Denza D9 Teased Ahead Of India Debut

The Denza D9 has been teased for the first time ahead of its India debut tomorrow (November 13). Denza, BYD's luxury arm, will bring the MPV alongside the Z9 GT shooting brake as its first two models in the country. The D9 is expected to be priced between Rs 85 lakh and Rs 95 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be imported as a CBU and sold through dedicated Denza showrooms. <h2>Denza D9: Battery, Range and Powertrain</h2> The international pure electric version of the Denza D9 uses a 103.36kWh BYD Blade battery with a claimed WLTP range of up to 520km. It supports DC charging at up to 200kW. Power comes from either a single motor driving the front wheels, good for 313bhp and 360Nm, or a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup making 374bhp and 470Nm. Internationally, the D9 is also sold as a plug-in hybrid, though only the electric version is expected in India. Which drive configuration India gets will be confirmed tomorrow. <h2>Denza D9: Exterior, Interior and Features</h2> The teaser for the Denza D9 gives a short look at the MPV's silhouette and a beige cabin. The grille and wheels look similar to those on the international-spec model. The Denza D9 has an upright front end with a large, blanked-off grille, flanked by LED daytime running lights and dual-pod LED projector headlamps. The side profile has a straight roofline and beltline. The D9 rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and gets powered sliding doors with a soft-close function. Spy shots of the undisguised grey test car, taken in India earlier this month, had shown a full-width LED tail-light assembly. The tailgate carries large DENZA lettering and a D9 badge, while the roof spoiler has an integrated stop lamp. There is also a large rear windscreen and silver detailing on the lower bumper. The international-spec Denza D9 has a seven-seat, 2+2+3 layout with individual captain's chairs in the second row. These get powered adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions. Nappa leather upholstery with wood and suede trims lines the cabin. Rear passengers get armrest touchscreen controls and entertainment screens, and the dashboard has a 15.6-inch touchscreen with a 10.25-inch digital driver's display. Other features include a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control and ambient lighting. Safety equipment covers an ADAS suite, a 360-degree camera with a blind-spot monitor and tyre pressure monitoring. In the luxury MPV space, the D9 will serve as an electric alternative to the Toyota Vellfire hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It will also take on the all-electric MG M9, which starts at Rs 79.94 lakh.

Denza D9 Teased Ahead Of India Debut

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The Denza D9 has been teased for the first time ahead of its India debut tomorrow (November 13). Denza, BYD's luxury arm, will bring the MPV alongside the Z9 GT shooting brake as its first two models in the country.

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