Denza, the premium sub-brand of BYD, will make its UK debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed – running from July 10 to July 13. 

Taking centre stage alongside the Z9GT Grand Tourer and D9 MPV will be the new Denza B5, a plug-in hybrid SUV aimed squarely at segment staples like the Toyota Prado, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X.

To compete with these names, the B5 will almost certainly be priced sharply – much like the BYD Shark ute, which launched in Australia with a sub-$60,000 price tag. In China, the B5 is currently priced between 239,800 and 302,800 yuan (around AU$52,000 to AU$66,000), giving it an edge if that pricing translates to export markets.

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“We’re thrilled to be introducing Denza to UK customers, especially at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed,” said Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD. “This is a brand that has always had its roots in European design in particular, and we’re confident that British car enthusiasts will find inspiration in how DENZA blends that influence with our sophisticated technologies, the finest craftsmanship and, for the first time in this segment, a true focus on efficient, sustainable new-energy powertrains.”

Built on BYD’s rugged DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) platform – the same one underpinning the Shark – the Denza B5 combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (135kW) with a dual-motor electric setup (485kW) for a combined output of 505kW and 760Nm. For comparison, the Shark makes 321kW and 650Nm. This setup is said to launch the B5 from zero to 100km/h in just 4.8 seconds.

Packing a 31.8kWh Blade battery and 85-litre fuel tank, the B5 offers a claimed range of up to 1200km, while electric-only driving sits at around 125km.

For tourers, the B5 includes a virtual locking centre differential, simulated low-range mode, and electronically locking front and rear diffs. Its approach, departure, and breakover angles come in at 35, 32 and 20 degrees respectively, and it has a wading depth of up to 700mm. The height-adjustable hydraulic suspension allows ground clearance to stretch as high as 310mm. The B5 measures 4890mm long, 1970mm wide, and 1920mm tall, with a 2800mm wheelbase 

The interior layout is similar to the BYD Shark, with a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and four-zone climate control. High-quality leather trim and soft-touch materials feature throughout the cabin.

An official Australian release date hasn’t been confirmed, but the B5 is expected to arrive in the second half of 2025. BYD has reportedly confirmed plans to bring a large 4×4 SUV to Australia, and it’s widely expected to be the B5, likely carrying the same nameplate.

Further hinting at an imminent Australian launch, camouflaged Denza B5 test vehicles were spotted earlier this year undergoing road testing in New South Wales.