BYD’s premium sub-brand, Denza, has launched an all-electric luxury people mover, the Denza D9. The Chinese carmaker says the Denza D9 marks another important milestone for the brand in Australia.
The luxury MPV starts from $85,990 (before on-road costs) and is available in two powertrain variants (FWD and AWD). It rivals the Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz EQV, Zeekr 009, LDV Mifa 9, and Lexus LM in its segment.
Pricing and variants
| Variant | Pricing (before on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| Denza D9 (FWD) | $85,990 |
| Denza D9 (AWD) | $95,990 |
Powertrain details
| Specification | Denza D9 |
|---|---|
| Battery | 103.3 kWh BYD Blade |
| Power output | 230kW / 360Nm (FWD); 275kW / 470Nm (AWD) |
| Driving Range (WLTP) | 520km (FWD) / 480km (AWD) |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s (AWD) |
| AC charging | 11 kW (AC) |
| Fast charging | 200 kW (DC) |
The Denza D9 is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, designed specifically for EVs. This is the world’s first mass-produced 8-in-1 powertrain system. The MPV also has the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and an optimised thermal management system.
Suspension and ride quality
The AWD version includes BYD’s DiSus-C adaptive suspension system. It uses electronically controlled dampers and sensors to reduce pitch and body roll and improve ride comfort.
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Dimensions and exterior design
| Length | 5250 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm |
| Height | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3110 mm |
| Headroom | >1500mm (all rows) |
| Legroom | 900 mm (2nd & 3rd rows) |
| Cargo space | 410L; 2310L (seats folded) |
In terms of size, it is a large luxury people mover. It features a 2+2+3 three-row seating layout for seven passengers. Even with seven passengers, it can carry seven pieces of airline carry-on luggage.
The front design of this people mover is inspired by the mathematical symbol π (pi). The exterior highlights include:
- Large vertical grille bars
- Sleek waistline design
- Distinctive rear light design
- Dual electric sliding doors with soft-close function
- 1.1-square-metre panoramic roof
Interior and comfort
The cabin focuses on luxury and comfort. The seats are made of Nappa leather, complemented by open-pore white ash wood trim, soft-touch materials, ambient lighting, and a suede roofliner (AWD grade).
The second row has captain’s chairs with ventilation, massage function, power leg rests, 4-way lumbar adjustment, memory settings, and a 5.5-inch armrest control screen.
Technology and connectivity
The D9 includes a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12-inch head-up display. It also has 4-zone voice control with over-the-air (OTA) update capability. It also features a dual-mode fridge and hotbox with cooling from –6°C to 6°C and heating up to 50°C.
Sound and cabin quietness
The D9 features a 14-speaker, 420-watt Dynaudio sound system, tuned in Denmark. Its cabin noise is rated at 64.8 dB at 120 km/h. Noise reduction is achieved through the double-layer acoustic glass, suspension tuning, and acoustic insulation.
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Safety features
The Denza D9 has these active and passive safety features:
- 8 airbags (including extra-long curtain airbag)
- Cell-to-Body (CtB) battery structure
- 75% high-strength steel body construction
- Hot-formed alloy reinforcements
- Energy-absorbing structures
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Positioning in the market
The newly launched luxury electric people mover (MPV) is positioned as a premium competitor to the Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009, and Lexus LM.
Mark Harland, CEO, Denza Australia, said, “We’re introducing a new standard of practical luxury. The DENZA D9 offers all occupants first-class comfort, advanced technology, and everyday usability without compromise.”
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