The Denza B5 is BYD's full-sized, five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV from its Denza luxury brand. It is intended to be a competent off-road capable PHEV featuring a large 31.8 kWh LFP battery for long claimed EV range, multiple drive modes, low-range gearing and good towing capacity — a package meant for buyers who want off-road capabilities but don’t want to solely use fossil fuel. The early market commentary indicates that Denza is positioning the B5 as a genuine alternative to full-sized off-roaders such as the Toyota Prado and other body-on-frame SUVs while providing electrified performance and refinement.
BYD Denza B5 Specs
- Drivetrain: plug-in hybrid (DM-O PHEV system similar to BYD’s Shark platform) with dual electric motors + petrol engine.
- Battery: 31.8 kWh LFP (Blade) battery pack; long-range EV driving claims ~90 km WLTC in some disclosures.
- Power/torque system: cited system outputs vary by report. Cited figures include 425 kW / 760 Nm (one reported set) and up to 505 kW / 760 Nm in other reports; observed differences likely reflect tuning for a market and/or trim variants. Both ranges are listed below.
- 0-100 km/h: quoted at around 4.8 sec for higher range output claims.
- Transfer case: dual speed transfer case with a low-range gear for real off-road use.
Denza B5 Specification Table
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BYD Denza B5 Interior
The B5's interior offers luxurious surroundings in top-spec Leopard: leather upholstery, laminated glass for sound suppression, a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, premium finishes, and selectable driving modes. A tow bar, 12-pin trailer coupling, and other heavy duty features are standard-fit in some markets. Early journalists praised the interior ambience and the level of features, especially in Leopard specification.
BYD Denza B5 Power, Brakes and Chassis
BYD Denza B5 Engine & hybrid system: The B5 uses BYD's DM-O plug-in hybrid technology: a turbo petrol engine (reported 1.5 L in B3; 2.0 L in the bigger B8 on some markets) coupled with twin electric motors. The petrol engine would function as a range-extending generator and high-speed driver as needed while powerful electric assist would deliver strong low-end torque when the range extender engine was not engaged. There are reports that Denza calibrated the system for off-road torque or towing capabilities rather than pure EV sprint times.
BYD Denza B5 Chassis & suspension: A ladder-style capability with adjustable hydraulic suspension (DiSus-P on Leopard) provides the B5 with additional ride height and approach/departure-angles versatility. The frame and geometry have also been engineered to cope with off-road loads and heavy towing. The B5's ground clearance and ramp/breakover numbers (in tall setting) are competitive with serious 4x4s.
BYD Denza B5 Brakes & driveline: Standard for the Denza B5 are heavy-duty twin front discs and rear disc brakes with ABS; it also comes with electromechanical diff locks and dual-speed transfer case so low-range crawling and locked diffs are available in more difficult terrain. There’s no mistaking: both braking hardware and driveline hardware have been specified to handle the B5’s hefty kerb weight and towing capabilities.
Segment comparison: How The Denza B5 Stacks Up
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Utilising electric performance, a quieter EV mode and modern components into a segment that has been diesel or petrol 4x4 dominant for many years, the Denza B5 is well thought of with good predictability for off-road viability if you consider its towing capabilities along with low-range hardware, but you now have battery range and electrification as a different ownership deal, (percentage EV for local trips, percentage petrol for longer trips). Price and dealer support will be the factors to consider vs established product.
BYD Denza B5 Price & Availability
- BYD Denza has said that B5 pricing in markets like Australia will start under AU$80,000 for the B5 and under AU$100,000 for the larger B8, based on early communications — pricing will be confirmed when orders open along with on road costs. Deliveries in some southern hemisphere markets are to start from December for B5 and January for B8 as indicated in initial lines of communications.
- For the Denza B5 Europe and other regions, Denza/BYD will share details about local specifications, homologation, and pricing closer to launch but in the meantime interested buyers should be watching their local Denza import pages and authorised dealers.
DENZA HK opening ceremony with New Hopewell Showroom & Exclusive B5 Preview!
— BYD Asia Pacific (@BYD_AsiaPacific) October 15, 2025
Experience it firsthand from now at our Hopewell Showroom!#DENZA #DENZAB5 #HongKongLaunch pic.twitter.com/5F0JqbshFQ
Who Should Consider The Denza B5?
The Denza B5 is right for you if: you are looking for a large, comfortable 5-seat SUV equipped with real off-road capability and an electrified drivetrain (long EV mode, heavy towing), and that you are comfortable with a new luxury Chinese brand that has a growing dealer presence.
The Denza B5 is not for you if: if you are in the market for a 7-seat vehicle (consider the B8), or you seek the proven dealer network and resale history of long-established competitor brands, like Toyota in some markets. Also, to consider all the aftersales and servicing plans when Denza expands.
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