Denza N8
Mid-size and full-size crossover SUV
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The Denza N8 (Chinese: 腾势N8; pinyin: Téngshì N8) and the preceding Denza X are plug-in hybrid and battery electric mid-size and full-size crossover SUV. The original Denza X was first launched in Guangzhou Auto Show 2019 by Denza, originally a joint venture between Chinese automaker BYD Auto and German luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz.
- 2019–2021 (X)
- 2023–2024 (first generation N8)
- 2026 (to commence) (second generation N8)
- Mid-size crossover SUV (2019–2021, 2023–2024)
- Full-size crossover SUV (2026 (to commence))
| Denza X/N8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
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| Body style | 5-door SUV |
The Denza X was sold from 2019 to 2021 as a restyled second generation BYD Tang and after Mercedes-Benz withdrew from the joint venture, the Denza X was replaced by the Denza N8 as a major facelift. According to Denza, the "N" from the N8 means "New era of intelligence" and "unlimited driving control".[1] In 2026, the second-generation N8 was revealed as a slightly smaller, 5-seater variant of the larger N8L.
Denza X
| Denza X | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2019–2021 |
| Assembly | China: Shenzhen, Guangdong |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L BYD487ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) 431 kW (578 hp; 586 PS) Front electric motor AC permanent magnet synchronous motor 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) Rear electric motor AC permanent magnet synchronous motor 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) |
| Transmission | 6-speed DCT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
| Battery | Lithium NCM batterypack |
| Electric range | 80 km (50 mi) / 100 km (62 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
| Height | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,120–2,330 kg (4,674–5,137 lb) |
The Denza X was originally introduced at the Guangzhou Auto Show as the Denza Concept X. The concept version is 7-seat crossover SUV based on the second generation BYD Tang. The Denza X will be available from early 2020 in two versions including an all-electric variant and a plug-in hybrid version. The all-electric Denza X is set to have a range of 500 kilometres (311 mi) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) could be done in less than 5 seconds.[2]
The production Denza X was launched in two versions just as planned, including an all-electric and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). According to the plan, the PHEV version will cost 319,800 Chinese yuan and the all-electric one will cost 289,800 Chinese yuan when starting production and sales. It was announced that the designing was done by the Mercedes-Benz design team.[3]
However, the car did not live up to the expectations placed in it,[4] gaining little popularity and disappearing from the market after 2 years of production at the end of 2021.[5]
Rear view
First generation (2023)
The first generation N8 is essentially a facelifted version of the Denza X, and was reintroduced as a five- to seven-seater large crossover SUV in 2023. The Denza N8 adopts the DM-p hybrid technology plus the e-platform 3.0 structure.[6]
Denza N8 (DM-p)
Rear view
Denza N8 (EV)
Interior
Second generation (2026)
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: Jinan, Shandong |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm (121.1 in) |
| Length | 5,150 mm (202.8 in) |
| Width | 1,999 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
The second generation N8 was reintroduced in 10 July, 2026 as a smaller, 5-seater of the closely related full-size N8L.[7][8] So far, only a battery electric version has been shown.
Design
The N8 shares the majority of its design with the larger N8L, though the front and rear fascias have been restyled with a distinct DRL signature and adding a near-full length rear light bar.
