Denza N8

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Overview
Manufacturer Denza (BYD Auto)
Production2019–2021 (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)
Length4,890 mm (192.5 in)
Width1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height1,725 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.

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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 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 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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