BYD Denza N7 SUV

Denza is a premium NEV brand owned jointly by BYD and Mercedes (90:10 share). It currently sells one car – D9 MPV. N7 coupe SUV is their second car. Denza is a former 50:50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD established in 2012. It was never successful, so nine years later, in 2021, Mercedes lowered its share to 10%, and BYD acquired 90% of the company.

The Denza N7 is a mid-size SUV with dimensions of 4860/1935/1602 mm and a wheelbase of 2940 mm.

Its curb weight reaches 2,280 – 2,440 kg, depending on the powertrain. As for the gross weight, it lies in a range of 2,655 – 2,815 kg.

The N7 comes in two configurations: two-wheel and four-wheel drive models. The two-wheel drive variant will get a 91.392 kWh battery with a cruising range of 702 km (CLTC) and a curb weight of 2320 kg. On the other hand, the four-wheel drive version will get the same battery, but this time, with a 630 km (CLTC) range and a curb weight of 2440 kg.

As for the powertrain, the entry-level Denza N7 with a single electric motor will have a power of 230 kW (313 hp), while the top-trim level with two electric motors will have a combined capacity of 389 kW (530 hp).

There are two options for the power train: RWD with 230 kW and AWD with 390 kW. The RWD does 0-100 in 6.8 seconds, the AWD in 3.9 seconds. Top speed is limited to 180 km/h for both versions. The battery is always the same: a 91.3 kWh Blade LFP unit. The RWD has a range of 630 km and the AWD a range of 702 km.

The price is expected to be between 350,000 – 450,000 yuan (50,500 – 65,000 USD).

• Size: 4860/1935/1602 mm, wheelbase of 2940 mm
• Engine:
  • RWD: 230 kW (308HP)
  • AWD with 390 kW.
• The RWD does 0-100 in 6.8 seconds, the AWD in 3.9 seconds.
• Tp speed is limited to 180 km/h for both versions.
• The battery is always the same: a 91.3 kWh Blade LFP unit.
• The RWD has a range of 630 km and the AWD a range of 702 km.
• Price range starts at $41.5K and ends at $52.5K.