DENZA Z9 GT - how did BYD get it so WRONG?

[@pokehunter7078]

Sorry, mate. I test drove the Z9 GT a few weeks back and pushed it hard around the cormers. I couldn't believe a 5.2 m long car could handle like a hot hatch. So I disagree with you on this one.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

1000hp for like 60grand, your choice of battery or hybrid drivetrains. Seems like a pretty good deal.

[@GlitterGuru]

I usually am on his side but lately the opinions have been more and more split

[@ciybersal3499]

This received 5,000 orders within 36 hours as per cnevpost, it's a success for the price point

[@vorlon81]

First time i heard Elliot go so Hard on a BYD lol.

[@hermesliteratus882]

I guess he misses his Wu Ling EV.

[@VuleCYA]

The best electric car ever made! Great job BYD!

[@cocoaiscool2709]

to be honest, this type of car doesn’t need 1000+ hp, 600 is already enough and even maybe too much, unless we are talking about something like an RS6 of EV of course

[@林振华-t4v]

If that is RS6 than this thing is absolutly necssary. If they can do it with reasonable price, why not more horse power.

[@cocoaiscool2709]

@@林振华-t4vwell it’s dangerous, normal people can’t handle that much HP, take su7 for example it appears on news every months or so, like Z9GT it’s a good looking car affordable price and great driving dynamics, overall a super great car but falls into an immature hands can lead to great casualties

[@AprezaRenaldy]

​​@@cocoaiscool2709 Considering that the electric rotor is a cheaper component than the battery.I find it strange why electric car companies are holding back on the size of their engines. If I press sport mode. I want my car to fly on a straight road.

[@林振华-t4v]

​@@AprezaRenaldythe engine is the range extender. Bigger displacment engine can incurr more complex mechanism may result in reduce in efficency. That is why lot of manufacture moving to inline 4 or even 3

[@mev202]

I really thought that at one point he was going to go and get a branch and tell the car off John Cleese style. I've never seen Elliot so annoyed.

[@cheungchingtong]

I think giving it that BYD now owns three totally different sub brands such as Yang Wang, FCB and Denza other than the BYD itself, and no, BYD now owns 100% of Denza instead of 90%, it is good to see that BYD are trying different things on their brands. I personally am owning one Li-Auto L9, one Taycan, and one Zeekr 009 right now, and as someone who likes to travel by car, I always choose my hybrid L9 instead of Taycan and 009, even though I am in line of fully electrifying, but considering China is such a huge country even though it has the most advanced and wide-spread charging infrastructure, pure EV is just not enough for many who need to drive far, although I know you personally do not like Hybrid over EV. Just imagine what would happens when tens of millions of EV driving on the highway during the Chinese New Year or Golden Week. Besides that, I am very in favor of U8's tank turn and floating ability, tank turn is just a showcase, but the fact that it could do so makes me way easier to drive my car in relatively smaller street and parking lot, same to the floating ability, I have already used it once when typhoon hit my hometown last time, I think some people in Dubai and Valencia would agree with me when they suffered from sudden flooding. People favor these functions not for daily uses, just like favoring Huawei's satellite phone only in emergency. And it is China's market, Elliot, not European, there are a huge amount of people like to have big cars, then brands make cars bigger, there is no right or wrong of it. As for this Z9 GT, I personally don't like it because to me the interior of Denza is a bit old fashion, but more than 1k sales number in 10 days has already proven it could has its own stance in this market and three of those were bought by people I know, and they really like it. And let's not forget, BYD is still very new to this industry, less than 2 decades since they firstly launched their first car, I think they are still learning.

[@ricosun]

Yes I agree Plug in Hybrids are the way to go... until Rechargers are everywhere and cars can recharge 300km in 15mins. Otherwise.. its just soo much more convinient. I don't have to plan a trip aroud chargers. Personally I think BYD need a brand for youthful buyers. I am interested in the Z9 GT when it comes to Australia next year. But I wish the interior was more like Nio than BYD.

[@cheungchingtong]

@@ricosun Well, I am in my 30s, so Yang Wang's design bothers me not, but I don't think BYD will change their current design of any of their brands to be more like NIO tbh since there is a NIO out there already. But yes, I totally agree with you, they should consider making some cars more youth friendly, designing wise.

[@Darkmatter321]

I feel HP in EVs is becoming like Mega Pixels of Digicams when they first came out. It was all about having more and more, without it actually being of any use. Having said that, I would not say no to a 1000 HP car.

[@林振华-t4v]

The mega pixle is useful. I just happen to take out my portable hard drive with photo I took 20 years ago with 2.1 mega pixle. Then compare to 16 mega pixle. The differnt is day and night. The 1000 horse power has its merit. And over time, we will get use to this 1000 power. Because why not more. Bill Gates metioned 245kb is enough., with context. But where we are standing?

[@AprezaRenaldy]

I have an android with 200mp camera and 120watt charger & 2k display with 120hz

[@AprezaRenaldy]

Considering that the electric rotor is a cheaper component than the battery.I find it strange why electric car companies are holding back on the size of their engines. If I press sport mode. I want my car to fly on a straight road.

[@user-tx9zg5mz5p]

Better than Tesla

[@onlineo2263]

Stopped watching at the word hybrid. Not interested in combustion cars. Porsche 911 of my 90s childhood had a real trouble going around corners quickly on any day that wasn't bone dry. With an incredible high crash and death rate for drivers. Very few people told Porsche the cars were too powerful.

[@lcwpg]

this is like a brand showcase something like that, we dont need a 1000hp we dont need such a big car but if you have the money why not like a brabus 930, who needs a 930hp s class but you can a car you buy throwing money around than using the brain lol

[@AprezaRenaldy]

Considering that the electric rotor is a cheaper component than the battery.I find it strange why electric car companies are holding back on the size of their engines. If I press sport mode. I want my car to fly on a straight road.

[@yzhang9265]

PHEV will have bigger market in the short and medium term - before charging network is setup nicely everywhere.

[@kevtheobald]

Agree with you Elliot on no need for 1000hp for consumer vehicles. Most drivers would fine 500hp to be plenty of power. Even that is more than any should ever be given. I know some will say it is freedom of choice to get vehicles with a 1000hp or more, but we humans are dangerous drivers and the more powerful a vehicle is the more damage we can do with it. I love performance vehicles and believe ultra performance vehicles are awesome, but at the track. Most drivers of these ultra performance street legal vehicles will use track performance mode going down city streets and other public roadways. Humans cannot be trusted.

[@Raymaster7482]

Too bad you could test the EV version. I don't have a problem with the HP or gimmicks. In fact they could become useful in certain situations. The thing that bugs me most, is the relatively low range for such a big battery...

[@ciybersal3499]

BYD sold 5,000 within 36 hours of on pre sale. This car is what Asia wants, big, luxurious, hybrids, two refrigerators, 1000bhp, tank turns for busy bustling traffic congested hot climate capitals of Asia Beijing, Jakarta, Kaula Lampur, Manila, Dhaka etc

[@ajwo5984]

Chinese love their horsepower just like Americans love their fancy trucks.

[@林振华-t4v]

😂Dont tell me you dont like horse power. There is a stereotype in car, motorcycle and bicycle communites. That is car communites like to brag about horsepowe, motorcycle community like to brag about the engine displacment and the bicycle communites like to brag about the price of their bike. And there so much true behind it.

[@petersilva037]

about the 1000 hp... I think the ICE is a range extender, and not connected to the wheels... so I don't think you can add the power of the ICE and the electric motors together. I think the car is driven only by electric motors, and the ICE can charge the battery, but that's it...

[@AprezaRenaldy]

Considering that the electric rotor is a cheaper component than the battery.I find it strange why electric car companies are holding back on the size of their engines. If I press sport mode. I want my car to fly on a straight road.

[@nagi-springfield93]

U are wrong, the combustion engine just work like normal ice car, it can charge the motor and also drive the car too. The only byd phev that only work as charger is Yangwang u8

[@petersilva037]

@@AprezaRenaldy the current has to come out of the battery... a battery that can produce higher current levels is more expensive... but also, a more powerful motor is heavier... reducing vehicle range.

[@alko_xo]

What's the point of this review? You just had nothing better to do?

[@林振华-t4v]

😂 I see an potential Eillot will spin off a channel call "Angry viechle Nerd" the vibe is uncanny similar to early internet legend.

[@curthofmeister7249]

I love the design. But manufacturers should focus more on extending EV range, not horsepower. 1000 is just unnecessary.

[@AprezaRenaldy]

15:46 This is definitely not a car for you. But for the factory boss. So the Private driver is driving

[@thehuonpine]

Yes I hate the bling and silver shiny bits everywhere inside and outside a car!

[@AprezaRenaldy]

0:07 Considering that the electric rotor is a cheaper component than the battery.I find it strange why electric car companies are holding back on the size of their engines. If I press sport mode. I want my car to fly on a straight road.

[@deepseer]

The power of an electric motor is limited by its power input, which is the sum of the engine/generator output plus the battery output. In a PHEV, the battery size is usually only 1/5 to 1/3 of the battery size of a normal BEV, and its maximum power is reduced by the same ratio.

[@matbowden9156]

It's looks absolutely hideous! I'll keep watching, just to see what else features, but that's where it ends

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

I hold the opposite opinion.

[@matbowden9156]

​@@ChristopherJGallagherand yet the world keeps spinning. Whatever shall we do next? Truce 👍

[@kumbackquatsta]

i for one generally enjoy the chinese interior colorways

[@miaomiao0713]

欧洲消费者诉求跟中国的确不一样，可能比亚迪也知道这辆车最主要市场还是在中国，中国消费者不太在乎操控性能和驾驶乐趣，中国消费者喜欢豪华、动力强、空间大的车

[@familiahh5146]

Elliot is annoying largely. His narrow minded vision is useless. Unsubscribe . He only likes super mini cars. It’s stupid. Why 1000HP? Because you can !

[@connclissmann6514]

Come on, Elliot. Stop sidestepping the important issues and tell us what you *really* think. 😊

[@rastasrosco1318]

No words - just a big fat "thumbs down" - carry on HATER.

[@andrewmutavi590]

i dont think there is a car manufucturer with better hybrid tech than BYD,i love the interior material n colour expecially with a black or white exterior,under 3sec 0-60 is supper fast,the room in the rear is imense,love it just wish there were retractable displays for the rear seats,i dont get why u mad at the car,its not being advertised as a budget car or an enviromental war,its a fast executive sporty machine

[@honesty_-no9he]

I am sick and tired of BYD peddling Hybrids.

[@林振华-t4v]

Same, but this help transition. Lot of people are not ready to take the leap to go straight EV despite it is the most rationalize decision. This statment is also true in China. Because lot of my country man still consider the West is the standard. Despite the grid and Ev tech are already miles ahead of the West.

[@lcwpg]

well ev is not for everyone and business point of view byd is just making cars people want and in turn they can make money

[@GlitterGuru]

@@lcwpgBYD is a battery manufacturer that just so happens to make cars

[@honesty_-no9he]

@@林振华-t4v If they make a car that is hybrid from the get-go then that is it OKAY. But doing a DMI version of the SEAL is a kind of insult to the SEAL EV.

[@林振华-t4v]

​@@honesty_-no9he😂absolutly. The irony is the DM is moving faster than the pure EV. When I look into the number in a rationalize way, I dont understand. But when I heard my friend and famility talk. I realize DM moving more than EV is not cause some rationalize reason behind it, but prception.

[@honesty_-no9he]

I way prefer the BYD SEALION 7 by far and my favourite is BYD SEAL.

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

Nice looking but needs to shrink in size and junk the hybrid. Maybe turn it into a limited edition halo car

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Hybrid sales growth have been crushIng Bev growth in 2023 and 2024. You sell what the customer wants.

[@nonyanks2510]

That's not a shooting brake, it is the "Family Truckster" .

[@stephen300o6]

'The latest they have ever produced.' Nonsense aside, you seem to also be grasping at whingy straws.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Hey Elliot, i hear that Jaguar is ceasing ALL vehicle priduction in 2025 with no new vehicles in the pipeline. Have you heard any whispers about the Chinese buying the marque? Sorry to go off topic.

[@GlitterGuru]

Why would Tata let JLR go? LR is one of the Crown Jewels of India. Also their new EV sedan was just spotted testing and looking rather gorgeous.

[@honesty_-no9he]

DAIMLER is pronounced DIME-LER.

[@baltazarkosa29]

it seems that you are hardly hate this car...

[@toyotaprius79]

Mercedes, VW, Audi, GM, Ford and especially Toyota and every oil company can go LDAR

[@nagi-springfield93]

lol this guy is really trying so hard to hate this car. Its the worst review I have ever seen on youtube. Seems like this car bring alot pressure to other brand

[@nagi-springfield93]

17:25 look at how this guy describe the driving experience, he is acting soooooo bad lmao. I test drive this car myself and if this driving experience is bad, 99% of the car he review on this channel is trash. Wonder which company paid u so badly to be so karen on this review 🤣

[@bushkid1593]

This is why I never take peoples on KZbin seriously at all they just talk but don’t build $hit 💩 at dumb REVIEW BEAUTIFUL 😻 CAR 🚘

[@ElmarBon]

2.9 tons😢

[@AmeyoruKyo]

If you dislike BYD so much, why do you still review their cars?

[@Clove_Parma]

what a stupid question. He doesn't, and reviewing a poor car honestly helps BYD understand what they need to improve next time

[@AmeyoruKyo]

​@@Clove_Parma Who are you? Did I ask you?😅

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@AmeyoruKyo😂😆

[@Clove_Parma]

@@AmeyoruKyo And who asked you for your inane strawman?

[@AmeyoruKyo]

@@Clove_Parma Oh, I didn’t realize I needed your permission to share my thoughts here. 😅

[@zodiacfml]

well, they have the GT on the name which they got right. However, is a GT style car even a thing in China? I thought luxury is MPVs in China?

[@林振华-t4v]

😂Yeah, MPV is the hot market. But better occupying the segment before other gets to it.

[@miguelmarques7331]

Already reviewed by amazing @wheelsboy ! Sorry mate 😎