BYD is preparing to enter India's luxury automotive market with the official debut of its wholly owned premium brand Denza on November 13, 2026. The brand's premium people-mover offering will be the Denza D9, a full-size seven-seat luxury MPV that will arrive as a completely built unit (CBU) import.
While the Denza D9 is sold overseas in both plug-in hybrid and pure electric guises, only the all-electric version is expected to launch in India. Other than that, we expect the India-spec D9 to remain the same as the global-spec version.
Built around a spacious 2+2+3 seating configuration, the Denza D9 prioritises rear-seat passenger comfort and convenience, aided by powered sliding doors and a powered tailgate. The second row houses individual captain's chairs equipped with powered adjustment, heating, ventilation, and massage functions, alongside dedicated rear touchscreens and entertainment displays.
Up front, the cabin features a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system. Additional equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera, and an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite.
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Powering the electric MPV is a 103.36 kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed WLTP driving range of up to 520 km and supports DC fast charging at up to 200 kW. Denza offers the electric D9 in two powertrain configurations: a single-motor front-wheel-drive setup generating 313 bhp and 360 Nm of torque, and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant producing a combined 374 bhp and 470 Nm.
Arriving via the CBU import route, the Denza D9 is expected to be priced around ₹90 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. At this price point, the luxury electric MPV will directly challenge established and emerging high-end people-movers in the Indian market, competing against the all-electric MG M9 and the hybrid-powered Toyota Vellfire.
