Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT is the more forceful choice for a Malaysian buyer who can charge at home: its 122.49-kWh battery claims 600 km of range, while three motors deliver 1,140 hp and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time. It also brings 360-degree parking cameras, e3 auto parking and a 6-year/150,000-km warranty. But its RM9,140 annual road tax is substantial. The Velar counters with a roomier 673-litre boot, a 63-litre petrol tank and Terrain Response, but needs 6.7 seconds to reach 100 km/h.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want 600 km EV range, supercar-baiting 2.7-second acceleration and far more active safety kit.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you need the larger 673-litre boot, petrol refuelling and Terrain Response.
Key differences
- Acceleration: Denza Z9 GT 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds; Range Rover Velar in 6.7 seconds.
- Annual road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140; Range Rover Velar RM439.
- Length: Denza Z9 GT 5,180 mm; Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm.
- Kerb weight: Denza Z9 GT 2,895 kg; Range Rover Velar 1,804 kg.
- Boot space: Denza Z9 GT 495 litres; Range Rover Velar 673 litres.
- Warranty: Denza Z9 GT 6 years/150,000 km; Range Rover Velar 5 years/65,000 km.
Z9 GT
- 600-km claimed EV range from a 122.49-kWh battery
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and active lane-keeping
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM439
- 495-litre boot is 178 litres smaller
- 2,895 kg is 1,091 kg heavier
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot and 63-litre petrol tank
- Terrain Response and Adaptive Dynamics
- Matrix LED headlamps and a space-saver spare tyre
- RM270,110 more expensive
- 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Denza by 4.0 seconds
- No listed autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM638,800 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | — | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 247 hp |
| Torque | — | 365 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 3 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW | — |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 173 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 65,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Z9 GT & Range Rover Velar for sale
Z9 GT vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for outright performance, EV range, driver assistance and warranty coverage. Choose the Range Rover Velar instead if its 673-litre boot, petrol operation and Terrain Response matter more than acceleration and purchase cost.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690 and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM638,800, so the Velar costs RM270,110 more.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Range Rover Velar is much cheaper to tax at RM439 per year, versus RM9,140 for the Denza Z9 GT. The Denza’s annual road-tax bill is RM8,701 higher.