After being launched here last year with a pair of large off-road SUVs, Chinese luxury brand Denza is now adding something quite different to its showrooms.
The Denza D9 is a luxurious electric people mover, giving the premium BYD brand a rival for the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQV and Zeekr 009 – both of which it undercuts.
It’s now in showrooms, priced from $85,990 before on-road costs.
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The D9 is based on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, a dedicated modular electric vehicle (EV) architecture that also underpins several Australian-delivered BYD electric models, including the Dolphin hatch, Seal mid-size sedan, and Atto 3 small/mid-size SUV.
It enters an Australian people mover segment that accounted for just 15,000 sales last year, of which just under 11,000 were Kia Carnivals. In China, however, luxurious people movers are seen as status symbols and halo vehicles for their manufacturers.
Denza’s Australian rollout isn’t finished, with the brand teasing on its website its next launch will be of the sleek Z9 GT shooting brake.
PricingModelPrice before on-road costs2026 Denza D9 EV FWD$85,9902026 Denza D9 EV AWD$95,990Drivetrains and Efficiency
The Denza D9 is available with either single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrains.
Both D9 variants come standard with 6.6kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, allowing you to charge small electrical appliances.
SpecificationsD9 EV FWDD9 EV AWDDrivetrainSingle electric motorDual electric motorsBattery capacity103.36kWh103.36kWhBattery chemistryLithium iron phosphateLithium iron phosphateTotal system power230kW275kWTotal system torque360Nm470NmDrive typeFront-wheel driveAll-wheel driveWeight2764kg2865kgGross vehicle mass3338kg3439kgPayload574kg574kg0-100km/h (claimed)9.5 seconds6.9 secondsClaimed range (WLTP)520km480kmMax AC charge rate11kW11kWMax DC charge rate200kW200kWDimensionsDimensionsDenza D9Length5250mmWidth1960mmHeight1920mmWheelbase3110mmCargo capacity410L-2310LServicing and Warranty
Denza backs its vehicles with a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.
It has yet to release service pricing for the D9.
Safety
The Denza D9 has yet to be assessed by safety authorities ANCAP and Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
Adaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency brakingBlind-spot monitoringEmergency lane-keep assistSafe exit warningTraffic sign recognitionTyre pressure monitoringDual front airbagsSide airbags (first and second rows)Curtain airbags (all three rows)Front and rear parking sensorsSurround-view camera
The D9 EV AWD adds:
Driver fatigue monitoringFront cross-traffic assistStandard Equipment
There are two members of the local Denza D9 lineup.
The D9 EV FWD comes standard with the following equipment:
18-inch alloy wheelsFrequency Selective Damping SuspensionStandard, Eco, Sport, Snow drive modesAutomatic LED headlightsCornering lightsAutomatic high-beamRain-sensing wipersPower-folding exterior mirrorsSoft-close doorsOpening front sunroof with power sunshadeFixed panoramic glass roof with power sunshadePower sliding doorsPower tailgateKeyless entry and startBluetooth keyBYD Connected Services10.25-inch digital instrument cluster15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoDAB digital radioOver-the-air software updates4-zone voice assistantIn-car mobile hotspot14-speaker 775W Dynaudio sound system1 x front wireless phone charger1 x second-row wireless phone chargerLeather upholstery8-way power-adjustable front seatsHeatingVentilationDriver’s memory4-way power lumbar4-way power-adjustable second-row captain’s chairsVentilationMassageMemoryPower-adjustable leg rests4-way power lumbarArmrest displayMulti-colour ambient lightingFabric headliner4-way manually adjustable steering wheelTri-zone climate control with second- and third-row vents
The D9 EV AWD adds:
DiSus-C Intelligent Damping Suspension12-inch head-up displayDigital rear-view mirrorNappa leather upholsteryMassaging front seatsSuede headlinerGenuine wood trimColours
Eclipse Black is the standard exterior finish, with Alpine White and Lapis Blue colours available for an extra $1500. The latter is exclusive to the AWD.
Ivory White is the standard interior colour, with Chestnut a $500 option on the AWD.