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Denza D9 just celebrated its 250,000th MPV produced on June 10, which is the first NEV MPV achieved this milestone.
2025 Model Specs and Pricing
The refreshed 2025 edition of the successful D9 lineup was launched in December 2024, providing 8 trims, including 5 PHEV trims and 3 BEV trims, pricing between RMB 339,800 (USD 47,200) and RMB 469,800 (USD 65,300).
The model has standard features across all trim, such as BYD’s "God’s Eye" ADAS with 32 sensors (including one lidar), and the 5th-gen DM plug-in hybrid system. A 1.5T engine (115 kW) paired with electric motors boost 139hp - 156hp power. The AWD trims utilize 200 kW front + 45 kW rear motors, while the FWD a single 200 kW front motor
Market Dominance Timeline
D9 model made its first debut in 2022, and experiencing several upgrades. The MPV achieved significant performance in sales. The D9 sold 6,000 units in 5 months after launch and exceeded 10,000 units in the 7th month. In 2023 – 2024, D9 took the crown of China’s MPV sales champion. This year, D9 kept its good performance dominating the premium MPV segment leader position during Jan-May period.
Moreover, D9 swept the overseas market as well, especially in SEA. As a premium MPV, D9 set a guide price 40% more in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand. Currently, D9 beat the ever-victorious Toyota Alphard, becoming the sales leader in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand’s luxury MPV segments.
*(Exchange rate: RMB 7.2 = USD 1)*
Dongguan
2024.0620,000kmPHEV
Huizhou
2022.08200,000kmPetrol
Taizhou
2021.0350,000kmPetrol
Guangzhou
2023.0250,000kmHybrid
Fuyang
2024.098,000kmPetrol
Hangzhou
2021.0791,000kmBEV
Taizhou
2020.1120,000kmPetrol
Shanghai
2024.0151,000kmPetrol
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