BYD has confirmed that the India debut of its luxury brand, Denza, will take place on 13 November, 2026. As outlined in our prior exclusive reporting, we expect Denza’s India innings to start with Z9 GT shooting brake and D9 luxury MPV. Both will be luxury-oriented offerings positioned above the BYD range, particularly above the Rs 80 lakh mark.
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Z9 GT
Likely to be priced in the Rs 1.2 crore-1.5 crore range, the Z9 GT will serve as Denza’s range-topper, at least initially. The Z9 GT is an all-electric shooting brake and packs a 122.5kWh battery pack with a triple-motor setup. A combined 1,156hp is sent to all four wheels, enabling a claimed 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds and a 270kph top speed. WLTP range is rated at 600km, and the Z9 GT can be charged at up to a whopping 1,500kW, at which speed the battery takes just nine minutes for a 10 to 97 percent charge. The Z9 GT also comes with cool features like ‘Compass Turn 360°’, which can perform a full rotation of the car from a standstill, and the ‘crab walk’, where it can move sideways.
D9
Coming to the D9, it will be Denza’s rival to the likes of the MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire. The D9 gets a 103kWh battery pack with a front-mounted motor producing 313hp and 360Nm. WLTP range is pegged at 520km, and up to 200kW DC charging is supported. Notable features include second-row captain's chairs with electrical adjustment, heating, ventilation, and massage functions, three-zone climate control, full leather upholstery, ambient lighting, and more. Pricing for the D9 is expected to land around Rs 90 lakh.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.