China’s best-selling new energy MPV gets an upgrade: second-gen Denza D9 launches

Denza, the premium brand under BYD, officially launched the 2026 Denza D9 MPV on April 27. The new model arrives with six variants priced between 359,800 and 469,800 yuan (52,100–68,100 USD), featuring upgrades across its platform, exterior, interior, and powertrain systems. It stared pre-sales on March.

Pricing details

BYD claims the 2026 D9 rides on an all-new hybrid-exclusive MPV platform. Key technological highlights include the second-generation Blade Battery with Flash Charging technology, the “God’s Eye 5.0” intelligent driving system, and a new-generation AI smart cockpit.

Exterior and dimensions

The exterior receives refined styling updates, including a redesigned chrome-accented grille. The model offers eight color options: five solid colors (Crystal Purple, Mutton Fat White, Ink Jade Black, Lapis Lazuli Blue, and Pearl Gray), two dual-tone combinations (Purple-Gold Dual Radiance and Blue-Silver Dual Shine), plus a limited “Dark Night Gilded Gold” edition featuring a genuine gold-plated front emblem.

Dimensions:

• Length: 5,250mm

• Width: 1,960mm

• Height: 1,900mm

• Wheelbase: 3,110mm

All variants ride on 18-inch wheels. Thanks to the dedicated hybrid platform’s architecture – which integrates the rear muffler into the front compartment – the trunk now features an additional 126L of hidden storage, expanding total cargo capacity to 882L.

Interior: up to 10 screens

The cabin has been substantially upgraded, offering up to 10 screens throughout the vehicle:

• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster

• 21-inch HUD (head-up display)

• 15.6-inch central control screen

• Streaming rearview mirror

• 15.6-inch front passenger screen (an innovative opening/closing design that forms a small table capable of supporting 5kg)

• 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen

• Dual magnetic headrest screens

• Dual second-row seat touch screens

Four interior color options are available: Expansive Beige, Flowing Year Brown, Gentle Taupe, and Serene Red. The cabin features extensive authentic “Ink Cloud Fir” wood trim replacing piano black finishes, along with chrome accents.

The central screen is now thinner with narrower bezels, running the latest DiLink system with improved UI and operational fluidity. The column-mounted shifter design frees up space for dual 50W wireless phone charging panels.

Intelligent driving technology

All variants come standard with the “God’s Eye 5.0” system, equipped with three LiDAR sensors and 12 cameras. The system supports highway and urban NOA (Navigation on Autopilot), full-scene automatic parking, and AEB emergency braking at speeds up to 120km/h.

Seating and comfort

The front seats offer electric adjustment, heating, ventilation, and massage functions. Second-row seats can be optioned with Zero Pressure Cloud Velvet seats featuring 16-point massage, ventilation, and heating. Third-row seats include ventilation, heating, and electric adjustment. Second-row seats also support NFC control.

Additional features include rear folding tables, a 30-speaker Devialet audio system, and a 7.5L intelligent temperature-controlled storage box.

Powertrain specifications

Plug-in Hybrid (DM-i):

• 1.5T engine producing 115kW

• Front motor: 200kW (268 hp)

• Rear motor: 45kW (60 hp)

• 66.5 kWh second-generation Blade Battery

• CLTC pure electric range: exceeds 400 km

• Fuel consumption: 6.35L/100km

Pure electric (EV):

• FWD version: 340kW (456 hp) motor

• AWD version: 340kW (456 hp) front + 70kW (94 hp) rear motors

• 115 kWh second-generation Blade Battery

• Range: 8000 km (FWD) / 750 km (AWD)

Chassis and safety

All variants come equipped with dual-valve DiSus-C shock absorbers and an intelligent anti-motion sickness system. Additional safety features include high-speed blowout stability control and crosswind stability systems.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late May.

Launched to the public in August 2022, the D9 is the top-selling new energy MPV in China, it sold 117,978 units in 2023, 102,810 units in 2024, and 92,988 units in 2025, it delivered its 300,000th vehicle last November.