Quick answer: Service the Leopard 5/7/8 (Denza B5/B8) roughly every 12 months or 20,000 km. Confirm the exact intervals and warranty terms with Denza UAE; the typical PHEV wear items are listed below.
Naming: the Leopard 5, 7 and 8 are sold in the UAE as the Denza B5, Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 and Denza B8 (Bao 5, Tai 7 and Bao 8 in China). This guide applies to all of them.
“Is a Chinese car easy to maintain in the UAE? Are parts available?” — it’s the top question Leopard owners ask. The short answer: yes. These are plug-in hybrids built on proven BYD engineering, with a simple service schedule and a long battery warranty. Here’s what servicing actually involves, what wears out and when, and where to get parts and accessories.
Service schedule & warranty
- Service interval: every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first (per Denza’s official service schedule).
- Vehicle warranty: 6 years / 150,000 km.
- High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km — the LFP battery is low-maintenance and needs no routine replacement.
- A capped / prepaid service plan is offered — confirm UAE pricing with your authorised Denza service centre.
Wear parts — what to replace and when
Because the Leopard is a plug-in hybrid, it still has a petrol engine (so oil, filters and spark plugs apply) but uses regenerative braking, so brakes wear slowly. The figures below are typical for BYD plug-in hybrids — always confirm against your car’s official service booklet.
| Part | Typical interval | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & oil filter | Each service (12 mo / 20,000 km) | PHEV petrol engine still needs oil |
| Cabin / AC air filter | ~ every 2 years | Replace more often in dusty UAE conditions |
| Brake fluid | ~ every 2 years | Use BYD-spec fluid |
| Coolant (engine + battery) | ~ every 2 years | BYD-spec coolant only |
| Spark plugs | ~ every 30,000 km | Petrol-engine versions only (not full-EV Ti7) |
| Brake pads & discs | Inspect each service | Regen braking = slow wear |
| Tyres | Rotate each service | UAE heat shortens tyre life |
| 12V auxiliary battery | As needed (a few years) | Separate from the main HV battery |
| Wiper blades | ~ yearly | UAE sun degrades rubber faster |
| High-voltage battery | No routine replacement | LFP; 8-yr / 160,000 km warranty |
Are parts available in the UAE?
Yes. Denza has authorised aftersales and service centres in the UAE for warranty and major work, and a growing aftermarket covers accessories and consumables. For genuine cabin-fragrance cartridges and Leopard accessories, Autosupp ships free from our Dubai warehouse — and we’re expanding into more parts and accessories for Chinese car brands.
FAQ
How often does the Leopard 5/7/8 need servicing?
Every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first, per Denza’s official service schedule.
Is the Leopard expensive to maintain in the UAE?
Maintenance is straightforward — it shares BYD’s plug-in hybrid engineering, regenerative braking reduces brake wear, and the LFP battery is low-maintenance. Confirm capped-service pricing with your authorised Denza centre.
Does the Leopard have spark plugs?
Yes — the plug-in hybrid models have a petrol engine, so spark plugs apply (typically around every 30,000 km). The full-EV Ti7 variant does not.
What is the battery warranty?
The high-voltage LFP battery is covered for 8 years / 160,000 km; the vehicle warranty is 6 years / 150,000 km.
Are spare parts and accessories easy to get in the UAE?
Yes — Denza has authorised UAE service centres, and the aftermarket covers accessories and consumables. Autosupp supplies genuine Leopard fragrance and accessories from a Dubai warehouse.
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