Denza PH launches B5, B8 SUVs

MANILA: Denza Philippines has launched two new off-road-ready sport utility vehicles (SUV) in the form of the B5 and ar. 

The two nameplates are positioned to expand the carmaker’s reach in the upmarket segment with vehicles that offer a means for its customers to go further, off the beaten path. 

For those interested in seeing what these models have to offer, here is a quick look at Denza Philippines’ new offerings. 

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Denza B5

Touted as an SUV for those who plan to go into the thick of it, the Denza B5 is the smaller — more rugged — of the two models. Hence, it offers a more maneuverable automobile that can squeeze through the narrow paths that lead to scenic camping spots. 

Here are its dimensions: 

Length (in millimeters [mm>)	4,888
Width (in mm)	1,970
Height (in mm)	1,920
Wheelbase length (in mm)	2,800
Curb weight	2,897 kilograms (kg)

Notably, the Denza B5 wears a boxy exterior with angular side mirrors and a straightforward fascia with a horizontal grille and mesh-line inlay. The lower front bumper is also stocky with a skid plate-like appointment at the fore. 

To its sides are large wheel arches that offer the wheels good clearance, body-colored door handles, decent-sized running boards, a set of roof rails, and 18-inch wheels wrapped in 265/65 Continental CrossContact tires. 

At the back, it gets a roof-integrated, high-mount stop lamp, a swing-out door, and a door-mounted spare tire holder. 

Inside, the Denza B5 packs seats with genuine leather upholstery, a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system, ambient lighting, a car refrigerator, and a negative-ion air purifier. 

It also gets a 15.6-inch ultra-high-definition infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

Power comes from a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM). 

The setup produces 677 horsepower (hp) and 760 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. Here is how power is divided among the motors on both wheel axles: 

Maximum power (front motor)	268 hp
Maximum torque (front motor)	360 Nm
Maximum power (rear motor)	382 hp
Maximum torque (rear motor)	400 Nm

When it comes to range, the Denza B5 provides an all-electric range of 100 kilometers (km) and has a zero to 100 kilometers per hour (kph) acceleration time of 4.8 seconds. 

Its safety features consist of the following: 

• Adaptive cruise control
• Front and rear collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Rear-cross traffic alert and braking
• Blind spot detection
• Forward traffic crossing alert and braking
• Emergency lane keeping assist
• Traffic sign recognition
• Intelligent cruise control

Denza B8

For those who want a beefier ride with added comfort and convenience can check out the Denza B8. 

Here is how it measures: 

Length (in mm)	5,195
Width (in mm)	1,994
Height (in mm)	1,905
Wheelbase length (in mm)	2,920
Curb weight	3,305 kg

At the front is a more striking headlamp with a more refined grille. Nevertheless, it also boasts a rugged lower front bumper. 

Onto its sides are boxy side mirrors, soft-close doors with flush handles, big wheel arches with amber-colored reflector accents, claddings on the lower doors, and blacked-out boxy pillars. 

It rides on a set of 20-inch black wheels shod in 275/55 Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires. 

At the back, the Denza B8 gets side-opening doors with a door-mounted spare tire with cover, boxy taillamps, and a robust rear bumper that looks like it can handle a beating. 

The cabin is fitted with seats upholstered in Nappa leather, and occupants can enjoy features like an automatic climate control system with three temperature zones, a negative-ion air purifier, a car refrigerator that can double as a warmer, a digital rearview mirror, and captain’s seats for those sitting in the second row. 

Tech–wise, it gets a 12.3-inch embedded full LCD instrument cluster, as well as a legible head-up display and a 17.3-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

Power is supplied by a 2.0-liter internal combustion engine and two PMSM. They make 603 hp and 760 Nm of torque. 

Here is how power is made, per electric motor: 

Maximum power (front motor)	268 hp
Maximum torque (front motor)	360 hp
Maximum power (rear motor)	402 hp
Maximum torque (rear motor)	400 hp

Acceleration happens in 4.8 seconds from zero to 100 kph, and all-electric driving range is at 115 km. 

Its safety features include: 

• Adaptive cruise control
• Forward collision warning 
• Automatic emergency braking 
• Rearward collision warning 
• Rear cross-traffic alert 
• Blind spot detection 
• Forward traffic crossing alert 
• Forward traffic crossing braking 
• Emergency lane keeping assist 
• Traffic sign recognition 

Pricing

The Denza BB5 costs P3 million, while the B8 will set customers back some P5 million. 

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