BYD Denza D9, an electric luxury MPV launching this 13th November, was spied getting unloaded from an truck recently. This was the first time ever, BYD Denza D9 was spotted in India, reflecting the Chinese company preparing for the grand launch of this luxury MPV. Let's learn more about this car and see what it has to offer in the emerging market of luxury mobility.
BYD Denza D9
The Denza D9 is a full-size luxury MPV with a seven-seat layout, with prime focus on second row with captain seats layout with plethora of features. With that being said, the D9 in the pictures is finished in grey and has no camouflage. The rear shows a full-width illuminated tail lamp, with Denza lettering across the tailgate and a D9 badge on the lower left. You can also see a roof spoiler with an integrated high-mounted stop lamp, a large rear windscreen and chrome detailing on the lower bumper. Going by how it was being moved, the MPV may be headed to a dealer yard.
Powertrain: What To Expect
Globally, the D9 is sold with both plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains. India is expected to get the electric version, which is built on BYD’s 800-volt e-Platform 3.0 architecture. The battery capacity, drivetrain layout, certified range and charging specifications for India will only be known once Denza announces them.
Expected Price In India
Denza is expected to bring the D9 as a CBU (completely built-up unit) and sell it through a separate premium retail network. Going by current expectations, the D9 should be priced between Rs 80 lakh and Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom). The final figure will depend on the variant and specification Denza chooses to bring. It is also not certain whether exact pricing will be announced on 13 November, or whether the event will only reveal the brand’s plans, with prices to follow.
Also, this luxury yacht on wheels will compete directly with the MG M9, which is the only pure electric MPV on sale in India. The M9 has seen a positive response from both auto experts and customers, and has become quite a common sight in metro cities like New Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai. It will be interesting to see how both cars perform on sales numbers.
Our Take
The luxury MPV segment in India is no longer limited to a single option. The M9 has already shown that buyers are open to an electric people mover at this price, and the D9 will try to build on that. Much will depend on the final pricing, the India-spec features and, importantly, how Denza handles sales and after-sales support as a new luxury brand. We will know more on 13 November.
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