Chinese luxury carmaker Denza has finally forayed into the Indian market with two models: D9 and Z9 GT, with prices starting from Rs 90 lakh and Rs 1.56 crore (ex-showroom), respectively. While the former is a luxury MPV positioned against the MG M9, the latter is a shooting brake that goes up against the Porsche Taycan. Their bookings are now open for Rs 10 lakh. The brand will initially present in six cities: Mumbai, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.
Did You Know: Denza is a premium luxury car brand owned by Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams). It focuses on luxury EVs, plug-in hybrids, and advanced automotive technology.
Denza D9
Seating Capacity, Battery, Range and Charging Time
As mentioned above, the Denza D9 is a luxury electric MPV for executive purposes, offering a 2+2+3 configuration. It comes with a front-wheel-drive electric motor, generating a maximum power of 462PS and a peak torque of 365Nm. Powering it is an 115.07kWh 2nd-gen BLADE battery pack, which is claimed to deliver up to 730km of range (NEDC claimed) on a single charge.
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Design and Dimensions
Based on the brand’s Ï€-MOTION potential energy aesthetics design language, the Denza D9 features an imposing, upright MPV silhouette that will remind you of the Lexus LM and Toyota Alphard. It features a massive “waterfall” grille featuring long vertical chrome slats. It also sports a C-shaped silver accent in the bumper, comprising sleeker LED fog lamps.
Sitting on 18-inch alloy wheels, the D9 has a typical MPV-like profile, with a rising beltline that gives it a classic look. At the back, the MPV features an upright profile and a connected LED taillamp setup with arrow-shaped elements.
Speaking of the dimensions, the D9 is 5,250mm in length, 1,960mm in width, and 1,900mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,110mm. It has a ground clearance of 155mm and a boot capacity of 410 litres to 2436 litres.
Interior and Features
Step inside and you will be amazed by the D9’s premumness. It features a minimalist and cleaner layout, with a large 15.6-inch central touchscreen infotainment system taking centre stage, paired with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver. Its cabin can be had in three themes: Brown, Black and Beige.
The most significant details of the D9 are its middle row of seats. It offers power-adjustable lounge seats in the middle row with multiple adjustments, ventilation and multi-mode massage functions. Denza has even put two -inch rear screens, one for each passenger, to keep you engaged on your journeys. It also gets armrest screens to control various functions of the MPV.
Other equipment on offer includes
- Soft-closing front doors
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Dual-panel large panoramic sunroof
- Heating & cooling box for middle-row passengers (Refrigerator)
- 8-way power-adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and memory functions
- Power BOSS mode to adjust front passenger seat from rear
- 4-way power adjustable 3rd row seat
- 14-speaker immersive sound system tuned by Devialet
- Digital key support
- Wireless phone charging
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Connected car tech features with OTA updates support
- Multi-colour ambient lighting
- 9 airbags, including full length side curtain and a central airbag
- Electronic parking brakes with auto-hold
- 360-degree camera
- Disc brakes all around
- Level-2 ADAS suite
- DiSus-C intellegent damping suspension system for utmost comfort
Who Does It Compete With?
The Denza D9 will take on the MG M9 in India, which is currently priced between Rs 79.95 – 84.94 lakh (ex-showroom). It can also be seen as an electric alternative to the Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival.
Denza Z9 GT
The Z9 GT is an all-electric shooting brake equipped with 122.49kWh battery pack and is priced at Rs 1.56 crore (ex-showroom). We have covered its details in a separate story.
