Bangkok Auto Show: DENZA D9 Debuts, High-end MPV Product

DENZA is a new energy brand positioned in the middle to high-end market under BYD, which is a joint venture brand between BYD and Daimler Benz. Currently, it is led by BYD in terms of research, development, and sales, and adopts advanced technologies from BYD, such as blade batteries. Among them, the D9 model of this brand is a high-end MPV product, which has performed well in the Chinese market and also made an appearance at the Bangkok Motor Show this time.

As a medium-large luxury MPV model, the DENZA D9 has a very domineering look. The new car adopts a brand new Party-Motion design language. In the front face, we can see the lines extending to both sides and the thick C-shaped chrome-plated strips on both sides, forming a Pai character (派). The interior of the grille is a large waterfall-style chrome grille, with a diamond-cut interior design, which is very domineering when combined. The storage inside the EV model's front face is a closed grille composed of multiple chrome-plated straight lines and a piano black panel.

Arriving at the side of the car, the DENZA high-end MPV also presents a more luxurious atmosphere. In addition, the D9 is equipped with electric sliding doors. It is worth noting that, unlike other conventional MPVs, this electric sliding door adopts a split design instead of opening along with the roof. The main advantages include reducing water accumulation, lowering wind resistance, improving interior NVH levels, enhancing body rigidity, and increasing overall passive safety. The rear of the car adopts the popular through-type taillight design, named the Space-Time Shuttle Star Feather Taillights. The styling is very exquisite, and the display effect at night is excellent, which has a very high recognition. The high-mounted brake light above the rear reaches a length of 1 meter, giving it a very stable overall appearance.

The interior design of DENZA D9 adopts what the official calls a "surrounding life cabin" design. The new car has hollowed out the area below the central control table to provide more storage space. The central control screen adopts a suspended style and has 128 ambient lights. In terms of materials, it uses wood-grain panels and a large amount of leather, which also makes it look very high-end.

The D9 is also equipped with the largest 15.6-inch central control screen in its class: featuring a minimalist interaction style, a brand new UI design, a zero-level map display, and simplified human-machine interaction logic to the maximum extent. It also features a 10.25-inch embedded full LCD 3D instrument panel: with 3D model restoration for a more realistic sensory experience. It comes with three exclusive high-end negative ion fragrances for W-HD9: Sunrise, Starry Sky, and Border Aurora providing a pleasant and comfortable travel experience. Combined with the largest-in-class 12.8-inch dual-headrest screens and second-row dual armrest screens, and along with smartphone connectivity, it can achieve a seven-screen interconnection.

In terms of power, the Chinese version of DENZA D9 offers two power modes: DM-i super hybrid and EV pure electric. It is equipped with both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive dual-power assemblies. The NEDC maximum comprehensive range can reach 1040km, with a maximum NEDC pure electric range of 190km. It offers the flexibility of both fuel and electricity, ensuring a worry-free range for both city and long-distance driving. The 50km pure electric range version has an NEDC fuel consumption as low as 5.9L per hundred kilometers. Additionally, it is equipped with an 80kW DC fast charging system, with charging time from 30% to 80% taking only 25 minutes. The EV power system is based on the BYD Group's e-platform 3.0, featuring an eight-in-one motor, a wide temperature range high-efficiency heat pump (-30 to 60 degrees Celsius), and blade batteries. The longest range (CLTC) can reach 630km, with a maximum charging power of up to 166kW. Charging for 10 minutes provides a range of 150km, and the time to charge from 30% to 80% is 30 minutes.

(Photo/Text/Photographer: Pacific Auto Pan Honghan)