BYD’s luxury electric vehicle brand Denza is preparing to enter the Indian market with the Z9 GT, which has now been spotted on Indian roads ahead of its scheduled debut on November 13, 2026. The upcoming electric vehicle will introduce a distinctive shooting brake body style to India’s luxury car segment.
The Z9 GT is expected to be priced between Rs 1.2 crore and Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom). It will arrive as a completely built unit (CBU) import and is expected to be among the first two models introduced by Denza in India, alongside the D9 luxury MPV.
Distinctive Shooting Brake Design
The Denza Z9 GT combines the proportions of a sports coupe with the practicality of an estate-style vehicle. It measures approximately 5,180mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,490mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125mm.
The exterior features split Matrix LED headlamps with 108 lighting zones, a sculpted bonnet, flush door handles and 20-inch alloy wheels. A LiDAR sensor is positioned near the front edge of the roof.
At the rear, the vehicle gets sleek LED tail lamps, a sloping rear windscreen and a dual-ridge roof spoiler. Its rear-wheel steering system can turn the rear wheels by up to 15 degrees, enabling special manoeuvres such as crab-walk movement and 360-degree turns.
Technology-Focused Interior and Features
The international-spec Z9 GT features a triple-screen dashboard comprising a 17.3-inch central infotainment display, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch front passenger screen.
Other expected features include powered front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions, an augmented-reality head-up display, a panoramic sunroof and four-zone climate control.
The equipment list also includes Level 2+ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a 360-degree camera, nine airbags, powered doors with soft-close functionality and a 20-speaker Devialet sound system.
BYD India has indicated that the India-spec Denza models will retain feature parity with their international counterparts.
1,156hp Tri-Motor Electric Powertrain
The India-bound Z9 GT is expected to feature a 122.5kWh battery pack connected to three electric motors, comprising one motor at the front and two at the rear. The combined power output is rated at 1,156hp, with torque of around 1,200Nm.
The electric shooting brake is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in approximately 2.7 seconds. Its claimed WLTP driving range stands at around 600km.
The vehicle supports BYD’s 1,500kW Flash Charging technology, which can reportedly charge the battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes under compatible conditions. It also supports AC charging of up to 11kW.
Expected Price and India Launch
The Denza Z9 GT is expected to occupy the Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 1.5 crore price bracket. Its combination of performance, luxury equipment and unusual body styling will distinguish it from conventional luxury electric sedans and SUVs.
Denza will operate dedicated showrooms in India, separate from BYD dealerships. The brand’s India debut is scheduled for November 13, 2026.
Summary
The Denza Z9 GT is expected to enter India with a 1,156hp tri-motor electric setup, a 122.5kWh battery and a claimed 600km WLTP range. Spotted ahead of its November 13 debut, the luxury shooting brake is likely to cost Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 1.5 crore, bringing a distinctive design and advanced technology to India’s premium EV market.
