Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM61,198 less, yet brings three motors, 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm against the Lexus RZ’s 308 hp and 435 Nm. Its 122.49-kWh battery and 600-km range also beat 71.4 kWh and 440 km, while the 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time is in another league. But Malaysian ownership is not one-sided: the Denza’s annual road tax is RM9,140 versus RM335, and it is a huge 5,180-mm wagon. The RZ is the easier-to-place 4,805-mm SUV, with a 522-litre boot and 770 kg less mass.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want vastly stronger performance, 600 km of range, air suspension and a far richer rear-seat specification, and can accept RM9,140 annual road tax.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you need the more compact SUV body, a 522-litre boot, much lower RM335 road tax and an unlimited-mileage EV battery warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Lexus RZ RM429,888.
- Power and torque: Denza Z9 GT 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Lexus RZ 308 hp and 435 Nm.
- Battery and range: Denza Z9 GT 122.49 kWh and 600 km; Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh and 440 km.
- Performance: Denza Z9 GT 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and 240 km/h; Lexus RZ 5.3 seconds and 160 km/h.
- Size and boot: Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long with 495 litres; Lexus RZ is 4,805 mm with 522 litres.
- Annual road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140; Lexus RZ RM335.
Z9 GT
- 600-km range from a 122.49-kWh battery.
- Three motors deliver 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Air suspension, powered rear seats with leg rests, and front and rear fridges.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM335.
- 2,895 kg kerb weight versus 2,125 kg.
- 495-litre boot is 27 litres smaller.
RZ
- RM335 annual road tax.
- 522-litre boot in a 4,805-mm-long SUV.
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage EV battery warranty.
- 440-km range trails the Denza’s 600 km.
- 308 hp, 435 Nm and 5.3-second 0-100 km/h performance are far behind.
- No V2L, panoramic sunroof, powered rear seats or rear air-con dual-zone control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM429,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh✓ | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km✓ | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW✓ | 150 kW |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,125 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | — |
| 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, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| 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 | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
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.
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Z9 GT vs RZ FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Lexus RZ better?
The Denza Z9 GT is the stronger choice for range, charging capability, acceleration and rear-seat equipment. Choose the Lexus RZ if low annual road tax, a shorter SUV footprint, a larger boot and unlimited-mileage battery coverage matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT is RM61,198 cheaper than the Lexus RZ. It costs RM368,690, while the Lexus RZ costs RM429,888.
Which costs less in annual road tax?
The Lexus RZ does, at RM335 per year. The Denza Z9 GT is RM9,140 per year, a RM8,805 annual difference that can outweigh its lower purchase price for some owners.