In September, BYD introduced that it will be bringing its Denza luxurious model to Malaysia, with the transfer to take action cemented with the appointment of Sime Darby Auto Imports because the official importer and BYD Malaysia because the official distributor for Denza merchandise within the nation final month.
As anticipated, the car that can debut the model right here would be the Denza D9, due in someday within the first quarter of 2025. First launched in 2022, the right-hand drive model of the Denza D9 in its all-electric type was launched in Hong Kong in June this 12 months, and it’ll go on sale in Malaysia in its fully-electric type.
Measuring 5,250 mm lengthy, 1,950 mm extensive and 1,920 mm tall, with a 3,110 mm-long wheelbase, the Denza D9 sits roughly in between the Toyota Alphard and the bigger Hyundai Staria by way of measurement. Different rivals in a fast-crowding discipline will embody the Zeekr 009 and GAC M8.
No indication as but as to the variations that will probably be bought right here, however the electrical D9 is accessible in two completely different drivetrain guises, with the bottom model being outfitted with a front-mounted electrical motor rated at 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 360 Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 9.5 seconds and a most vary of 520 km (WLTP) or, should you favor the extra beneficiant CLTC commonplace, 620 km.
The following step up are two AWD variants, which add a 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 end result, though vary is diminished to 480 km (WLTP, or 600 km CLTC)
All variants of the D9 EV function a BYD-produced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an vitality capability of 103 kWh, which helps DC quick charging at a peak capability of 166 kW.
Inside house is likely one of the highlights touted by the automaker, with the D9 capable of comfortably accomodate 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. Quietness of the cabin can be one other noteable spotlight, with the model saying that the noise stage contained in the D9 measures solely 64.6 dBA at 120 km/h
Novelties embody second-row captain seats, every with their very own armrest digital screens, and the equipment checklist additionally included a big panoramic glass roof, Nappa leather-based upholstery and actual wooden veneer trim parts, textured suede roofliner, three 50 watt wi-fi charging pads, six USB ports and 10-way electrical adjustment and therapeutic massage/ventilator seat capabilities.
Additionally to be discovered are a 15.6-inch central touchscreen show, a three-zone impartial local weather management system, a 14-speaker Dynaudio hi-fi system and a 7.5 litre drinks cupboard with twin temperature management, providing adjustment between -6 and 50 levels Celsius. As for security equipment, the checklist contains eight airbags
GALLERY: Denza D9 EV, right-hand drive
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