BYD’s Denza luxury brand makes it debut in India with the Denza D9 Luxury MPV, which is sold alongside the Z9 GT. The all-electric seven-seater has been launched as an entirely imported single specification fully loaded model with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 90 lakh. Customers can now start placing bookings for the model, which will be sold via dedicated showrooms in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. The Denza D9 features a traditional luxury MPV design with a tall nose, high roof and long wheelbase. The front of the car features a large grille with angled projector headlights, daytime running lights and unique LED signature lighting. The 5250mm long, 1960mm wide and 1900mm high car has a long 3110mm wheelbase to offer plenty of room inside, with a claimed boot capacity of 689L. It comes in multiple exterior colours including, Whale Sea Blue, Cosmos Black, Starry Night Grey and Arctic White.
Underneath the bonnet, the D9 features a 115.07kWh second generation BYD Blade battery, paired to one front mounted electric motor. This produces up to 456-462bhp and 365Nm of torque, allowing the D9 to sprint from 0-100km/h in just 8.5 seconds. Denza claim it can offer a NEDC range of 730km on a full charge, however some documentation states it can do 608km under WLTC conditions. The battery can be charged using 11kW AC, or DC fast charging. The company says you can charge from 10-97% using a compatible charger in just nine minutes under ideal conditions. It also features MacPherson struts at the front, with a multi-link rear setup. The car also has DiSus-C Dual Valve semi-active suspension.
The interior is focused heavily on passenger comfort, with a 2+2+3 seating layout. The captain seats in the second row offer lots of power adjustments, plus multiple massage modes. The seats also feature heated, ventilated and memory functions. Each seat has a touch screen on the armrest. The interior features premium materials, with the option to have Nappa leather in a brown, beige or black theme. The car also features dual sunroofs, a 15.6 inch floating infotainment touchscreen, 10.25 inch digital dash, 16 speaker Devialet sound system, 3-zone climate control, cooled/heated compartment at the back, ambient lighting and wireless phone charging. The car also features powered sliding doors and a powered tailgate with memory and anti pinch functionality. Safety-wise, it comes with nine airbags, advanced ADAS and a 360 camera. It has a warranty of 6 years/1.5 lakh km and the battery is covered for 8 years/1.6 lakh km.
The Denza D9 offers an electric alternative to popular luxury people movers like the Toyota Vellfire, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Lexus LM and the electric MG M9. It offers great range, high spec and luxurious rear seating, making it a great option within the premium MPV market in India with a launch price of just Rs 90 lakh.