I hadn't driven an SUV in a while before I test-drove the Denza N8. I've been driving station wagons since I switched out of the SUV. It's just that it is more limited in some use scenarios, especially if you need to carry more people, or go out in the wild, it will be limited due to road conditions.
I had a wedding in November, and I made several trips to pick up and drop off my relatives before and after the wedding. Due to the large number of people, an ordinary five-seater car can only pull four people at a time. And when chatting with them, I found that everyone still doesn't understand the new forces, but has more trust in the old domestic brands. Especially for brands like BYD, in their concept, domestic products are even better than foreign brands.
So before I test-drove the DENZA N8, I found two friends - ordinary users who don't know about car companies. Let's get a taste of the car and get a feel for what they think of the vehicle.
DENZA is a brand owned by BYD, and the N8 is the second model of the N series after the refresh of the DENZA brand. In terms of positioning, the DENZA N8 is an intelligent luxury all-scene SUV. In this, the full scene is very important, which will be discussed later. The Denza N8 basically does not need to be optional, with two configurations of 7 and 6 seats, and the standard configuration is also very high.
The test drive wasn't long, so I'll share the static and dynamic feelings with a limited number of words.
seats, can be loaded
The appearance of the Denza N8 must have a sense of déjà vu for those who are familiar with BYD. I test-drove the 7-seater version in Daybreak Gray, but I think the Polar Night Green color is better and will be more vibrant than gray. Of course, the solid gray is suitable for families, and my own car is also gray.
It's just that in terms of size, the Denza N8 will be much larger. Measurements 4949*1950*1725mm, wheelbase 2830mm, equipped with 21-inch wheels, approach angle 21 ° departure angle 20 °.
The front face is a family-style design of Denza, and the official design language is -Motion potential energy aesthetics, and like its brother car N7, the front face looks like a Roc spreading its wings. Coming to the rear, the taillights also adopt a through-type design, but the overall appearance is rounded.
The DENZA logo on the side of the car is the finishing touch, and many riders will put some of their favorite stickers or logos on the triangular window, and DENZA will directly put an official logo for you.
In terms of parameters, the space of the Denza N8 is very sufficient, and it feels the same way to sit in the cab - it is true that I have not driven an SUV for a long time. The 7-seater version is a regular arrangement, with three people easily fit in the second row.
What I like more is that there are two small tables behind the first row of seats, which have a good texture, comparable to the table boards of business class on the plane, and are designed with mobile phone slots, water cup slots, and tablet slots, which are suitable for light office outside. Some people may think that it is completely unnecessary, but if you are a writer, then you must have a deep understanding.
The third row needs to be adjusted to the second row in order to get in. It must be said that the space in the third row is a bit cramped, and it is difficult for adults to sit in, and petite girls may be able to sit down. It's just that something is better than nothing, and in some necessary scenarios, it's better to sit for one more person than not to sit at all. However, it is generally not recommended for small children to sit, and it is better for small children to use the second row of child seats.
If the third row is folded down, then you get a very generous trunk space, more than enough for pets and cargo. 
Speaking of the interior, this N8 is in the Kuangdami colorway. The details are worthy of the luxury of the 30W gear, and the imitation suede material ceiling is standard in the whole system, if you don't say it, you will definitely not find that it is imitation suede.
The three rows of seats are all Nappa leather, the first four have seat ventilation and heating, and massage, and the first row has power seat adjustment. Compared with the joint venture brand, this detail can be said to be a basic operation, and the latter wants these configurations, often need to add more money.
As for the crystal handle, the degree of preference is a matter of opinion. The wireless charging pad in front of the gear knob is dual 50W and has an air-cooled panel.
There are also independent charging ports in the front and middle rows, which are very sufficient for families with more electronic devices. At the same time, DENZA N8 supports 6kW external discharge power, which can meet the needs of daily camping. In addition, the Denza N8 has 156-inch high-definition central control screen, 1025-inch full LCD instrument cluster, 12-inch head-up HUD, 128-color adjustable multi-color ambient lighting, 12-speaker Dynaudio audio and much more.
dm-pThe power advantage is obvious
The biggest advantage of the hybrid is economy, the Denza N8 uses BYD's DM-P super hybrid technology, which can run 1030km on full fuel and 216km in pure electric mode. Of course, there will be a certain discount on the actual battery life, depending on the road conditions. Even when charging, it supports 90kW fast charging, which can actually run up to 100kW.
The energy consumption of the Denza N8 is 248kWh 100km, loss of fuel consumption 696l/100km。If you have a charging pile at home, you can drive it according to a pure electric car, and the range of 200km can meet the commuting distance of a whole day. Most importantly, this car drinks the number 92. Even if it is in a state of power loss, according to the standard of a fuel truck, it is less than 7 cents per kilometer. You must know that this is a mid-size SUV, and this energy consumption performance is already very good.
Of course, I don't recommend looking at it as a gas car, and neither do the officials. There is a mandatory power retention mode in the car, and the power retention percentage can be customized. When the engine starts to intervene, the sound is acceptable, but there is still a more noticeable vibration in the car - the car is very quiet when running on pure electric vehicles, similar to a normal pure electric car, and the front and rear are double-laminated glass. After running, the tire noise is very small, but the wind noise is still relatively noticeable.
Next, let's talk about BYD's DM-P super hybrid system. In the EHS electric hybrid system and 1With the blessing of the 5T Xiaoyun engine, the 000 acceleration of the DENZA N8 can achieve 43 seconds. You must know that this is a family SUV, and the average family does not attach so much importance to power - not necessarily dad, who doesn't have a racing driver in their hearts?
Denza N8 is a bit of a pig and eats a tiger, with 4The acceleration ability of the 3S, the Denza N8 is very easy to drive, from the accelerator pedal to the acceleration, the whole process is beyond my imagination, because at the beginning I always felt that the family SUV does not give you too much excitement. I drove it to the farmhouse, on the highway, through the woods and trails, and although it wasn't fast, it still satisfied you with a little acceleration in the middle of the journey.
I also have to praise the Yunlin-C, this suspension system sounds very mysterious, but it looks like you can feel the difference. Such a large SUV can maintain a better posture in the steering support, and passengers will not feel uncomfortable when cornering. Coupled with the ability to accelerate, it looks confident when overtaking.
To be honest, this car drives so big, and because of the high field of view, but 4The acceleration and agile steering feel of the 3S do not match the traditional SUV, and I always feel that this kind of handling is not very real. It's a bit of an exaggeration to say that it's a performance car in the guise of a family SUV, but it also conveys the feeling I had when I took it for a test drive.
Overall, the capabilities of the DENZA N8 cover most of the daily use scenarios, including urban and out-of-the-go. However, the DENZA N8 is still positioned as an urban SUV, which is not very suitable for intense off-road driving, and it is no problem for families to go out on outings, camping, and run country roads occasionally.
Back to the basics, homesuv
Since it's a family SUV, it has to be a bit of a family SUV.
In addition to the two standard tables mentioned above, which can be used for office, dining, and homework for children, DENZA N8 also provides a karaoke system, 15The 6-inch large central control screen can also watch movies, and even the smart game cockpit supports playing racing games, which can be linked to steering wheel vibration, air conditioning adjustment and other somatosensory effects.
Of course, these are the icing on the cake features. Family SUVs are mainly focused on space and economy. The DENZA N8 is not inferior to models of the same price range in these aspects, and can meet the needs of a considerable number of consumers.
And this test drive also made me change my opinion of Denza, or BYD's mid-to-high-end SUV. Today's SUVs equipped with new technology are indeed different from the previous gasoline vehicles.