en Denza N8

Denza X/N8
Denza X/N8
	Denza X
Overview
Manufacturer	Denza (BYD Auto)
Production	2019–2021 (X); 2023–2024 (N8)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive; Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive;
Related	BYD Tang
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L BYD487ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) 431 kW (578 hp; 586 PS); Front electric motor AC permanent magnet synchronous motor 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS); Rear electric motor AC permanent magnet synchronous motor 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS)
Transmission	6-speed DCT
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV
Battery	Lithium NCM batterypack
Electric range	80 km (50 mi) / 100 km (62 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,820 mm (111 in)
Length	4,890 mm (192.5 in)
Width	1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height	1,725 mm (67.9 in)

The Denza N8 and the preceding Denza X are plug-in hybrid and battery electric mid-size crossover SUVs. The original Denza X was first launched in Guangzhou Auto Show 2019 by Denza, originally a joint venture between Chinese automaker BYD Auto and German luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz.

The Denza X was sold from 2019 to 2021 as a restyled second generation BYD Tang and after Mercedes-Benz withdrew from the joint venture, the Denza X was replaced by the Denza N8 as a major facelift. According to Denza, the "N" from the N8 means "New era of intelligence" and "unlimited driving control".^[1]

Denza X (2019)

The Denza X was originally introduced at the Guangzhou Auto Show as the Denza Concept X. The concept version is 7-seat crossover SUV based on the second generation BYD Tang. The Denza X will be available from early 2020 in two versions including an all-electric variant and a plug-in hybrid version. The all-electric Denza X is set to have a range of 500 kilometres (311 mi) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) could be done in less than 5 seconds.^[2]

The production Denza X was launched in two versions just as planned, including an all-electric and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). According to the plan, the PHEV version will cost 319,800 Chinese yuan and the all-electric one will cost 289,800 Chinese yuan when starting production and sales. It was announced that the designing was done by the Mercedes-Benz design team.^[3]

However, the car did not live up to the expectations placed in it,^[4] gaining little popularity and disappearing from the market after 2 years of production at the end of 2021.^[5]

Denza X
Rear view

Denza N8 (2023)

The Denza N8 is essentially the facelift version of the previous Denza X, and is reintroduced as a five- to seven-seater large crossover SUV unveiled in 2023. It is said that the Denza N8 would adopt the DM-p hybrid technology plus the e-platform 3.0 structure.^[6]