Everything you need to know about the BYD Shark 6

BYD is gearing up to launch the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) available in Australia.

Orders for the BYD shark 6 will open on October 29, when prices will also be announced, ahead of first customer deliveries in December 2024 or January 2025.

It will be the first PHEV to go on sale in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha Hi-4T to market.

Only one Premium version of the range-topping Shark 6 will be offered at launch, with four exterior paint colors and one black interior color.

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This was stated by the CEO of BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, David Smitherman AutoExpert the Shark 6 is the brand’s most significant local car launch to date. The company also aims for this to be BYD’s best-selling vehicle by 2025.

In addition to the Shark 6, talks of additional BYD ute models are in the works. Examples include a fully electric version possibly called the Shark 7, a higher performance ute that could rival the Ford Ranger Raptor, as well as a larger full-size ute with higher braked towing capacity.

Prices

BYD has not yet detailed exact local pricing for the Shark 6 Premium, although the company has now confirmed that it will priced under $60,000.

At this price it would undercut the likes of the Ford Ranger

Powertrain and efficiency

The Shark 6 is powered by a version of the 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from the Sealion 6 Premium AWD, which is mounted longitudinally rather than transversely, plus two electric motors (one on each axle) and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) of 29.58 kWh. ) battery pack.

Dimensions

The braked towing capacity of the BYD Shark 6 is lower than that of traditional 4×4 double-cab engines with diesel drive. This plug-in hybrid car can tow a braked trailer of 2500 kg.

Maintenance and warranty

The BYD Shark 6 will likely be covered by the same six-year, 90,000-mile vehicle warranty and eight-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty as the rest of the automaker’s lineup.

BYD has not yet confirmed maintenance intervals or prices for the logbook.

Safety

The BYD Shark 6 has not yet been tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Rear collision warning
• Blind spot monitoring
• Front and rear cross traffic warning
• Lane departure warning
• Lane Keep Assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Intelligent cruise control
• Monitoring driver fatigue
• Detection of presence of children
• Surrounding camera
• Parking sensors front and rear

Standard equipment

At launch, the BYD Shark 6 will only be offered in one top version.

BYD Shark 6 Premium Highlights:

Exterior

• 18 inch alloy wheels
• Full-size spare wheel
• Fixed side steps
• Aluminum roof rack
• Shark fin antenna
• Sprayed on bath liner
• Automatic LED headlights
• Automatic high beam
• LED taillights
• Fog lights front and rear
• Windshield wipers with rain sensor
• Heated, folding side mirrors
• Puddle lamps
• Soundproof glass at the front
• Privacy glass at the back
• Keyless entry
• NFC card

Interior

• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Infotainment system with 15.6-inch touchscreen
• Head-up display
• Voice assistant
• FM and DAB+ radio
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite navigation
• Stream music
• Dynaudio sound system with 12 speakers
• Two-zone climate control
• 2x USB-C ports
• 2x USB-A ports
• 50W wireless charger
• 12V socket
• 10A household socket
• Push button start
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Black artificial leather upholstery with orange accent stitching
• 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar support
• 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat

Optional equipment

BYD’s local distributor EVDirect has partnered with Australia-based off-road accessories company Ironman 4×4 for the Shark 6.

All official Shark 6 Ironman 4×4 accessories are only available through BYD’s local dealer network. And they’re all covered by the vehicle’s six-year, 95,000-mile warranty.

The following accessories are available for purchase for the BYD Shark 6:

Exterior

• Tow bar (light)
• Tow bar/heavy bumper (aluminum)
• BBR Raid bull bar (aluminum)
• BBCD bull bar (aluminum)
• Nudge bar
• Imperial (aluminium)
• Bonnet protector
• Shield again
• Suspension kit (shocks, height-adjustable struts, coil springs) – Available in 2025
• Ground protection/battery protection

Interior

• Carpet floor mats
• Rubber floor mats
• Floor mats for deep dishes
• Seat covers

Tray

• Electric tonneau cover
• Tonneau coverage
• Soft tonneau cover
• Cargo ship
• Canopy RAID
• Sports hoop/roll bar
• Seal kit for tailgate

Prices for the Shark’s accessories have not yet been confirmed.

Kristian Ristell, global product director of Ironman 4×4, shared AutoExpert a gross vehicle mass (GVM) upgrade for the Shark 6 is also in the works. The company aims to have it ready by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

To colour

Four paint colors will be offered for the Shark 6 at launch.

They are as follows:

• Atlantis gray
• Arctic White
• Cosmos Black
• Outback Orange

The latter will only be available for copies arriving next year.

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