LONDON: BYD Group will bring eight new car debuts to the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 (July 9 to 12) – from global reveals to UK releases.
The three-level BYD Group structure - on a 2,016 sq metre plot – is set to be the largest in the history of the event.
Taking centre stage at the event will be BYD Group's premium brand Denza, with the Festival of Speed not only becoming the reveal platform for two cars globally and one on a European level, but also marking the brand’s official launch in the UK.
Also, the BYD Dolphin G DM-i will break into the supermini segment with its DM-i plug-in hybrid technology – unique in the segment – plus class-leading practicality and technology.
Yangwang will also make its mark on this year’s Festival of Speed, with the U9 Xtreme – the world’s fastest production car – presented on UK soil for the first time.
It will be joined by the awe-inspiring U8L, a four-seater luxury SUV which can also swim, plus the U7 executive saloon.
BYD executive vice president Stella Li said, “With eight premieres across three distinct brands, BYD Group is demonstrating how innovation, performance, premium design and sustainability can coexist within one of the most comprehensive automotive portfolios in the world.”
The Festival of Speed will host the world debuts of the Denza Z Coupe and Denza Z Racing.
The pair of striking, all-electric coupes offer the latest two interpretations of the “Pure Emotion” design philosophy, first demonstrated by the Denza Z Spider at Auto China 2026 in Beijing.
The Coupe shares its powertrain with the Spider; the three-motor powertrain enables a 217mph (349kph) top speed.
Yet this performance hasn’t come at the expense of everyday usability, thanks a two-plus-two seating arrangement and a large boot.
The Racing model takes an even more extreme approach, most notably though its dramatic carbon fibre aerodynamic package.
From supercars to SUVs, Denza is set to introduce a diverse line-up of models.
Making its first European appearance, the Bao 5 is set to challenge established players in the premium SUV segment.
Using DM-o (Dual-Mode Off-Road) technology, the rugged addition combines three electric motors with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine to deliver EV refinement, responsiveness and control – whether on or off-road – with petrol flexibility.
Also, the Denza Z9GT will be the first model to arrive on UK shores, but it will be joined in quick succession by the D9 DM-i.
The high-tech, first-class lounge on wheels offers occupants an opulent experience, featuring massaging middle-row seats that recline up to 152 degrees, plus heating and ventilation in all seven seats, and even a generous luggage capacity of at least 430 litres with a full complement of passengers.
The DM-i powertrain delivers up to 130 miles (209km) of WLTP pure-electric range and strong performance thanks to its dual motor layout with 353PS.
Following on from the global debut of the Dolphin G DM-i in Berlin on June 10, it makes its way to UK shores for the first time.
The only supermini on the market with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, it will offer British buyers a total driving range of 646 miles (1,039km), class-leading performance and boot space which exceeds that of many larger family hatchbacks.
The BYD Shark pick-up will make its European debut over the weekend, complete with a 435PS Dual Mode off-road (DM-o) plug-in hybrid powertrain.
This can propel the Shark from 0-100kph in 5.7 seconds, offers an electric-only range of 88km, and delivers a towing capacity of 2,500kg.
Yangwang will also be represented by the U7 luxury saloon.
Available with both plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains, the U7 is equipped with e⁴ four-motor powertrain layout, four-wheel steering and DiSus-Z active suspension.
