Denza B8 Phev ladderframe, three-row SUV launched, priced from RM459,000
DENZA MALAYSIA’S second model here has officially been launched and the Denza B8, a plug-in hybrid (Phev), three-row, ladderframed SUV will be priced from RM458,800.
In its native China, the B8 is sold under the BYD’s sub-brand for off-roaders as the Fang Cheng Bao B8.
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The model is a body-on-frame, proper SUV that can be had in six- or sevenseater configurations for its three rows.
Here, we get the option of both – with the B8 Dynamic 7-seater priced at RM458,800 and the flagship B8 Premium 6-seater that goes for RM518,800.
Both variants come with a comprehensive support package that comprises a 6- year/150,000km warranty, 7 free scheduled maintenance sessions and an 8-year warranty for the hybrid components.
The Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) powertrain consists of a hybrid-specific 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine that brings 197PS and 350Nm of torque.
Working alongside it are two electric motors, one on each axle. The front unit makes 272PS and 360Nm of torque while the rear delivers 408PS and 400Nm of torque.
Tallying up everything brings the total system output to 578PS and 760Nm of torque, which makes it good for a century sprint time of 4.8 seconds.
There is a 36.8kWh Blade battery that feeds the electric motors and offers around 100km of electric range under the WLTP cycle.
Coupled with the 91-litre fuel tank and a fully charged battery, the B8 should be capable of 905km of range. One of the B8’s main features is the DiSusP hydraulic suspension that possesses 140mm of ride height adjustment.
This allows the standard water wading depth of 800mm to increase up to be increased to 890mm. It measures in at 5,195mm long, 1,994mm wide and 1,905mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,920mm. This makes the B8 larger than the already imposing GWM Tank 500.
The wheels are 20-inch black Y-spoke alloy wheels, an inch smaller than what is offered in China. On the inside, the B8 can be had with Jasper Brown or Onyx Black leather upholstery.
There is a massive 17.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display with a 12.3- inch digital instrument cluster for the driver.
Other cabin amenities include twin 50 W Qi wireless chargers, power-adjustable front seats (heating, ventilation, massage function), a heated and cooled armrest storage (minifridge) and an 18-speaker Devialet audio system.
For some added drama, the gear selector rises when the B8 is started and is accompanied by crystal-like switches for various powertrain functions.
The flagship Premium variant gets secondrow massage captain’s chairs with ottomans and Nappa leather upholstery.
As for the Standard, the second-row is power-reclinable with heating and ventilation. There is even a multi-function switch on the rear doors for occupants to control the window or sunroof blind on the other side.
Essentially, the second and third rows can be folded or raises electrically, with boot space climbing from a minimum of 147 litres to a maximum of 920 litres (902 litres for the sixseater).
