DENZA, BYD Group's luxury automotive brand, has entered the Indian market with the launch of the D9 luxury electric MPV. The seven-seater has been introduced in a front-wheel-drive configuration and is priced at ₹90 lakh (ex-showroom). With a focus on passenger comfort, spaciousness and technology, the D9 will be positioned as a premium electric people mover in the Indian market.
The DENZA D9 is based on the brand's philosophy of 'Technology Drives Elegance' and features a three-row cabin with a 2+2+3 seating layout. It gets a range of comfort and convenience features, including powered second-row sliding doors, captain seats and an onboard refrigerator.
Exterior Design and Features
The DENZA D9 features a premium exterior design with LED headlights, Adaptive Front Lighting, LED daytime running lights and cornering lights. It also gets a large 1.1-square-metre panoramic glass roof with an electrically operated sunshade.
For added convenience, the MPV gets power-operated second-row sliding doors and an electric tailgate with position memory. Heat-insulating and double-layer acoustic glass are designed to improve cabin comfort by reducing external noise and managing cabin temperatures.
Other features include rain-sensing frameless wipers, electrically adjustable and heated ORVMs, power-folding mirrors and integrated Blind Spot Detection indicators.
Interior and Seating
The D9's biggest highlight is its seven-seat cabin with a 2+2+3 seating configuration. The cabin features leather upholstery and a knitted fabric headliner.
The front seats get eight-way power adjustment, lumbar support, memory, heating, ventilation and massage functions. The second-row captain seats are particularly well-equipped, featuring 10-way power adjustment, 10-point massage, heating, ventilation, memory and electrically adjustable leg rests.
Passengers in the second row also get folding tables and Boss Mode, which allows the front passenger seat to be adjusted to provide additional legroom.
The third row features four-way power-adjustable seats with 40:60 split-folding seatbacks. Four ISOFIX child-seat anchor points are provided across the cabin.
Technology and Convenience Features
The DENZA D9 gets a 15.6-inch floating central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The second-row centre armrest also features dedicated multifunction LCD screens.
The infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, 4G network access and over-the-air updates. It also gets six-zone voice interaction and a 16-speaker Devialet sound system.
Other features include three-zone automatic climate control, independent air vents for the second and third rows, an onboard refrigerator with heating and cooling functions, and four 50W wireless charging positions.
The refrigerator can operate between -6°C and 50°C. The cabin also gets six USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports, multi-colour ambient lighting, keyless entry and remote climate control activation.
Battery, Performance and Range
The DENZA D9 Premium is powered by a front-wheel-drive electric powertrain with a permanent magnet synchronous motor. The motor produces 340 kW of maximum power and 365 Nm of torque.
DENZA claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.5 seconds. The MPV gets a 115.07 kWh second-generation BYD Blade Battery, with a claimed driving range of up to 730 km on the NEDC cycle.
The D9 supports 11 kW three-phase AC charging and DC fast charging. DENZA claims a 10-97 per cent charging time of nine minutes. It also gets regenerative braking, Vehicle-to-Load functionality and intelligent battery temperature management.
The suspension setup comprises a dual-valve DiSus-C intelligent damping system, MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. Four driving modes are available: Standard, Economy, Sport and Snow.
Safety Features
The D9 gets front airbags, front and second-row side airbags, a front centre airbag and full-length side curtain airbags. It also features seat-belt reminders across all three rows and a direct tyre pressure monitoring system.
Its ADAS package includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Warning and Emergency Lane Keeping Assist.
Additional safety technologies include Electronic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Hill Hold Control and Hill Descent Control.
Price and Availability in India
The DENZA D9 has been launched in India at ₹90 lakh (ex-showroom) in its front-wheel-drive configuration. Reservations are now open through authorised DENZA dealerships and the brand's official reservation channels, with a booking amount of ₹10 lakh.
Customers reserving the D9 will receive a complimentary 11 kW home charger with installation and six years of Roadside Assistance. The MPV gets a comprehensive warranty of six years or 1,50,000 km, whichever comes earlier, along with an eight-year or 1,60,000 km warranty for the high-voltage electric powertrain.
