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The Fangchengbao Bao 5 (Chinese: 方程豹 豹5; lit. 'Formula leopard Leopard 5'),[3] alternatively the Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 in English sources, is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size luxury SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao brand. The Bao 5 is the first vehicle of the Fangchengbao brand, which will be complemented by the Bao 3 and Bao 8. In 2025, The leopard 5 wil be released in Europe (as mentioned at the Beijing Motor Show 2024). [4]

Overview

The Bao 5 was introduced in China in August 2023 and went on sale in November 2023. It is distributed through Fangchengbao direct sales stores, instead of BYD dealerships.[5][6][7]

The Bao 5 is an off-road oriented SUV with body-on-frame construction, and built on a DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) Super Hybrid system from BYD Auto. It has an approach and departure angles of 35 and 32 degrees respectively.[8] BYD also offers a high-spec variant of the Bao 5 with the Cloud-P chassis technology, featuring a height-adjustable hydraulic active suspension system from the Yangwang U8.[9]

The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) turbocharged petrol engine, two electric motors and three differential locks. The combined power output is rated at 505 kW (677 hp; 687 PS) and 760 N⋅m (77.5 kg⋅m; 561 lb⋅ft). The Bao 5 can reach 125 km (78 mi) (CLTC) in 16 minutes of charge. The combined range of the Bao is 1,200 km (750 mi). Other features of the vehicle include a Devialet sound system, a 50-inch head-up display and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 4.8 seconds.

References

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External links

  1. ^ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  2. ^ Zhang/CnEVPost, Phate (2023-11-09). "BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  3. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-07-04). "Leopard 5. BYD Fang Cheng Bao SF EREV SUV got the official name in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  4. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-16). "BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 officially debuts. Two more SUVs teased as an easter egg". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  5. ^ Opletal, Jiri (2023-11-09). "BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 SUV launched and proved BYD's incredible cost control". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  6. ^ Zhang, Phate (2023-11-09). "BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  7. ^ Zhang, Phate (2023-11-20). "BYD Fang Cheng Bao to start delivering 1st model Bao 5 on Nov 24". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  8. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-16). "BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 officially debuts. Two more SUVs teased as an easter egg". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  9. ^ Pappas, Thanos (2023-08-17). "BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 Is A Toyota Land Cruiser Rival From China". Carscoops. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  10. ^ "This Chinese off-road SUV has many qualities and is coming to Europe". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  11. ^ "This Chinese off-road SUV has many qualities and is coming to Europe". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
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