Fangchengbao Bao 5
Mid-size SUV
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The Fangchengbao Bao 5 (Chinese: 方程豹 豹5; lit. 'Formula leopard Leopard 5'),[3] alternatively the Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 in English sources, is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao brand. The Bao 5 is the first vehicle of the Fangchengbao brand and brand's Bao Series (豹系列), which is later complemented by the Bao 8 and Tai 3.
| Fangchengbao Bao 5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Also called | Denza B5 |
| Production | September 2023 – present |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, dual-motor four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | DMO Super Hybrid[2] |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame |
| Related | BYD Shark Fangchengbao Bao 8 / Denza B8 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | |
| Range | 1,200 km (746 mi) (NEDC) |
| Electric range | |
| Plug-in charging | 100 kW (DC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,970 mm (77.6 in) |
| Height | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,890 kg (6,371 lb) |
In 2025, the Fangchengbao Bao 5 will be sold outside China under the Denza brand, including in Europe, as the Denza B5.[4][5][6][7]
Overview
The Bao 5 was introduced in China in August 2023 and went on sale in November 2023. It is distributed through Fangchengbao direct sales stores, instead of BYD dealerships.[8][9][10]
The Bao 5 is an off-road oriented SUV with body-on-frame construction, and built on a DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) Super Hybrid system from BYD Auto. It has an approach and departure angles of 35 and 32 degrees respectively.[11] BYD also offers a high-spec variant of the Bao 5 with the Cloud-P chassis technology, featuring a height-adjustable hydraulic active suspension system from the Yangwang U8.[12]
The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) turbocharged petrol engine, two electric motors and three differential locks. The combined power output is rated at 505 kW (677 hp; 687 PS) and 760 N⋅m (77.5 kg⋅m; 561 lb⋅ft). The Bao 5 can reach 125 km (78 mi) (CLTC) in 16 minutes of charge. The combined range of the Bao is 1,200 km (750 mi). Other features of the vehicle include a Devialet sound system, a 50-inch head-up display and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 4.8 seconds.
Rear view
Interior
