Denza B5
Plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV
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The Denza B5, also sold in China as the Fangchengbao Bao 5 (Chinese: 方程豹 豹5; lit. 'Formula leopard Leopard 5'),[7] is a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao and Denza brands. First launched in 2023, the Bao 5 is the first vehicle of the Fangchengbao brand's Bao Series (豹系列), which is later complemented by the Bao 8 and Tai 3. Beginning in 2025, the model was sold in export markets under the Denza brand, using the B5 model name.[8][9][10][11]
- Denza Bao 5 (Europe)[1]
- Fangchengbao Bao 5 (China)
| Denza B5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Model code | SFH |
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| Production | September 2023 – present |
| Assembly | China: Shenzhen, Guangdong; Zhengzhou, Henan[2] |
| 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[3] |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Transmission | Single Speed DMO |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 31.8 kWh BYD Blade LFP |
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| Electric range | |
| Plug-in charging | 100 kW (DC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,888 mm (192.4 in) 4,921 mm (193.7 in) (Leopard)[6] |
| Width | 1,970 mm (77.6 in) |
| Height | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) 1,930 mm (76.0 in) (Leopard) |
| Curb weight | 2,897 kg (6,387 lb) 3,007 mm (118.4 in) (Leopard) |
History
Design
It 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.[15] 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.[16]
Fangchengbao Bao 5
Rear view
Interior
Denza B5
Rear view
Powertrain
The Bao 5 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.
The Denza B5 is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine and two electric motors, producing a combined 400 kW (536 hp; 544 PS) and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) of torque.[17]
Markets
Americas
Brazil
The Denza B5 released in Brazil in December 2025.[18]
Asia
China
The Fangchengbao Bao 5 released in China in November 2023. Releasing in three variants, Discovery, Pilot, and Yunnian Flagship.[19] In November 2023 BYD Auto produced its six millionth New Energy Vehicle, a Bao 5.[20] In February 2025 the Intelligent Driving edition released, which utilises a roof-mounted LiDAR system.[21] The Long-Range Edition released in October 2025.[22]
Philippines
The Denza B5 released in the Philippines in April 2026 alongside the B8. It is available in a single variant.[23]
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
The Denza B5 released in the United Arab Emirates in November 2025. It is available in two variants, Deluxe and Flagship.[24]
Oceania
Australia
The Denza B5 released in Australia in February 2026. It is available in two variants, an unnamed entry-level trim and Leopard. It features a 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) braked towing capacity, and payload capacity of 490 kg (1,080 lb).[17]
The over-the-air update version 1.1.0, released in May 2026 added a towing mode, trailer weight selection, improved resistance detection in the rear seats to prevent the seats to fold on objects and passengers, and improved off-roading functionally; validated with hillclimbs up Beer O'Clock Hill in Queensland.[25]
New Zealand
The Denza B5 released in New Zealand in February 2026.[26] It is available in an unnamed entry-level model and Leopard.[27]
