Shock Verdict: Denza B5 vs Lexus GX/Prado (including off-road and full test)
Should you really buy a Denza B5? The B5 is China and BYD’s luxury answer to the Toyota Prado, Ford Everest or Lexus GX with a 400kW (536hp) PHEV system and hydraulic suspension.
Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker compares the 2026 Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5) to a benchmark luxury 4WD, the Lexus GX550 Overtrail, in today’s comparison, to work out whether it really makes sense to buy a new Chinese premium SUV instead of a tried and tested Toyota.
The B5 Leopard trim includes BYD’s DiSus-P hydraulic active suspension with high ground clearance, plus a 31kWh LFP battery, 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine from the BYD Shark 6 and much more luxury inside.
We look at pricing, fuel economy, interiors, off-roading specs, payload and weights and more to come to a verdict.
Time codes:
0:00 – About this video
2:03 – Interior
7:59 – Boot space
11:01 – DMO Plug-in hybrid system
11:33 – Real world fuel economy
13:43 – On-road driving
23:27 – Off-road test
26:14 – Towing and payload issues
27:11 – Verdict and comparison winner
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