<![CDATA[What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension!]]>Been following the export confirmation for the 3-row 6/7-seater Denza B8 (Fangchengbao Bao 😎 closely—it's essentially the big brother to the Shark 6 and Denza B5 on a full body-on-frame 4x4 chassis. Check out the hardware specs:

What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension!

1. Key Highlights & What Stood Out to Me

Alongside the 5-seater Denza B5 (Bao 5), BYD has confirmed that the larger 3-Row 6/7-Seater Denza B8 (Fangchengbao Bao 😎 will join the international export lineup!

  • Dimensions: 5,195 mm long × 1,994 mm wide × 1,905 mm tall on a full DMO body-on-frame 4x4 chassis.
  • Powertrain: 2.0T DMO Super Hybrid + Dual Electric Motors producing 550 kW (737 hp) and 760 Nm (0–100 km/h in 4.8s!).
  • Suspension: Standard DiSus-P full hydraulic active suspension with 140mm of height adjustment and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity.

2. Closer Look at the Specs & Hardware Packaging

Technical Parameter Official BYD Specification & Benchmark
Platform Architecture DMO Super Hybrid Body-on-Frame (CTC Ladder Chassis)
Combined System Output 321 kW (430 hp) / 650 Nm Dual-Motor AWD
Battery Chemistry & Capacity 29.58 kWh LFP Blade Battery + 6.6 kW V2L Discharge
Suspension Layout Front & Rear Independent Double-Wishbone Coil Springs

3. Serious LandCruiser 300 / Defender 130 Alternative?

With 550 kW / 760 Nm, DiSus-P hydraulic height-adjustable suspension, front/rear diff locks, and 3,500 kg braked towing, would you take a Denza B8 over a twin-turbo diesel LandCruiser 300 for big family caravanning trips?

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/topic/357/what-do-we-think-of-the-denza-b8-bao-8-7-seater-dmo-4x4-550-kw-disus-p-hydraulic-suspensionRSS for NodeThu, 05 Nov 2026 05:44:19 GMTWed, 08 Apr 2026 19:54:34 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:58:21 GMT]]>Spot on regarding cold tyre pressures and regenerative braking calibration—smooths out low-speed town driving immediately.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1923https://bydownersclub.com/post/1923Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:58:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:34:22 GMT]]>Bookmarking this thread for reference. The build quality and LFP thermal consistency on long climbs have exceeded expectations so far.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1922https://bydownersclub.com/post/1922Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:34:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:14:26 GMT]]>Can confirm the latest DiLink OTA firmware smoothed out the power delivery curve and improved wireless CarPlay reconnection speed noticeably.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1921https://bydownersclub.com/post/1921Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:14:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:22:53 GMT]]>My experience has been almost identical over the past 4 months. Zero rattles in the cabin so far, and the 360-degree camera clarity at night is still the best in its price bracket.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1920https://bydownersclub.com/post/1920Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:22:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:08:58 GMT]]>For anyone reading this later: make sure you enable SOC calibration by charging to 100% on AC at least once every two to three weeks so the BMS range estimator stays dead accurate.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1919https://bydownersclub.com/post/1919Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:08:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:31:16 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1918https://bydownersclub.com/post/1918Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:31:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:36 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1917https://bydownersclub.com/post/1917Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:36:34 GMT]]>@finlayp86 The 6-seater layout with electric walk-through second-row captain's chairs looks super plush.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1775https://bydownersclub.com/post/1775Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:36:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:34 GMT]]>@MarcusHarris Being able to drop the DiSus-P hydraulic suspension by 50mm to fit under 2.0m city shopping centre car park height bars and then lift it 90mm for rock crawling is awesome.

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1774https://bydownersclub.com/post/1774Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! on Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:52:34 GMT]]>550 kW / 760 Nm in a 7-seater body-on-frame 4x4 with DiSus-P hydraulic suspension and 3,500 kg towing is a direct LandCruiser 300 / Defender 130 killer!

]]>https://bydownersclub.com/post/1773https://bydownersclub.com/post/1773Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:52:34 GMT