Denza X I gallery (2019–2021)

A mid-size luxury crossover based on the second-generation BYD Tang platform with styling crafted by Mercedes-Benz designers.

The Denza X mid-size luxury crossover was manufactured between twenty nineteen and twenty twenty-one, marking a significant transitional phase for the joint venture brand. Built upon the proven structural architecture of the second-generation BYD Tang, the vehicle featured a thoroughly redesigned exterior and cabin concept created under the guidance of Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener. The model was offered in two distinct powertrain configurations to cater to diverse customer needs: a pure battery electric version and a high-performance plug-in hybrid variant. The plug-in hybrid powertrain combined a two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with dual electric motors generating a combined output of nearly five hundred eighty-six horsepower, enabling remarkable acceleration. The fully electric variant utilized a front electric motor producing two hundred forty-two horsepower paired with an eighty-two kilowatt-hour battery pack. The spacious seven-seater SUV body emphasized fluid aerodynamic surfaces, high-grade interior materials, and an iconic rotating central infotainment touchscreen. Positioned to combine family versatility, luxury comfort, and advanced electrification tech, production ended in twenty twenty-one ahead of a broader brand overhaul. The vehicle delivers an uncompromised balance of high build quality, state-of-the-art technology, and long-term operating reliability.