Denza, the Indian subsidiary of BYD, is all set to make its debut in the Indian market on November 13, 2026. After the spotting of the Denza Z9 GT all-electric shooting brake, the now Denza D9 all-electric multi-purpose vehicle has been spotted in Mumbai. We can see in the spied image that this upcoming car has been unloaded from an enclosed transporter.
The spy shots of the Denza D9 have been shared online by Aryamane Dhanraj, which shows the rear-end of the vehicle. In the spied image, we can see a similar rear section to the one sold in Chinese and other international markets. Things that are clearly visible are the arrowed full-width LED taillamp, Denza lettering on the tailgate, and the higher-mounted stop light.
Launching on November 13, 2026.
On November 13, 2026, the Denza won’t only the Denza D9 pure-electric MPV but also the Denza Z9 GT. Basically, the subbrand of BYD is going to make its entry into the Indian market by launching these two models. It is reported that the launch is all set to happen via the CBU route; it means the Denza is launching these models by importing them from China.
For the upcoming Indian-spec Denza D9, nothing is officially confirmed. We are expecting that all too familiar to the Chinese-spec model, as it is coming as a CBU import. The spied photos have already confirmed the familiar design at the back, so it is most likely that the front end and sides are also going to have the same design that we see on the one sold in the Chinese markets.
Familiar features anticipated.
For the upcoming Denza D9, the dimensions are reported to remain familiar too. For reference, the model sold in the Chinese market has a 5,250 mm length, a 1,960 mm width, and a 1,900 mm height. The wheelbase of the same stands at 3,110 mm, ensuring comfortable seating for 7 people in a 2-2-3 layout; it means two captain seats in the second row, and the third row has three bench-like seats.
Reports also suggest that the cabin will also have familiar features and technology to enhance comfort. In China, this car is offered with a three-display dashboard, making the cabin high-tech. 10.25-inch digital instrument clusters are available behind the steering wheel, a 15.6-inch floating infotainment touchscreen at the centre of the dashboard, and a 15.6-inch screen before the co-passenger seat for entertainment.
Besides these features, this upcoming model will also have a 21-inch heads-up display which projects driving data on the windscreen. In the Chinese-spec model, there is also a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted entertainment screen for the rear seating passengers. Other features that it gets are the 30-speaker Devialet sound system, a 7.5-litre intelligent refrigerator, and a two 50-watt wireless phone charging pad.
The powertrain may also remain the same.
For the Indian-spec Denza D9, the powertrain won’t be unveiled before the launch. Reportedly, its powertrain is also going to be similar to the Chinese-spec model. For clarity, in China, it is available with both FWD and AWD. The front-wheel drive trim gets an electric motor on the front axle that puts out 340 kW, but the all-wheel drive variant that also gets an electric motor on the rear delivers 410 kW.
Both trims get the same 115 kWh lithium-ion battery pack but give 800 km range on CLTC condition for the FWD variant, but the same for the AWD is 750 km. Denza says that the acceleration timing for 0 to 100 kmph is 7.3 seconds for double-motor trim, but the single-motor takes 8.5 seconds, 1.2 seconds more than the more powerful version.
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