BYD Shark 2024– car dimensions: 5457 mm long, 1971 mm wide and 1925 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,710 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin has a large rotating touchscreen of 15.6 inches on higher grades or 12.8 inches on others, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 10.25-inch digital cluster and head-up display. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard with rear vents. Front and rear parking sensors pair with a 360-degree camera. Driver aids include adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane departure warning and prevention with emergency keep assist, and cross-traffic alerts. Heated and ventilated front seats plus a multi-speaker audio system are typical.
The open load bed holds 1200 litres. Some listings note up to 1450 litres cargo volume. Bed dimensions support everyday loads with tub lights and V2L sockets available.
Braked towing is rated at 2500 kg and unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits at 790 kg in most specs, with some markets listing 835 kg. Gross vehicle weight is 3500 kg.
Independent double-wishbone suspension front and rear supports the ladder-frame chassis and AWD with terrain modes for sand, mud and snow. V2L up to 6 kW aids work sites. Trailer stability control is fitted.
The cabin feels more like a premium SUV than a typical pickup. Vegan leather sports seats with heating and ventilation up front give solid support via bolsters. Driver gets eight-way power adjustment plus four-way lumbar. passenger has four- or six-way power. Flat rear floor delivers nearly 90 cm of legroom with good head and elbow space plus a 27-degree seatback angle. Soft-touch materials, large grab handles, dual-zone climate and big easy controls make it practical even in gloves. Front soundproof glass cuts noise. Large digital screens and optional Dynaudio audio round it out for long hauls.
PHEV powertrain with claimed low fuel use when battery charged and 60 L tank
Service interval every 12 months or 20,000 km
Five-star ANCAP rating from 2025 tests
Seven airbags including front centre plus full ADAS suite as standard
Six-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and eight-year/160,000 km battery cover
This plug-in hybrid runs mostly on its dual electric motors with the 1.5-litre turbo petrol acting as a generator. Claimed figures show very low consumption with charge remaining and solid combined range on a full tank plus battery. Real-world use depends on charging habits and load.
Servicing falls due every 12 months or 20,000 km. Capped-price plans stretch out over many years with relatively low average costs. The high-voltage battery carries an eight-year warranty while the vehicle gets six years or 150,000 km cover.
Safety scores five stars from ANCAP with strong adult and child protection plus solid assist systems. Standard kit covers seven airbags, automatic emergency braking, adaptive and intelligent cruise, blind-spot detection, lane keep with emergency assist, cross-traffic alerts and braking, driver fatigue monitoring, child presence detection, ISOFIX and tyre-pressure monitoring.
Day-to-day ownership stays simple with keyless entry, 360-degree camera, parking sensors and V2L power outlets for tools or gear. Independent double-wishbone suspension all round aids comfort on mixed roads while the ladder frame and high-strength steel body support work and light off-road use.
Length 5457 mm, Width 1971 mm, Height 1925 mm, Wheelbase 3260 mm (Shark 2024-)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD SHARK6 Spec Sheet 25 Sept PDF and BYD media press kit.