On December 16, it was announced that BYD's first pickup model, the Shark, will start deliveries in Australia this December. The pre-sale price is 57,900 AUD, approximately RMB 268,400, which is lower than expected.

The BYD Shark features a rugged, square design with a large front grille and C-shaped daytime running lights. The body has strong, dynamic lines, and includes a double-row seating layout, a roll bar, side steps, and blacked-out wheel arches, A-pillars, and C-pillars, giving it a bold, off-road look.

The charging port, discharge port, and fuel inlet are located on either side of the roll bar. The vehicle's dimensions are 5457/1971/1925mm, with a wheelbase of 3260mm, offering a spacious body suitable for long-distance drives and off-road adventures.

Inside, the BYD Shark adopts the brand’s family design. It comes equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, with orange accents adding a sporty and high-tech feel.

In terms of features, the truck offers adaptive cruise control, an intelligent navigation system, and collision warning, along with various smart driving assistance systems to ensure safety on the road.

For performance, the BYD Shark is powered by DMO electric off-road technology, featuring a 1.5T engine and dual motors (front and rear). The total output is 321kW and a peak torque of 650Nm, enabling the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds. The truck is also equipped with a 29.58 kWh battery, providing 100 km of pure electric range and an overall range of over 800 km. Additionally, it can tow up to 2500 kg and is ready for various driving modes, including sand, mud, and snow.

In terms of charging, the BYD Shark can charge from 30% to 80% in just 20 minutes, thanks to BYD’s Blade Battery technology, ensuring fast and safe charging. The vehicle’s NEDC combined range is 840 km, with 100 km available on electric power alone, making it ideal for long trips.

As the first plug-in hybrid pickup to enter the Australian market, the BYD Shark (known as BYD Shark 6 in Australia) has attracted widespread attention since its pre-sale. In the first 24 hours after booking opened, it received over 2,000 orders, and the rush led to the temporary crash of BYD Australia's website. By the end of November, pre-orders for the Shark 6 had exceeded 4,000 units.

In the Australian pickup market, only the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux have monthly sales of over 4,000 units, while other models like the Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max typically sell between 1,000 to 2,500 units per month. This shows that BYD Shark 6 has great potential and is expected to become one of the top three best-selling pickups in Australia.

Currently, the BYD Shark sold in Australia is still manufactured in China. Despite the challenges of transportation costs and time delays, BYD's well-established industrial chain ensures that the Shark can meet market demand and maintain strong sales growth.

Source : www.chinatrucks.com

Editor : Mia

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