The Fangchengbao Bao 5 (Chinese: 方程豹 豹5; lit. 'Formula leopard Leopard 5'),[3] alternatively the Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 in English sources, is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao brand. The Bao 5 is the first vehicle of the Fangchengbao brand, which will be complemented by the Bao 3 and Bao 8.
| Fangchengbao Bao 5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | November 2023 – present |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, dual-motor four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | DMO Super Hybrid[2] |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame |
| Related | BYD Shark |
| Powertrain | |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | |
| Range | 1,200 km (746 mi) (NEDC) |
| Electric range | |
| Plug-in charging | 100 kW (DC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,970 mm (77.6 in) |
| Height | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,890 kg (6,371 lb) |
In 2025, the Fangchengbao Bao 5 will be sold outside China under the Denza brand, including in Europe, as the Denza B5.[4][5][6][7]
Overview
editThe 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.[8][9][10]
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.[11] 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.[12]
The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) turbocharged petrol engine, two electric motors and three differential locks. The combined power output is rated at 505 kW (677 hp; 687 PS) and 760 N⋅m (77.5 kg⋅m; 561 lb⋅ft). The Bao 5 can reach 125 km (78 mi) (CLTC) in 16 minutes of charge. The combined range of the Bao is 1,200 km (750 mi). Other features of the vehicle include a Devialet sound system, a 50-inch head-up display and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 4.8 seconds.
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References
edit- ^ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Zhang/CnEVPost, Phate (2023-11-09). "BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-07-04). "Leopard 5. BYD Fang Cheng Bao SF EREV SUV got the official name in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Impressões: Denza Bao 5 chega em 2025 mais potente e barato que Defender". Quatro Rodas (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Andrews, Mark (2024-07-08). "Denza going to Europe and taking a rebadged Fangchengbao Bao with it". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Du Toit, Albert (2024-10-03). "New luxury Chinese car brand for South Africa – Details". TopAuto. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Son, Hoang (2024-09-27). "Trải nghiệm nhanh các dòng xe mới của BYD, sớm có mặt tại Việt Nam". Car Passion - Cộng Đồng Đam Mê Xe & Du Lịch (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Opletal, Jiri (2023-11-09). "BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 SUV launched and proved BYD's incredible cost control". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Zhang, Phate (2023-11-09). "BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Zhang, Phate (2023-11-20). "BYD Fang Cheng Bao to start delivering 1st model Bao 5 on Nov 24". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-16). "BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 officially debuts. Two more SUVs teased as an easter egg". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (2023-08-17). "BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 Is A Toyota Land Cruiser Rival From China". Carscoops. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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