The Denza B8 is the latest large off-road SUV to hit the Australian market, but it’s quite different to a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series or a Nissan Patrol.
The B8 is available to order starting today ahead of delivery to customers in early 2026 and, like these two, features a body-on-frame construction.
However, a conventional diesel or gasoline drive is dispensed with and a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid with a turbocharger is used instead.
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It is still capable of towing up to 3,500 kg, accelerates to 100 km/h in less than five seconds and has an all-electric range of over 100 km. Although it may not be able to perform all of these tasks at the same time, the spec sheet still shows that this 4×4 wagon has a fairly wide range of capabilities.
The B8 also features BYD’s DiSus-P adjustable hydraulic suspension. This allows the ride height and stiffness to be adjusted.
Prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Denza B8 (seven seats) | $91,000 |
| 2026 Denza B8 (six seats) | $97,990 |
Drives and efficiency
The B8 comes standard with all-wheel drive and an electrically operated rear mechanical differential lock. However, only the six-seater variant has a lockable front differential.
Both B8 variants feature double wishbone front and rear suspension with BYD’s DiSus-P system.
Denza has provided fuel economy and electric range figures based on both WLTC and more lenient NEDC test cycles.
The B8 features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, allowing you to power devices from the vehicle.
| Specifications | Denza B8 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine with 4 cyl |
| Engine performance | 145 kW + 350 Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 200 kW + 360 Nm (front) 300 kW + 400 Nm (rear) |
| System outputs | 425 kW + 760 Nm |
| battery | 36.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| 0-100 km/h (claimed) | 4.8 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 2.0 l/100 km (25–100% charge; NEDC) 3.9 l/100 km (25-100% charge; WLTC) 9.89 l/100 km (under 25% charge; NEDC) 11.36 l/100 km (under 25% charge; WLTC) |
| Electric driving range | 100 km (25-100% charge; WLTC) 115 km (25-100% charge; NEDC) |
| Max. AC charging rate | 11kW |
| Max. DC charging rate | 120kW |
| Fuel tank capacity | 91L |
| CO2 emissions | 51g/km |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg |
| Curb weight | 3290kg |
| payload | 3992kg |
| Total mass of the vehicle | 702kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Denza B8 |
|---|---|
| length | 5195mm |
| Width | 1994mm |
| Height | 1905mm |
| wheelbase | 2920mm |
| Loading capacity | 147L-920L (seven seater) 147L-902L (six-seater) |
| Approach angle | 34° |
| Departure angle | 35° |
| Ramp rollover angle | 26° |
| Maximum ground clearance (unloaded) | 310mm |
| Maximum wading depth | 890mm |
Maintenance and warranty
The Denza range has the same warranty offer as BYD: a six-year vehicle warranty for 150,000 km and an eight-year battery warranty for 160,000 km.
A service system with maximum prices is also in the works, but prices are not yet available.
Security
The Denza B8 has yet to be assessed by safety authorities ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring
- Detecting the presence of children
- Monitor driver distraction and fatigue
- Emergency lane departure warning
- Forward cross traffic assistant
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Safe exit warning
- Surround view camera
- Parking sensors front and rear
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Traffic sign recognition
- Dual front airbags
- Airbag on the driver’s side
- Side airbags (all three rows)
- Head airbags (all three rows)
The six-seater variant also has a night vision system and a “Smart Driving” all-round view camera.
Standard equipment
The B8’s features differ slightly depending on whether you opt for the six- or seven-seat configuration.
The B8 is equipped with the following equipment as standard:
- 2+3+2 seating configuration
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Michelin 275 55/R20 tires
- Automatic LED headlights
- Cornering light at the front
- Front and rear fog lights
- 12 pin trailer plug
- Drawbar and trailer coupling mount
- Full size replacement
- Windshield wipers with rain sensors
- Soft close doors
- Electric sunroof with electric sunshade
- Rear privacy glass
- Keyless entry and start
- NFC key
- Electrically folding exterior mirrors with memory
- BYD Connected Services including remote start, pre-air conditioning
- Head-up display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 17.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 800W Devialet sound system with 18 speakers
- 4-zone voice assistant
- Over-the-air updates
- 46 network connection with 2GB/month data plan for 2 years
- Mobile hotspot in the car
- Leather upholstery
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- 8-way power adjustment for the rider
- 6-way power adjustment for the passenger
- 4-way lumbar support
- Memory
- Heating
- ventilation
- Massage
- Heated and ventilated second row seats
- Power folding second and third row seats
- 4-way manually adjustable steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Three-zone climate control
- Car fridge and hotbox
- 2 x 50W wireless phone chargers (front)
- Multicolored ambient lighting
The six-seater variant also offers:
- 2+2+2 seating configuration
- UWB key
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Ambient lighting in the second row
- Electrically adjustable legrests, front seat cushions
- Second row massage seats
- Electric leg supports in the second row
- Digital rearview mirror
Colors
Eclipse Black is the standard exterior paint finish, with Alpine White, Nebula Silver and Dawn Gold available as options.
Onyx Black is the standard interior color, with Jasper Brown available as an option.
