China · Founded 2023
BYD's premium off-road and lifestyle sub-brand — Leopard 3, 5, 8, and the Tai 3.
Fang Cheng Bao ("方程豹" — literally "Formula Leopard") is BYD's premium off-road and lifestyle sub-brand, launched in 2023. The lineup uses BYD's DMO super-hybrid off-road platform combined with body-on-frame chassis to compete directly against the Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser and Mercedes G-Wagon at meaningfully lower export prices.
2 models ready for CIF/FOB export to dealers and fleet buyers.
The Leopard 5 is the brand's volume seller — a mid-size body-on-frame SUV with the DMO platform (1.5T petrol generator + dual-motor electric drive), full off-road geometry and BYD's Blade Battery. Combined range comfortably exceeds 1,000 km. The retro-rugged styling has performed strongly in Sino Gear's shipments to Gulf and East African markets.
The Leopard 8 moves the brand into the full-size luxury off-road segment. A 2.0T petrol generator paired with the DMO drive produces over 670 hp combined. Interior spec — Nappa leather, three-row seating, executive-cabin acoustics — positions it as a direct alternative to the LX600 and GLS580 at half the landed cost.
The Leopard 3 (smaller, coupe-SUV body) and the Tai 3 (compact off-road BEV) round out the lineup. Both are newer models and stock allocation outside China is still developing — Sino Gear typically ships these on confirmed buyer orders rather than holding speculative stock.
A note on warranty: Fang Cheng Bao vehicles inherit BYD's 8-year / 150,000 km battery warranty, but the off-road drivetrain components have their own warranty schedule that varies by destination market. We file warranty registration for every export VIN before bill of lading. Lead time is typically 30-50 days; all units ship from the BYD Shenzhen complex via Shenzhen port. Container shipping is standard (1-2 units per 40' HC depending on the model).