Verdict
At RM368,690, the Denza Z9 GT undercuts the RM638,800 Land Rover Range Rover Velar by RM270,110 while bringing 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a claimed 600 km EV range. It is the much quicker car too, reaching 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds against 6.7 seconds. But Malaysian ownership costs matter: the Denza’s annual road tax is RM9,140, far above the Velar’s RM439, and its 495-litre boot trails the SUV’s 673 litres. Choose the Denza for electric performance and equipment; the Velar for luggage room and lower annual tax.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if 2.7-second acceleration, a 122.49-kWh battery with 600 km range and far richer driver-assistance equipment matter more than road tax and boot space.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you need its 673-litre boot, RM439 annual road tax and petrol refuelling convenience.
Key differences
- Power: Denza Z9 GT has 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Range Rover Velar has 247 hp and 365 Nm.
- Acceleration: Denza Z9 GT does 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds; Range Rover Velar takes 6.7 seconds.
- Energy use: Denza Z9 GT has a 122.49-kWh battery and 600 km range; Range Rover Velar uses petrol at 7.6 L/100 km.
- Road tax: Denza Z9 GT is RM9,140 per year; Range Rover Velar is RM439 per year.
- Boot space: Denza Z9 GT has 495 litres; Range Rover Velar has 673 litres.
- Warranty: Denza Z9 GT has six years/150,000 km; Range Rover Velar has five years/65,000 km.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp tri-motor AWD and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 122.49-kWh battery, 600 km range and 1,500 kW DC charging rate
- Nine airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM439
- 495-litre boot versus 673 litres
- 2,895 kg versus 1,804 kg
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot
- RM439 annual road tax
- Matrix LED headlamps, Terrain Response and a space-saver spare tyre
- RM270,110 more expensive
- 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 2.7 seconds
- Five-year/65,000 km warranty versus six years/150,000 km
| 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 at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 365 Nm at 1,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.3 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 | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (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 the stronger buy for performance, EV range, warranty and active safety equipment. The Range Rover Velar is better suited to buyers who prioritise a larger boot, much lower annual road tax and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM270,110 more than the Denza Z9 GT.
Can the Denza Z9 GT support long-distance electric driving?
Its 122.49-kWh battery has a claimed 600 km range, with 11 kW AC and 1,500 kW DC charging capability. It also provides 4 kW vehicle-to-load power.
