BYD Group’s luxury brand DENZA today formally entered the Indian market, launching two electric vehicles: the Z9 GT, a performance-oriented shooting-brake, and the D9, a seven-seat luxury MPV. Prices start at Rs 1.568 crore for the Z9 GT and Rs 90 lakh for the D9 (both ex-showroom).The Z9 GT uses three electric motors driving all four wheels, with a combined 1,156 hp and 1,210 Nm of torque. The company claims 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 270 km/h. Its 122.49 kWh battery is claimed to deliver up to 670 km on the NEDC cycle. Independent wheel control enables manoeuvres such as diagonal “crab walk” movement and a spot turn, which the company describes as a first for its segment in India.The D9 uses a single front motor producing 462 hp and 365 Nm, with a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds. A 115.07 kWh battery is rated for up to 730 km on the NEDC cycle, and the company says DC fast charging can take the battery from 10 to 97 per cent in nine minutes. The cabin has a 2+2+3 layout, with reclining captain seats in the second row. Both models use BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery.Reservations are open starting today at authorised dealerships and online, with a Rs 10 lakh deposit for either model. Buyers get a home charger with installation, and six years of roadside assistance. The warranty covers six years or 1.5 lakh km, while the battery is covered for eight years or 1.6 lakh km.Rajeev Chauhan, head of BYD India’s electric passenger vehicle business, said the company intends to build DENZA as an ultra-luxury brand in India, with attention to customer experience and ownership.DENZA was founded in 2010 as a BYD–Daimler venture and launched its first car in 2014. BYD India says it has served over 15,000 customers through 50 showrooms across 40 cities.
