Denza, BYD's luxury electric vehicle brand, is set to make its India debut on November 13, 2026. The launch will mark the brand's entry into a market where its parent company already sells electric cars like the Atto 3, Seal, and Sealion 7. While Denza has yet to confirm the complete launch line-up and pricing, the D9 luxury MPV and Z9 GT shooting brake are expected to be among its first offerings, with the D9 likely to lead the charge.
The D9 is a large, three-row MPV targeting buyers looking for a chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle, placing it against the MG M9 and potentially the Toyota Vellfire. It is currently on sale in the international market alongside other models like the Bao 5 and others.
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Denza D9: The Luxury MPV
The global-spec D9 EV measures 5,250 mm in length with a 3,110 mm wheelbase, and its cabin features a seven-seat layout with second-row captain's chairs offering powered adjustment, ventilation, heating and massage functions.
Internationally, the electric D9 is available with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The FWD version produces 313 hp and 360 Nm, while the dual-motor AWD version develops 374 hp and 470 Nm. A 103.36 kWh Blade battery delivers a claimed range of up to 520 km in the FWD version under the WLTP cycle. Pricing is expected to be in the vicinity of Rs 85-90 lakh, ex-showroom, though India-spec powertrain and equipment details are yet to be confirmed.
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Denza Z9 GT: The Performance Flagship
The Z9 GT is a more unconventional proposition, a four-door shooting brake combining a low-slung profile with a performance-focused electric powertrain. In its global-spec tri-motor configuration, it produces up to 1,156 hp and can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in a claimed 2.7 seconds.
It also features rear-wheel steering, enabling functions such as crab-walk movement. The Z9 GT is expected to occupy a significantly higher price bracket than the D9, with reports pointing to an estimated Rs 1.2 crore-1.5 crore range.
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Retail Strategy And Outlook
Denza is expected to sit above BYD's existing passenger vehicle range in India, with a separate retail experience reportedly planned for the luxury marque. Both models are likely to be imported as completely built units initially.
