The Denza B8 large SUV has received a five-star safety rating in the latest assessment by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), marking a strong debut for the model in the Australian market. The rating reflects performance across adult and child occupant protection, vulnerable road user safety, and driver assistance systems.
The Denza B8, sold in China as the Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 8, recently became available for order in Australia in six- and seven-seat configurations. The five-star ANCAP crash test result is likely to influence purchasing decisions in the competitive large SUV segment.
Detailed ANCAP safety scores
In ANCAP testing, the Denza B8 achieved its highest score in Child Occupant Protection, earning 95%. The SUV performed well in frontal offset and side impact scenarios. However, the absence of top tether anchor points in the third-row seats led to a recommendation against installing child restraints in that row.
The model scored 86% for Adult Occupant Protection. Protection for the driver’s neck and chest was rated adequate in the full-width frontal impact test, while performance in the oblique pole test was assessed as marginal.
In the Vulnerable Road User category, the B8 received 75%, with mixed results recorded around the windscreen pillars, windscreen base, and front edge of the bonnet. Pelvis protection was rated mostly poor.
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The Safety Assist category score was 78%. ANCAP reported that the SUV performed well in Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) tests. However, the system does not intervene if the driver is distracted, fatigued, or unresponsive, and its Lane Departure Warning (LDW) function did not meet expectations in testing.
Model overview and specifications
The Denza B8 is a body-on-frame SUV measuring 5,195 mm in length, 1,994 mm in width and 1,905 mm in height, with a 2,920 mm wheelbase. It features BYD’s DiSus-P intelligent suspension system and offers ground clearance of up to 310 mm.
In Australia, the SUV is equipped with a 2.0-litre engine producing 145 kW, paired with two electric motors rated at 200 kW and 300 kW respectively, delivering a combined system output of 425 kW (570 hp). In China, the plug-in hybrid system offers a peak combined output of 550 kW (738 hp).
The vehicle uses a 36.8 kWh LFP Blade Battery and a 91-litre fuel tank, with a claimed combined driving range of up to 1,040 km under NEDC testing conditions. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg.
The Denza B8 entered the Chinese market in November 2024 with a starting price of 379,800 yuan (about $54,970). In Australia, it is available for order priced between AUD 91,000 and AUD 97,990.
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