BYD Australia has introduced the Denza B5 and Denza B8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) massive SUVs would be the first two fashions to be launched by its Denza sister model right here, confirming a November 2025 native launch for the brand new Chinese language luxurious model.
The five-seat Denza B5 is comparable in dimension to the Toyota Prado and GWM Tank 300, whereas the seven-seat B8 is a bigger three-row SUV designed to tackle the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sequence and Nissan Patrol.
Pricing and gear ranges for the 2 new fashions are but to be introduced, as are any official particulars of Denza’s Australian vendor community.
The Denza B5, basically an SUV model of the BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute already in native showrooms, is priced between ¥239,800 and ¥302,800 in China, which equates to roughly A$50,950-$64,340.
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The Denza B8 is priced between ¥379,800 and ¥407,800 in China, or roughly $A80,700-$A86,650.
A right-hand drive B8 was beforehand noticed present process testing on Australian roads, and CarExpert examined each the B8 and the B5 earlier this 12 months in China.
Denza is a sister model of Chinese language auto large BYD, providing premium fairly than mainstream fashions and echoing the connection between Lexus and Toyota.
In an announcement, BYD stated it is going to provide “a curated vary of premium autos from BYD’s three acclaimed sub-brands – reimagined underneath the Denza identify”.
Meaning fashions bought abroad underneath the Fangchengbao, YangWang and Denza manufacturers will bought underneath the Denza identify right here.
The 2 new fashions are bought in China because the Fangchengbao Bao 5 and Fangchengbao Bao 8, which interprets to ‘Formulation Leopard’, however they may ditch the Fangchengbao branding in favour of Denza badges in Australia.
The B5 and B8 are each based mostly on a rugged ladder-frame chassis and make use of BYD’s ‘DMO’ platform, which check with their PHEV powertrain expertise.
The Denza B5 sits on a 2800mm wheelbase, measures 4890mm lengthy, 1970mm large and 1920mm excessive, and options adjustable ‘Disus-P’ adjustable air suspension providing as much as 310mm of floor clearance.
Energy comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a pair of electrical motors – one on every axle – to ship a mixed output of 505kW of energy and 760Nm of torque, and a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds.
Complete claimed vary of 1020km (WLTP) consists of 100km of electric-only driving, due to a 31.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, whereas in Chinese language-market variations the cabin mirrors that of the BYD Shark 6 launched in Australia earlier this 12 months.
The bigger B8, meantime, delivers 550kW/760Nm outputs from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and twin electrical motors, and in addition presents 100km of EV-only driving as a part of its claimed complete vary of 984km (WLTP).
BYD claims the B8 presents the identical 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds because the B5, regardless of the very fact it sits on an extended 2920mm wheelbase and has an extended general size of 5195mm. Compared, the LandCruiser 300 Sequence has a 2850mm wheelbase and is 4965mm lengthy.
It additionally options BYD’s adjustable ‘DiSus-P’ air suspension system, providing floor clearance of between 220mm and 310mm, and has a most water fording depth of 890mm.
Driving modes embody Snow, Mud, Sand, Wading, Mountain, Burst and Sport+, whereas the inside of the B8 we examined in China had swathes of leather-based on the doorways, sprint, seats and steering wheel, plus a large 17.3-inch central touchscreen.
The flagship B8 was additionally fitted with BYD’s ‘God’s Eye’ superior driver help system (ADAS), which makes use of cameras, radars, LiDAR and ultrasonic sensors to supply capabilities together with adaptive cruise management and BYD’s Navigate on Autopilot system.
In addition to the B8 and B5 off-road SUVs, Denza can also be tipped to deliver the Z9 GT sports activities automotive – which options Porsche Panamera-like styling – in addition to its D9 electrical people-mover and N9 electrical SUV to Australia.
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