November 13 is going to be a special day for luxury electric car enthusiasts. Denza, the luxury brand of Chinese car company BYD, is going to enter the Indian market on 13 November 2026. The company will initially launch two electric vehicles, the Z9 GT and the D9. Both these cars will be completely manufactured abroad and will come to India. That means their price is also expected to be in the premium segment. The estimated ex-showroom price of the Z9 GT is Rs. 1.2 crore to Rs. 1.5 crore, while the D9 costs Rs. 90 lakhs may come around.
The Danza will be positioned above the BYD in India
The Danza was launched in 2010 in collaboration with BYD and Mercedes-Benz. However, the brand is now fully owned by BYD. The Denza will be positioned above BYD’s existing cars in India. The company’s focus will be on customers who want to buy a luxury car priced above Rs 80 lakh. It will be sold through exclusive dealerships separate from BYD’s existing showrooms. Currently, the company is preparing to launch only the electric model in India.
Denza Z9 GT: Speed and Luxury Combo
The Denza Z9 GT is a four-door shooting brake car. It has a sedan-like front end while the rear has a sloping roofline and a hatchback-like design. Its length is around 5,180 mm and wheelbase is 3,125 mm. This will be the only car in India with this type of body style.
It has three screens. It consists of a 17.3-inch central touchscreen and two other 13.2-inch screens. The front seats feature heating, ventilation and massage. Apart from this, four-zone climate control, AR head-up display, 20-speaker DeVillet sound system and ADAS will also be available. Its specialty is the rear-wheel steering, with the help of which the car can turn 360 degrees in one place.
Denza D9: A luxury electric MPV for families
The Denza D9 is a spacious 7-seater electric MPV, which gets a 2+2+3 seating layout. Captain seats have been provided in its second row. These seats come with power adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage features. Apart from this, power sliding doors and power tailgate will also be available. Touchscreen controls and entertainment screen are provided for the rear passengers.
The car will have a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system. Apart from this, there will be features like panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, ADAS and 360 degree camera.
Battery, range and performance
The Z9 GT has a 122.5kWh battery pack. Its three motors together generate 1,140bhp of power and 1,210Nm of torque. The company claims that this car can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in just 2.7 seconds. It has a top speed of 270kmph and a WLTP range of 600 km.
It supports DC flash charging up to 1,500kW. According to the company, if you get the right charger, it will take just 9 minutes to charge the battery from 10 to 97 percent. However, information about the charging capacity of the model available in India has not been revealed yet. Whereas, the D9 has a 103.36kWh battery. Its front-wheel drive version has a range of 520 km and the all-wheel drive model has a range of up to 480 km.
Which cars will compete in India?
The Denza Z9 GT currently has no direct competition in the Indian market, as there is no other car in this body style. However, in terms of electric performance, the BMW i5 M60 can be considered as its alternative. On the other hand, Denza D9 will compete with luxury MPVs like MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire. The MG M9 is a fully electric car, priced at Rs 79.95 lakh. While Toyota Vellfire is a hybrid model. Around Rs. With an expected price tag of Rs 90 lakh, the Denza D9 can find its place between the two.
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