Denza marks BYD’s move into the luxury end of the Indian car market, with the brand set to make its official India debut on November 13, 2026. Established as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz Group in 2010, Denza is now wholly owned by BYD. Its India entry will add a separate premium brand above BYD’s existing range, with a focus on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Here’s what we know so far about Denza’s India line-up, features, powertrains, expected prices and potential rivals.
Which Denza cars will launch in India?
Denza is expected to begin its India operations with two all-electric models: the Z9 GT shooting brake and the D9 luxury MPV. Both will arrive as completely built units (CBUs), with the brand targets the premium end of the market.
The Z9 GT is a four-door shooting brake, a body style that combines a sedan-like front section with an extended, sloping roofline and a hatchback-style rear. Measuring around 5,180mm in length, it has a 3,125mm wheelbase. It will sit at the top of Denza’s initial India line-up and once launched, it will be the only shooting brake on sale in the country.
The D9 is a large, seven-seat luxury MPV with a 2+2+3 seating layout. It gets individual captain’s chairs in the second row, while powered sliding doors and a powered tailgate add to its practicality. The model is also available internationally with both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, although only the all-electric version is expected to come to India.
How is Denza different from BYD?
Denza is positioned as BYD’s luxury brand, targeting buyers in a higher price segment than BYD’s mainstream models. While BYD’s range caters to a broader set of buyers, Denza will focus on more premium vehicles with higher levels of equipment and comfort.
Denza will sell all of its models through its own showrooms, separate from BYD. Its international line-up includes electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, but the Z9 GT and D9 are both expected to arrive here in all-electric form.
What are the standout features of the Z9 GT and D9?
The Z9 GT gets a triple-screen dashboard with a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital instrument display and a 13.2-inch passenger screen. BYD India boss Rajeev Chauhan previously told us that the India-spec Z9 GT won’t miss out on features offered on the China-spec model.
Other features include powered front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions, four-zone climate control, an augmented-reality head-up display and a 20-speaker Devialet sound system. It also gets an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite. Rear-wheel steering enables the Z9 GT to move sideways in its 'crab walk' function and make a 360-degree turn from a standstill.
The D9 places greater emphasis on rear-seat comfort. Its second-row captain’s chairs offer powered adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions. Rear passengers also get touchscreen controls and entertainment screens. The cabin features a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system.
The D9 also offers a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, an ADAS suite and a 360-degree camera.
What powertrain options, performance and range will the Denza range offer?
The Z9 GT is expected to get a 122.5kWh battery and three electric motors – one at the front and two at the rear. The setup produces a combined 1,156hp and 1,200Nm, with power sent to all four wheels. Denza claims a 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 270kph. Its claimed WLTP range is 600km.
The Z9 GT supports DC charging at up to 1,500kW. Denza claims it can charge from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes using a compatible charger. It also supports AC charging at up to 11kW.
The D9 is sold internationally with a 103.36kWh battery and has a claimed WLTP range of up to 520km. Internationally, the electric D9 is available with two motor configurations. The front-wheel-drive version has a single motor producing 313hp and 360Nm, while the all-wheel-drive version gets two motors producing a combined 374hp and 470Nm. It supports DC charging at up to 200kW.
What will be the expected price of Denza cars in India?
The Denza Z9 GT is expected to be priced between Rs 1.2 crore and Rs 1.5 crore, ex-showroom, while the D9 is expected to be priced around Rs 90 lakh, ex-showroom. Both models will be imported as completely built units (CBUs).
Which cars will the Denza Z9 GT and D9 rival in India?
The Z9 GT will have no direct rival in India, as there are currently no other shooting brakes on sale in the country. The BMW i5 M60 is among the closest alternatives in terms of electric performance, although it has a different body style.
The D9 will compete in the luxury MPV segment with the MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire. The MG M9 is fully electric, while the Vellfire uses a hybrid powertrain.
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