Denza Delivers Free OTA Upgrade For B5 And B8 SUVs
the ota includes additional safety focused attention with an improved anti jam resistance for second and third row folding seats
DENZA has quietly pushed a sizable software upgrade to the B5 and B8 in Australia, and yes, it is free. Version 1.1.0 is rolling out over the air, promising sharper towing, smarter off-road behaviour and a few sensible safety tweaks that actually matter when the road stops being polite.
Towing Made Less Agonising
Towing used to be a test of patience and faith. The update brings cruise control that works while towing, a dedicated towing mode switch and trailer weight selection so the car can adjust performance for better stability. The B8 gets the same cruise-in-tow capability plus dynamic range estimation so you have a clearer idea of how far you will get while hauling a load. In short, long trips and towing chores become less like wrestling a stubborn mule and more like sensible engineering.
Off Road Smarts And Cabin Safety
Real-world testing on a nasty little Queensland climb has fed into revised traction control logic that coordinates wheel speed and motor torque more intelligently. The result is better grip, more predictable behaviour in sand and greater confidence when the track stops being flat and polite. The infotainment now shows selectable off-road modes and attitude data so you know what the car is thinking before you find out the hard way.
Inside, practical bits have been improved too. The head-up display now shows turn signal information for better on-road awareness. Both models gain a driver password lock for added security, and the B8 receives enhanced anti-jam resistance on second- and third-row folding seats so they will not fold if an obstruction is detected. These are the sort of attention-to-detail changes that feel small until they save you annoyance or worse.
All of this is part of a local tuning effort aimed at Australian conditions, delivered via OTA so owners do not need to visit a dealer. It is a reminder that clever software can keep a vehicle improving long after the invoice is signed.
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