KATHMANDU: BYD’s luxury electric MPV, the Denza D9, has been launched in India at an introductory price of 9 million Indian rupees (ex-showroom).
The D9 marks Denza’s entry into the Indian market alongside the Z9 GT. It is being offered as a fully imported model in a single, fully loaded variant.
The seven-seater electric MPV is powered by a 115.07 kWh BYD Blade battery pack. Its front-mounted electric motor produces 462 hp and 365 Nm of torque. It has a claimed NEDC range of 730 km and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.5 seconds.
The D9 supports DC fast charging, with the company claiming that the battery can charge from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes. It also supports 11 kW AC charging.
Measuring 5,250 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width and 1,900 mm in height, the MPV has a wheelbase of 3,110 mm. It features a 2+2+3 seating layout, powered sliding doors and a powered tailgate.
Inside, the D9 gets a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, three-zone climate control and a 16-speaker Devialet sound system. Other features include dual sunroofs, Nappa leather seats, wireless charging, a built-in refrigerator and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The vehicle comes with a six-year or 150,000 km warranty, while the battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km.
In India, the Denza D9 competes with the MG M9 and offers an electric alternative to luxury MPVs such as the Toyota Vellfire and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
The Denza D9 is also available in Nepal through Cimex Inc., the authorized distributor of BYD in the country.
