Denza cuts 2025-build B5 prices by more than $7000 as newer stock arrives
BYD's premium brand Denza has discounted 2025-built examples of its B5 off-road SUV to $74,990 drive-away, with the higher-spec B5 Leopard at $79,990 drive-away, as it clears existing stock ahead of 2026-build deliveries and continues expanding its national service network.
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Price cut on 2025-built stock
Denza has discounted 2025-built examples of its B5 plug-in hybrid off-road SUV by more than $7000 as it clears existing stock ahead of newer build-year vehicles, according to reporting by CarExpert published on 30 October 2026. Under the offer, the five-seat B5 is priced at $74,990 drive-away, with Denza effectively covering the on-road costs. CarExpert notes this represents a saving of more than $7000 against the previous drive-away price of $82,138, a figure it states applied for customers with a Sydney 2000 postcode. 1
The higher-specification B5 Leopard is priced at $79,990 drive-away for selected 2025-build vehicles, compared with $87,388 drive-away for vehicles produced in 2026. CarExpert reports that Denza's terms and conditions confirm the offers apply only to 'new' 2025-build vehicles in 'selected' exterior and interior colours, with higher prices for vehicles fitted with options. The campaign is therefore stock-limited and condition-dependent, and buyers should treat both drive-away figures as tied to those conditions and to the postcode basis of the comparison. 1
List prices for the current model year remain distinct from the drive-away campaign: Denza B5 pricing at launch was $74,990 plus on-road costs for the base grade and $79,990 plus on-road costs for the Leopard, figures published by CarExpert in December 2025. The discounted drive-away pricing effectively covers those on-road costs on qualifying 2025-built stock rather than lowering the vehicle's list price. 13
Launch pricing and what the B5 offers
The B5 launched in Australia in December 2025 alongside the larger B8, which offers six- and seven-seat configurations, with customer deliveries of the B5 beginning from late January 2026 according to CarExpert's launch coverage. At the time, CarExpert noted the B5 was priced $2490 above a base Toyota Prado GX and positioned the five-seat SUV, which is slightly smaller than a Prado, against the staid large off-road SUV market. 13
Both B5 grades use a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor on each axle, with combined outputs of 400kW and 760Nm as claimed by Denza. CarExpert's specifications list a 31.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a claimed electric-only range of 90km on the WLTC cycle (100km NEDC, both on a 25–100% charge basis), 11kW AC and 100kW DC charging, and claimed 0–100km/h in 4.8 seconds. Fuel economy figures are 1.9L/100km NEDC and 3.9L/100km WLTC under a 25–100% state-of-charge basis, rising to 9.49L/100km and 10.9L/100km respectively when the battery is below 25% charge. 13
Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels with Continental tyres, leather upholstery, a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity and a 16-speaker Devialet audio system. The B5 Leopard adds 20-inch wheels with Pirelli tyres, Denza's DiSus-P electronically controlled adaptive hydraulic suspension, Nappa leather and a digital rear-view mirror, among other equipment. CarExpert's launch report also lists a 3000kg braked towing capacity, a six-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty on the same terms as BYD. 13
Platform background and independent review findings
The B5 rides on BYD's body-on-frame DMO (Dual Motor Offroad) plug-in hybrid platform, shared with the BYD Shark ute, with electric motors independently powering the front and rear axles and the internal combustion engine able to act as a generator or drive the front axle. 4X4 Australia, in its February 2026 review of the B5 and B8 by editor Matt Raudonikis, notes there is no traditional transfer case or front-axle low-range gearing; Denza fits a low-range gearset on the rear axle only, with the front motor's electrical input matched to rear drive under computer control. 2
In that review, 4X4 Australia found the B5 Leopard, at a stated 3007kg kerb weight, rode more comfortably than the heavier B8 on rough outback highways and gravel roads, and called the Leopard its pick of the range, describing it as the most appealing variant for off-road 4x4 enthusiasts. The publication also noted the fully independent suspension has relatively short control arms with limited wheel travel, meaning the cross-axle lockers are frequently needed on rough terrain, and that 'Creep' mode — comparable to Toyota's Crawl Control — is the practical tool for controlling steep descents given the modest engine braking from the rear-only low-range gearset. These are attributed driving impressions from that publication's launch drive, not DriveAgent findings. 2
4X4 Australia's specifications list for the B5 Leopard records a 3497kg GVM, 6232kg GCM, 3000kg towing capacity, 310mm ground clearance, 790mm wading depth and fuel figures of 1.9L/100km NEDC and 3.9L/100km WLTC on a 25–100% state-of-charge basis. The B5 received a five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut, announced in December 2025 according to 4X4 Australia's own coverage, following an assessment that was not yet complete when CarExpert published its launch report in December 2025. 23
Sales, network expansion and future model timing
Denza's B5 is the brand's top seller in Australia so far. CarExpert reports 1872 B5s were sold between January and September 2026, more than the larger B8's 1325 sales over the same period. The D9 electric people mover, which arrived in March 2026, recorded 142 sales to the end of September. 1
The discount campaign follows a service network expansion reported by AutoTalk Australia on 26 October 2026: Denza has appointed 17 authorised service points at BYD dealerships in regional Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia (with Mount Gambier the first planned South Australian location), adding to 18 dedicated sites nationally. AutoTalk quotes Denza Australia chief operating officer Mark Harland saying the network gives customers confidence to travel further. Depending on each location's technical capability, service points handle scheduled servicing, general mechanical repairs, warranty diagnosis and repairs and approved software upgrades, while high-voltage battery and major component repairs are assessed case by case with Denza retaining technical oversight. 4
AutoTalk also reports Denza claims more than 3500 customers since February and that almost one in two test drives leads to an order — company figures attributed to Denza rather than independently verified. Separately, CarExpert reports the Denza Z9 GT electric grand tourer, previously scheduled to arrive in Australia by the end of 2026, is now due on sale in the first half of 2027. Denza and BYD remain separate brands with their own retail partners, though Denza owners draw on BYD Australia's parts and logistics network, which AutoTalk says runs distribution centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and fills most orders within 24 hours. 14
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Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Denza cuts 2025-build B5 prices by more than $7000 as newer stock arrives
Title assertions supported: >$7000 discount on 2025-build B5; higher pricing for 2026-build vehicles implies newer stock arriving.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
BYD's premium brand Denza has discounted 2025-built examples of its B5 off-road SUV to $74,990 drive-away, with the higher-spec B5 Leopard at $79,990 drive-away, as it clears existing stock ahead of 2026-build deliveries and continues expanding its national service network.
B5 $74,990 drive-away and Leopard $79,990 drive-away supported; clearing stock implied by 2026-build pricing; network expansion supported by AutoTalk report.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
2025-build Denza B5 is now $74,990 drive-away, a saving of more than $7000 compared with the previous $82,138 drive-away price quoted for a Sydney 2000 postcode
All figures and Sydney 2000 postcode qualification match s1.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
The B5 Leopard is $79,990 drive-away for selected 2025-build vehicles, versus $87,388 drive-away for 2026-build examples
Leopard $79,990 (selected 2025-build) vs $87,388 (2026-build) matches s1.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Offers apply only to new 2025-build vehicles in selected colours, with higher prices for options-fitted vehicles
Terms and conditions wording matches s1 exactly.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Denza has appointed 17 authorised service points at regional BYD dealerships across six states and territories, adding to 18 dedicated sites
17 service points, six states and territories, 18 dedicated sites all match AutoTalk.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
1872 Denza B5s were sold in Australia between January and September 2026, more than the larger B8's 1325 sales
1872 B5 vs 1325 B8 sales, January–September 2026, matches s1.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Price cut on 2025-built stock
Heading summarises supported discount on 2025-built stock.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
Denza has discounted 2025-built examples of its B5 plug-in hybrid off-road SUV by more than $7000 as it clears existing stock ahead of newer build-year vehicles, according to reporting by CarExpert published on 30 October 2026.
Source s1 is the CarExpert URL; discount, stock clearance and newer-build timing all supported. 30 October 2026 publication consistent with retrievedAt, though not shown in text spans.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Under the offer, the five-seat B5 is priced at $74,990 drive-away, with Denza effectively covering the on-road costs.
Five-seat B5 at $74,990 drive-away with Denza paying on-road costs matches s1.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
CarExpert notes this represents a saving of more than $7000 against the previous drive-away price of $82,138, a figure it states applied for customers with a Sydney 2000 postcode.
Saving >$7000 vs $82,138 for Sydney 2000 postcode postcode basis matches s1 wording; attribution to CarExpert valid.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
The higher-specification B5 Leopard is priced at $79,990 drive-away for selected 2025-build vehicles, compared with $87,388 drive-away for vehicles produced in 2026.
Leopard pricing and 2026-build comparison match s1.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
CarExpert reports that Denza's terms and conditions confirm the offers apply only to 'new' 2025-build vehicles in 'selected' exterior and interior colours, with higher prices for vehicles fitted with options.
T&Cs wording in s1 supports the attributed claim.
AnalysisSupported by the retained evidence
The campaign is therefore stock-limited and condition-dependent, and buyers should treat both drive-away figures as tied to those conditions and to the postcode basis of the comparison.
Reasonable inference from s1's stated T&Cs, selected colours and postcode-qualified comparison.
Factual statementPartly supported
List prices for the current model year remain distinct from the drive-away campaign: Denza B5 pricing at launch was $74,990 plus on-road costs for the base grade and $79,990 plus on-road costs for the Leopard, figures published by CarExpert in December 2025.
$74,990 and $79,990 plus on-road costs launch pricing supported (s6, s7); the claim that these figures were 'published by CarExpert in December 2025' is not established — no span shows s7's publication date.
AnalysisSupported by the retained evidence
The discounted drive-away pricing effectively covers those on-road costs on qualifying 2025-built stock rather than lowering the vehicle's list price.
Consistent inference: s1 states drive-away with Denza effectively paying on-road costs; s6/s7 show +ORC list prices.
AnalysisNot assessed
Launch pricing and what the B5 offers
Section heading with no independent substantive assertion; content is assessed under paragraph claims.
No linked source is available for this assessed claim.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
The B5 launched in Australia in December 2025 alongside the larger B8, which offers six- and seven-seat configurations, with customer deliveries of the B5 beginning from late January 2026 according to CarExpert's launch coverage.
December 2025 launch with B8 supported by s1; deliveries from late January 2026 supported by s7 launch coverage.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
At the time, CarExpert noted the B5 was priced $2490 above a base Toyota Prado GX and positioned the five-seat SUV, which is slightly smaller than a Prado, against the staid large off-road SUV market.
$2490 above base Prado GX, five seats, slightly smaller than Prado, staid market framing all in s7.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
Both B5 grades use a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor on each axle, with combined outputs of 400kW and 760Nm as claimed by Denza.
1.5L turbo four, motor per axle, 400kW/760Nm claimed outputs match s1 and s6 ('claimed').
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
CarExpert's specifications list a 31.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a claimed electric-only range of 90km on the WLTC cycle (100km NEDC, both on a 25–100% charge basis), 11kW AC and 100kW DC charging, and claimed 0–100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
31.8kWh LFP, 90km WLTC/100km NEDC (25–100%), 11kW AC, 100kW DC, 4.8s 0–100 all match s7 specification table.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Fuel economy figures are 1.9L/100km NEDC and 3.9L/100km WLTC under a 25–100% state-of-charge basis, rising to 9.49L/100km and 10.9L/100km respectively when the battery is below 25% charge.
All four fuel figures and SOC bases match s7 exactly.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels with Continental tyres, leather upholstery, a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity and a 16-speaker Devialet audio system.
18-inch alloys with Continental tyres, leather, 15.6-inch screen, wireless connectivity, 16-speaker Devialet all supported by s1 and s7.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
The B5 Leopard adds 20-inch wheels with Pirelli tyres, Denza's DiSus-P electronically controlled adaptive hydraulic suspension, Nappa leather and a digital rear-view mirror, among other equipment.
Leopard adds 20-inch wheels, Pirelli tyres, DiSus-P hydraulic suspension, Nappa leather, digital rear-view mirror — supported.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
CarExpert's launch report also lists a 3000kg braked towing capacity, a six-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty on the same terms as BYD.
3000kg braked towing in s7; six-year/150,000km and eight-year/160,000km warranties on same terms as BYD in s7; CarExpert attribution valid.
AnalysisNot assessed
Platform background and independent review findings
Section heading with no independent substantive assertion; content assessed under paragraph claims.
No linked source is available for this assessed claim.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
The B5 rides on BYD's body-on-frame DMO (Dual Motor Offroad) plug-in hybrid platform, shared with the BYD Shark ute, with electric motors independently powering the front and rear axles and the internal combustion engine able to act as a generator or drive the front axle.
DMO body-on-frame PHEV platform shared with BYD Shark, independent front/rear motors, ICE as generator or front-axle drive all match s6.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
4X4 Australia, in its February 2026 review of the B5 and B8 by editor Matt Raudonikis, notes there is no traditional transfer case or front-axle low-range gearing; Denza fits a low-range gearset on the rear axle only, with the front motor's electrical input matched to rear drive under computer control.
s6 dated 23 Feb 2026, authored by editor Matt Raudonikis; no transfer case, rear-axle-only low-range gearset, computer-matched front motor input all supported.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
In that review, 4X4 Australia found the B5 Leopard, at a stated 3007kg kerb weight, rode more comfortably than the heavier B8 on rough outback highways and gravel roads, and called the Leopard its pick of the range, describing it as the most appealing variant for off-road 4x4 enthusiasts.
3007kg Leopard kerb weight, smoother ride on rough outback highways/gravel, pick of the range for off-road enthusiasts all match s6.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
The publication also noted the fully independent suspension has relatively short control arms with limited wheel travel, meaning the cross-axle lockers are frequently needed on rough terrain, and that 'Creep' mode — comparable to Toyota's Crawl Control — is the practical tool for controlling steep descents given the modest engine braking from the rear-only low-range gearset.
Short control arms/limited travel requiring lockers, and 'Creep' mode likened to Crawl Control for steep descents given modest engine braking, both in s6.
AnalysisSupported by the retained evidence
These are attributed driving impressions from that publication's launch drive, not DriveAgent findings.
Correct characterisation: the driving impressions are 4X4 Australia's own review content, not independent DriveAgent findings.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
4X4 Australia's specifications list for the B5 Leopard records a 3497kg GVM, 6232kg GCM, 3000kg towing capacity, 310mm ground clearance, 790mm wading depth and fuel figures of 1.9L/100km NEDC and 3.9L/100km WLTC on a 25–100% state-of-charge basis.
3497kg GVM, 6232kg GCM, 3000kg towing, 310mm clearance, 790mm wading, 1.9/3.9 L/100km NEDC/WLTC (SOC 25–100%) all match s6 Leopard specs.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
The B5 received a five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut, announced in December 2025 according to 4X4 Australia's own coverage, following an assessment that was not yet complete when CarExpert published its launch report in December 2025.
s6 lists B5 five-star ANCAP on debut dated December 11, 2025; s7 launch report states B5 yet to be assessed by ANCAP at that time.
AnalysisNot assessed
Sales, network expansion and future model timing
Section heading with no independent substantive assertion; content assessed under paragraph claims.
No linked source is available for this assessed claim.
AnalysisSupported by the retained evidence
Denza's B5 is the brand's top seller in Australia so far.
Reasonable inference: B5's 1872 sales exceed B8 (1325) and D9 (142) per s1.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
CarExpert reports 1872 B5s were sold between January and September 2026, more than the larger B8's 1325 sales over the same period.
Figures match s1; attribution to CarExpert valid.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
The D9 electric people mover, which arrived in March 2026, recorded 142 sales to the end of September.
D9 electric people mover, arrived March, 142 sales to end of September matches s1; year 2026 consistent with article context.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
The discount campaign follows a service network expansion reported by AutoTalk Australia on 26 October 2026: Denza has appointed 17 authorised service points at BYD dealerships in regional Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia (with Mount Gambier the first planned South Australian location), adding to 18 dedicated sites nationally.
All details match AutoTalk: 17 points, six states/territories, Mount Gambier first SA location, 18 dedicated sites, 26 October 2026 dateline.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
AutoTalk quotes Denza Australia chief operating officer Mark Harland saying the network gives customers confidence to travel further.
Harland COO quote about confidence to travel further matches AutoTalk.
Factual statementSupported by the retained evidence
Depending on each location's technical capability, service points handle scheduled servicing, general mechanical repairs, warranty diagnosis and repairs and approved software upgrades, while high-voltage battery and major component repairs are assessed case by case with Denza retaining technical oversight.
Service scope, case-by-case assessment of high-voltage/major repairs and Denza technical oversight match AutoTalk.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
AutoTalk also reports Denza claims more than 3500 customers since February and that almost one in two test drives leads to an order — company figures attributed to Denza rather than independently verified.
AutoTalk correctly attributes >3500 customers and one-in-two test-drive conversion to Denza ('It says'), not independently verified.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
Separately, CarExpert reports the Denza Z9 GT electric grand tourer, previously scheduled to arrive in Australia by the end of 2026, is now due on sale in the first half of 2027.
Z9 GT delay from end of 2026 to first half of 2027 matches s1.
Attributed claimSupported by the retained evidence
Denza and BYD remain separate brands with their own retail partners, though Denza owners draw on BYD Australia's parts and logistics network, which AutoTalk says runs distribution centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and fills most orders within 24 hours.
Separate brands with own retail partners, BYD Australia parts/logistics DCs in four cities, most orders within 24 hours, all attributed to AutoTalk.
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Why these labels?Denza B5 price cut: BYD’s Toyota Prado rival now priced under $74k drive-away
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