Denza, a premium brand under BYD, is set to launch an updated version of its N9 large luxury SUV on September 17, just six months after its initial launch in March. The 2026 Denza N9 will be the company’s latest offering in the luxury SUV market, with renowned Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan serving as its brand ambassador. The N9 is a six-seat hybrid SUV that measures 5,258 mm in length, 2,030 mm in width, and 1,830 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. It is powered by BYD’s e3 technology and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds despite weighing up to 3,245 kg.
The N9 has been performing well in terms of sales, with 2,021 units sold in August, bringing the cumulative sales to 20,136 units. Denza sold a total of 11,993 units in August, marking a 20.06 percent year-on-year increase and a 5.43 percent rise from July. The sales comprised 8,712 units of the D9 MPV, 1,102 units of the Z9 series, 2,021 units of the N9, and 158 units of the N7. The company has also filed for a new SUV, the N8L, which is expected to be launched in the second quarter of next year, targeting the luxury SUV market alongside the N9.
The N9 was initially launched with two variants starting at RMB 389,800 ($54,700) and RMB 449,800. The updated version is expected to have some changes, although the details have not been revealed yet. Denza has also reduced the starting price of its D9 MPV variants from RMB 339,800 to RMB 309,800. The company’s efforts to update its models quickly and launch new ones are expected to help it gain a stronger foothold in the luxury SUV market. With the updated N9 and the upcoming N8L, Denza is poised to become a major player in the Chinese luxury SUV market.