show with a sophisticated soft-top mechanism that neatly stows into the rear trunk.
Design highlights include a streamlined front fascia without exaggerated elements, yet aerodynamic packages remain integral. The elongated doors feature hidden handles, paired with large alloy wheels and sport calipers. The production version forgoes a prominent rear spoiler.
Inside, the cabin features an instrument display alongside a floating square-shaped screen, with a wireless charging panel and control buttons in the center console area.
The Denza Z boasts a combined output exceeding 1,000 horsepower, achieving 0-100km/h acceleration in under 2 seconds. The model displayed at the show featured an exclusive “Fiorentine” green colourway, with over a dozen custom colours available for customers.
Advanced technologies include:
- Steer-by-wire system
- DiSus-M intelligent magnetorheological suspension with predictive road-sensing
- Full chassis control
- E3 “Yi Sanfang” all-wheel drive system
Hood air ducts provide sufficient downforce at high speeds, enabling what Denza describes as “ground-hugging flight.” The brand confirmed plans to challenge the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with timing results to be announced. It was spotted testing there last year.
The Denza Z will launch globally at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this July, with international markets receiving priority before the domestic China launch.
As BYD’s high-end brand, Denza’s global sales hit a peak of 18,139 units last December. After a decline in January and February, sales rebounded to 7,133 units this March, but have yet to return to the monthly level of over 10,000 units seen last year.
