BYD-owned luxury brand Denza has entered the Indian automotive market with two all-electric models, the D9 luxury MPV and Z9 GT performance EV. Both are priced at ₹90 lakh and ₹1.57 crore (ex-showroom), respectively, and were launched in India today. The company said its target customers were those looking for high-end electric vehicles with long driving range, advanced technology and high-end features.
The Denza D9 is positioned as an electric alternative to luxury MPVs such as the Toyota Vellfire and Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The Z9 GT is an electric high-performance shooting brake with 1,156 hp. According to Autocar India, both variants will be available for sale through specially designed Denza dealerships in six cities: Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. Bookings are open for both cars: the D9 at ₹10,000 and the Z9 GT at ₹10 lakh.
The comes in a single fully loaded 7-seat trim and is powered by the BYD Blade battery. Its front-mounted electric motor produces 462 hp and 365 Nm of torque. The NEDC driving range is 730 km, and the time it takes Denza to accelerate from 0 km to 100 km/h is 8.5 seconds.
The luxury MPV is equipped with powered sliding doors, a powered tailgate, a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with a 16-speaker Devialet sound system. Other features include Nappa leather seats, dual sunroofs, three-zone climate control, a refrigerator and nine airbags.
The D9 can be charged at 11 kW AC and DC fast charging. It states that its battery can charge from 10–97% in just 9 minutes, provided it is charged under supported conditions.
The Z9 GT is introduced in India with a 122.5 kWh battery pack and three-motor, 4×4 technology. The setup delivers 1,156hp and 1,210Nm of torque. It’ll get from 0 to 100 km/h in an advertised 2.7 seconds and have a maximum speed of 270 km/h. The company states that it has an NEDC of 670 km.
The five-seater electric car boasts a 17.3-inch central touchscreen display, 13.2-inch passenger display and 13.2-inch digital instrument panel. It also gets a 20-speaker Devialet audio system, powered seats with massage and ventilation, and a powered tailgate.
is providing a 6-year/1.5 lakh km warranty on both of them. The D9’s battery warranty is eight years or 1.6 lakh km, and the Z9 GT’s electric powertrain warranty is eight years or 1.5 lakh km.
In India, the D9 will compete with premium MPVs such as the MG M9, Toyota Vellfire and Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The Z9 GT, on the other hand, will compete with high-end electric performance cars, such as the Porsche Taycan.
