Denza D9

Overview

Denza D9

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manufacturer	BYD Auto
production	October 2022 – present
assembly	China: Xi'an, Shaanxi; Shenzhen, Guangdong;‡R1R‡ Changsha, Hunan‡R2R‡
designer	Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
class	Large minivan
body style	5-door minivan
layout	Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive (D9 DM-i) Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive (D9 DM-i AWD) Front-motor, front-wheel drive (D9 EV) Dual-motor, all-wheel drive (D9 EV AWD)
platform	DM-i (D9 DM-i) e-Platform 3.0 (D9 EV)

The Denza D9 is a battery electric and plug-in hybrid minivan produced and manufactured by Chinese brand Denza, a premium marque of BYD Auto. It debuted in May 2022 as the first Denza model after the brand's restructuring. It is built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 structure for the EV model, and the DM-i platform for the plug-in hybrid model.[3]

Overview

The D9 was introduced on 16 May 2022 in China,[4] after its exterior and interior design, as well its name, were revealed through mid-to-late April 2022.[5][6][7]

Model year changes

engine	Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5L BYD476ZQC turbo I4 (D9 DM-i)

motor	Permanent magnet synchronous

transmission	E-CVT (D9 DM-i)

drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid (D9 DM-i)

battery	20.39kWh lithium-ion (D9 DM-i) 40.06kWh lithium-ion (D9 DM-i) 103.36kWh BYD Blade LFP (D9 EV)

wheelbase	3110 mm

length	5250 mm

width	1960 mm

height	1920 mm

weight	2325 kg

In March 2024, for the 2024 model year, the D9 received its first update.[13][14] Changes include automatic soft-closing doors as standard, a new beige interior color (marketed as "Kuangdami" ), physical steering wheel buttons replacing the touch-sensitive ones, standard heated steering wheel on all trims, additional buttons on the central console, and an on-board refrigerator. Powertrain options were also updated on specific trims.[15]

In December 2024, for the 2025 model year, the D9 received a second update, which saw the DM-i model moves to the fifth-generation DM-i platform and received an updated grille pattern design.[16][17] All trims were come standard with a LiDAR sensor mounted on the front of the roof on the center, and BYD's "God's Eye" BAS 3.0+ advanced driving assistance system. The Luxury was introduced as a new base trim, replacing the Deluxe trim for the DM-i model and added on the EV model. Powertrain options were also updated on specific trims. Other changes include a Starry Grey exterior color, an additional dashboard screen for the front passenger, 10-screen interconnectivity, second-row zero-gravity seats, power-seat adjustment for the third-row seats, and updated heating and cooling support for the on-board refrigerator.[18]

Limited variants

D9 Premier Founder's Edition (2023)

A limited ultra-luxury variant, called the Premier Founder's Edition, was announced at the same time of its initial introduction and unveiled in April 2023 at the 2023 Auto Shanghai.[19] Limited to 99 units and only available in the DM-i model, the Premier Founder's Edition comes with a two-tone exterior paint job and features a 4-seater interior configuration. The finalized production model was revealed in November 2023 at the 2023 Auto Guangzhou,[20] with deliveries started on 4 February 2024.[21]

D9 Pioneer (2024)

A similar limited variant to the Premier Founder's Edition, albeit without the two-tone exterior paint job, called the Pioneer, was made available briefly after the D9 was updated for the 2024 model year.[22]

Export markets

Hong Kong

The D9 was introduced in Hong Kong on 24 June 2024, while also debuting the right-hand drive version for the first time.[27] Hong Kong is the first right-hand drive market to receive the model, as well as Denza's first overseas operations. Only available as an EV model, it is available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive layouts.[28]

Oceania

Australia

The D9 went on sale in Australia on 2 March 2026, as the third Denza model to be marketed in the country. Imported from China and only available as the EV model, it is available in FWD and AWD variants.[29][30]

Australia

Southeast Asia

Brunei

The D9 has been launched in Brunei alongside the B5 and the entry of the Denza brand in the country on 13 January 2026. Imported from China, it is only available in the sole EV variant with all-wheel drive. [31]

Cambodia

Cambodia becomes the first ASEAN country to receive the D9, alongside the Denza brand, with deliveries began on 14 July 2024.[32]

Indonesia

Brunei

Cambodia

Cambodia becomes the first ASEAN country to receive the D9, alongside the Denza brand, with deliveries began on 14 July 2024.[32]

Indonesia

The D9 was the first Denza model to be marketed in Indonesia, which was launched in the country alongside the Denza brand on 22 January 2025.[33] A Chinese left-hand drive model was previously showcased in the country through select public outings in 2024, such as the 31st Indonesia International Motor Show where it was initially debuted.[34] Imported from China, it is available in the sole unnamed EV variant with front-wheel drive.[35]

Malaysia

The D9 was the first Denza model to be marketed in Malaysia, which was launched in the country alongside the Denza brand on 20 February 2025. Imported from China and only available as the EV model, the Malaysian market D9 is offered with two variants: Advanced with front-wheel drive, and Premium with all-wheel drive.[36]

Philippines

The D9 was the first Denza model to be marketed in the Philippines, which was launched in the country alongside the Denza brand on 27 February 2026. Imported from China, it is available in the sole DM-i variant using the 40.06 kWh battery pack with all-wheel drive.[37]

Singapore

After being previewed by the Chinese left-hand drive model in January 2024,[38] the D9 was launched for the Singaporean market on 10 October 2024.[39][40] Imported from China and only available as the EV model, it is offered with two variants: Elite with front-wheel drive, and Grandeur with all-wheel drive.[41]

Thailand

The D9 was the first Denza vehicle to be sold in Thailand. It was launched on 1 November 2024. Imported from China and only available as the EV model, the Thai market D9 is offered with two variants: Premium with front-wheel drive, and Performance with all-wheel drive.[42]

Denza D9

Overview

Model year changes

Limited variants

D9 Premier Founder's Edition (2023)

D9 Pioneer (2024)

D9 Premier Founder's Edition (2023)

D9 Pioneer (2024)

Powertrain

D9 DM-i

D9 EV

Export markets

Hong Kong

Oceania

Australia

Australia

Southeast Asia

Brunei

Cambodia

Indonesia

Brunei

Cambodia

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Sales

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References

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand