FinanceCarExpert2027 BYD M9 PHEV priced up against Kia Carnival in Australia
BYD's new plug-in hybrid people mover, the M9, will arrive in Australia from late 2026 starting at $61,990 plus on-roads, competing directly with the Kia Carnival Hybrid.
The BYD M9 will offer plug-in hybrid power for Kia Carnival Hybrid money, with a base price of $61,990 plus on-roads.
BYD has confirmed Australian pricing for its M9 plug-in hybrid people mover, starting at $61,990 plus on-road costs for the eight-seat base model.
The seven-seat Premium variant is priced at $72,990 plus on-roads and offers 145km of electric-only range and a total combined range of 850km.
Australian families shopping for a large people mover now have a PHEV option that undercuts the electric Denza D9 by around $14,000 before on-roads.
The seven-seat Premium variant arrives first and offers 145km of electric-only range and 850km combined, so it could suit families wanting to cut fuel costs on longer trips.
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