Denza · 2019–2026
Denza N8
The Denza N8 (Chinese: 腾势N8; pinyin: Téngshì 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.
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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 500 kilometres (311 mi) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) 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 310 kW (420 hp), 370 kW (500 hp) and 890 kW (1,190 hp) respectively.
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Specifications
- name
- Denza X/N8
- Manufacturer
- BYD Auto
- Production
- 2019–2021 (X), 2023–2024 (first generation N8), 2026 (to commence) (second generation N8)
- Class
- Mid-size SUV (2019–2021, 2023–2024), Full-size SUV (2026 (to commence))
- Body style
- 5-door crossover SUV
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124736567CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denza_N8CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1372059370 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Denza_X_006.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: SAIC GM sucks · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.tengshiauto.com/product-detail/n8.htmlLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.