Denza B8 coming to Malaysia; renamed Fangchengbao 8 SUV, DMO PHEV tech, DiSus-P active suspension

The Denza B8 is coming to Malaysia, and registration of interest (ROI) has opened earlier this month for the SUV which packs DMO (Dual-Mode Off-road) plug-in hybrid powertrain technology.

This is essentially a renamed Bao 8 from BYD off-roader sub-brand Fangchengbao, using a body-on-frame construction. The Denza B8 features two electric motors, one on each axle, comprised of a 272 PS/360 Nm motor in front and a 408 PS/400 Nm unit at the rear.

Joining these is a hybrid-specific 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 197 PS and 350 Nm, and when combined with the electric powertrain, makes a total system output of 578 PS (425 kW) and 760 Nm, good for 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

Supplying the electric motors is a 36.8 kWh Blade battery that offers 115 km of range on the NEDC cycle (100 km WLTP), and when combined with a 91 litre petrol tank, offers a claimed 905 km of range. The battery can be charged at up to 120 kW DC which brings a 30-80% charge in 16 minutes, or up to 11 kW AC, and conversely also offers a 6.6 kW AC V2L (vehicle-to-load) function.

The Denza B8 powertrain works in a similar fashion to most Chinese PHEVs, where battery power is used exclusively until there is around 25% SoC remaining, when the ICE engages to keep the battery pack at this state of charge. The driveline of the B8 includes front and rear locking differentials.

For suspension, the B8 gets DiSus-P hydraulic suspension that offers 140 mm of ride height adjustment, which brings its maximum water wading depth up to 890 mm, while approach and departure angles are improved to 34 degrees and 35 degrees respectively.

From its recent showing at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026), the Denza B8 can be seen to feature a 12.3-inch driver’s instrument display and a 17.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen, along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen ahead of the front passenger.

Six- and seven-seater configurations are offered, the former getting second-row captain’s chairs each with a built-in ottoman, while the latter gets a middle bench that electrically reclines and features heating and ventilation. Both second and third row seats can be folded and raised electrically, with luggage capacity ranging from 147 litres to 920 litres for the seven-seater, or 902 litres for the six-seater.

Denza B8 at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show

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