BYD's Luxury Brand Denza Launches in India With the Z9 GT and D9 From ₹90 Lakh
The 850 kW Z9 GT and the seven-seat D9 open at ₹10 lakh reservations, with Blade batteries, NEDC ranges of 670 km and 730 km, and a six-year warranty.
BYD has brought its luxury brand Denza to India with two electric models, the Z9 GT and D9. The Z9 GT shooting brake costs ₹1,56,80,000 and the seven-seat D9 costs ₹90,00,000, both ex-showroom, BYD India said in Mumbai on 13 November.
Reservations are open at ₹10 lakh for either car. The Z9 GT price is introductory. The D9 comes in a single front-wheel-drive version that BYD says is available for delivery from launch, while the announcement gives no delivery date for the Z9 GT.
| Specification | Denza Z9 GT | Denza D9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,56,80,000, introductory | ₹90,00,000 |
| Body and seating | Shooting brake, five seats | MPV, seven seats (2+2+3) |
| Motors and drive | Three motors, all-wheel drive | One motor, front-wheel drive |
| Power and torque | 850 kW (1,156 PS), 1,210 Nm | 340 kW, 365 Nm |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 2.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Battery | 122.49 kWh Blade | 115.07 kWh Blade |
| Claimed range (NEDC) | 670 km | 730 km |
| Length and wheelbase | 5,180 mm and 3,125 mm | 5,250 mm and 3,110 mm |
| Exterior colours | Rime Gold, Obsidian Black, Fjord Green | Whale Sea Blue, Arctic White, Cosmos Black, Starry Night Grey |
Z9 GT: Three Motors and Wheels That Turn Independently
The Z9 GT has one motor at the front, rated at 230 kW and 410 Nm, and two at the rear, each rated at 310 kW and 400 Nm. Its claimed top speed is 270 km/h.
Its e³ platform controls each wheel on its own. That lets the car crab walk diagonally and, in what Denza calls a 360° Compass Turn, rotate within a very tight space. Its minimum turning radius is 5.35 metres. The car rides on DiSus-A air suspension.
Inside, the five-seat cabin has a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch screen for the front passenger, plus a head-up display that uses augmented reality. The rear seats recline electrically and are heated, ventilated and massaging. Denza lists a 495-litre boot plus a luggage space under the bonnet.
The Z9 GT charges at up to 11 kW on AC. Neither BYD's release nor Denza's India brochure gives a DC fast-charging rate for it.
D9: Captain Seats and a 9-Minute Charging Claim
The D9's second row has two captain seats that adjust electrically in 10 directions, with a 10-point massage, heating, ventilation and electric leg rests. The second-row doors slide electrically, and the third row has power-adjustable seats that split 40:60.
Denza fits nine airbags, including a front centre airbag and curtain airbags along all three rows. The dashboard carries a 15.6-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch instrument display, and the D9 has a 16-speaker Devialet audio system.
BYD claims a DC charge from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes but does not state the charging power needed for it. AC charging runs at 11 kW.
Ownership Terms
Buyers who reserve either car get a free 11 kW home charger, installed, and six years of roadside assistance. The warranty runs for six years or 1,50,000 km, with eight years or 1,60,000 km on the high-voltage electric powertrain.
Where the Prices Sit
At ₹90,00,000, the D9 is priced between the Kia Carnival and the Toyota Vellfire, going by Delhi ex-showroom prices from Kia and Toyota. It costs ₹30,35,100 more than the diesel Carnival Limousine Plus and ₹29,99,000 less than the Vellfire hybrid in its entry Hi grade, at ₹1,19,99,000.
Both Denzas sit far above BYD's own India range, which tops out with the Sealion 7 Performance at ₹55,90,000. The Z9 GT costs almost three times as much.
Rajeev Chauhan, head of BYD India's electric passenger car business, said BYD plans to position Denza in India as an ultra-luxury brand. The announcement does not say how many Denza dealerships will open or in which cities.