Denza B5 (Bao 5) DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension vs Standard Coil Springs: Worth Waiting for the Flagship Trim?
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With BYD confirming that Fangchengbao models will be badged under Denza for right-hand-drive markets in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, the big question for touring buyers is the suspension setup on the Denza B5 (Bao 5).
In China, the Bao 5 comes in two distinct suspension configurations:
- Standard Coil-Over Double Wishbone (fixed ride height, 220mm ground clearance).
- DiSus-P Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control System (adjustable ride height up to 310mm ground clearance, 140mm travel adjustment, and active roll stiffness control).
For anyone planning to fit a bullbar, winch, and 275/70R18 AT tyres for Simpson Desert or Kimberley corrugations:
- Does DiSus-P complicate aftermarket GVM upgrades?
- Or does the hydraulic height adjustment eliminate the need for a 2-inch aftermarket lift altogether?
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If you plan on heavy outback touring, standard coils are always easier for aftermarket GVM upgrades (ARB Old Man Emu / Pedders) because hydraulic struts can't easily be swapped without triggering CAN-bus faults.
That said, I rode in a DiSus-P Bao 5 in Shenzhen last month—the way it levels the cabin over cross-axle ruts and drops 40mm on the motorway for aero efficiency is genuinely next-level, similar to LandCruiser 300 Sahara ZX AHC.
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Keep in mind the Denza B5 also has front and rear electronic diff locks plus the "Tank Turn" (compass turn) function as standard even on the non-hydraulic model. With 505kW and 760Nm on the DMO frame, a coil-sprung B5 on 33-inch Falken Wildpeaks is going to embarrass a lot of traditional diesel wagons off-road.
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Put my refundable expression of interest down with our local Denza/BYD dealer in Melbourne last week. They hinted the entry-level coil model will land around $74k–$78k AUD before on-roads, while the DiSus-P flagship will push mid-$80k.
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Appreciate the honest perspective! Every EV and PHEV platform has trade-offs, and seeing real long-term feedback like this is why independent owner forums are way more useful than brochure numbers.
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Great write-up! If anyone is on the fence, definitely take a 45-minute test drive on coarse-chip highway tarmac first — the acoustic glass makes a bigger difference than the spec sheet suggests.
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Interesting point about the charging curve. I found that plugging in around 15–18% SOC gives the fastest sustained peak kW before the BMS gently tapers above 80%.
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Great real-world data. Having proper owner telemetry instead of brochure claims makes configuring the car so much easier.
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Followed this guide step-by-step in the garage this afternoon—took less than 20 minutes and worked first time without any warning lights.
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Can confirm the latest DiLink OTA firmware smoothed out the power delivery curve and improved wireless CarPlay reconnection speed noticeably.
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Thanks for sharing the real-world numbers! Dealers rarely explain this clearly during handover, so having verified owner telemetry on the forum saves everyone a lot of guesswork.
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Spot on regarding cold tyre pressures and regenerative braking calibration—smooths out low-speed town driving immediately.
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I ran the exact same test last month on a rainy weekend trip. Regen braking in High mode remained super predictable, and the LFP pack voltage delta stayed under 12 mV on my OBD2 scanner.
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@Trevor_B_Sealion7 Appreciate you sharing the exact numbers and settings here—so much clearer than the generic info in the owner's manual!
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