Denza (also referred to as Shenzhen BYD New Power) is one other Chinese language model that appears set to be launched in Malaysia with this latest sighting of the D9. Posted by Akmal Azmi within the paultan.org Automotive/Automotive Dialogue Group on Fb, the MPV is seen being plugged in, though it isn’t instantly apparent which electrified powertrain it’s outfitted with. The appropriate-hand drive model of the D9 was launched in Hong Kong in June this 12 months.
The D9 – first launched in China in August 2022 – bought an replace this 12 months and is presently provided in each absolutely electrical and plug-in hybrid (branded DM-i) variations. The electrical automobile (EV) model is offered in three variants (620 Premium, 600 4WD Premium, 600 4WD Flagship), priced between 379,800 and 469,800 yuan (about RM234k and RM300k).
All variants of the D9 EV function a BYD-produced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an power capability of 103 kWh, which helps DC quick charging at a peak capability of 166 kW. The bottom 620 Premium has 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 620 km following the very beneficiant CLTC commonplace.
In the meantime, the remaining two ‘4WD’ variants 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 century dash time drops to six.9 seconds as consequence, though vary can also be decreased to 600 km.
As for the DM-i PHEV model, it is available in 5 variants (970 Deluxe, 1050 Premium, 980 4WD Premium, 980 4WD Premium Version, 980 4WD Flagship) and retails for between 339,800 and 449,800 yuan (RM218k and RM288k).
The PHEV system right here consists of a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 139 PS (137 hp or 102 kW) and 231 Nm, augmented by an electrical motor on the entrance rated at 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 340 Nm. AWD variants add a rear electrical motor with 61 PS (60 hp or 45 kW) and 110 Nm.
The entry-level 970 Deluxe comes with a 20-kWh battery that helps DC quick charging as much as 45 kW and gives an electric-only vary of as much as 103 km in addition to a hybrid vary as much as 970 km – CLTC figures.
All different variants get a 40-kWh battery with the next DC charging charge of 80 kW that allows extra electrical and hybrid vary. The 1050 Premium’s EV vary is 200 km whereas its hybrid vary is 1,050 km, and the three ‘4WD’ variants will supply 190 km on pure electrical energy and 980 km in hybrid mode.
The wrapped entrance finish of this sighted D9 makes it troublesome to inform which of the electrified powertrains is provided right here, with the identifier being the design of the grille. The pure EV model includes a black panel with vertical chrome slats, whereas the DM-i has rows of chrome panels.
When it comes to measurement, the D9 measures 5,250 mm lengthy, 1,960 mm vast, 1,920 mm tall and has a wheelbase of three,110 mm. That makes is bigger than the Toyota Alphard we now have right here and really comparable in opposition to the Zeekr 009 (this can be a pure EV) that is because of be launched right here.
Given the named competitors, the D9 is provided with loads of luxurious options catered to the tauke and his entourage, with a complete suite of superior driver help methods additionally being a part of the equipment listing.
Are you trying ahead to the launch of the D9 right here? Are you hoping for each powertrains to be provided right here? Extra importantly, is it spectacular sufficient to tug you away from the Alphard and 009? Share your ideas within the feedback under.
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