BYD’s off-road and family-focused sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao will unveil updated variants of its Bao 5 and Bao 8 SUVs on October 20, aiming to expand its market reach after achieving record sales last month.
The Bao 5 SUV will receive a long-range variant, while the Bao 8 will see the introduction of a five-seat version, complementing its existing six- and seven-seat configurations. The launches follow strong September deliveries, when the brand sold 24,121 vehicles, marking a 344.87 percent year-on-year increase, driven primarily by its Tai 3 and Tai 7 models.
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The Bao 5, first launched in November 2023 and updated in January 2025 with a Smart Driving Edition, comes standard with a 31.8-kWh battery pack and an 83-liter fuel tank, providing a combined fuel-electric range exceeding 1,200 kilometers. The upcoming long-range variant is expected to offer a larger battery and a CLTC electric range of up to 200 kilometers.
The Bao 8, BYD’s second model under Fang Cheng Bao, was introduced in November 2024 with six- and seven-seat configurations and integrated Huawei driver assistance technology. A five-seat variant could attract buyers seeking more interior flexibility while maintaining the SUV’s off-road capabilities.
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Fang Cheng Bao currently markets four models: the Bao 5 and Bao 8 from its off-road Bao series, and the Tai 3 and Tai 7 from its family-oriented Tai series. The Bao 5 sold 5,425 units in September, while the Bao 8 moved 1,666 units.
The October event marks the next step in BYD’s strategy to broaden the appeal of Fang Cheng Bao, following the introduction of the Smart Driving Edition in January 2025, which highlighted the brand’s commitment to enhancing safety and convenience features in its off-road SUV lineup.