BYD's 2024 Denza D9 MPV (minivan) has entered the Chinese market with a few enhancements and a starting price of CNY 339,800 (US$ 47,200).

Its PHEV variant became CNY 10,000 (US$ 1,400) more affordable and the EV version's starting price was brought down by CNY 16,000 (US$ 2,200).

2024 Denza D9 key information

The exterior of the 2024 Denza D9 hasn't changed much. It still has some Toyota Alphard vibes with a huge chrome-plated grille in the front end. From the back, it has a single taillight unit and a roof spoiler. The main enhancement of the 2024 model is electric suction doors that are available as standard.

Denza D9 boasts dimensions of 5250mm length, 1960mm width, 1920mm height with a wheelbase of 3110mm. Interior of the Denza D9 is available with a 7- and 4-seat layout.

It's centre console has a 15.6-inch floating screen, a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, and a heads-up display. The 2024 D9 goes against the grain, replacing the touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel with physical buttons.

The centre console also was equipped with more convenient buttons. Other updates are the game centre app, a customisable wake word for the car voice assistant, and a new interior shade.

The Denza D9's four-seat version is called Pioneer. It is positioned as the most luxurious variant with a Forest air purification system, 18-way electric seat adjustments, 18-point massage, and a huge screen in front of the second-row passengers. The deliveries of the D9 Pioneer are scheduled for Q2 in 2024.

Powertrain and price range

This MPV has both PHEV and BEV powertrain modifications with FWD and 4WD. There are three PHEV variants:

DM-i 970

- 102-kW 1.5-litre ICE, 170-kW e-motor, FWD, 20.39 kWh LFP battery, 103 km EV range, 970 km mixed range

DM-i 1050

- 102-kW 1.5-litre ICE, 170-kW e-motor, FWD, 40.06 kWh LFP battery, 200 km EV range, 1050 km mixed range

DM-i 980

- 102-kW 1.5-litre ICE, 170-kW + 45-kW e-motors, 4WD, 40.06 kWh LFP battery, 190 km EV range, 980 km mixed range

There are two EV variants:

EV 620

- 230-kW e-motor, FWD, 103.36 kWh LFP battery, 620 km CLTC range

EV 600

- 230-kW + 45-kW e-motor, 103.36 kWh LFP battery, 600 km CLTC range

The 2024 Denza D9 is available in nine trim levels at a price range of CNY 339,800 - 600,600 (US$ 47,200 - 84,300).