Denza Set to Enter India: Confirms Debut Date for D9 and Z9 GT

BYD has confirmed that its luxury mobility brand - Denza, will officially make its Indian debut on November 13, 2026. As we knew the new brand was a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, now it is fully under the latter's control. Expected starting price of Rs. 80 Lakh places Denza in the ultra-premium section of BYD’s mainstream EV range in India.

Shortly after its official teaser on 3rd October, the confirmation has provided us with further important details. In the meantime, the brand is expected to unveil its retail strategy and initial product portfolio.

Initial Model Lineup and Key Specifications

Denza's opening product push targets two distinct luxury segments: executive people movers and high-output performance EVs.

Feature / Parameter	Denza D9 (Luxury MPV)	Denza Z9 GT (Shooting Brake)
Expected Pricing	Rs. 85.00 Lakh to Rs. 90.00 Lakh (ex-showroom)	Rs. 1.20 Crore+ (ex-showroom)
Body Style	7-seater Luxury MPV	5-door Performance Shooting Brake
Battery & Range	103 kWh to 115 kWh battery; around 520 km to 600 km range	122.5 kWh battery pack; around 600 km WLTP range
Powertrain & Power	Single/Dual motor setup delivering up to 369 hp & 470 Nm	Tri-motor setup outputting 1,140 hp & 1,210 Nm of torque
Standout Tech	200kW DC fast-charging, zero-gravity second-row seats	'Crab Walk' capability and '360° Compass Turn'

Note: Price and specifications offered are expected. The exact information will be offered after official confirmation.

Highlights of the Spied Models

• Denza D9: Focuses heavily on second-row passenger comfort with individual power-adjustable captain's chairs offering heating. Along with that ventilation, massage capabilities and deep seat recline angles. The cabin also features Nappa leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, a 15.6-inch infotainment system and a panoramic glass roof.
• Denza Z9 GT: Positioned as a flagship grand tourer, it is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds. Its tri-motor setup features advanced vectoring controls allowing the car to crab walk sideways and perform full stationary tank turns.

Car Junction's Insights

We anticipate that Denza's entry will accelerate the push toward fully electric chauffeur-driven luxury vehicles in India. By launching the D9 first, Denza is directly targeting high net-worth individuals and corporate fleets. Moreover, the upcoming cars are expected to rival against luxury MPVs like the Toyota Vellfire, Lexus LM, Kia Carnival and the MG M9.

We believe that the brand may build equity against heritage European carmakers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi quickly. Denza’s distinct blend of massive battery ranges, high tech features, and aggressive pricing will make it a compelling alternative in the ultra-luxury segment.