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Denza Z9 GT to Enter India: 0-100kph in 2.7s, Top Speed 270kph
- •BYD's luxury brand Denza has officially announced its entry into the Indian market.
- •The Denza Z9 GT will feature 1,156hp, a 600km WLTP range, and a 122.5kWh battery pack.
- •It accelerates from 0-100kph in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 270kph.
- •The Z9 GT will offer 'Crab Walk' and 'Compass Turn 360 ' with rear-wheel steering, plus Level 2+ ADAS.
- •Denza will also launch the D9 luxury MPV, expected to be priced around ₹90 lakh.
Key Questions Answered
The Denza Z9 GT is expected to be priced between ₹1.2 crore and ₹1.5 crore in India. It features a 122.5kWh battery pack powering three electric motors with a total output of 1,156hp, accelerating from 0 to 100kph in just 2.7 seconds and reaching a top speed of 270kph.
The Denza D9 is a large luxury MPV expected to cost around ₹90 lakh in India. It features a 103kWh battery pack with a front-mounted electric motor delivering 313hp, a WLTP range of 520km, a 2+2+3 seating layout with heated and ventilated captain seats, and a Dynaudio sound system.
Denza was originally founded in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz Group. By 2024, Mercedes-Benz transferred its entire stake to BYD, making Denza a fully BYD-owned luxury brand that specializes in high-performance EVs and plug-in hybrids globally.
