Final September, it was introduced that BYD can be bringing its Denza model to Malaysia, and it seems like that market introduction is about to occur very quickly. The id of the primary mannequin has been identified for some time now, however was totally confirmed final month when the order books opened for the Denza D9.
First launched in 2022, the right-hand drive model of the D9 in its all-electric type was launched in Hong Kong final June. Measuring 5,250 mm lengthy, 1,950 mm broad and 1,920 mm tall, with a 3,110 mm-long wheelbase, the Denza D9 will enter the market as a rival to the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire and Zeekr 009.
Whereas the D9 is offered in its dwelling market in full electrical and plug-in hybrid kinds, it is going to go on sale right here in its all-electric guise, as it’s in different abroad markets. Much like that supplied for the automobile in Thailand and Singapore, Malaysia will probably be getting each the entrance wheel-drive and all-wheel drive variations, and they are going to be referred to as the Superior (FWD) and Premium (AWD) right here.
The Superior FWD, which is badged as a Premium in Thailand and an Elite in Singapore, is provided with a front-mounted electrical motor rated at 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 360 Nm of torque. Efficiency specs for the two,764 kg providing embrace a 0-100 km/h time of 9.5 seconds and a most vary of 520 km (WLTP) or 600 km on NEDC commonplace, which Denza Sime Darby Motors has chosen to spotlight as an alternative of the WLTP measurement.
As for the Premium AWD model, referred to as the Efficiency in Thailand and Grandeur in Singapore, it will get a further rear electrical motor with 61 PS (60 hp or 45 kW) and 110 Nm for a complete all-wheel drive system output of 374 PS (369 hp or 275 kW) and 470 Nm. The 0-100 km/h dash time improves to six.9 seconds as outcome, though vary is diminished to 480 km (WLTP, or 580 km with NEDC).
Each powertrain variations include the identical battery, a 103 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit, and the D9 accepts as much as 166 kW of DC quick charging and 11 kW of AC charging energy. No matter variant, the corporate says that the battery will be juiced up from 30-80% in half-hour through quick charging, and that 10 minutes of DC charging will present 150 km of vary.
The D9 is provided with adaptive dampers, on the FWD by way of a Frequency Selective variable damping suspension and on the AWD, through a DiSus-C Clever Damping Physique Management System.
Inside house is among the highlights touted by the automaker, with the D9 in a position to comfortably accommodate seven adults, every 180 cm tall. In the meantime, the cargo space is claimed to have the ability to deal with as much as seven 20-inch suitcases and 7 enterprise backpacks. The model additionally touts the quietness of the cabin, stating that the noise stage contained in the D9 measures solely 64.6 dBA when cruising at 120 km/h.
Normal tools contains computerized LED headlights, LED tail lights, 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, powered entrance and sliding doorways, keyless entry, push-button begin, distant automobile/AC begin, a panoramic glass sunroof and a three-zone unbiased local weather management system.
Normal specs additionally embrace a 15.6-inch central touchscreen show (non-rotating) and a ten.25-inch digital instrument display, a 14-speaker Dynaudio audio system, three 50 watt wi-fi charging pads (one entrance row, two second row) and 6 USB ports (one Sort A, 5 Sort C). You’ll additionally discover a 6.8 litre fridge with twin temperature management (providing adjustment between -6 and 50 levels Celsius), positioned beneath the arm relaxation in between the entrance seats.
The D9 additionally comes with premium leather-based upholstery and material headlining, eight-way power-adjustable and ventilated entrance seats in addition to second-row powered 10-way adjustable captain seats, every with their very own armrest digital screens and outfitted with heating/air flow and 10-point therapeutic massage features.
Additionally on are four-way manually-adjustable third-row seats, ambient lighting, a PM2.5 air cleansing system with a unfavorable ion air purifier and a powered tailgate, and as you’d anticipate, the AWD mannequin will get extra inside equipment, within the type of entrance seat therapeutic massage and driver’s aspect reminiscence, Nappa leather-based upholstery, actual wooden veneer trim, textured suede headlining and a head-up show.
As for security and driver help tools, the checklist for these contains eight airbags and the standard raft of ADAS equipment, together with adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, entrance and rear cross site visitors alert with auto brake, rear collision warning, lane departure warning and lane retaining help.
With this, all that’s left is the formal introduction and, after all, the going value. Nothing has but been indicated on that entrance, however pricing in Indonesia, the place the MPV was launched lately, offers a basic benchmark. Within the republic, pricing for the D9 presently begins from Rp.950 million (RM259,000), so we are able to undoubtedly anticipate it to get right here for beneath RM300k. Full particulars quickly when the MPV is launched.
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