Highlights
- Denza D9 is a 5-metre-plus, three-row luxury MPV priced at Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Gets a powered rear door, 18-inch alloy wheels and edge-to-edge tail-lamps
- Targets buyers looking at the Toyota Vellfire and MG M9
Denza has introduced the D9, a three-row luxury MPV that measures over five metres in length. It is priced at Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom), which puts it in the same bracket as the Toyota Vellfire and MG M9 for buyers who want a chauffeur-driven or family-first people mover.
Design
Front: The D9 gets large LED headlamps and a massive grille with brushed aluminium inserts. Lighting elements run along the lower section of the front end, and a radar sensor sits in the bumper below.
Side: The sheer size of the MPV is most obvious in profile. It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels with brushed aluminium accents. The rear door is powered and opens and closes electrically. The side mirrors are also very large, in proportion to the rest of the car.
Rear: The tail-lamps run edge to edge across the back. The rear section looks a little tight in design, but the lighting signature helps. The tailgate is very large, and even with all three rows in place, there is plenty of boot space left.
Space And Practicality
Denza is pitching the D9 as a way to carry a whole family in luxury without giving up luggage room. According to the video, the boot remains large despite the three-row layout.
What We Don’t Know Yet
This walkaround covers only the exterior and the price. Details on the powertrain, battery and range, interior, features and safety kit, and India variants were not part of the video and are yet to be confirmed.
Rivals
The D9 will be cross-shopped against the Toyota Vellfire and MG M9. The video also mentions a third rival that sounds like the Kia Carnival.
Our Take
At Rs 90 lakh, the Denza D9 is aimed squarely at premium MPV buyers. Its size, powered rear door and large boot make a strong first impression. The real test will be the cabin, features and powertrain, which still need to be seen, so wait for a full drive before deciding.
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