BYD’s 2026 Denza D9 will begin pre‑sales on March 29, 2026, according to official information reported by Autohome. The updated MPV continues to offer both plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) and battery‑electric (BEV) variants with hardware changes focused on energy storage and charging performance.
Exterior Design and Dimensions
Exterior revisions focus on the front end. The new D9 carries a new front grille design with enhanced three‑dimensional layering relative to the outgoing model, while retaining its overall MPV form. Reported dimensions are 5250 mm in length, 1960 mm in width, and 1900 mm in height, with a 3110 mm wheelbase. These measurements align with the previous generation and confirm that there are no major dimensional changes in the update.
Powertrain Configurations and Range
For the PHEV version, the D9 uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine paired with dual electric motors. The powertrain comprises a 115 kW combustion engine, a 200 kW front electric motor, and a 45 kW rear electric motor. CLTC‑rated pure‑electric range exceeds 400 km for the PHEV model, and reported fuel consumption is 6.35 L/100 km.
The BEV variants include a 340 kW front motor and, in all‑wheel‑drive form, an additional 70 kW rear motor, with pure‑electric range options of 750 km and 800 km according to MIIT filing.
Battery and Fast Charging
All Denza D9 variants are equipped with BYD’s Short Blade 2.0 battery, designed for high‑power applications and fast charging. Official figures cite charging from 10 % to 70 % in about 5 minutes and from 10 % to 97 % in about 9 minutes under typical conditions. Cold-weather tests show that at –20 °C, charging from 20 % to 97 % takes approximately 12 minutes, and at –30 °C, the time increases by about three minutes. Both plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions benefit from the battery, with the PHEV offering over 400 km of pure electric range and the EV model achieving up to 800 km.
Electronics and Assistance Systems
The updated model is confirmed to adopt the latest generation of BYD’s “God’s Eye” 5.0 advanced driving assistance system, as reported.
Additional technical upgrades on the BEV side have also been exposed. According to CarNewsChina, an upcoming update to the Denza D9 EV reveals a more powerful 340 kW (456 hp) front electric motor, up from earlier versions, with a combined system output of 410 kW (550 hp) on all-wheel-drive models. OEM battery specifications and range for this revised EV are pending official release.
Market context
As CarNewsChina reported, the D9 recorded 300,000 cumulative global deliveries by late 2025, reaching that volume faster than any previous new energy MPV and accounting for approximately 60 per cent of China’s high‑end NEV MPV market at the time. The model was also reported as slated for introduction in Europe under the Denza brand.
In Australia, the 2026 Denza D9 is on sale as an all‑electric people mover with pricing from 85,990 USD (base front‑wheel‑drive) to 95,990 USD (all‑wheel‑drive) before on‑road costs, and claimed WLTP‑cycle range figures near 520 km.
In the Philippines, Denza officially entered the market in early 2026 with the D9 priced at PHP 4,298,000 (77,400 USD) at launch before introductory discounts, serving as the brand’s first offering in the country’s premium people mover segment
Updated: 6/03/2026 17:25 China time
