Denza has released a teaser of the D9 ahead of its India debut on November 13. The luxury MPV will arrive alongside the Z9 GT shooting brake as one of the first two models from BYD’s premium brand in India. Expected to be priced around Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom), the D9 will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU) and sold through dedicated Denza showrooms. It will compete with the fully electric MG M9 and hybrid Toyota Vellfire.
Denza D9: What does the teaser reveal?
The short teaser offers a glimpse of the D9’s MPV silhouette and a beige cabin. At the front, the grille appears similar to the large, patterned unit seen on the international-spec model. The wheels also look similar to those offered overseas.
The D9 was spotted undisguised in India earlier this month, wearing a grey exterior finish. The spy shots showed its full-width LED tail-light assembly, large 'DENZA' lettering and D9 badge on the tailgate. Other visible details include a roof spoiler with an integrated stop lamp, a large rear windscreen and silver detailing on the lower bumper.
The Denza D9 has an upright front end with a large, blanked off grille, flanked by LED daytime running lights and dual-pod LED projector headlamps. Its side profile features a straight roofline and beltline, along with 18-inch alloy wheels. It also gets powered sliding doors with a soft-close function.
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Denza D9: Battery, range and powertrain
The D9 is sold internationally with fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, although only the electric version is expected to be offered in India. It uses a 103.36kWh BYD Blade battery pack and has a claimed WLTP range of up to 520km.
Internationally, the electric D9 is available with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The single-motor front-wheel-drive version produces 313hp and 360Nm, while the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version makes 374hp and 470Nm. It supports DC charging at up to 200kW.
Denza D9: Interior and features
The international-spec D9 has a seven-seat, 2+2+3 layout, with individual captain’s chairs in the second row. These seats get powered adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions. Rear passengers also get dedicated touchscreen controls integrated into the armrests, along with entertainment screens.
At the front, the dashboard houses a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Other features include a 14-speaker sound system, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control and ambient lighting. Safety equipment includes an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite, a 360-degree camera with a blind-spot monitor and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
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