After being showcased in Malaysia for the first time last week, the premium electric MPV from BYD’s sub-brand Denza, the D9, has been officially launched.

With this launch, Denza also announced the selling prices of the D9, starting at RM259,000 for the Advanced FWD variant and RM309,000 for the Premium AWD variant.

The vehicle comes with a warranty of up to eight years or 160,000 km for the battery (with a state of health exceeding 70%) and a warranty of up to eight years or 150,000 km for the drive motor and motor controller.

Additionally, Denza offers a vehicle warranty of up to six years or 150,000 km.

As reported previously, the D9 features a seven-seat configuration. It measures 5,250 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,920 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,110 mm.

The Advanced FWD variant is powered by a single electric motor on the front axle, generating 308 hp and 360 Nm of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds.

In contrast, the Premium AWD variant is equipped with two electric motors, delivering 369 hp and 470 Nm of torque, which reduces the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h to just 6.9 seconds.

Both variants are fitted with the same 103 kWh Blade LFP battery. However, the driving range (NEDC cycle) differs between the two variants, with the Advanced FWD achieving 600 km and the Premium AWD offering 580 km.

The battery supports DC fast charging of up to 166 kW, which can restore battery energy from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes. Charging for 10 minutes will provide a range of 150 km.

Additionally, it is equipped with 11 kW AC charging.

A big plus in the interior is the captain’s seats in the second row. These seats feature 10-way electric adjustments, memory functions, and massage capabilities, all of which can be accessed and controlled via a small digital screen on the armrest.

The infotainment system includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a Dynaudio system with 14 speakers, and three 50W wireless chargers. Overall, this MPV offers six USB charging ports.

Moreover, features such as leather upholstery (Nappa for the Premium AWD), a panoramic glass roof, and a 7.5-litre refrigerator with heating functionality are also included.

In addition to the more luxurious leather upholstery, the Premium AWD variant comes with suede headliner, auto-dimming mirrors, a digital rearview mirror, and a 12-inch head-up display.

Another advantage of the range-topping variant is the inclusion of the intelligent Disus-C noise reduction system.

For safety, the D9 is equipped with six airbags and an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) featuring functionalities such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and more.

Take note that Forward Traffic Crossing Alert (FCTA) and Forward Traffic Crossing Braking (FCTB) are only included in the Premium AWD variant.