2025 DENZA B8 REVIEW: THIS COULD KILL THE GWM TANK 500 AND TANK 700

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The Denza B8, also known as the Fangchengbao Bao 8, presents a compelling, albeit unpriced for Australia, proposition. Reviewers highlight its exceptionally luxurious interior, featuring soft-touch materials, real wood, and a suede headliner, which they deem superior to competitors like the GWM Tank 500, even at its Chinese price point of $75,000 AUD. The powertrain is a powerful plug-in hybrid system delivering 550 kW and a claimed 1200 km total range, with 100 km of EV-only capability. Off-road performance, while tested lightly, shows promise with adaptive air suspension offering 220mm to 310mm of ground clearance and impressive approach/departure angles. However, the off-road system's "locking differentials" are electronically simulated rather than mechanical, and the vehicle's handling on-road is described as "awful" with significant body roll, despite a surprisingly comfortable ride and a blistering 0-60 km/h time of 2.43 seconds. The reviewer's main critique is the handling and the ambiguity surrounding the off-road system's true capabilities, but the overall impression is one of high value and impressive luxury, especially considering its potential price point.