Overview
The D9 was introduced on 16 May 2022 in China, after its exterior and interior design, as well its name, were revealed through mid-to-late April 2022. Sales for the Chinese market were commenced on 23 August 2022, with the first units rolling out on 21 October 2022, while deliveries began on 25 October 2022. It is initially offered with seven trim levels, which consist of four trims for the DM-i models, and three trims for the EV models, with trim level names include the Deluxe (DM-i only), Premium and Flagship (all models). The interior is equipped with seven infotainment screens featuring three in the front, including a 10.25-inch instrument panel, a 15.6-inch central control screen, and aModel year changes
In March 2024, for the 2024 model year, the D9 received its first update. Changes include automatic soft-closing doors as standard, a new beige interior color (marketed as "Kuangdami" ()), physical steering wheel buttons replacing the touch-sensitive ones, standard heated steering wheel on all trims, additional buttons on the central console, and an on-board refrigerator. Powertrain options were also updated on specific trims. In December 2024, for the 2025 model year, the D9 received a second update, which saw the DM-i model moves to the fifth-generation DM-i platform and received an updated grille pattern design. All trims were come standard with aLimited variants
D9 Premier Founder's Edition (2023)
A limited ultra-luxury variant, called the Premier Founder's Edition, was announced at the same time of its initial introduction and unveiled in April 2023 at the 2023 Auto Shanghai. Limited to 99 units and only available in the DM-i model, the Premier Founder's Edition comes with a two-tone exterior paint job and features a 4-seater interior configuration. The finalized production model was revealed in November 2023 at the 2023 Auto Guangzhou, with deliveries started on 4 February 2024.D9 Pioneer (2024)
A similar limited variant to the Premier Founder's Edition, albeit without the two-tone exterior paint job, called the Pioneer, was made available briefly after the D9 was updated for the 2024 model year.Powertrain
D9 DM-i
The plug-in hybrid models have a driving range between , with of pure electric range, and offers up to 80 kW DC fast charging with a fuel consumption of . Power comes from a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine mated with an electric motor in the DM-i EHS170 electric hybrid system and a 3-in-1 rear-drive hybrid assembly.D9 EV
The driving range for the pure electric version is and a LFP battery with a capacity of 103 kWh. Maximum DC charging for the EV model is 166 kW. For the Chinese market model, the D9 EV has charging ports on both rear quarter panels, so slower chargers can be combined to achieve the maximum rate.Export markets
Hong Kong
The D9 was introduced in Hong Kong on 24 June 2024, while also debuting the right-hand drive version for the first time. Hong Kong is the first right-hand drive market to receive the model, as well as Denza's first overseas operations. Only available as an EV model, it is available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive layouts.Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Cambodia becomes the first ASEAN country to receive the D9, alongside the Denza brand, with deliveries began on 14 July 2024.Indonesia
The D9 was the first Denza model to be marketed in Indonesia, which was launched in the country alongside the Denza brand on 22 January 2025. A Chinese left-hand drive model was previously showcased in the country through select public outings in 2024, such as the 31st Indonesia International Motor Show where it was initially debuted. Imported from China, it is only available in a single unnamed EV variant with front-wheel drive.Malaysia
The D9 was the first Denza model to be marketed in Malaysia, which was launched in the country alongside the Denza brand on 20 February 2025. Imported from China and only available as the EV model, the Malaysian market D9 is offered with two variants: Advanced with front-wheel drive, and Premium with all-wheel drive.Singapore
After being previewed by the Chinese left-hand drive model in January 2024, the D9 was launched for the Singaporean market on 10 October 2024. Imported from China and only available as the EV model, it is offered with two variants: Elite with front-wheel drive, and Grandeur with all-wheel drive.Thailand
The D9 was the first Denza vehicle to be sold in Thailand. It was launched on 1 November 2024. Imported from China and only available as the EV model, the Thai market D9 is offered with two variants: Premium with front-wheel drive, and Performance with all-wheel drive.Sales
Shortly after its initial introduction, the D9 received 3,000 pre-orders within 30 minutes. Within 24 hours at the day of its announcement, a total of 5,679 pre-orders were received. By July 2022, pre-orders were exceeded to 30,000 orders within two months since its introduction. As of November 2023, sales of the D9 have surpassed to 100,000 units. On 24 September 2023, the 100,000th D9, a dark blue DM-i model, was produced and rolled out from the production line in a 11-month gap. On 10 June 2025, the 250,000th D9 rolled off the production line, which Denza claims is the world's first NEV MPV to achieve the statistic.References
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