Denza B5 tipped to lead BYD’s luxury push in Australia
Plug-in hybrid SUV based on BYD Shark 6 ute likely to be first Denza model Down UnderBYD’s premium sub-brand Denza is officially heading to Australia in late 2025, BYD’s luxury push begins with launch of sub-brand Denza, and while model details are yet to be confirmed, all signs point to the Denza B5 as the brand’s first local offering.
Sold in China as the Fangchengbao Leopard Bao 5, the Denza B5 is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV that shares its tough underpinnings with the BYD Shark 6 dual-cab ute. Both vehicles ride on BYD’s DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) platform, but the B5 elevates the formula with more performance, luxury and serious off-road mechanicals.
Under the bonnet sits a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, working alongside front and rear electric motors to produce a combined 505kW and 760Nm. That’s good for a 0-100km/h time of just 4.8 seconds.
A 31.8-kilowatt-hour Blade Battery offers up to 125km of electric-only range, while total driving range is claimed at 1200km.
Unlike the Shark 6, the B5 includes three differential locks, hydraulic active suspension, and an arsenal of off-road drive modes. It also has a 700mm wading depth, with 35-degree approach and 32-degree departure angles.
Inside, the Denza B5 lives up to its luxury billing, boasting genuine leather upholstery, a 15.6-inch infotainment display, a 50-inch augmented-reality head-up display, and an 18-speaker Devialet sound system.
Its safety and semi-autonomous credentials are equally robust, thanks to Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 driver-assist suite with LiDAR and Level 2 autonomy.
While the B5 hasn’t been officially confirmed for Australia, strong signs suggest it will lead Denza’s local rollout due to its existing right-hand-drive production and broad market appeal.
Even though it’s slightly smaller in size, the B5 is positioned to take on upmarket variants of the Toyota Prado as well as the new Lexus GX, offering serious off-road capability with a premium twist.
Other Denza models under consideration include the full-size B8, large N9 SUV, D9 luxury MPV, and the high-performance Z9 GT shooting brake.
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