The Fangchengbao Bao 5 ,[6] alternatively the Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 in English sources, is a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao brand. The Bao 5 is the first vehicle of the Fangchengbao brand and brand's Bao Series (豹系列), which is later complemented by the Bao 8 and Tai 3.
In 2025, the Fangchengbao Bao 5 will be sold outside China under the Denza brand, including in Europe, as the Denza B5.[7][8][9][10]
The Bao 5 was introduced in China in August 2023 and went on sale in November 2023. It is distributed through Fangchengbao direct sales stores, instead of BYD dealerships.[11][12][13]
The Bao 5 is an off-road oriented SUV with body-on-frame construction, and built on a DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) Super Hybrid system from BYD Auto. It has an approach and departure angles of 35 and 32 degrees respectively.[14] BYD also offers a high-spec variant of the Bao 5 with the Cloud-P chassis technology, featuring a height-adjustable hydraulic active suspension system from the Yangwang U8.[15]
The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre 145 kW turbocharged petrol engine, two electric motors and three differential locks. The combined power output is rated at 505 kW and 760 Nm. The Bao 5 can reach 125 km (CLTC) in 16 minutes of charge. The combined range of the Bao is 1200 km. Other features of the vehicle include a Devialet sound system, a 50-inch head-up display and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.8 seconds.
The Denza B5 released in the United Arab Emirates in November 2025. It is available in two variants, Deluxe and Flagship.[16]
The Denza B5 released in the United Arab Emirates in November 2025. It is available in two variants, Deluxe and Flagship.[16]
The Denza B5 released in Australia in February 2026. It is available in two variants, an unnamed entry-level trim and Leopard. It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine and two electric motors, producing a combined 400 kW and 750 Nm. It features a 3000 kg braked towing capacity, and payload capacity of 490 kg.[17]
The Denza B5 released in New Zealand in February 2026.[18] It is available in a unnamed entry-level model and Leopard. It is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine and two electric motors, producing a combined 400 kW.[19]
The Denza B5 released in Australia in February 2026. It is available in two variants, an unnamed entry-level trim and Leopard. It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine and two electric motors, producing a combined 400 kW and 750 Nm. It features a 3000 kg braked towing capacity, and payload capacity of 490 kg.[17]
The Denza B5 released in New Zealand in February 2026.[18] It is available in a unnamed entry-level model and Leopard. It is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine and two electric motors, producing a combined 400 kW.[19]
