BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 to be sold overseas as Denza B5

2025年1月7日

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 to be sold overseas as Denza B5 – seen in Australia

Written by chengce-auto

The BYD-backed Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 off-road PHEV crossover will be sold overseas under the Denza B5 name. This car was spotted in Australia during road tests. The B5 will also enter European markets, such as the UK. It will become a part of BYD’s high-end Denza brand.

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Denza was initially founded as a 50-50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD. Last year, the Chinese automaker acquired 100% of the brand’s shares. The Denza’s current domestic model line comprises four models: N7 fastback SUV, D9 minivan, Z9 GT shooting brake, and Z9 sedan. Soon, the Denza N9 SUV will join this lineup. However, the brand’s overseas model line will be different.

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 (Leopard 5) will become a part of Denza brand outside China

BYD also runs an off-road-dedicated high-end brand, Fang Cheng Bao (FCB). Its model line consists of two off-road SUVs named Bao 5 and Bao 8. They are also known as Leopard 5 and Leopard 8. BYD aims to sell FCB-branded vehicles as a part of Denza brand overseas. The company applied this strategy to turn Denza into a strong global brand with a diverse model line.

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Previously, it was reported that the FCB Bao 5 would be sold under Denza brand in the UK. Now, this vehicle has been spotted in Australia during road tests, revealing its international name.

FCB Bao 5 is Denza B5 for overseas markets

Left-hand-drive FCB Bao 5 was seen in Australia

The evaluation model of the BYD’s FCB Bao 5 was seen in Australia during road tests. It wears heavy camouflage. However, this model can be easily distinguished by its blocky shape, swing-out tailgate, and vertically aligned taillights. The spotted vehicle has the NSW FHZ54S license plate.

CarNewsChina checked the registration information of this vehicle. According to the Australian regulator, the spotted car is called Denza B5. The B letter in its name refers to the Bao word, which can be translated from Chinese as Leopard. We may assume that the FCB Bao 5 will be called Denza B5 in overseas markets. It will become the first car of the Denza’s B-series. Later, the Denza model line could be expanded by the B8 crossover, known as FCB Bao 8 in China.

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More about Denza B5

The Denza B5 is an off-road SUV built on BYD’s DMO platform. It boasts dimensions of 4890/1970/1920 mm with a wheelbase of 2800 mm. The B5 has a ground clearance of 220 mm. This number can be increased to 310 mm, thanks to the Disus-P adjustable suspension. The interior of the Denza B5 aligns with the BYD Shark 6 pickup truck.

The Denza B5 is a 4WD PHEV crossover with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine for 135 kW (181 hp) mated with two e-motors for 485 kW (650 hp). The system’s combined power output is 505 kW (677 hp), and the peak torque is 760 Nm. As a result, the Denza B5 can speed up to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Thanks to a 31.8 kWh LFP battery and an 85-liter fuel tank, this off-roader has a mixed range of 1,200 km in CLTC conditions.

The price range of the Denza B5 for the overseas markets has yet to be revealed. In China, this vehicle costs 239,800 – 302,800 yuan (32,750 – 41,350 USD).