Denza D9 Advanced FWD vs Premium AWD
Verdict
The Advanced FWD is the sharper buy for most Malaysian family use: both D9s share seven seats, the same 103.4 kWh battery, 5,250 mm length, 3,110 mm wheelbase, 410-litre boot, eight airbags and six-year warranty. The RM56,000 gap buys the Premium AWD a second motor, all-wheel drive, 369 hp and a much quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time. But it also drops range from 520 km to 490 km and road tax rises by RM150 a year, so you are paying mainly for traction and pace.
Pick the Denza D9 Advanced FWD if you want the same cabin size, battery and safety count with longer 520 km range and a lower RM335 road tax bill.
Pick the Denza D9 Premium AWD if you want dual-motor AWD and the stronger 369 hp, 6.9-second performance more than the extra range.
Key differences
- Price: RM299,000 vs RM355,000
- Motor/drivetrain: single motor FWD vs dual motor AWD
- Power: 308 hp vs 369 hp
- 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds vs 6.9 seconds
- EV range: 520 km vs 490 km
- Road tax: RM335/year vs RM485/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,000✓ | RM 355,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 308 hp | 369 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 6.9 s✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 103.4 kWh | 103.4 kWh |
| EV range | 520 km✓ | 490 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 5,250 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Boot space | 410 L | 410 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 485 |
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.
Advanced FWD
- Lower RM299,000 price
- Longer 520 km EV range
- Same 103.4 kWh battery and 410-litre boot
- Single-motor FWD only
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 61 hp down on the Premium AWD
Premium AWD
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Stronger 369 hp output
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Costs RM56,000 more
- Shorter 490 km EV range
- Higher RM485 annual road tax
Advanced FWD vs Premium AWD FAQ
Is the Denza D9 Advanced FWD or Denza D9 Premium AWD better?
The Denza D9 Advanced FWD is the better buy for most owners because it keeps the same battery, space and safety count while giving 520 km range. The Premium AWD is better if you specifically want all-wheel drive and 6.9-second acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Denza D9 Premium AWD costs RM56,000 more than the Denza D9 Advanced FWD, at RM355,000 against RM299,000.
Do both Denza D9 variants have the same space and battery?
Yes. Both have seven seats, a 103.4 kWh battery, 5,250 mm length, 3,110 mm wheelbase and 410 litres of boot space.