Key highlights
- BYD’s luxury brand Denza has launched the D9 electric MPV in India at Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Gets a 115.07 kWh Blade Battery, 462 PS front-wheel-drive powertrain and a claimed range of 730 km.
- Seven-seat cabin features second-row captain seats with massage, ventilation, heating and powered leg rests.
BYD’s luxury automotive brand Denza has officially entered India, and one of its first offerings is a rather interesting alternative to the traditional luxury MPV. The Denza D9 has been launched at Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom), bringing an all-electric powertrain, a spacious seven-seat cabin and a long list of comfort features to a segment dominated by models such as the Toyota Vellfire and MG M9.
The D9 will be offered in a single, front-wheel-drive configuration in India. It is powered by a 115.07 kWh second-generation BYD Blade Battery, paired with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 340 kW (462PS) and 365Nm of torque. Denza claims a 0-100 kmph time of 8.5 seconds and an NEDC-certified range of up to 730 km.
Charging options include 11 kW three-phase AC charging and DC fast charging. The company claims a 10-97 per cent charge can be completed in just nine minutes under compatible charging conditions. The D9 also gets regenerative braking, intelligent battery temperature management, a heat-pump air-conditioning system and Vehicle-to-Load functionality.
A cabin designed around the second row
The D9’s biggest talking point is undoubtedly its cabin. The seven-seater gets a 2+2+3 layout, with individual captain seats in the second row. These offer 10-way electric adjustment, 10-point massage, heating, ventilation and electrically adjustable leg rests. There is also a Boss Mode function that moves the front passenger seat forward to create more legroom for the person sitting behind it.
The front seats get eight-way electric adjustment, memory, heating, ventilation and massage functions, while the third row features electrically adjustable seats with 40:60 split-folding backrests. Four ISOFIX child-seat anchor points are spread across the cabin.
The dashboard houses a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch 3D digital instrument cluster. Rear passengers get dedicated LCD screens integrated into the second-row centre armrest. Other highlights include a 16-speaker Devialet sound system, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting and four 50 W wireless charging positions.
There is also an onboard refrigerator with heating and cooling functions, capable of operating between -6°C and 50°C. A 1.1-square-metre panoramic glass roof with an electric sunshade adds to the sense of space inside the cabin.
Comfort and safety
The D9 gets powered sliding doors, an electric tailgate with position memory, LED lighting with Adaptive Front Lighting and heat-insulating double-layer acoustic glass. Its suspension setup comprises MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear, supported by dual-valve DiSus-C intelligent damping.
Safety equipment includes multiple airbags, a 360-degree surround-view system, TPMS and an ADAS suite with features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, cross-traffic alerts and emergency lane-keeping assist.
The Denza D9 is available in four exterior shades: Whale Sea Blue, Arctic White, Cosmos Black and Starry Night Grey. Three interior colour combinations are on offer: Black, Black and Brown, and Black and Beige.
Price, bookings and warranty
Priced at Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom), the D9 will be available for customer deliveries from launch. Reservations have opened through authorised Denza dealerships and the brand’s official channels. Customers also get a complimentary 11 kW home charger with installation and six years of roadside assistance.
The vehicle warranty stands at six years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes earlier, while the high-voltage electric powertrain is covered for eight years or 1.6 lakh km.
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