BYD Leopard 8

BYD Leopard 8 (Fangchengbao Bao 8 / Denza B8) is a full-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) off-road SUV from BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao (Fang Cheng Bao) brand. Outside China it is often marketed as the Denza B8. It is the larger flagship model above the Leopard 5 / Bao 5, emphasizing “intelligent ruggedness” with body-on-frame construction, advanced hybrid power, long range, and high-tech features.

Overview & Positioning

• Class: Full-size / large SUV (body-on-frame).
• Platform: DMO (Dual Mode Off-road / Super Hybrid) electric off-road platform.
• Production: Started November 2024 in China (Shenzhen and Zhengzhou).
• Designer: Led by Wolfgang Egger.
• Seating: 6- or 7-seater configurations (some markets also offer 5-seat versions).
• Related models: Shares platform elements with BYD Shark and Fangchengbao Bao 5 / Denza B5.
• Market notes: Launched in China; patented/design-filed in India; available or expanding in Middle East (e.g., UAE), Africa, and potentially other export markets under Denza branding. Targets premium off-roaders such as Lexus LX or Range Rover equivalents in some reviews

Body-on-frame chassis with independent double-wishbone suspension front and rear. Features DiSus-P / YunNian-P intelligent hydraulic (or air) body control system for adjustable ride height, damping, stiffness, camping leveling, and terrain adaptation

Powertrain & Performance

• Type: Parallel plug-in hybrid (DMO system).
• Engine: 2.0 L turbocharged inline-4 petrol (BYD487ZQD), ~200 kW / 272 PS (some sources note net ~180 kW / ~245 PS), 380 Nm.
• Electric motors: Dual permanent-magnet synchronous — front ~200 kW / 360 Nm; rear ~300 kW / 400 Nm (combined electric ~500 kW).
• System total: 550 kW (≈738–748 hp) and 760 Nm.
• Transmission: E-CVT.
• Drivetrain: Intelligent electric 4WD (e-4WD) with electronic differential locks (up to three in some configs).
  Performance:
• 0–100 km/h: 4.8 seconds
• Top speed: 180 km/h
• Battery: BYD Blade LFP, 36.8 kWh (standard); some “Flash Charge” variants use ~46.7 kWh for higher electric range.
  Range (approx.):
• Pure electric: 100 km (WLTC); some claims up to 125 km (CLTC) or higher with larger battery.
• Combined (EV + fuel): ~1,200 km (up to ~1,380 km CLTC on larger battery).
• Fuel consumption: WLTC combined ~1.79 L/100 km; depleted-battery ~8.5 L/100 km.
• Charging: DC fast charging up to 120 kW (30–80% in ~16 minutes / 0.27 h); AC slow charging ~5.6 h. Supports V2L (vehicle-to-load, up to 6 kW) and V2V.