2026 Denza B5 price and specs revealed

BYD’s luxury subsidiary Denza has officially revealed pricing and specifications for the 2026 Denza B5, a plug-in hybrid SUV. The B5 comes with BYD’s DM-O (Dual Mode Offroad) platform, positioned squarely against the likes of the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest but with a nicer cabin.

Orders are now open following the official Denza B5 unveiling at the launch of Denza’s first Australian location in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, with deliveries scheduled for late January 2026. 

Pricing of Denza B5

The B5 is placed as a slightly smaller rival to Toyota’s Prado GX. Both variants of the Denza B5 are in the same pricing segment as the Toyota Prado GX ($72,500+ drive-away) and the GWM Tank 500 PHEV ($79,990 drive-away), but are more powerful than the latter. 

Launching alongside the dual-motor 4WD Denza B5 is the larger Denza B8, which is a three-row, six- or seven-seat flagship SUV priced from $91,000 before on-roads.

For this, Denza COO Mark Harland said, “At Denza, we’re excited to offer Australian customers a gateway to automotive luxury at price points which are unrivalled in the segment.” 

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Denza B5 powertrain details

The Denza B5 uses a similar plug-in hybrid powertrain as the BYD Shark 6 ute, but gets a better electric system, more advanced off-road drivetrain and additional performance. Here’s how the specifications compare:

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The B5’s substantially larger fuel tank compared to the BYD Shark 6 (83 vs 60 litres) provides genuine touring range. The claimed 850km WLTC range means traversing substantial distances between fuel stops. Vehicle-to-load technology with an included Mode 2 charging cable enables using the B5 as a portable power source.

The 3000kg braked towing capacity matches the Prado and exceeds most Chinese competitors. The front and rear electronically-actuated differential locks provide genuine off-road traction beyond what traction control and driving modes alone deliver in the BYD Shark 6.

“What really excites us is getting to share Denza’s technology with Aussie customers. You can use these vehicles almost exclusively as EVs around town, while being able to hit the road for almost 1,000km in a single drive thanks to this Super Hybrid technology,” Mark Harland said.

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Denza B5 features and colour options

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Standard features:

• Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade battery
• Electronically-actuated front and rear differential locks
• 220mm maximum unladen ground clearance
• 700mm wading depth
• 35° approach angle, 32° departure angle, 20° ramp over angle
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 265/65 Continental CrossContact RX tyres
• Full-size spare wheel
• Side steps
• Dusk-sensing matrix LED headlights
• LED daytime running lights, tail-lights, indicators
• Front and rear fog lights
• Power-folding, heated side mirrors with position memory
• Rear privacy glass
• Acoustic front glass
• Soft-close tailgate
• 5-seat configuration
• Leather seat upholstery
• 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with position memory, 4-way lumbar
• 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats
• Heated rear seats with 60:40 split fold
• Heated steering wheel with tilt/reach adjustment
• Dual-zone climate control with PM2.5 filter
• Openable electric sunroof with power sunshade
• Heated and cooled interior storage box
• Multi-colour ambient interior lighting
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• FM/DAB radio, Bluetooth, voice assistant
• Over-the-air updates
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Head-up display
• 16-speaker, 800-watt Devialet sound system
• BYD connected services with remote start, preconditioning
• NFC and Bluetooth keys
• Keyless entry and start
• 50-watt wireless phone charger
• 5 USB ports, one 12-volt socket
• 360-degree camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• 9 airbags (including front-centre and rear-side)
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane-centering assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Front and rear cross-traffic alerts with braking functions
• Side exit warning
• Traffic sign recognition
• Driver distraction and fatigue monitoring
• Child presence detection
• Rear collision warning
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Vehicle-to-load technology
• Mode 2 charging cable included

2026 Denza B5 Leopard adds:

• Adaptive hydraulically-controlled DiSus-P suspension with adjustable height
• 310mm maximum ground clearance
• 790mm wading depth
• 39° approach angle, 35° departure angle, 27° ramp over angle
• 490kg payload (reduced)
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• 275/55 Pirelli Scorpion tyres
• Nappa leather seat upholstery (upgraded)
• Ventilated rear seats
• Digital rear-view mirror (replaces auto-dimming function)
• Second front wireless phone charger
• Ultra-wideband phone key technology

Colour choices inside and out

BYD is offering the Denza B5 with the following exterior colour choices across all variants:

• Eclipse Black (standard)
• Alpine White
• Juniper Green
• Glacier Blue
• Granite Grey
• Leopard Gold

Buyers get a choice of colours for the interior as well (all variants):

• Slate Grey (standard)
• Jade Green
• Sandstone

Denza warranty and servicing

The 6-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and 8-year/160,000km battery warranty from Denza match the warranty offered by BYD. The 12-month/20,000km service interval is reasonable, though capped-price servicing details remain unavailable. Denza shares parts warehousing with BYD and has B5 components already in-country.

Denza also promises a premium ownership experience through “House of Denza.” It’s a brand universe offering concierge pickup/drop-off service, off-roading adventures, and dedicated dealership spaces for customer community building. This mirrors Lexus’s Encore program.

Key takeaways for the buyers

At $74,990-$79,990 before on-roads, the Denza B5 premium hybrid off-road SUV delivers specifications that conventional competitors cannot match at comparable pricing. The B5 enters a segment where the Toyota Prado has reigned for decades. The 400kW/760Nm combined output alone positions it against many higher-end performance SUVs.

There are limitations, such as limited payload capacity and an off-road drivetrain that is yet to be given the ultimate test by the Aussie buyers. Although the Denza B5 has yet to get a safety rating from ANCAP, it should score well as it shares its structural DNA with the 5-star rated BYD Shark 6.