Shanghai (ZXZC)- Fang Cheng Bao ("Fang Cheng" for "formula"), BYD's fresh professional personalized sub-brand, recently announced via its WeChat account the addition of 20 new direct-operated stores in 7 cities from December 1 to 17, bringing the national total to 120 stores across 62 cities in China. Simultaneously, the BAO 5 ("BAO" for "Leopard"), the brand's first production model, has started making its way to those sales facilities.

Photo credit: Fang Cheng Bao

Delivery of the BAO 5 kicked off in late November. The delivery schedule for various versions is as follows:

The Explorer Edition and Stormy Interior Version of the BAO 5 will be available for delivery starting December 1, 2023.

The 20-inch Wheel Version and Snowy White Exterior Version will follow suit on December 7, 2023.

The Mountain Green Exterior Version is set to commence deliveries from December 15, 2023.

The Flagship Version with the DiSus system will be available for delivery from January 2024.

BAO 5; photo credit: Fang Cheng Bao

The BAO 5, which went on sale on November 9, offers three trim levels with a price range of 289,800 yuan to 352,800 yuan.

In terms of dimensions, the BAO 5 measures 4,890/1,970/1,920mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. Off-road capabilities include an approach angle of 35°, departure angle of 32°, longitudinal passing angle of 20°, and a minimum ground clearance of 220mm. Models equipped with the DiSus-P standard intelligent control system can achieve a minimum ground clearance of 310mm.Regarding off-road performance, Fang Cheng Bao claims that the BAO 5, along with other DMO (Dual Mode Off-road)-platform-based models, can achieve a desert climbing height of 150 meters, showcasing its capability to tackle frequent uphill and downhill terrains without compromising on battery performance. The vehicle is designed to achieve a complete charge without losing power and can even gain charge during the process.

The model is powered by the DMO hybrid system, comprising a longitudinally positioned 1.5T efficient hybrid engine and two electric motors. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 143 kW and a peak torque of 274 N·m, while the front and rear dual motors enable maximum powers of 200 kW and 285 kW, respectively. The combined maximum power of the entire powertrain is 515 kW, with a peak torque of 760 N·m.

In terms of range, the BAO 5 offers a range of 125 kilometers on battery power alone and a combined range of 1,200 kilometers.

During the Auto Guangzhou 2023, Xiong Tianbo, the General Manager of the FANG CHENG BAO, revealed plans for the brand's upcoming models. In the second half of next year, the BAO 8 and BAO 3 are set to make their debuts. Providing additional insights, she disclosed that the BAO 3 would be an A-segment pure electric vehicle, while the BAO 8, riding on the DM-o platform, would be a larger model compared to the BAO 5.