BYD’s luxury automotive brand Denza has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its all-electric D9 luxury MPV at Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom). The seven-seater vehicle arrives as a fully imported model and will compete with premium offerings such as the MG M9, Toyota Vellfire and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
The D9 is being offered in a single, fully loaded variant. Bookings have opened with a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. The launch also marks Denza’s India debut alongside the electric Z9 GT shooting brake.
Denza D9 Gets 730km Claimed Range
The Denza D9 is powered by a 115.07kWh BYD Blade battery pack paired with a single electric motor mounted on the front axle.
The motor produces 462hp and 365Nm of torque, with power delivered to the front wheels. The company claims an NEDC driving range of 730km on a single charge.
The electric MPV can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in a claimed 8.5 seconds. It supports DC fast charging, with the manufacturer claiming that the battery can be charged from 10% to 97% in approximately nine minutes. It also supports 11kW AC charging.
Luxury Seven-Seater Cabin With Powered Sliding Doors
The D9 measures 5,250mm in length, 1,960mm in width and 1,900mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,110mm.
Its cabin features a 2+2+3 seating arrangement, with individual captain seats in the second row. All three rows receive Nappa leather upholstery, while the second-row seats offer electric adjustment, ventilation, massage, memory and ottoman functions.
The front seats also feature electric adjustment and massage functions. The third row gets four-way electric adjustment.
The exterior features a large front grille with vertical chrome elements, LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels and powered sliding doors for the second and third rows. A powered tailgate with anti-pinch protection and memory function is also included.
Multiple Screens, Refrigerator and Premium Audio System
The Denza D9 gets a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
Rear passengers receive individual touchscreens integrated into the second-row armrests to control seat functions. The cabin also features three 50W wireless charging pads, including two for second-row passengers, and a refrigerator integrated into the centre armrest.
Other highlights include a 16-speaker Devialet sound system, dual sunroofs, three-zone climate control and ambient lighting.
Safety equipment includes nine airbags, an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), a 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Denza D9 vs MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire
At Rs 90 lakh, the D9 is positioned above the electric MG M9, which starts at Rs 79.95 lakh. However, it is considerably more affordable than the Toyota Vellfire, priced between Rs 1.20 crore and Rs 1.30 crore.
Unlike the Vellfire, which uses a petrol-hybrid powertrain, the Denza D9 offers an entirely electric luxury MPV experience.
Where Can Customers Buy the Denza D9?
Denza will retail the D9 through dedicated dealerships in six Indian cities: Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.
The vehicle comes with a warranty of six years or 1.5 lakh kilometres, while the battery pack is covered for eight years or 1.6 lakh kilometres, whichever comes earlier.
Summary
BYD’s luxury brand Denza has launched the all-electric D9 MPV in India at Rs 90 lakh. It features a 115.07kWh battery, 462hp electric motor and claimed 730km NEDC range. The seven-seater offers powered sliding doors, massage seats, dual sunroofs and premium entertainment features, positioning it against the MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire.
