Denza is a new name to most UK buyers, but there’s serious backing behind it. The brand sits within the BYD Group, was originally founded in 2010 as a partnership between BYD and Daimler, and is now being introduced to Europe as a premium, design- and technology-led brand.
The Bao 5 is its first SUV for European customers, and it arrives in a part of the market where buyers aren’t short of choice. Big premium SUVs are everywhere, while plug-in hybrids have been making a bit of a comeback for people who want the quietness and low running costs of electric driving for shorter trips, but still want petrol-powered range for longer journeys.
