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7NEWS
6 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
BYD's PHEV Prado rival confirmed for UK debut, Australia likely next
The Denza B5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is set for right-hand drive production, with parent company BYD confirming its official public debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Denza is the luxury arm of BYD and will launch in Australia later this year, with a third-quarter debut expected – and the B5 high on its list of desired models for Australian showrooms. Related to the hugely popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute, the five-seat B5 is the smaller of two body-on-frame PHEV SUVs from BYD's Fangchengbao brand, with the larger, three-row B8 also on the cards for Australia. In Chinese-market guise it measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide and 1920mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase, making it 100mm shorter, 10mm narrower and 5mm lower than a Toyota Prado on a 50mm shorter wheelbase. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. BYD has told CarExpert all overseas models within the company's multiple sub-brands are under consideration for local showrooms. The UK announcement also confirmed the Denza D9 PHEV people mover – already confirmed for Australia – will head to Goodwood. Also heading to Goodwood is the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake in both EV and hybrid form, with the latter likely to come here. While not officially confirmed for Australia, CarExpert drove the B5 last month in China, where it's sold under the Fangchengbao brand – a name that translates to 'formula leopard'. Australia is expected to follow the same name-change to Denza for the B5 when it lands here, with official confirmation expected in the lead-up to the brand's official kick-off Down Under. The B5 has also been spotted testing in Australian roads, too, with BYD Australia confirming local models will benefit from suspension and chassis tuning on our roads. The UK announcement didn't include model grades, powertrain or pricing details, but these may become known at the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in West Sussex, England, from July 10-13. The B5 tested by CarExpert in China used a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine teamed with front and rear electric motors and all-wheel drive, with combined 505kW/760Nm outputs and a 2890kg kerb weight. A 31.8kWH BYD 'Blade' lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batter provides up to 100km (WLTC) of electric-only driving as part of a total 1200km (NEDC) range. Riding on 18-inch alloys, the Chinese-spec B5 has 220mm of ground clearance, a 700mm water wading figure, a 35-degree approach angle, and a 32-degree departure angle. In China the B5 is priced between 239,800 and 302,800 yuan, depending on model grade, which is approximately $51,150 to $64,796. Expect the B5 to be more expensive than that in Australia, however, owing to the Denza brand's premium positioning. The SUV won't have much in the way of direct competition. Other PHEVs like the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60 and Mitsubishi Outlander are less rugged, unibody crossover SUVs. Land Rover offers a PHEV version of its Defender, which for model year 2026 (MY26) starts at $131,100 before on-road costs. It's unclear how much the B5 will undercut it by. In late 2024 BYD Australia announced it would launch Denza here, sidestepping local distributor EVDirect, which had imported all BYD vehicles since the brand's 2022 launch. On July 1, BYD head office took over distribution of BYD vehicles in Australia, having become the first Chinese automaker to make the top-five best-selling brands in this country for the month of June. Denza was founded in 2010 as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, but is now wholly owned by the latter.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
BYD's PHEV Prado rival confirmed for UK debut, Australia likely next
The Denza B5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is set for right-hand drive production, with parent company BYD confirming its official public debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Denza is the luxury arm of BYD and will launch in Australia later this year, with a third-quarter debut expected – and the B5 high on its list of desired models for Australian showrooms. Related to the hugely popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute, the five-seat B5 is the smaller of two body-on-frame PHEV SUVs from BYD's Fangchengbao brand, with the larger, three-row B8 also on the cards for Australia. In Chinese-market guise it measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide and 1920mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase, making it 100mm shorter, 10mm narrower and 5mm lower than a Toyota Prado on a 50mm shorter wheelbase. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert BYD has told CarExpert all overseas models within the company's multiple sub-brands are under consideration for local showrooms. The UK announcement also confirmed the Denza D9 PHEV people mover – already confirmed for Australia – will head to Goodwood. Also heading to Goodwood is the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake in both EV and hybrid form, with the latter likely to come here. While not officially confirmed for Australia, CarExpert drove the B5 last month in China, where it's sold under the Fangchengbao brand – a name that translates to 'formula leopard'. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Australia is expected to follow the same name-change to Denza for the B5 when it lands here, with official confirmation expected in the lead-up to the brand's official kick-off Down Under. The B5 has also been spotted testing in Australian roads, too, with BYD Australia confirming local models will benefit from suspension and chassis tuning on our roads. The UK announcement didn't include model grades, powertrain or pricing details, but these may become known at the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in West Sussex, England, from July 10-13. The B5 tested by CarExpert in China used a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine teamed with front and rear electric motors and all-wheel drive, with combined 505kW/760Nm outputs and a 2890kg kerb weight. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A 31.8kWH BYD 'Blade' lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batter provides up to 100km (WLTC) of electric-only driving as part of a total 1200km (NEDC) range. Riding on 18-inch alloys, the Chinese-spec B5 has 220mm of ground clearance, a 700mm water wading figure, a 35-degree approach angle, and a 32-degree departure angle. In China the B5 is priced between 239,800 and 302,800 yuan, depending on model grade, which is approximately $51,150 to $64,796. Expect the B5 to be more expensive than that in Australia, however, owing to the Denza brand's premium positioning. The SUV won't have much in the way of direct competition. Other PHEVs like the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60 and Mitsubishi Outlander are less rugged, unibody crossover SUVs. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Land Rover offers a PHEV version of its Defender, which for model year 2026 (MY26) starts at $131,100 before on-road costs. It's unclear how much the B5 will undercut it by. In late 2024 BYD Australia announced it would launch Denza here, sidestepping local distributor EVDirect, which had imported all BYD vehicles since the brand's 2022 launch. On July 1, BYD head office took over distribution of BYD vehicles in Australia, having become the first Chinese automaker to make the top-five best-selling brands in this country for the month of June. Denza was founded in 2010 as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, but is now wholly owned by the latter. MORE: Everything BYD
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
BYD's PHEV Prado rival confirmed for UK debut, Australia likely next
The Denza B5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is set for right-hand drive production, with parent company BYD confirming its official public debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Denza is the luxury arm of BYD and will launch in Australia later this year, with a third-quarter debut expected – and the B5 high on its list of desired models for Australian showrooms. Related to the hugely popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute, the five-seat B5 is the smaller of two body-on-frame PHEV SUVs from BYD's Fangchengbao brand, with the larger, three-row B8 also on the cards for Australia. In Chinese-market guise it measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide and 1920mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase, making it 100mm shorter, 10mm narrower and 5mm lower than a Toyota Prado on a 50mm shorter wheelbase. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. BYD has told CarExpert all overseas models within the company's multiple sub-brands are under consideration for local showrooms. The UK announcement also confirmed the Denza D9 PHEV people mover – already confirmed for Australia – will head to Goodwood. Also heading to Goodwood is the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake in both EV and hybrid form, with the latter likely to come here. While not officially confirmed for Australia, CarExpert drove the B5 last month in China, where it's sold under the Fangchengbao brand – a name that translates to 'formula leopard'. Australia is expected to follow the same name-change to Denza for the B5 when it lands here, with official confirmation expected in the lead-up to the brand's official kick-off Down Under. The B5 has also been spotted testing in Australian roads, too, with BYD Australia confirming local models will benefit from suspension and chassis tuning on our roads. The UK announcement didn't include model grades, powertrain or pricing details, but these may become known at the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in West Sussex, England, from July 10-13. The B5 tested by CarExpert in China used a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine teamed with front and rear electric motors and all-wheel drive, with combined 505kW/760Nm outputs and a 2890kg kerb weight. A 31.8kWH BYD 'Blade' lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batter provides up to 100km (WLTC) of electric-only driving as part of a total 1200km (NEDC) range. Riding on 18-inch alloys, the Chinese-spec B5 has 220mm of ground clearance, a 700mm water wading figure, a 35-degree approach angle, and a 32-degree departure angle. In China the B5 is priced between 239,800 and 302,800 yuan, depending on model grade, which is approximately $51,150 to $64,796. Expect the B5 to be more expensive than that in Australia, however, owing to the Denza brand's premium positioning. The SUV won't have much in the way of direct competition. Other PHEVs like the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60 and Mitsubishi Outlander are less rugged, unibody crossover SUVs. Land Rover offers a PHEV version of its Defender, which for model year 2026 (MY26) starts at $131,100 before on-road costs. It's unclear how much the B5 will undercut it by. In late 2024 BYD Australia announced it would launch Denza here, sidestepping local distributor EVDirect, which had imported all BYD vehicles since the brand's 2022 launch. On July 1, BYD head office took over distribution of BYD vehicles in Australia, having become the first Chinese automaker to make the top-five best-selling brands in this country for the month of June. Denza was founded in 2010 as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, but is now wholly owned by the latter. MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from: The Denza B5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is set for right-hand drive production, with parent company BYD confirming its official public debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Denza is the luxury arm of BYD and will launch in Australia later this year, with a third-quarter debut expected – and the B5 high on its list of desired models for Australian showrooms. Related to the hugely popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute, the five-seat B5 is the smaller of two body-on-frame PHEV SUVs from BYD's Fangchengbao brand, with the larger, three-row B8 also on the cards for Australia. In Chinese-market guise it measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide and 1920mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase, making it 100mm shorter, 10mm narrower and 5mm lower than a Toyota Prado on a 50mm shorter wheelbase. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. BYD has told CarExpert all overseas models within the company's multiple sub-brands are under consideration for local showrooms. The UK announcement also confirmed the Denza D9 PHEV people mover – already confirmed for Australia – will head to Goodwood. Also heading to Goodwood is the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake in both EV and hybrid form, with the latter likely to come here. While not officially confirmed for Australia, CarExpert drove the B5 last month in China, where it's sold under the Fangchengbao brand – a name that translates to 'formula leopard'. Australia is expected to follow the same name-change to Denza for the B5 when it lands here, with official confirmation expected in the lead-up to the brand's official kick-off Down Under. The B5 has also been spotted testing in Australian roads, too, with BYD Australia confirming local models will benefit from suspension and chassis tuning on our roads. The UK announcement didn't include model grades, powertrain or pricing details, but these may become known at the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in West Sussex, England, from July 10-13. The B5 tested by CarExpert in China used a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine teamed with front and rear electric motors and all-wheel drive, with combined 505kW/760Nm outputs and a 2890kg kerb weight. A 31.8kWH BYD 'Blade' lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batter provides up to 100km (WLTC) of electric-only driving as part of a total 1200km (NEDC) range. Riding on 18-inch alloys, the Chinese-spec B5 has 220mm of ground clearance, a 700mm water wading figure, a 35-degree approach angle, and a 32-degree departure angle. In China the B5 is priced between 239,800 and 302,800 yuan, depending on model grade, which is approximately $51,150 to $64,796. Expect the B5 to be more expensive than that in Australia, however, owing to the Denza brand's premium positioning. The SUV won't have much in the way of direct competition. Other PHEVs like the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60 and Mitsubishi Outlander are less rugged, unibody crossover SUVs. Land Rover offers a PHEV version of its Defender, which for model year 2026 (MY26) starts at $131,100 before on-road costs. It's unclear how much the B5 will undercut it by. In late 2024 BYD Australia announced it would launch Denza here, sidestepping local distributor EVDirect, which had imported all BYD vehicles since the brand's 2022 launch. On July 1, BYD head office took over distribution of BYD vehicles in Australia, having become the first Chinese automaker to make the top-five best-selling brands in this country for the month of June. Denza was founded in 2010 as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, but is now wholly owned by the latter. MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from: The Denza B5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is set for right-hand drive production, with parent company BYD confirming its official public debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Denza is the luxury arm of BYD and will launch in Australia later this year, with a third-quarter debut expected – and the B5 high on its list of desired models for Australian showrooms. Related to the hugely popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute, the five-seat B5 is the smaller of two body-on-frame PHEV SUVs from BYD's Fangchengbao brand, with the larger, three-row B8 also on the cards for Australia. In Chinese-market guise it measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide and 1920mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase, making it 100mm shorter, 10mm narrower and 5mm lower than a Toyota Prado on a 50mm shorter wheelbase. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. BYD has told CarExpert all overseas models within the company's multiple sub-brands are under consideration for local showrooms. The UK announcement also confirmed the Denza D9 PHEV people mover – already confirmed for Australia – will head to Goodwood. Also heading to Goodwood is the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake in both EV and hybrid form, with the latter likely to come here. While not officially confirmed for Australia, CarExpert drove the B5 last month in China, where it's sold under the Fangchengbao brand – a name that translates to 'formula leopard'. Australia is expected to follow the same name-change to Denza for the B5 when it lands here, with official confirmation expected in the lead-up to the brand's official kick-off Down Under. The B5 has also been spotted testing in Australian roads, too, with BYD Australia confirming local models will benefit from suspension and chassis tuning on our roads. The UK announcement didn't include model grades, powertrain or pricing details, but these may become known at the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in West Sussex, England, from July 10-13. The B5 tested by CarExpert in China used a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine teamed with front and rear electric motors and all-wheel drive, with combined 505kW/760Nm outputs and a 2890kg kerb weight. A 31.8kWH BYD 'Blade' lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batter provides up to 100km (WLTC) of electric-only driving as part of a total 1200km (NEDC) range. Riding on 18-inch alloys, the Chinese-spec B5 has 220mm of ground clearance, a 700mm water wading figure, a 35-degree approach angle, and a 32-degree departure angle. In China the B5 is priced between 239,800 and 302,800 yuan, depending on model grade, which is approximately $51,150 to $64,796. Expect the B5 to be more expensive than that in Australia, however, owing to the Denza brand's premium positioning. The SUV won't have much in the way of direct competition. Other PHEVs like the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60 and Mitsubishi Outlander are less rugged, unibody crossover SUVs. Land Rover offers a PHEV version of its Defender, which for model year 2026 (MY26) starts at $131,100 before on-road costs. It's unclear how much the B5 will undercut it by. In late 2024 BYD Australia announced it would launch Denza here, sidestepping local distributor EVDirect, which had imported all BYD vehicles since the brand's 2022 launch. On July 1, BYD head office took over distribution of BYD vehicles in Australia, having become the first Chinese automaker to make the top-five best-selling brands in this country for the month of June. Denza was founded in 2010 as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, but is now wholly owned by the latter. MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from: The Denza B5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is set for right-hand drive production, with parent company BYD confirming its official public debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Denza is the luxury arm of BYD and will launch in Australia later this year, with a third-quarter debut expected – and the B5 high on its list of desired models for Australian showrooms. Related to the hugely popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute, the five-seat B5 is the smaller of two body-on-frame PHEV SUVs from BYD's Fangchengbao brand, with the larger, three-row B8 also on the cards for Australia. In Chinese-market guise it measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide and 1920mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase, making it 100mm shorter, 10mm narrower and 5mm lower than a Toyota Prado on a 50mm shorter wheelbase. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. BYD has told CarExpert all overseas models within the company's multiple sub-brands are under consideration for local showrooms. The UK announcement also confirmed the Denza D9 PHEV people mover – already confirmed for Australia – will head to Goodwood. Also heading to Goodwood is the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake in both EV and hybrid form, with the latter likely to come here. While not officially confirmed for Australia, CarExpert drove the B5 last month in China, where it's sold under the Fangchengbao brand – a name that translates to 'formula leopard'. Australia is expected to follow the same name-change to Denza for the B5 when it lands here, with official confirmation expected in the lead-up to the brand's official kick-off Down Under. The B5 has also been spotted testing in Australian roads, too, with BYD Australia confirming local models will benefit from suspension and chassis tuning on our roads. The UK announcement didn't include model grades, powertrain or pricing details, but these may become known at the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in West Sussex, England, from July 10-13. The B5 tested by CarExpert in China used a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine teamed with front and rear electric motors and all-wheel drive, with combined 505kW/760Nm outputs and a 2890kg kerb weight. A 31.8kWH BYD 'Blade' lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batter provides up to 100km (WLTC) of electric-only driving as part of a total 1200km (NEDC) range. Riding on 18-inch alloys, the Chinese-spec B5 has 220mm of ground clearance, a 700mm water wading figure, a 35-degree approach angle, and a 32-degree departure angle. In China the B5 is priced between 239,800 and 302,800 yuan, depending on model grade, which is approximately $51,150 to $64,796. Expect the B5 to be more expensive than that in Australia, however, owing to the Denza brand's premium positioning. The SUV won't have much in the way of direct competition. Other PHEVs like the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60 and Mitsubishi Outlander are less rugged, unibody crossover SUVs. Land Rover offers a PHEV version of its Defender, which for model year 2026 (MY26) starts at $131,100 before on-road costs. It's unclear how much the B5 will undercut it by. In late 2024 BYD Australia announced it would launch Denza here, sidestepping local distributor EVDirect, which had imported all BYD vehicles since the brand's 2022 launch. On July 1, BYD head office took over distribution of BYD vehicles in Australia, having become the first Chinese automaker to make the top-five best-selling brands in this country for the month of June. Denza was founded in 2010 as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, but is now wholly owned by the latter. MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from:
Canberra Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Canberra Times
BYD's PHEV Prado rival confirmed for UK debut, Australia likely next
Australia is expected to follow the same name-change to Denza for the B5 when it lands here, with official confirmation expected in the lead-up to the brand's official kick-off Down Under.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Little-known car brand reveals new motor ‘to rival iconic Land Rover model'… and it's coming to UK in months
It comes as the brand looks to establish itself as a major player in the global car market MOTOR RIVAL Little-known car brand reveals new motor 'to rival iconic Land Rover model'… and it's coming to UK in months Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LITTLE known car brand has revealed a new motor that will rival an iconic Land Rover model and it's coming to the UK in just months. The premium hybrid off-roader will be part of the manufacturers new line-up as it prepares to break into UK markets. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Denza are going after the Land Rover Defender with their latest model Credit: Denza 4 It's a premium plug-hybrid 4x4 and will hit UK markets in a matter of months Credit: Denza In a direct challenge to the Land Rover Defender, Denza are bringing their new BYD Denza B5 to the UK. With competitive off-road stats and levels of power only seen in supercars, the B5 is a premium plug-in hybrid 4x4. It was launched in China last year as the Bao 5 and is one of three new models from BYD's SUV sub-brand Fangchengbao. But it's likely to be named Denza in the UK and positioned as a sibling to the Z9 GT which will also be hitting UK markets next year. Denza is a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz and was founded in 2010 but it's wholly owned by the Chinese company. The motor will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week ahead of the 4x4 hitting the market in early 2026. The company's president, Stella Li, told Autocar last year that she predicted the SUVs "will be very popular in the UK". She said: 'In the UK, the roads are narrow but we love these big SUV off-road cars, so Fangchengbao will be here." BYD has so far been absent in the large premium SUVs sector which is highly popular. No specification details have been released for the new B5, but is expected to largely resemble the car in China. It uses a "DMO Super Hybrid Off-Road" ladder-frame platform and its power comes from a plug-in hybrid system centre around a 1.5 litre turbo engine with an electric motor on each axle. It can reach 677bhp, more than any Defender, including the V8 Octa. It's considerable battery can supposedly reach a range of up to 78 miles but that's likely to be around 50 miles in practice. The B5 is part of BYD's effort to increase its hybrid car offering against a backdrop of wavering EV uptake in Europe. Eight new laws hitting drivers from July 1 including 'touch' rule where you can face jail over where you place hands The core BYD line-up is also set to see a new arrival next year with the Seal 06, a plug-in hybrid in the mould of the BMW 3 Series. The B5 announcement comes as The Sun reported in April that Denza was readying its stylish Denza Z9 GT. It will launch in Europe this year, with a UK launch expected for 2026. The luxury estate, which is looking to break into the same market occupied by the Porsche Panamera and Porsche Taycan, was designed by former Audi and Alfa Romeo designer Wolfgang Egger. The Sun also reported in March that BYD is readying a low-cost, pint-sized hatchback called the Dolphin Surf which is to be launched in the UK later this year. BYD is hoping to compete with the likes of Dacia and Fiat with the new release - which will be one of the cheapest available to buy from new. The upcoming release comes as BYD looks to establish itself as a major player in the global car market - with the lofty goal of becoming the world's largest car maker. The UK is seen as a key market for its success, with BYD's brand awareness increasing from 1% at the start of 2024 to 31% by the end of the year. 4 The motor will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week Credit: Denza
