BYD is preparing to enter India’s luxury car market with Denza, its premium automotive brand, which is set to make its debut in the country on November 13, 2026. The brand is expected to introduce two models initially – the Z9 GT and the D9. Both will be imported as completely built units (CBUs) and positioned above BYD’s existing range, with the D9 expected to cost around Rs 90 lakh, while the Z9 GT could command anywhere between Rs 1.2 crore and Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom). Here’s what to expect from the two upcoming models.
The Z9 GT is arguably the more exciting of the two, thanks to its unusual shooting brake body style and rather outrageous performance figures. It combines the low-slung silhouette of a sporty estate with the practicality of a large hatchback. Measuring over five metres in length, it gets a long bonnet, sleek LED lighting, muscular haunches and a sloping roofline that flows into a prominent rear section. It gets a massive 122.5 kWh battery pack and a three-motor setup, comprising one motor at the front and two at the rear. Combined output stands at 1150 bhp and 1210 Nm of torque, with power sent to all four wheels. Denza claims a 0 to 100 kph sprint time of just 2.7 seconds, and a top speed of 270kph. Its claimed WLTP range is 600 km.
One of its biggest talking points is its charging capability. The Z9 GT supports Denza’s Flash Charging technology, with a claimed 10 to 97 per cent charge time of just nine minutes using a compatible 1500 kW charger. Whether this charging technology and the necessary infrastructure will make their way to India alongside the car remains to be seen. The Z9 GT also gets rear-wheel steering, which allows it to perform a 360-degree turn on the spot, along with a crab-walk function that lets it move diagonally. Inside, expect a technology-heavy cabin with multiple displays, camera-based outside rear-view mirrors, electrically operated doors, heated, ventilated and massaging seats, and Level 2+ ADAS.
The D9 will cater to an entirely different set of buyers. This large, seven-seat luxury MPV will take on the likes of the MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire, with a strong emphasis on rear-seat comfort and chauffeur-driven luxury. Internationally, the D9 is offered with both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, although India is expected to get the fully electric version initially. It gets a 103.36 kWh battery pack paired with a front-mounted motor producing 308 bhp and 360 Nm of torque. The claimed WLTC range stands at 520 km, while DC fast charging is supported at up to 200 kW.
The D9’s biggest selling point, however, is its cabin. It gets a 2+2+3 seating layout, with the second-row captain’s chairs offering electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions. There are also electrically adjustable leg rests, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, premium upholstery and a high-end Dynaudio sound system. The overall experience is aimed at buyers who value being driven as much as they enjoy driving. The D9 is expected to be priced around Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it in the same broad territory as established luxury MPVs.
