Every part it’s good to know concerning the BYD Shark 6

BYD is gearing as much as launch the primary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute out there in Australia.

Orders for the BYD Shark 6 are set to open on October 29, when pricing can even be introduced, forward of first buyer deliveries in December 2024 or January 2025.

It’s set to be the primary PHEV ute on sale in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha Hello-4T to market.

At launch, solely a single range-topping Premium model of the Shark 6 can be provided, with 4 exterior paint color selections and one black inside color possibility.

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The CEO of BYD’s native distributor EVDirect, David Smitherman, instructed CarExpert the Shark 6 is the model’s most essential native car launch thus far. The corporate can be aiming for it to be BYD’s top-selling car in 2025.

Past the Shark 6, there are talks of further BYD ute fashions within the works. Examples embrace an all-electric model that’ll doubtlessly be referred to as the Shark 7, a ute with extra efficiency to rival the Ford Ranger Raptor, in addition to a bigger full-size ute with a better braked towing capability.

Pricing

BYD hasn’t detailed precise native pricing for the Shark 6 Premium simply but, although the corporate has now confirmed will probably be priced under $60,000.

At this worth level it might undercut the likes of the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab ($63,640 earlier than on-roads), and the Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Energetic Expertise ($63,260 earlier than on-roads).

Powertrain and Effectivity

Powering the Shark 6 is a model of the Sealion 6 Premium AWD’s 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that’s longitudinally mounted as a substitute of transversally mounted, plus two electrical motors (one on every axle), and a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.

Dimensions

The BYD Shark 6’s braked towing determine is down in comparison with conventional diesel-powered dual-cab 4×4 utes. This plug-in hybrid ute is able to towing a 2500kg braked trailer.

Servicing and Guarantee

The BYD Shark 6 will seemingly be coated by the identical six-year, 150,000-kilometre car guarantee and eight-year, 160,000-kilometre battery guarantee as the remainder of the carmaker’s lineup.

BYD hasn’t confirmed logbook servicing intervals or pricing but.

Security

The BYD Shark 6 hasn’t been examined by ANCAP or Euro NCAP simply but.

Customary security gear consists of:

• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Rear collision warning
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Entrance and rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane departure warning
• Lane maintain help
• Adaptive cruise management
• Clever Cruise Management
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Youngster presence detection
• Encompass-view digital camera
• Entrance and rear parking sensors

Customary Gear

At launch the BYD Shark 6 will solely be provided in a single range-topping trim.

BYD Shark 6 Premium highlights:

Exterior

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Full-size spare wheel
• Fastened facet steps
• Aluminium roof rack
• Shark fin antenna
• Spray-on tub liner
• Computerized LED headlights
• Computerized high-beam
• LED tail lights
• Entrance and rear fog lights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Heated, folding facet mirrors
• Puddle lights
• Sound-proof entrance glass
• Rear privateness glass
• Keyless entry
• NFC card

Inside

• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Head-up show
• Voice assistant
• FM and DAB+ radio
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• Music streaming
• 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system
• Twin-zone local weather management
• 2x USB-C ports
• 2x USB-A ports
• 50W wi-fi charger
• 12V socket
• 10A family socket
• Push-button begin
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated and ventilated entrance seats
• Black fake leather-based upholstery with orange accent stitching
• 8-way energy adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar
• 4-way energy alter entrance passenger seat

Non-compulsory Gear

BYD’s native distributor EVDirect has partnered with Australian-based off-road accent firm Ironman 4×4 for the Shark 6.

The entire Shark 6’s official Ironman 4×4 equipment can be out there solely by way of BYD’s native dealership community. And so they’ll all be coated by the car’s six-year, 150,000-kilometre guarantee.

The next equipment can be out there to buy for the BYD Shark 6:

Exterior

• Tow bar (gentle)
• Tow bar/heavy bumper (aluminium)
• BBR Raid bull bar (aluminium)
• BBCD bull bar (aluminum)
• Nudge bar
• Roof rack (aluminium)
• Bonnet protector
• Climate protect
• Suspension equipment (shocks, top alter struts, coil springs) – Coming in 2025
• Underbody safety/battery guard

Inside

• Carpet ground mats
• Rubber ground mats
• Deep dish ground mats
• Seat covers

Tray

• Electrical tonneau cowl
• Tonneau cowl
• Comfortable tonneau cowl
• Cargo liner
• Cover RAID
• Sport hoop/roll bar
• Tailgate seal equipment

Costs for the Shark’s equipment haven’t been confirmed but.

Ironman 4×4 world product director Kristian Ristell instructed CarExpert there’s additionally a gross car mass (GVM) improve for the Shark 6 within the works. The corporate is aiming to have it prepared by the tip of the primary quarter of 2025.

Colors

At launch, 4 exterior paint colors can be provided for the Shark 6.

They’re as follows:

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

The latter will solely be out there for examples arriving subsequent yr.

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