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The B8 is a luxury SUV from BYD’s luxury brand, DENZA. With prices starting from RM458,888, it is certainly challenging established German SUV rivals as well as the original luxury SUV, the Range Rover. Powered by an advanced PHEV platform and sophisticated suspension, the B8 offers performance, fuel efficiency as well as comfort expected of a SUV in the upper segment.
| Date launched | May 21, 2026 |
| Make & model | DENZA B8 PHEV |
| Variant | Dynamic & Premium |
| Bodystyle | SUV (3 rows) |
| Price at launch | RM458,800 (Dynamic) | RM528,800 (Premium) |
| Origin | China |
| Distributor | DENZA Malaysia Sdn Bhd |
| Length/width/height | 5195 mm x 1994 mm x 1905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm |
| Ground clearance | 310 mm |
| Turning radius | 6.0 metres |
| Kerb weight | 3,305 kgs |
| Seating capacity | 7 (Dynamic) | 6 (Premium) |
| Powertrain | 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, plug-in hybrid electric |
| Displacement | 1997 cc |
| Driving wheels | Front and rear (dual motor) |
| Max output (engine) | 197 ps |
| Max torque (engine) | 350 Nm |
| Max output (motor) | N/A |
| Max torque (motor | N/A |
| Max system output | 450 ps/760 Nm |
| Hybrid battery capacity (type) | 36.864 kWh Blade LFP |
| Transmission | DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission_ |
| Fuel consumption | 10.1 kms/litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 91.5 litres |
| Pure electric driving range | 115 kms |
| Range | 1,040 kms |
| 0 – 100 km/h | 4.8 secs |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Min. Charging time | 16 mins (30% – 80%) 120 kW DC |
| Construction | Body on chassis frame |
| Suspension | F: Double wishbone R: Double wishbone |
| Brakes | F: Ventilated discs R: Ventilated Discs |
| Steering system | Rack and pinion, electric assist |
| Wheel size | F & R: 20 inches |
| Tyre size | F & R: 275/55R20 |
| Airbags | 9 |
| ADAS sensors | Camera + radar |
| NCAP ratings | 5-star (ANCAP) |
| Malaysia Car Of The Year Judge Comments – Chips Yap | The B8 is a luxury SUV from BYD’s luxury brand, DENZA. With prices starting from RM458,888, it is certainly challenging established German SUV rivals as well as the original luxury SUV, the Range Rover. Powered by an advanced PHEV platform and sophisticated suspension, the B8 offers performance, fuel efficiency as well as comfort expected of a SUV in the upper segment. |