Denza N8L revealed in real life: new energy flagship with its own drone platform on the roof

The actual car picture of Denza N8L, the heavyweight new car of BYD's premium brand Tengshi, has been fully revealed recently, announcing that this premium-positioned plug-in hybrid large SUV has officially entered the countdown to its launch. The new car is expected to be officially released in the near future, as it aims at the 350,000-400,000 RMB class (about $50,000-$57,000) high-end SUV market with its class-surpassing dimensions, raging performance and innovative technology.

Stout stature, technological aesthetics

The Denza N8L continues the brand's latest design language, with body dimensions reaching a staggering 5,200/1,999/1,820 millimetres (height increased to 1,990 millimetres with optional UAS) and a wheelbase of 3,075 millimetres, a sense of volume that far exceeds that of mainstream competitors, and a full aura. The details show the sense of technology: the B/C/D pillars are blackened to create a floating roof effect, hidden door handles reduce wind resistance, and two styles of rims are available: low wind resistance and multi-spoke. The iconic parallel daytime running lights and vertical headlamp clusters at the front are highly recognisable, and the trapezoidal air intakes are embedded in the active grille. The rear light chamber echoes the trapezoidal elements, the licence plate holder is moved down, and the charging and fuel filler ports are cleverly integrated on both sides of the rear wing.

Innovative expansion: on-board drone ecology

One of the highlights in the actual car picture is the ‘Spirit Iris - BYD Intelligent Vehicle-mounted Drone System’ mounted on the roof of the car (the specific form of mounting and whether or not it is an option for the whole series to be confirmed by the official). This innovative configuration significantly expands the vehicle's ability to be used in outdoor exploration, aerial photography recording and other scenarios, becoming its unique ecological label.

Performance beast: three-motor plug-in hybrid platform

The powertrain is the core trump card of Denza N8L. Based on BYD's advanced ‘Easy Three-Party’ plug-in hybrid technology platform, the new vehicle is equipped with a powerful power unit consisting of a 2.0T engine (152kW) and three electric motors (front 200kW + rear dual motors of 240kW each), with a combined system power of up to 560kW (approx. 750 hp), and peak torque exceeding 1,000 Nm (1,000 Nm). The peak torque exceeds 1,000 Nm. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds, making it one of the top performance SUVs, with a top speed of 220km/h. The chassis is equipped with the Cloud Chariot-C Intelligent Damping Body Control System and rear-wheel active steering system, which controls the turning diameter within 11 metres, taking into account the ultimate handling agility and ride comfort.

High-end Intelligence: The God's Eye Navigation

Intelligent configurations aim at the top level of experience. The new car comes standard with the ‘God's Eye B’ high-level intelligent driver assistance system (LIDAR version), with a luxurious hardware lineup: 1 LIDAR, 12 cameras, 5 millimetre-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and relying on the high computing power of 254 TOPS provided by NVIDIA's Orin chip, it supports high-speed navigation assistance (high-speed NOA), city navigation assistance (high-speed NOA), and city navigation assistance (high-speed NOA). NOA), City Pilot Assist (City NOA), cross-floor memory parking and other high-level functions. The cabin is equipped with a 70-inch AR-HUD, a 17.6-inch 2K centre control screen and a second-row dual entertainment screen, and an intelligent voice system that supports continuous multi-dialect dialogues and in-depth understanding of complex commands. It is also available with ‘cloud feeling suede’ environmental protection upholstery, swivel second-row seats, and 6kW external discharge, compressor refrigerator and other configurations, which greatly enhance the sense of luxury and comfort and the practicality of outdoor scenarios.

Summary: The ambition of an all-round flagship

The Denza N8L's 5.2-metre sturdy body, 750-horsepower performance of three motors, and the industry's first on-board drone to expand the ecological system, complemented by the top intelligence and luxury comfort features, combine to form the strong product power of an ‘all-round flagship’. Its goal is clear: to set a new benchmark for performance, space, technology and ecological expansion in the 350,000-400,000 yuan (about $50,000-$57,000) high-end SUV market. With the exposure of the actual car, its official release is close at hand.