Denza D9 electric MPV launched in India at Rs 90 lakh, offers 730km claimed range

The luxury seven-seater comes with a 115.07kWh battery, a claimed NEDC range of 730km and a host of comfort features, including powered second-row seats and a 16-speaker Devialet sound system.

Denza, BYD's luxury arm, has entered the Indian market with the launch of the D9 electric MPV, priced at Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom). The D9 is being introduced as a fully imported model and is offered in a single, fully loaded variant. Bookings have opened for a token amount of Rs 10,000.

The D9 will cater to buyers looking at luxury MPVs such as the Toyota Vellfire and Mercedes-Benz V-Class, while also taking on the MG M9 in the electric luxury MPV space. Unlike the Vellfire and V-Class, which use conventional powertrains, the Denza gets an all-electric setup.

At the heart of the D9 is a 115.07kWh BYD Blade battery pack, paired with a single electric motor driving the front wheels. The motor develops 462bhp and 365Nm of torque, enabling the MPV to accelerate from 0 to 100kph in a claimed 8.5 seconds. Denza claims an NEDC range of 730km on a full charge.

The electric MPV supports 11kW AC charging and DC fast charging. The company claims that the battery can be charged from 10 to 97 per cent in just nine minutes using a compatible DC charger.

Denza D9: Exterior and dimensions

The D9 has a large, upright design, with its front fascia dominated by a wide grille featuring vertical chrome detailing. The lighting setup comprises LED headlamps, U-shaped daytime running lamps and additional slim LED elements lower down on the bumper.

The side profile is characterised by a straight roofline and beltline, along with 18-inch alloy wheels. Powered sliding doors provide access to the second and third rows, while the rear gets a full-width LED tail-light arrangement. The powered tailgate also features an anti-pinch function and a memory function for its opening height.

The MPV measures 5,250mm in length, 1,960mm in width and 1,900mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,110mm. It has a claimed boot capacity of 689 litres and tips the scales at 2,915kg. Exterior colour options include Whale Sea Blue, Cosmos Black, Starry Night Grey and Arctic White.

Denza D9: Interior and features

The Denza D9 has a seven-seat configuration with a 2+2+3 layout. All three rows get Nappa leather upholstery, while buyers can choose from three interior colour combinations: Black and Brown, Black and Beige, and an all-Black theme.

The second row gets electrically adjustable captain seats with ventilation, massage, memory and powered ottomans. The third-row seats are electrically adjustable as well, while the front seats offer eight-way power adjustment, massage and four-way lumbar support. The driver's seat also gets ventilation, and the front passenger seat has a boss mode function.

The dashboard features a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a two-spoke steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Physical buttons are retained on the centre console, which also houses a 50W wireless charging pad.

Rear-seat passengers get individual touchscreen controls integrated into the armrests, along with two additional 50W wireless charging pads. The centre armrest also incorporates a refrigerator. Other equipment includes foldable trays behind the front seats, a 16-speaker Devialet sound system, ambient lighting and three-zone climate control.

The D9 gets a dual-sunroof arrangement, with a single-pane unit for the front passengers and a panoramic sunroof covering the second and third rows.

Safety equipment includes nine airbags, an ADAS suite, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Denza D9: Suspension

The D9 uses MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link suspension setup at the rear. It also gets dual-valve DiSus-C semi-active dampers, while ventilated disc brakes are fitted at both ends.

Denza D9: Warranty

Denza is offering a warranty of six years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes earlier, on the electric MPV.

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