Denza 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 | |
| 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)
[edit]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]
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Denza N8 (2023)
[edit]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 expected to unveil in 2023. It is said that the Denza N8 would adopt the DM-p hybrid technology plus the e-platform 3.0 structure.[6]
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Denza N8 -
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Interior
References
[edit]- ^ "Denza N7 & N8 SUV Winter Testing Spy Shots In China".
- ^ "Daimler-BYD Introduce Denza Concept X, Production Starts In 2020".
- ^ "Mercedes Styled Denza X Production Crossover Unveiled In EV And PHEV Guise".
- ^ "Is the Daimler-BYD JV Denza about to fall in China?". Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "DENZA X CHINA SALES FIGURES". Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "BYD Denza's third model is named N8: 5/6/7 seats are all available".
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