BYD Denza D9 Launched in India at ₹90 Lakh With 730 km Range

The BYD Denza D9 has been launched in India at ₹90 lakh ex-showroom, marking the Indian debut of Denza, the luxury sub-brand of BYD. The luxury electric MPV comes in a single, fully loaded variant with a 115 kWh battery and a claimed range of 730 km on the NEDC cycle. Bookings are open at official dealerships for ₹10 lakh.

Design and Exterior Highlights

The BYD Denza D9 uses an upright and formal design with several chrome details. The key exterior features include:

• Front: Large grille with vertical chrome slats and meteor-inspired headlamps.
• Wheels: 18-inch alloy wheels.
• Rear: Two-piece LED taillights joined by a light bar.
• Details: Chrome window line, brushed silver inserts and a shark-fin antenna.

The MPV is offered in four colours: Whale Sea Blue, Cosmos Black, Starry Night Grey and Arctic White.

Cabin and Feature Highlights

The BYD Denza D9 is offered in only one variant, meaning that all consumers have access to a uniform list of features. The colour of the cabin can be either Brown, Beige or Black and the key features of the car include:

• The second row: Captain-type seats with a 10-way massage, 10-way power adjustment, heating and ventilation system an nd memory.
• Comfort in the rear: A console screen in the second-row armrest along with climate compartments for front and rear seats.
• The screens: 15.6-inch floating screen and 10.25-inch 3D instrument cluster.
• The sound system: 16 speakers.
• Safety features: ADAS system, 360-degree camera, and 9 airbags.
• Miscellaneous features include a panoramic roof, two-spoke steering, and ambient lighting.

Battery, Motor, and Range

The BYD Denza D9 uses a 115 kWh battery pack with a single electric motor driving the front wheels. The motor makes 456 bhp and 365 Nm.

The range of 730 km is based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), which tends to yield higher figures in comparison to the WLTP cycle. At the same time, the actual range of the vehicle in India will be less. Information regarding the charging times and 0 to 100 km/h performance is not available.

Pricing, Booking, and Rivals

The BYD Denza D9 costs ₹90 lakh ex-showroom. Bookings are open at official dealerships for ₹10 lakh, and the MPV is available at Denza dealerships in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

The BYD Denza D9 competes with the MG M9, Toyota Vellfire, Kia Carnival, Lexus LM and Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The MG M9 starts at ₹79.94 lakh, so the D9 costs more than the MG M9.

Conclusion

The BYD Denza D9 is a high-end electric MPV that has a 115 kWh battery and 456 bhp. It is offered at ₹90 lakh with massage capabilities in its rear seats and the claimed range of 730 km according to NEDC. It competes with the MG M9, Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival. Consumers who are looking to buy should first check their local charging stations, service centers, and real-world driving range, before making the purchase decision.