Fangchengbao Bao 8
{{Short description|Full-size SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fangchengbao Bao 8
| image = 2025 Fangchengbao Bao 8 (front).jpg
| manufacturer = BYD Auto
| aka = Denza B8
| production = November 2024 – present
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Shenzhen, Guangdong; Zhengzhou, Henan{{Cite web |title=All about BYD |website=MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal |url=https://www.marklines.com/en/oem/byd |access-date=2024-12-01 }}
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| designer = Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
| class = Full-size SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, dual-motor four-wheel-drive
| platform = DMO Super Hybrid
| chassis = Body-on-frame
| related = {{ubl
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| engine = {{ubl
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| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{convert|200|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (engine)
| {{convert|200|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (front motor)
| {{convert|300|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (rear motor)
| {{convert|550|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (combined)
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| transmission = E-CVT
| drivetrain = Plug-in hybrid
| battery = {{ubl
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| range = {{convert|1200|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (CLTC)
| electric_range = {{ubl
| {{convert|100|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (WLTC)
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| charging = 120 kW (DC)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5195|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1994|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1905|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|3305|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
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The Fangchengbao Bao 8 ({{Lang-zh|c=方程豹 豹8|p=|l=Formula leopard Leopard 8}}), alternatively the Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 8 in English sources, is a plug-in hybrid full-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao brand. It is the largest vehicle from the Fangchengbao brand, slotting above the Bao 5. The model is introduced outside China as the Denza B8, under the Denza luxury brand.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-25 |title=Bangkok 2025: Denza B8 is a rebadged Bao 8 for exports – 7-seat PHEV 4x4, 748 PS, 125 km EV range - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2025/03/25/bangkok-2025-denza-b8-is-a-rebadged-bao-8-for-exports-7-seat-phev-4x4-748-ps-125-km-ev-range/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}
Overview
The Bao 8 was first previewed as a concept car called the Fangchengbao Super 8 in August 2023 during the Fangchengbao brand launch.{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2023-08-16 |title=BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 officially debuts. Two more SUVs teased as an easter egg |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/08/16/byds-fang-cheng-bao-leopard-5-officially-debuted-two-more-vehicles-to-launch-later/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}} In April 2024, the Bao 8 was introduced in a production-ready prototype form, alongside the Super 3 and Super 9 concept cars.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-04-16 |title=BYD Fang Cheng Bao unveils new model Bao 8 and 2 concept cars |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/04/16/byd-fang-cheng-bao-unveils-bao-8-super-3-9/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}} Its interior images were revealed in June 2024.{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2024-06-17 |title=BYD Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 unveiled interior in China as it's ready to launch |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/06/17/byd-fang-cheng-bao-bao-8-unveiled-interior-in-china-as-its-ready-to-launch/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}} Pre-sales in China were opened in October 2024, before its market launch in November.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-10-12 |title=BYD Fang Cheng Bao begins pre-sales of Bao 8 SUV with Huawei's smart driving system |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/10/12/byd-fang-cheng-bao-begins-pre-sales-bao-8/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2024-11-12 |title=BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 PHEV off-road SUV enters China for 52,500 USD |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/11/12/byds-fang-cheng-bao-bao-8-phev-off-road-suv-enters-china-for-52500-usd/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}
The Bao 8 is the first BYD product to feature Huawei's driving assistance system. BYD and Huawei initiated joint development on the Bao 8 in January 2024. In late August 2024, both companies formalized their collaboration to develop the first smart-driving solution specifically designed for off-road vehicles.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-11-12 |title=BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Bao 8 with Huawei driver assist system, starting at $52,520 |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/11/12/byd-fang-cheng-bao-launches-bao-8/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}
The vehicle features a DiSus-P air suspension system, enabling a maximum ground clearance of {{convert|310|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. Under normal suspension settings, the ground clearance is rated {{convert|220|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. Approach and departure angles are 34 and 35 degrees with maximum clearance, and 29 and 18 degrees with standard clearance. The Bao 8 is equipped with low-speed 4WD mode, three automatic differential locks, and multiple off-road modes, including snow, sand, mud, and wading.
The interior of the Bao 8 come equipped with three screens, including a 12.3-inch instrument panel, a 17.3-inch infotainment system, and a 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen. Additional features include a 50-inch augmented reality head-up display, powered by BYD's own BYD9000 chip. It also supports Huawei UWB mobile phone car key functionality, enabling app transfers between Huawei devices and the infotainment system. Other features include a cooling storage compartment, ambient lighting, a fragrance system, and an 18-speaker audio setup. Two seating configuration options are available, including a seven-seat layout (2+3+2) or a six-seat layout (2+2+2).
The Bao 8 features Huawei's Qiankun ADS 3.0, introduced in April 2024, a driving assistance system supported by a with roof-mounted LiDAR sensor providing advanced intelligent driving capabilities, including urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot). The system employs an end-to-end network architecture designed to enhance safety and efficiency. It enables autonomous driving between parking spaces, including automated parking, and handles complex scenarios such as navigating gates and narrow lane turnarounds.
The Bao 8 uses a Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) parallel plug-in hybrid system with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined {{convert|550|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}. Acceleration from {{convert|0-100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} takes 4.8 seconds. A 36.8 kWh BYD Blade LFP battery provides {{convert|100|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of WLTC electric range and a combined electric and fuel range of {{convert|1200|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}. BYD claims, the fuel consumption with a drained battery is {{convert|8.5|L/100km|km/l mpgus|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |title=【豹8参数配置】_豹8参数配置表大全_购车价格-汽车之家 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/config/series/7353.html#pvareaid=3454437 |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}}
File:2025 Fangchengbao Bao 8 (rear).jpg|Rear view
See also
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External links
{{Commons category|Fangchengbao Bao 8}}
- [https://www.fangchengbao.com/product/bao8.html Official website]
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