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On March 21, BYD's premium brand Denza officially launched its flagship SUV, the Denza N9, with two variants of the e3 three-electric-motor — Prestige and Flagship models, with an official price range of 389,800 – 449,800 RMB, significantly lower than the previous estimated range of 450,000 – 550,000 RMB.

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The Denza N9 is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, which integrates independent three-motor drive, dual-motor independent rear-wheel steering, vehicle motion control (VMC), and Cell-to-Body (CTB) technologies.

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This delivers staggering performance with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, a combined range of 1,302 km, and a fuel consumption of just 6.3L/100 km when out of charge.

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This platform also provides industry-leading handling agility: a turning radius of 4.62 meters, comparable to subcompact car, supports 360-degree pivot turns, 15-degree lateral “crab walk," and all-scenario autonomous parking.

In terms of safety, the Denza N9 features a 2,000MPa thermoformed steel cage body and CTB battery-integrated technology.

It comes standard with nine airbags and has set industry records in blowout stability control—remaining stable at speeds of 180 km/h on straight paths, 144 km/h on curves, and 77 km/h on icy roads after a blowout.

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Its elk test score reached 85.7 km/h, and its fishhook (rollover) test maintained stability at 160 km/h.

The Denza N9 is also equipped with BYD’s autopilot system called "God’s Eye B", featuring one lidar, 12 cameras, and five millimeter-wave radars.

It supports map-less city navigation, autonomous intersection traversal, and 20cm obstacle avoidance on narrow roads.

Its APA automated parking covers perpendicular, parallel, diagonal, and rainy-night scenarios, with added features like "Smart Car Finder" and the "Spirit Kite” roof-mounted DJI drone system, which supports dynamic takeoff, follow-shooting, and one-click video creation, expanding travel possibilities.

The Denza N9's interior offers a spacious 6.41-square-meter cabin, with a vehicle length of 5,258mm and a wheelbase of 3,125mm.

It provides a unique "Three-Row Full-Flat Large Bed Mode," enabling one-click transitions to cinema, camping, and four-person comfort modes through tri-fold seats.

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The N9 also includes 46 storage compartments, six comfortable seats with heating, ventilation, and massage capabilities, catering to both family and business needs.

The SUV also features high-end car features such as an 11L smart cooling/warming fridge, five-zone air conditioning, a 26-speaker Devialet sound system, and a 3.2-square-meter ultra-large panoramic sunroof.

The launch of the Denza N9 directly impacts the 500,000 RMB-level luxury SUV market, with key competitors including the AITO M9, Li Auto L9, and BMW X7.

Compared to the AITO M9, the Denza N9 slightly leads in size, range, and power performance.

Against the Li Auto L9, it stands out with differentiated intelligent features and safety technologies.

When compared to the BMW X7, the Denza N9 highlights BYD’s domestic brand recognition through its new energy architecture, lower energy consumption, and richer intelligent ecosystem.