In the June 2025 issue of CAR magazine, we highlighted all the Chinese automakers currently trading in South Africa and those planning on setting up shop in our market in the future. Among the latter is BYD sub-brand Denza, which was formed through a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz in 2010.

Scheduled to establish a local presence in 2026, in July we reported that the company will introduce its Toyota Land Cruiser Prado-rivalling B5 to our shores. However, that’s not the only adventure-focused SUV the Shenzhen brand is planning on bringing here.

In October, we wondered if the B5’s larger sibling, the B8, could be on the cards for SA. With the B8 having been revealed as a model for Africa and the Middle East, and confirmed for the Australian market, which largely mirrors ours, it seemed likely. We can now confirm that the B8 is heading to SA in 2026.

Measuring 5 195mm in length and 1 994mm in width, the B8 is 215mm longer and 14mm wider than the Land Cruiser 300, though 163mm shorter and 14mm narrower than the current-generation Land Rover Defender. The Denza’s wheelbase measures 2 920mm, with up to 310mm of ground clearance available (220mm in standard ride height setting).

The Denza B8 employs a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain comprising a duo of electric motors and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The PHEV setup produces a combined power output of 550kW. According to the brand, the petrol-electric arrangement offers an electric-only driving range of 100km when the 36.8kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery is fully charged.

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