Denza D9

Denza is the posh arm of Chinese automaker BYD, and the D9 luxury MPV is mechanically comparable to the latter’s Xia model that’s sold in China. Reaching Indian soil either around Diwali 2026 or in February 2027, the Denza D9 will compete directly against the MG M9, and perhaps even rival the Toyota Vellfire. While official prices are still sometime away, the Denza D9 is likely to arrive with a price tag of around Rs 80 lakh and Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom), depending on the variant and powertrain option. The D9 luxury MPV will come as completely built units (CBUs), with the parent brand likely to set up exclusive Denza dealerships.

The Denza D9 is available globally in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fully electric guises, with India expected to get the latter. The international-spec D9 electric MPV can be had in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations, while seating for 7 occupants is standard across trims. Powering the FWD Denza D9 EV is a single electric motor that produces 313hp and 360Nm, while the dual-motor AWD version makes 374hp and 470Nm. Under the cabin is a 103.36kWh BYD Blade battery, allowing a WLTC claimed range of up to 520km.

The Denza D9 has a large and upright silhouette, featuring a flat roofline and straight beltline, a massive sealed-off front grille flanked by sleek LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, powered & soft-closing sliding doors, and full-width rear lights with 3D-style LED elements. The interior of the D9 can be had in all-brown or all-beige colour theme, Nappa leather upholstery, wood inserts and suede trim, plus powered seats with ventilation and memory functions.

Key Highlights of the Denza D9

• Denza D9 price in India is likely to start from around Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom).
• The D9 is expected to come to India as a CBU.
• Denza D9 electric is based on the 800-volt e-Platform 3.0 architecture.
• The global-spec version with FWD makes 313hp and 374hp with AWD.
• Uses a 103.36kWh battery pack with a WLTP-claimed range of 480km (AWD) and 520km (FWD).
• Claimed 0-100kph time of the global-spec D9 EV is 9.5 seconds (FWD) and 6.9 seconds (AWD).
• Has an upright silhouette and an imposing stance, with sleek LED lighting elements and powered sliding doors.
• The spacious interior gets Nappa leather, real wood inserts and suede trim.
• Gets powered first- and second-row seats with ventilation, massaging and memory functions.
• Global model has two sunroofs, tri-zone climate control, multi-colour mood lighting, three 50W wireless chargers, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and connected-car tech.
• Gets a 10.25-inch driver’s display, 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment, and a 14-speaker Dynaudio premium sound system.
• Safety tech includes 360-degree cameras, Level 2 ADAS, 8 airbags, a 12-inch HUD and TPMS, among others.
• Global-spec Denza D9 measures 5,250mm in length, 1,960mm in width and 1,920mm in height; wheelbase is 3,110mm and boot space is 410 litres.