Having opened registrations of curiosity final month, Denza Malaysia has introduced that the brand new Denza B8 might be launched on Might 21, earlier than being on public show at Bangsar Purchasing Centre over the weekend of Might 22 to Might 24. Basically a rebadged Fangchengbao Bao 8, this huge 4×4 gives a smorgasbord of tech and loads of efficiency from its plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Constructed on a correct ladder body chassis, the B8 is motivated by a Twin-Mode Off-road (DMO) powertrain, that includes twin electrical motors – the entrance one makes 272 PS (200 kW) and 360 Nm of torque, whereas the rear motor churns out 408 PS (300 kW) and 400 Nm.
All that is allied to a hybrid-specific 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine producing 197 PS (145 kW) and 350 Nm. Whole system output is relatively lower than the sum of its components – a nonetheless beefy 578 PS (425 kW) and 760 Nm, enabling it to dash from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
Juicing the motors is a 36.8 kWh Blade LFP battery, enabling a pure electrical vary is 100 km on the WLTP cycle, and with a large 91 litre petrol tank, complete vary is quoted at 905 km. The battery helps an impressively excessive DC quick charging energy of 120 kW, in addition to AC charging as much as 11 kW; there’s additionally a 6.6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) perform.
Reinforcing its standing as a real off-roader, the B8 may be specced with each rear and entrance locking differentials, and it comes with BYD’s novel DiSus-P hydraulic suspension that delivers 140 mm of journey peak adjustment. This permits the max water wading depth to extend from 800 at the usual peak to 890 mm, in addition to bumping up method and departure angles to 34 and 35 levels respectively.
The B8’s good-looking square-jawed appears had been impressed by Japanese mechas and incorporate “Starship Wing” LED headlights, “Vitality Thruster” taillights and gloss black physique cladding (not precisely sensible for an off-roader). World markets obtain 20-inch black Y-spoke alloy wheels, that are an inch smaller than what can be found on the Fangchengbao in China.
Inside, you get an opulent cabin upholstered in both Jasper Brown or Onyx Black, together with a trio of screens. These embody a 12.3-inch instrument show, a large 17.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a head-up show; sadly, export fashions lose out on the separate 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen supplied in China. There’s additionally a gear selector that rises when the automotive is began, in addition to crystal-like switches for varied powertrain capabilities.
Additionally fitted are twin 50-watt Qi wi-fi chargers, heated and cooled armrest storage (principally a fridge) and power-adjustable entrance seats with heating, air flow and therapeutic massage capabilities. An 18-speaker Devialet sound system comes as commonplace.
The press launch states that the B8 might be obtainable in commonplace and Premium variants, probably comparable to the seven- and six-seater variants. The latter options second-row massaging captain’s chairs with built-in ottomans, in addition to Nappa leather-based upholstery.
Even the seven-seater will get a power-reclining second-row bench with heating and air flow. A multi-function swap on the rear doorways lets occupants open or shut both the window on the opposite aspect or the sunroof blind, and so they may even activate a one-touch recline perform that pushes the entrance passenger seat forwards for further legroom.
Each second- and third-row seats may be folded and raised electrically, rising boot house from a minimal of 147 litres to a most of 920 litres (902 litres for the six-seater). You can too elevate or decrease the suspension from the boot space, however sadly, you’ll have to swing open the side-opening tailgate (which homes the spare tyre) manually. By the best way, the B8 is a large (and heavy) automotive, measuring 5,195 mm lengthy and tipping the scales at a whopping 3,290 kg.
With all these options and applied sciences on board – and our tax construction being the best way that it’s – don’t anticipate the B8 to come back low-cost. It’ll nearly actually breach the RM300,000 mark, and can probably be pricier than even the RM328,800 GWM Tank 500. Nonetheless, are you excited for it? Tell us within the feedback.
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