BYD Australia has announced the Denza B5 and Denza B8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large SUVs will be the first two models to be released by its Denza sister brand here, confirming a November 2025 local launch for the new Chinese luxury brand.
The five-seat Denza B5 is similar in size to the Toyota Prado and GWM Tank 300, while the seven-seat B8 is a larger three-row SUV designed to take on the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Nissan Patrol.
Pricing and equipment levels for the two new models are yet to be announced, as are any official details of Denza’s Australian dealer network.
The Denza B5, essentially an SUV version of the BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute already in local showrooms, is priced between ¥239,800 and ¥302,800 in China, which equates to approximately A$50,950-$64,340.
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The Denza B8 is priced between ¥379,800 and ¥407,800 in China, or approximately $A80,700-$A86,650.
A right-hand drive B8 was previously spotted undergoing testing on Australian roads, and CarExpert tested both the B8 and the B5 earlier this year in China.
Denza is a sister brand of Chinese auto giant BYD, offering premium rather than mainstream models and echoing the relationship between Lexus and Toyota.
In a statement, BYD said it will offer “a curated range of premium vehicles from BYD’s three acclaimed sub-brands – reimagined under the Denza name”.
That means models sold overseas under the Fangchengbao, YangWang and Denza brands will sold under the Denza name here.
The two new models are sold in China as the Fangchengbao Bao 5 and Fangchengbao Bao 8, which translates to ‘Formula Leopard’, but they will ditch the Fangchengbao branding in favour of Denza badges in Australia.
The B5 and B8 are both based on a rugged ladder-frame chassis and employ BYD’s ‘DMO’ platform, which refer to their PHEV powertrain technology.
The Denza B5 sits on a 2800mm wheelbase, measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide and 1920mm high, and features adjustable ‘Disus-P’ adjustable air suspension offering up to 310mm of ground clearance.
Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a pair of electric motors – one on each axle – to deliver a combined output of 505kW of power and 760Nm of torque, and a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds.
Total claimed range of 1020km (WLTP) includes 100km of electric-only driving, thanks to a 31.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, while in Chinese-market versions the cabin mirrors that of the BYD Shark 6 launched in Australia earlier this year.
The larger B8, meantime, delivers 550kW/760Nm outputs from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and twin electric motors, and also offers 100km of EV-only driving as part of its claimed total range of 984km (WLTP).
BYD claims the B8 offers the same 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds as the B5, despite the fact it sits on a longer 2920mm wheelbase and has a longer overall length of 5195mm. In comparison, the LandCruiser 300 Series has a 2850mm wheelbase and is 4965mm long.
It also features BYD’s adjustable ‘DiSus-P’ air suspension system, offering ground clearance of between 220mm and 310mm, and has a maximum water fording depth of 890mm.
Driving modes include Snow, Mud, Sand, Wading, Mountain, Burst and Sport+, while the interior of the B8 we tested in China had swathes of leather on the doors, dash, seats and steering wheel, plus a massive 17.3-inch central touchscreen.
The flagship B8 was also fitted with BYD’s ‘God’s Eye’ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), which uses cameras, radars, LiDAR and ultrasonic sensors to offer functions including adaptive cruise control and BYD’s Navigate on Autopilot system.
As well as the B8 and B5 off-road SUVs, Denza is also tipped to bring the Z9 GT sports car – which features Porsche Panamera-like styling – as well as its D9 electric people-mover and N9 electric SUV to Australia.
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