BYD’s premium brand Denza officially unveiled the 2026 Denza N9 on September 17, 2025, offering three configurations priced from 389,800 to 449,800 yuan ($54,200 to $62,500). The new model introduces a green-silver exterior colour option with a two-tone body design, complementing the previously added purple-gold finish.
The Denza N9 is a large plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a 202 km pure electric CLTC range and a 1,302 km combined CLTC range. It comes equipped with dual-chamber air suspension, the “God’s Eye B” driving assistance system, and the “DiSus-A” intelligent air body control system, powered by three electric motors.
Dimensionally, the 2026 N9 maintains the family-style design of its predecessor, measuring 5,258 mm in length, 2,030 mm in width, 1,830 mm in height, with a 3,125 mm wheelbase.
Inside, the cabin has been refreshed with a new “Golden Mountain Brown” interior. Technology highlights include a 13.2-inch 2.5K LCD instrument panel, a 17.3-inch 2.5K central control screen, and a 13.2-inch 2.5K front passenger screen. Premium features include a 50-inch AR-HUD display, a 26-speaker Devialet sound system, and DiLink 150 cockpit technology. Other interior colour options include Platinum Grey and Cloud Brocade Rice.
The seating configuration is a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, with the front passenger enjoying a zero-gravity “queen seat.” Both front and second-row seats offer heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The second-row seats can slide horizontally and are equipped with dual small tables, dual 50W wireless charging pads, a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen, and an in-vehicle refrigerator. The third-row seats feature power adjustment and heating.
The “God’s Eye B” system provides end-to-end mapless urban navigation assistance. Hardware includes one LiDAR, five millimeter-wave radars covering front and rear-side detection, 12 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars. Driving assistance computations are powered by Nvidia’s Orin X chip, delivering 254 TOPS of processing power.
Performance-wise, the N9 features a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 2.0T turbocharged engine achieving 44.13% thermal efficiency and producing 207 horsepower. The three electric motors deliver a combined output of 680 kW (912 hp), enabling a 0–100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds.
The 2026 N9 incorporates BYD’s e3 technology and “DiSus-A” system, including three-motor independent drive, rear-wheel dual-motor independent steering (±20°), VMC vehicle motion control, and hybrid CTB battery-body integration. These technologies provide enhanced manoeuvrability with a minimum turning radius of 4.65 meters, automated parking, stability control on low-friction surfaces, high-speed tyre blowout stability, 15° intelligent crab walking, and improved handling in rain and snow.
