With right-hand-drive testing of the Denza B5 (known as the Fangchengbao Bao 5 overseas) now confirmed on Australian and UK roads, a lot of us who love the Shark 6 drivetrain but want a wagon body (like a Prado / Defender alternative) are watching closely.

On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details
Here is how the Denza B5 stacks up mechanically against our BYD Shark 6:
| Spec / Feature |
BYD Shark 6 Premium |
Denza B5 (Bao 5 RHD Spec) |
| Platform |
BYD DMO Body-on-Frame (CTC Blade) |
BYD DMO Body-on-Frame (CTC Blade) |
| Wheelbase |
3,260 mm (Long ute wheelbase) |
2,800 mm (Nimble 4x4 wagon wheelbase) |
| Combined Output |
321 kW / 650 Nm (1.5T + Dual Motors) |
505 kW / 760 Nm (1.5T + Higher-output Rear Motor) |
| Diff Locks |
Virtual electronic brake lock + energy transfer |
Front & Rear Mechanical Differential Locks + Tank Turn |
| Suspension |
Double wishbone coil F/R |
double wishbone + DiSus-P hydraulic active height control (on flagship) |
| Blade Battery |
29.58 kWh LFP |
31.8 kWh LFP |
The shorter 2,800mm wheelbase (460mm shorter than the Shark 6!) plus true mechanical front/rear lockers and a 35-degree approach angle means the B5 is going to be an absolute weapon in the Victorian High Country and Simpson Desert. Would you trade your Shark 6 for a B5 wagon, or keep the dual-cab ute tray?