BYD Denza D9 Revealed in India with 730km Claimed Range; Takes on MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire

BYD’s luxury sub-brand, Denza, has officially entered the Indian automotive market with the unveil of two flagship electric vehicles—the Denza D9 luxury MPV and the Z9 GT shooting brake. Positioned squarely in the executive lounge segment, the 2026 Denza D9 arrives in a single, fully-loaded configuration aimed at buyers looking at the MG M9, Toyota Vellfire, Kia Carnival, Lexus LM, and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

While official ex-showroom prices are yet to be announced, the Denza D9 is estimated to retail between ₹85.00 Lakh and ₹95.00 Lakh.

Denza D9 Battery, Powertrain, and Range

Underpinning the luxury MPV is a large 115 kWh battery pack paired with a single front-mounted electric motor. The setup prioritizes long-distance cruising efficiency alongside brisk highway performance.

Cabin Experience and Second-Row Luxury Features

Designed primarily as a chauffeur-driven executive MPV, the Denza D9 packs its richest hardware into the middle row. The second-row captain seats offer 10-point massage functions, 10-way power adjustments, heating, ventilation, memory presets, and integrated armrest touchscreens to control cabin functions.

Up front and across the cabin, key equipment includes:

• Infotainment & Displays: A 15.6-inch floating central touchscreen paired with a 10.25-inch 3D digital instrument cluster.
• Comfort & Convenience: Panoramic sunroof, multi-colour ambient lighting, a dedicated onboard cooling and heating storage compartment, and a 16-speaker sound system.
• Safety Tech: Nine airbags, a 360-degree surround-view camera, and a comprehensive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite.

Exterior Design and Colour Options

Visually, the Denza D9 carries an assertive road presence led by a massive front grille featuring vertical chrome slats, flanked by meteor-inspired LED headlamps. Along the profile, it rides on 18-inch alloy wheels accented by brushed silver inserts and a chrome window line, while the rear gets wraparound two-piece LED taillights linked by a full-width light bar.

Buyers can configure the MPV in four exterior colours—Whale Sea Blue, Cosmos Black, Starry Night Grey, and Arctic White—paired with three interior cabin themes: Brown, Beige, and Black.

India Dealership Network and Availability

To support its luxury positioning, BYD is rolling out dedicated Denza retail touchpoints across six major metro hubs in the first phase:

• Ahmedabad
• Mumbai
• Gurugram
• Bengaluru
• Chennai
• Hyderabad