Key highlights
- Denza D9 MPV to be launched in India on 13 November
- It will be sold as a CBU model
- To be positioned against the Toyota Vellfire and MG M9
BYD’s luxury brand Denza is soon going to mark its entry in India. The new electric luxury brand will land with two models, one of which will be the flagship electric MPV called D9.
A potential display model of the D9 was spotted in Mumbai while being unloaded from a transport trailer. The specific model is probably the one that will be showcased on November 13, when the brand launches in India.
The D9 has been a successful luxury MPV in China. It features a tall-boy design with sliding rear doors and massive connected LED lights, along with a massive grille that features chrome slats. It measures 5.25 metres, which positions it in the same category as the Toyota Vellfire and the MG M9 EV.
Since the primary focus is the rear seat experience, the D9 comes with an uber-luxurious cabin design. Depending on the options chosen by the customer, it offers electric sliding doors, captain rear seats with ventilation, heating, massaging, and extending thigh support, along with rear entertainment passenger screens and premium leather upholstery.
The D9 also gets a host of AI-assisted features and a long list of safety equipment, including LiDAR sensors and a Level 2+ ADAS package. It also gets smart features like the digital driver cockpit with an augmented reality head-up display, a large central infotainment screen, wireless charging pads, panoramic sunroof, custom cabin LED mood lighting, and a premium sound system.
Globally, the D9 is offered with EV and PHEV versions. However, India will most likely get the EV. It is likely to get an 115kWh blade battery with FWD drivetrain, offering around 300-313 bhp and up to 600 km of range.
Since it will be sold as a CBU, the D9 MPV will be positioned north of Rs 80 lakh.
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