Denza India Debut Confirmed For November 13

BYD has confirmed November 13, 2026 as the India debut date for its luxury brand Denza. Two electric models, the Z9 GT shooting brake and the D9 MPV, are expected to lead the BYD Denza line-up here in India.

Denza began in 2010 as a 50:50 joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, and BYD now has full control of the brand. Both models will sit above the BYD range in India, with prices expected to start above Rs 80 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

BYD's Denza Plans For India

Initial units from Denza's lineup for India will arrive as completely built units under the 2,500-unit homologation exemption quota. Local assembly could follow later, depending on demand.

Denza will operate its own exclusive showrooms across major Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities. The network will expand in phases, based on demand and market feedback. The product roadmap and retail setup could be revealed on the day the brand debuts in India.

The BYD Denza brand is aiming at the Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore luxury EV space. Rivals include Mercedes, BMW and Audi, along with the upcoming Genesis entry into India.

Denza Z9 GT

Expected to be priced between Rs 1.2 crore and Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom), the Z9 GT will be the Denza range-topper in India, at least initially.The five-seat, all-electric shooting brake uses a triple-motor setup and a 122.5kWh battery. A combined 1,156hp goes to all four wheels, for a claimed 0-100km/h time of 2.7 seconds and a 270km/h top speed. WLTP range is rated at 600km. Charging at up to 1,500kW takes the battery from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes.

The Denza Z9 GT measures 5,195mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,490mm in height, on a 3,125mm wheelbase. The design of the Z9 GT brings a stretched, low profile with dual-bar headlamps, active aero elements and a large rear diffuser. Rear-wheel steering is standard. A Compass Turn 360 function spins the car on the spot from a standstill, and a crab walk mode moves it sideways.

Inside, there's Nappa leather, a 17.3-inch floating central touchscreen and two 13.2-inch displays for the driver and front passenger. An AR head-up display projects up to 50 inches, and digital side mirrors are optional.

The seats on the Denza Z9 GT are ventilated, heated and have a massage function. Twin 50W wireless charging pads and a panoramic glass roof are also fitted, along with a 20-speaker Devialet system rated at 1,150W with Dolby Atmos.

Denza D9

The second BYD Denza model expected is the D9, a seven-seat electric MPV likely to cost around Rs 90 lakh. It will take on the MG M9, Toyota Vellfire, Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Lexus LM.

Globally, the D9 is sold with plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, but India is set to get only the EV. The Denza D9 EV runs on a 103kWh battery and a front-mounted motor that makes 313hp and 360Nm. WLTP range is 520km, and DC charging speeds go up to 200kW.

The Denza D9 MPV is 5,250mm long, 1,960mm wide and roughly 1,920mm tall, with a 3,110mm wheelbase. A Pi-Motion grille, a full-width tail lamp bar, 18-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic sunroof feature on the outside. Powered sliding doors open on both sides, and all doors soft-close.

The second row has Air Spa zero-gravity captain seats with 14-way electric adjustment, leg rests, heating, ventilation and a 16-point massage function. Recline goes up to 152 degrees. Nappa leather, open-pore wood inlays, ambient lighting and three-zone climate control complete the cabin. Screens include a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, a passenger-side display and optional rear entertainment screens.