The Denza N8 () and the preceding Denza X are plug-in hybrid and battery electric mid-size and full-size SUV. 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.
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". In 2026, the second-generation N8 was revealed as a slightly smaller, 5-seater variant of the larger N8L.
Denza X
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 and acceleration from could be done in less than 5 seconds.
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.
However, the car did not live up to the expectations placed in it, gaining little popularity and disappearing from the market after 2 years of production at the end of 2021.
First generation (2023) The first generation N8 is essentially a facelifted version of the Denza X, and was reintroduced as a five- to seven-seater large crossover SUV in 2023. The Denza N8 adopts the DM-p hybrid technology plus the e-platform 3.0 structure.
Second generation (2026)
The second generation N8 was reintroduced in 10 July 2026 as a smaller, 5-seater of the closely related full-size N8L. So far, only a battery electric version has been shown.
Design The N8 shares the majority of its design with the larger N8L, though the front and rear fascias have been restyled with a distinct DRL signature and adding a near-full length rear light bar.
Specifications The N8 features BYD's second-generation blade (LFP) battery, allowing it to fully charge in 9 minutes. A single motor, high-performance single motor and triple motor versions are available, with total power outputs of , and respectively.
Sales YearChinaXN820203,81320214,783202217520232,22120244692025
References
External links
Denza Automobile Official Website