Car Buyer's Guide

Denza D9 vs Toyota Harrier

Denza D9

Denza D9

Verdict

The D9 is 43% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the D9 has over the Harrier

AlarmSun ShadePower Door

What the Harrier has over the D9

Front FoglampsTiptronicElectric Steering Adjustment

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The D9's wheelbase is 420 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The D9 is 95 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.

D9 5,250 × 1,950 × 1,920 mm · wheelbase 3,110 mmHarrier 4,740 × 1,855 × 1,660 mm · wheelbase 2,690 mm
1,9205,250 mmWheelbase 3,110 mm1,6604,740 mmWheelbase 2,690 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM299,000RM289,000✓
Body typeMPVSUV
SegmentD-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM335✓RM830
Monthly instalment (est.)RM3,050/moRM2,950/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)RM8,022RM7,861✓
Fuel or electricity / year (est.)RM1,766—
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)RM8.83—
5-year running costs (est.)RM50,615—
Charging (estimated)
AC charge 0–100% (est.)9.4 hours—
DC charge 10–80% (est.)45 min—
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust)
Capacity—2,487 cc
Horsepower—175 hp at 5,700 rpm
Torque—221 Nm at 3,600 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke—87.5 mm × 103.4 mm
Compression Ratio—14
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower308 hp✓118 hp
Motor Torque360 Nm✓202 Nm
Battery Capacity103.36 kWh—
EV Range520 km—
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)166 kW—
V2L6 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticeCVT Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h9.5 seconds—
Top Speed—180 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,250 mm4,740 mm
Width1,950 mm1,855 mm
Height1,920 mm1,660 mm
Wheelbase3,110 mm2,690 mm
Weight—1,695 kg
Fuel Tank—55 litres
Doors55
Seats75
Boot Space410 litres✓396 litres
Front Tyre235/60R18225/60R18
Rear Tyre235/60R18225/60R18
Spare Tyre—Space Saver
Factory TyresMichelin e-PrimacyBridgestone Alenza H/L 33
Wiper Blade (Driver)—26 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)—16 inch
Wiper Blade (Rear)—14 inch
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkDouble Wishbone
Front Wheels18" Multi-spoke Alloys18" Alloy
Rear Wheels18" Multi-spoke Alloys18" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesFrequency Selective variable dampers—
Safety
Airbags8 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags)7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓—
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts7 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on Middle and Outer Third Row SeatsAvailable on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, Pre-collision Braking
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety Notes—Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorsBi-LED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats with Ventilation12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat
Rear SeatsSecond-row Captain Seats with Ventilation, Massaging and Ottoman Support, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlRear Vents
SunroofFront Single-pane Sunroof, Panoramic Rear Glass RoofFull-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 USB Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 Wireless Chargers Rear, 4 USB-C Rear1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB
Interior LightingMap Lights, Ambient LightingMap Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 4 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeSunroof Shades—
Audio15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Dynaudio Sound System8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Electric Steering Adjustment—✓
Boot OperationPowered BootPowered with Kick Sensor
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes, with 360 Degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Power DoorRear Sliding Doors—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesHeated and Cooled Compartment, Second Row Tray TablesFront and Rear Digital Video Recorder
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited✓
Warranty Manufacturer6 years✓5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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D9 vs Harrier FAQ

How long does charging take?

The D9's 103.4 kWh battery takes about 9.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 166 kW peak.

Which has the better warranty?

The D9 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Harrier. D9: 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty. Harrier: 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU.

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