Denza, BYD’s premium electric division, will officially enter the Indian market on November 13, debuting with two models: the Z9 GT and D9 MPV. The Z9 GT, a shooting-brake with a sleek, low-slung design, combines a triple-motor system and a 122.49 kWh battery to deliver 1,156 PS and 1,210 Nm—outperforming Mercedes-Benz’s top electric sedan, the AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+, which generates 761 PS and 1,021 Nm.
The Z9 GT, built on BYD’s e3 platform, includes all-wheel-drive and rear-wheel steering. It boasts a 17.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, and a 13.2-inch passenger entertainment screen.
Denza Z9 GT Features
The Z9 GT has dual refrigerators, DEVIALET’s 20 speaker sound system, powered front seats with heating and ventilation function, and 4-zone climate control. Denza also offers ‘Crab Walk’ feature with the Z9 GT, which allows for a diagonal movement at an angle of up to 15 degrees.
A dual-chamber air suspension system adjusts damping and ride height according to road conditions. The ‘360-degree Compass Turn’ feature aids in handling tight parking spaces.
Denza D9 MPV
The Denza D9 is a luxury MPV that will compete with the MG M9 EV, which is priced between Rs 79.95 lakh and Rs 84.94 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The D9 MPV features a distinct design language, with a large front grille highlighted by chrome surrounds. As expected of a luxury MPV, it has a sizable footprint, measuring 5,250 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width and 1,920 mm in height. The large body sits on 18-inch alloy wheels.
Globally, the D9 MPV offers a 7-seater layout with a 2+2+3 configuration. The second row includes ‘Zero Gravity Seats,’ providing a lounge-like experience with 14-point massage, 14-way electrical adjustment, heating, and ventilation.
The D9 MPV’s feature list also includes 15.6-inch infotainment, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors, and DEVIALET audio system. Although Denza has yet to announce the powertrain specifications for the D9 MPV, globally it is offered in both PHEV and all-electric versions.
Globally, the D9 plug-in hybrid gets a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with BYD’s blade battery pack, making 407 PS and 681 Nm. It offers an NEDC claimed range of up to 980 km. The all-electric version uses a 103.6 kWh battery pack, paired with either a single electric motor in the front-wheel-drive variant or dual electric motors in the all-wheel-drive version. The former produces 312 PS and 360 Nm, while the AWD variant makes 374 PS and 470 Nm. The all-electric D9 MPV offers an NEDC claimed range of up to 600 km.
