Denza N8

Not to be confused with Denza N8L.

Denza X/N8
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD Auto
Production	2019–2021 (X) 2023–2024 (first generation N8) 2026 (to commence) (second generation N8)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV (2019–2021, 2023–2024) Full-size SUV (2026 (to commence))
Body style	5-door crossover SUV

The Denza N8 (Chinese: 腾势N8; pinyin: Téngshì N8) and the preceding Denza X are plug-in hybrid and battery electric mid-size and full-size SUV. 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". In 2026, the second-generation N8 was revealed as a slightly smaller, 5-seater variant of the larger N8L.

Denza X

Denza X
Overview
Production	2019–2021
Assembly	China: Shenzhen, Guangdong
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive
Related	BYD Tang BYD Frigate 07 BYD Sealion 07 DM
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 (111.0 in)
Length	4,890 mm (192.5 in)
Width	1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height	1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Curb weight	2,120–2,330 kg (4,674–5,137 lb)

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.

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.

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

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  Rear view

First generation (2023)

The first generation N8 is essentially a facelifted version of the Denza X, and was reintroduced as a five- to seven-seater large crossover SUV in 2023. The Denza N8 adopts the DM-p hybrid technology plus the e-platform 3.0 structure.

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  Denza N8 (DM-p)
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  Denza N8 (EV)
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  Rear view
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  Interior

Second generation (2026)

Second generation
Overview
Production	2026 (to commence)
Assembly	China: Jinan, Shandong
Designer	Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
Related	Denza N8L Denza N9 Denza Z9 BYD Datang BYD Sealion 08
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,075 mm (121.1 in)
Length	5,150 mm (202.8 in)
Width	1,999 mm (78.7 in)
Height	1,830 mm (72.0 in)

The second generation N8 was reintroduced in 10 July 2026 as a smaller, 5-seater of the closely related full-size N8L. So far, only a battery electric version has been shown.

Design

The N8 shares the majority of its design with the larger N8L, though the front and rear fascias have been restyled with a distinct DRL signature and adding a near-full length rear light bar.

Specifications

The N8 features BYD's second-generation blade (LFP) battery, allowing it to fully charge in 9 minutes. A single motor, high-performance single motor and triple motor versions are available, with total power outputs of 310 kW (420 hp), 370 kW (500 hp) and 890 kW (1,190 hp) respectively.

External links

• Denza Automobile Official Website