Key PointsThe Denza D9 is a fully electric seven-seat people mover starting from $85,990 plus on-road costs.It uses a 103.3kWh BYD Blade Battery with up to 520km of WLTP range and 200kW DC fast charging.Standard features include a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system, soft-close doors, and second-row massage seats.
Denza has launched its third model for Australia: the D9, a fully electric people mover. It follows the B5 and B8, which are plug-in hybrid SUVs launched last month. The D9 targets buyers looking at the Zeekr 009, Lexus LM, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Toyota Alphard and Vellfire.
Denza is a luxury brand under BYD. The D9 is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, which uses an 8-in-1 powertrain that combines eight vehicle systems into one unit.
Pricing
The D9 comes in two variants. The front-wheel drive model starts at $85,990 plus on-road costs. The all-wheel drive model is $95,990 plus on-road costs. Both prices exclude on-road costs. By comparison the Lexus LM starts from $160,888 and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class from $120,999.
Denza D9 Pricing (Excluding On-Road Costs)
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Battery and Range
Both variants share a 103.3kWh LFP Blade Battery. The FWD model delivers 520km of WLTP range. The AWD model delivers 480km.
Design
The D9 is 5,250mm long with a 3,110mm wheelbase. The front grille is inspired by the pi symbol, with deep vertical bars. The waistline curves upward toward the rear, and the tail lights create a streaking effect.
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Interior and Comfort
The D9 seats seven in a 2+2+3 layout. The cabin uses Nappa leather, open-pore white ash wood trim, soft-touch surfaces, and a suede roofliner (AWD only). Concealed ambient lighting runs throughout.
Second-row captain’s chairs include heating, ventilation, massage, power leg rests, 4-way lumbar adjustment, and position memory. Both the second and third rows offer more than 900mm of legroom and over 1,500mm of headroom.
With all seven seats in use, the D9 still offers 410 litres of boot space. Fold the rear rows and that grows to 2,310 litres. Dual electric sliding doors open wide, with soft-close, anti-pinch protection, and multiple activation methods.
Technology
The D9 has a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12-inch head-up display. Four-zone voice assistance and over-the-air updates are included. Second-row passengers get a 5.5-inch armrest display to control seats, climate, and entertainment.
A dual-mode fridge and hotbox is a standout feature. It can chill to between -6°C and 6°C, or warm to 50°C.
The 14-speaker Dynaudio system produces 420 watts and is tuned in Denmark for the D9’s cabin. Cabin noise at 120km/h measures 64.8 dB, which is low for a vehicle of this size.
Suspension and Ride
The AWD model gets BYD’s DiSus-C suspension system. Electronically controlled dampers and sensors reduce pitch, roll, and lift for a smoother ride. The FWD model uses a conventionally tuned setup with optimised tyre selection and acoustic insulation.
Safety
The D9 uses a Cell-to-Body structure that integrates the Blade Battery into the vehicle body. This improves torsional rigidity and lowers the centre of gravity. High-strength steel makes up 75 per cent of the body.
Eight airbags are fitted, including one of the longest side curtain airbags in production. Active safety includes AEB, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Braking, and Traffic Sign Recognition.
