Denza N9 luxury plug-in hybrid SUV gains Australian certification

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 03:20 · Archive

BYD's Denza brand has received Australian Design Rule certification for its N9, a large plug-in hybrid SUV with three rows of seating.

BYD's premium Denza brand has received Australian Design Rule certification for the N9, paving the way for a local launch of the large plug-in hybrid SUV. Customer deliveries of Denza vehicles in Australia commenced early this year with the B5 and B8 off-road SUVs, followed by the D9 people mover. The company has also confirmed the local launch of the Z9 GT electric shooting brake before the end of 2026.

The N9 is a 5.3-metre-long unibody SUV offering either six or seven seats across three rows. It will have minimal competition in Australia, being larger and more luxurious than plug-in hybrid versions of the Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-80, or BYD's own Sealion 8. Only the Volvo XC90 offers comparable features, though it is significantly shorter at 4.95 metres.

The vehicle uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine paired with three electric motors for a combined system output of 545kW. The engine produces 150kW, the front electric motor produces 200kW, and two rear motors produce 220kW each. It can tow 2.5 tonnes and rides on 22-inch alloy wheels. Denza Australia has been contacted for confirmation of the launch timing.

How it is being reported

• Denza N9: Luxury three-row, plug-in hybrid SUV one step closer to AustraliaDenza's N9 is nearing an Australian launch as a new flagship, plug-in hybrid luxury SUV with three rows of seating... and essentially no rivals.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 02:47
• Denza N9: Luxury three-row, plug-in hybrid SUV one step closer to AustraliaDenza's N9 is nearing an Australian launch as a new flagship, plug-in hybrid luxury SUV with three rows of seating... and essentially no rivals.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 02:47

In this story: BYD · Denza · Australia · Kia · Mazda · Volvo

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