Denza is a high-end NEV (New Energy Vehicle), initially formed by BYD and Daimler as a 50:50 JV. Later, Daimler distanced from the JV and nowadays, it holds 10% of the shares. As for BYD, it holds 90% of the stake and develops its model line by itself. Currently, it comprises the Denza D9 MPV. Later, the Denza N7 SUV coupe will hit the market. Moreover, the Denza N8 SUV, based on the BYD Tang, will also hit the Chinese market this year.
Before we will get to the Denza N7, let’s get to know with the Denza and Devialet cooperation better. Here, we will also make a brief Devialet’s introduction. It is a French speaker maker, founded in 2007. In 2010, it attracted investors’ attention, raising millions of Euros. Currently, Devialet produces wireless speakers, sound bars for TVs and headphones. But they have never produced speakers for cars. Well, now they do.
Denza and Devialet announced that they’ve reached a long-term strategic cooperation. It means that Denza will become the first automotive brand that will use Devialet speakers. Currently, the Denza D9 uses the Dynaudio acoustic system for 14 speakers. But its SUV-coupe Denza N7 will be equipped with Devilaet speakers. This information was unveiled at the official event.
The Denza N7’s dimensions are 4860/1935/1602 mm and a wheelbase of 2940 mm. As for the powertrain, the entry-level Denza N7 has a single electric motor for 230 kW (313 hp). And the top-trim level has two electric motors with a combined power of 389 kW (530 hp). Speaking about the batteries of the Denza N7, they are LFP manufactured by the FinDreams Industry, a subsidiary of the BYD. The Denza N7 will hit the market in the summer this year.
