Denza vs GAC Trumpchi · MPV
Denza D9 vs GAC M8: Chinese MPV Compared
Denza D9 (腾势D9) meets Trumpchi M8 (传祺M8) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Denza D9 | GAC M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 腾势D9 · Téngshì D9 | 传祺M8 · Chuánqí M8 |
| Domestic name | Denza D9 | Trumpchi M8 |
| Overseas name(s) | Denza D9 | GAC M8 |
| Brand | Denza (BYD) | GAC Trumpchi |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Powertrain | EV/PHEV | ICE |
Names decoded
Denza D9 (腾势D9 · Téngshì D9)
- Denza D9 — Southeast Asia, Middle East, Hong Kong
Premium MPV from BYD's Denza brand; badge kept abroad.
Trumpchi M8 (传祺M8 · Chuánqí M8)
- GAC M8 — CIS, Middle East, SEA
Premium MPV; model code kept, brand swapped to GAC.
Which one fits you?
- Pick the Denza D9 if you want electric driving with engine backup; the GAC M8 is combustion-only.
Local names & import rules by market
Denza D9
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Denza D9
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Denza D9
GAC M8
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — GAC M8
- 🇲🇩 Moldova — GAC M8
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — GAC M8
Frequently asked questions
Is the Denza D9 the same car as the GAC M8?
No. The Denza D9 is Denza's MPV (腾势D9, Téngshì D9), while the GAC M8 is GAC Trumpchi's MPV (传祺M8, Chuánqí M8) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Denza D9 and GAC M8 called in China?
In China the Denza D9 is sold as the Denza D9 (腾势D9, Téngshì D9), and the GAC M8 as the Trumpchi M8 (传祺M8, Chuánqí M8).
Which is electric — the Denza D9 or the GAC M8?
The Denza D9 has a EV/PHEV powertrain; the GAC M8 has a ICE powertrain. Both are MPVs.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Denza D9 or the GAC M8 via AutoGlobal.