Denza, the luxury arm of BYD, has officially entered the Indian market with the introduction of the D9 electric MPV, arriving with a price tag of Rs 90 lakh for its single, fully loaded ex-showroom variant. Brought in as a completely built-up import, order books are currently open with a token reservation amount of Rs 10,000.
The D9 enters the luxury multi-purpose vehicle segment to compete against conventional models like the Toyota Vellfire and Mercedes-Benz V-Class, while also challenging the MG M9 within the electric luxury space. Propelling the vehicle is a 115.07kWh BYD Blade battery pack linked to a front-wheel-drive electric motor producing 462bhp and 365Nm of torque, allowing the heavy vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100kph in a claimed 8.5 seconds alongside an NEDC-rated range of 730km on a full charge.
Charging capabilities cover 11kW AC inputs alongside DC fast charging support, which the manufacturer states can replenish the battery from 10 to 97 percent in just nine minutes using an appropriate DC charger. In terms of physical presence, the D9 sports an upright posture headlined by a prominent vertical chrome grille, LED headlamps, U-shaped daytime running lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, power-operated sliding doors, and a full-length rear LED light bar.
Measuring 5,250mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,900mm high with a 3,110mm wheelbase, the MPV provides a luggage capacity of 689 litres and a gross weight of 2,915kg, with exterior paint choices spanning Whale Sea Blue, Cosmos Black, Starry Night Grey, and Arctic White. Inside, the vehicle adopts a 2+2+3 seven-seat configuration wrapped in Nappa leather, offered in Black and Brown, Black and Beige, or all-Black color schemes.
The second row features power-operated captain chairs equipped with ventilation, massage functions, memory settings, and foot ottomans, while the third row is similarly electrically adjustable. Front occupants benefit from eight-way power adjustment, lumbar support, and massage features, complemented by a driver's ventilation seat and a boss mode switch for the passenger side.
Cabin technology highlights a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, a two-spoke steering wheel, and multiple 50W wireless charging pads. Rear passengers gain dedicated armrest-mounted touchscreens and a built-in refrigerator, while interior ambience is enhanced by a 16-speaker Devialet audio system, ambient lighting, folding seatback trays, three-zone climate control, and a dual-sunroof setup incorporating a panoramic glass roof over the rear sections.
Safety provisions include nine airbags, a comprehensive ADAS suite, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The chassis utilizes MacPherson strut front architecture and a multi-link rear setup paired with dual-valve DiSus-C semi-active dampers and disc brakes all around, backed by a vehicle warranty covering six years or 150,000 kilometers.