BYD’s Denza D9 has received a significant over-the-air (OTA) update, introducing a host of new features powered by its AI super-intelligent companion, “Didi Xia” (迪迪虾).
Didi Xia: Your New AI Co-Pilot
The updated Denza D9 now features the revamped Didi Xia intelligent companion, designed to offer a seamless, one-stop solution for various in-car needs. This upgrade brings five key new functionalities, supporting both split-screen and full-screen modes, enhancing user interaction and convenience.
Enhanced Entertainment and Services
Among the standout additions is the integration of ecological intelligent services for dining, entertainment, and travel. Users can now enjoy music streaming, watch videos, order food delivery, and book hotel accommodations directly through Didi Xia. This significantly expands the car’s capabilities beyond traditional driving functions, turning it into a more versatile mobile living space.
Immersive AI Interaction
The update also introduces Didi Xia’s “AI Space” feature, offering an immersive chat experience. Users can engage in conversations with the AI companion simply by using a voice wake-up command, making interaction intuitive and immediate. This feature aims to provide companionship and assistance during journeys.
Personalization and Memory
Further enhancing the user experience, Didi Xia now includes a “Persona” function, allowing users to customize the AI’s character and interaction style to their preferences. Coupled with the “Skills” function, users can create a personalized AI space by mixing and matching various capabilities. The “Memory” function adds another layer of personalization; after voiceprint registration, Didi Xia can remember user preferences, habits, and important details, providing a truly tailored experience.
Smarter Navigation
Navigation has also been given a boost with the “Navigation Intelligent Agent” service. This new feature is designed to simplify complex itineraries and multi-point routes, making planning effortless. It also provides route strategy inquiries, directly integrating with the navigation system for seamless guidance.
Extensive Ecosystem Integration
Crucially, Didi Xia has integrated with a vast array of ecological partners. These integrations span multiple domains, including travel, entertainment, lifestyle services, and advanced AI large models. Notable partners include Qianwen (千问), Doubao (豆包), Fliggy (飞猪旅行), Amap (高德地图), COLMO, Taobao Flash Purchase (淘宝闪购), Ximalaya (喜马拉雅), QQ Music, Kuwo Music, Kugou Music, NetEase Cloud Music (网易云音乐), Genshin Impact Mini Programs (元神小剧), Alipay (支付宝), iQiyi (爱奇艺), Youku (优酷), and Bilibili (哔哩哔哩).
This extensive network of integrations ensures that Didi Xia can offer a wide range of services and content, significantly enriching the ownership experience for Denza D9 drivers.
The OTA update for the second-generation Denza D9 showcases BYD’s commitment to continuously improving its vehicles through software advancements, particularly in the realm of AI and intelligent in-car experiences.
