- The N8L is a PHEV model measuring 5,200 mm in length and will feature three electric motors.
- Denza will officially launch the N8L in the second quarter of next year, taking aim at the luxury SUV market with the Denza N9, a previous report indicated.
BYD's (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) premium brand Denza is about to unveil its new N8L model, with an official launch expected next year.
The large six-seat N8L SUV (sport utility vehicle) will be unveiled soon, Denza's newly appointed general manager of sales Li Hui said today on Weibo.
The N8L is tailored for family users, with every detail refined around family travel, Li said.
The model will meet family vehicle needs in terms of space, comfort, safety, and handling, he said.
In late July, local media outlet Yiche reported that Denza would officially launch the N8L in the second quarter of next year, targeting the luxury SUV market alongside the Denza N9.
The N8L is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with dimensions of 5,200 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,820/1,990 mm in height, featuring a wheelbase of 3,075 mm, according to a May regulatory filing.
The N8L can be viewed as a slightly scaled-down version of the Denza N9 flagship SUV launched in March. The N9 measures 5,258 mm in length, 2,030 mm in width, and 1,830 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm.
The Denza N8L incorporates BYD's e3 technology, which is a scaled-down version of BYD's e4 technology designed for ultra-luxury vehicles. It enables tri-motor independent drive and rear-wheel steering functionality.
The front motor of the Denza N8L delivers a peak power of 200 kW, while both rear motors provide a peak power of 180 kW each. Its engine displacement is 1,995 ml, with an output of 152 kW.
Denza had launched another model called the N8 in August 2023, but the hybrid SUV has later been discontinued. The N8L's exterior design differs significantly from the N8.
Li previously served as general manager of the direct sales division for BYD's other sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao. In July, he swapped roles with Zhao Changjiang, the former general manager of Denza's sales division.
Denza brand sales reached 11,993 units in August, marking a 20.06 percent year-on-year increase and a 5.43 percent rise from July, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
August sales comprised 8,712 units of the D9 MPV, 1,102 units of the Z9 series, 2,021 units of the N9, and 158 units of the N7.
