You do. You protect yourself. Don’t like the price? Don’t buy it. If your government would stop over taxing corporations and attacking the oil and gas industry all your prices would come down. It’s pretty simple.
@@drewolm if nobody buys it. Companies will stop producing innovative trucks like byd if innovation stop obviously China will become more advanced than USA(they already are though).
you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME Americans !
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
yes they are becoming a major brand here. They released their first car a little over 1.5 years, now it would be hard not to see one even during a short trip to the groceries.
@@jeffsenecal4168 I agree that this is an issue. However, with the cost of living increasing daily, people do notice the price difference. For example, the GWM Tank 300 Hybrid costs half of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe here in Australia. And with Jeep having a terrible reputation in terms of quality and reliability, the CCP argument is getting harder and harder to digest for the average Joe and Sheila. Consequently, Jeep sales are heading towards the zero mark here - fast (also because other 4x4s are better in Australian conditions - e.g. the Ford Everest). The real answer to the "China threat" is better or at least similar quality and competitive pricing. If Ford & Toyota don't get this right soon, they will be sidelined long-term. Here in Oz, 2 Chinese manufacturers are already in the Top 10 of the sales charts ...
I believe in Free market. Consumers should be the decider. I don't care if it is the US, Japanese, European, Korean, or the Chinese makes the products. Whoever can make the best quality, reliability, durability, and price competitiveness products should win the market. Competitive brings and drives creativity.
China hasn't allowed foreign EV battery makers to compete in China's local market and forced all EV makers to switch to locally made batteries by local Chinese companies since 2015.
I agree, but you can't have dumping, where the government funds the cars at a loss, destroys the competition, then takes over the market, and raises prices at that point. It looks like a nice truck. I've rented Chinese cars in Mexico, they were ok
We own an BYD Song Plus in Mexico. It's a Toyota RAV4 competitor. So much better than the Toyota for about $5k less. Much nicer interior, better build quality - believe it or not - tons of features come standard, like heated AND cooled seats and it drives 60 miles on EV power. We haven't gassed up in more than three months! It's also been faultless in reliability with zero squeaks or rattles. TFL should bring one up from Mexico to test. Guarantee they'll be impressed.
Good review guys! I'm from New Zealand. We are getting the Shark at the end of 2024! Can't wait to try it. And by the way, BYD has been in the NZ market for a few years now. Their small EV SUV offering is now everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE. Quality has been good too.
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
I live in NZ. I have my fourth Chinese made vehicle. I keep trading up because they just keep getting better with new innovative improvements. We don’t have the tariffs on the Chinese vehicles here therefore they are affordable and a lot of vehicle for your buck.
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
You do realize the profits support the human rights violating CCP do you not? I've been avoiding made in China products. If I pick up and see made in China I put back on the shelf. CCP is a real threat in area of the world.
In south east asia BYD is unstoppable. In indonesia they climb to rank 8 most sales brand only 3 months after launching. BYD seal burried BMW with that glass roof. Years ago BMW sold this kind of roof for 80k usd, saying that the glass roof was why it was expensive. Now BYD seal sold it for 40k, exactly the same glass roof. Of course there are a lot of instruments to compare beside the glass roof, but BYD has proven that BMW's price was a robbery
BMW prices are always a robbery ,as someone who have BMW who is out warranty and has issues every few moths spare parts are so expensive and but even working on car repair is hell
@@l34han ofcourse I have seen American cars in my country but the government applies huge tariffs on them. In some countries over 100%. Most of the Americans are ignorants with zero knowledge about how the other countries do trade.
Chinese cars are doing very well here in Malaysia. I've driven a BYD, and there's no turning back once you did. it's extremely well engineered, and extremely well-made. cheaper but better than German cars, and even Japanese cars. Now I know why the Japanese are panicking. long gone are the days when China only make cheap and low quality goods.
Buying low quality goods from China is mainly because the importer of your region being too greedy, Chinese manufacturers would provide all kinds of deals for buyers, so if you are buying, let's say a 10 USD phone charger that would break in few months, that means the company which sold you that charger, they bought that from the Chinese at 1 USD price but they sold you for 10.
you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME Americans !
@@cheungchingtongthat’s not what OP is saying. Chinese tried entering the Jamaican car market many years ago more than a decade almost 20yrs ago. The cars were crap. No one really took them serious except people who were cheap or didn’t know anything about cars. They were all horrible copies of popular vehicles from Japan & Europe. Today it’s different, they have improved tremendously, unique in design and appear to be competitive against the incumbents Japanese & European brands from a EV and Hybrid perspective such as the one in the video here. The same dealer that distributes BMW, Honda, KIA, Mini, VW, Audi & Porsche to name a few has now added BYD to their lineup.
@@sizzlacalunji I know Chinese brands used to export some crappy cars, but he mentioned "goods", which included more than cars I think, that's why I replied. And the fact is, China could produced good quality cars back in the days, if you consider using them just like a tool, not immersive products like BMW and Mercedes, and of course not under the names of some crappy irresponsible Chinese brands, which went bankrupt later. After all factories back then in China produced German cars also managed to hold lines to produce some Chinese cars, with basically same techniques and materials, but 50% or more lower prices.
Brand loyalty or not, if they keep the price lower and the quality higher than the other brands, watch how fast you'll start seeing more people buying them.
thats why canada imposed a 100% tarrif on BYD if they import them into the country. only way it would work is if they built them in ameirca or mexico and imported them since ford makes the ford ranger and maveric in mexico and "imports" them into america.
@@expertadvice4u Lol what brainwashed BS are you babbling about? The BIG THREE car manufacturers in the US is Ford, GM and Chrysler using crony business tactics to keep foreign competition out.
very nice job Gentleman , fair and accurate . I made a vid in Cancun , checked out the Shark. love it. trying to bring one over from Mexico and do various test at 2 private ranches and also the beach . ( Crystal Beach , TX ) I want to document the miles , etc.. 🤠
I. am a huge Toyota fan, especially LC, I want this thing in US because this thing will keep Toyota honest. In China, a fully loaded Toyota Camry is 22K usd, you can’t even get a Corolla for that price here
That’s what happened when you create space where companies can compete , Toyota was forced to drop the price in China in order to sell well in there and that’s same for all other cars companies,that;’s why many cars manufacturing are investing billions in China , this is great for their consumers because they are getting the best quality cars for a cheaper price unlike the US that is pretty much shutting the competition from entering the US which pretty much is bad for the consumers because US car companies will not need to drop the price since they don’t need to compete .
I just want modern hilux like my father's 89 pickup. Someone needs to get Toyota USA to realize Toyota fans don't want a Toyota that looks like Ford or chevy. We love our reliable ugly indestructable brick on wheels.
Actually in México the BYD Shark is cheaper than the Ranger Raptor or Wiltrak, GMC Canyon and Nissan Frontier. We don’t have the new Tacoma Hybrid in México. BYD Shark: $979,000 pesos Ranger Raptor: $1,368,000 pesos Ranger Wiltrak: $976,000 pesos GMC Canyon: $1,176,400 pesos Nissan Frontier Pro: $1,055,900 pesos Tacoma TRD Sport 6V: $969,900 pesos So, value for your money I think the BYD Shark is the best opción.
@@rulo3894 by financials alone the Tacoma is the best option. its cheaper and its a tried and tested Toyota which will last YEARS. People think cheap chinese vehicles loaded with tech are the answer to everything. Do safety and reliability not matter to anyone anymore?
@@PontifexCaesar Then why people keep complaining about Toyota's quality nowadays? Ever heard of GR Corolla's engine blow up and Toyota blame you for driving it over 86 mph?
@@HyperVanilo you have a very valid point. Toyota's quality has gone down quite a bit; though this mainly applies to those vehicles made in the USA. The GR Corolla is an exception of course.
I live in Mexico I've been seeing alot of byd cars they are selling really well you get a standard 120,000 mile warranty or 8 years free no extra cost that alone is a major factor on why they are selling so well...I went to a byd dealership in hermosillo sonora a couple of days ago and talked to a sells person and she told me they had 20 byd sharks on the lot and every one was sold she told me they are a month out mean while the toyota dealership down the street has a lot full toyota tacomas any color you want. they are not selling !! And of course the USA has a hundred percent tariffs on these Chinese made cars they don't want the big three going bankrupt!!! In my opinion they need to go bankrupt high priced low quality is all they are producing .
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
the big 3 gets "unlimited" funds from the US Government, they do not care at all if they don't sell anything, the government will buy all cars and store them somewhere, just like many EVs in china, when the space is at max capacity will be the breaking point when they will decide if they want to lower the prices again and go for better quality.
@@OIllllOit may seem that way but actually no, Chinese companies are moving into Mexico and therefore those that lose their job at a 'big 3' factory would likely be hired at a Chinese vehicle factory. Not to mention their skills would carry over to the Chinese manufacturing process.
Maybe ford gm and dodge should go back to making low cost high volume trucks like they were founded on. Not bloated overpriced pieces of shit. Edit: Man did I spark a debate 🤣
That would be great but lifting a few government regulations and giving the consumer choice instead would also help us out. How much less expensive do you think a truck would be without SRS systems, immobilizer systems, shift locks, back up cameras, ABS, and a few other crash related safety items? I'm thinking at least 30-40%, maybe more.
It's hilarious that Americans are now going to have to borrow vehicles from Mexico to test most of the world's EVs. BYD in July became the third largest auto manufacturer in the world passing Ford. They're larger than any of the "big 3" already and they're still growing like crazy. You can blame government for this, tariffs and protectionism never work. Let the US become a free market and the US manufacturers will be forced to improve.
Essentially they did what Toyota and Honda did back in the 80’s, take over all of consumer market based on longevity, reliability and lowest prices to even compete
Can't wait when Zeekers, Xiaomi, Xpeng, NIO, and especially YangWang (BYD's ultra luxury brand) opens in Mexico...they'll definitely get test drive by Americans
Good point. We're forced by the government who bought by the lazy US corporations to pay the high prices for low quality. Not only the big3, but tech companies as well. Has anyone compared Huawei's XT 3-fold-phone vs Iphone 16? We're forced to overpay everything here in the US.
BYD is already here in Brazil too. And they're slowly pushing aside the traditional brands with great prices, a solid dealership network, and quality. It won’t take long before they enter the U.S. market, and y’all won’t regret it.
Yeah so they can keep job in the us by giving Stellantis and co billions of $ only for them to sell you a 100k trucks so they can make lots of profits. That's a double whammy! I'd prefer an AFFORDABLE & RELIABLE truck anytime of the week. Chinese or NOT.
Not all that glitters is gold... Chinese vehicles do not have good residues or brakes... Hyundai and Kia did this trick to get a foothold in the US market now you pay a premium for average cars...
You really didn't emphasize the biggest plus of this vehicle. If you don't do much towing and you drive less than 60 miles per day - as most people do - you will spend ZERO money on gas. Zero.
Right; if you drive your Truck empty at about 30mph you might get something like 60 miles; of course all chinese range estimates are the worst fake bs even compared to Europe and US range estimates for EVs.. Go fine ond that has ever really gotten 60 miles on a charge. Your really looking at 30-40 miles similar to the RAV4. Not that 40 miles is nothing; but your not using it as a truck much if you are getting even that; put a load on it see what happens.
@@markspence3750 Im not sure how good they are; you can get a Ford F150 for less, a Maverick is about that or less; it is also a hybrid - and it is moot if BYD isn't going to sell in the USA; which is what they say.
@@litestuffllc7249 I absolutely LOVE the Maverick. They are sold out! But, let's say the BYD costs double, it has a lot of goodies the Maverick doesn't have.
I have driven a Ford F-150 for over 40 years. The current insane truck prices eliminate brand loyalty considerations. I would buy one today if the BYD Truck was available in the USA. Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, & Nissan are all in big trouble due to their truck prices. I will never pay these prices.
The way truck prices are raping loyal consumers, plus the sheer arrogance of manufacturers even like Toyota make the market hungry for this truck, its features, its price, and yes, Chinese goods look appealing. Ford and GM are the most vulnerable. They should be VERY concerned.
@@texZR2 not a bot brother just a American tired of being robbed by the US dealerships. In 2009, I payed about $38k for a Ford F-150 Lariat. Truly a great truck. The same truck today is $70k. That is freaking insane. I guarantee that in the next year or two they will have to significantly lower their prices because consumers will not be able to afford the prices.
A friend of mine bought a ford escape, I bought a chinese equivalent (same size and hp) SWM G01 half the price, and after 2 years mine has turned to be more reliable than the Ford. My friend already had to replace the ac compressor and had a problem with some sensors. Mine hasn't given me any problems at all.
Perhaps it’s the government that’s making them incompetent. Also doubt that the Chinese company is paying their employees well, they do not have unions to protect their workers.
I’m pretty sure the Chinese government supports this company to keep their prices low. Additionally, they don’t have to pay their employees very much. So if you want to support the Chinese government and poverty labor over well made trucks where the people building them can support a family, that’s on you.
@@fatdoi003 yes but that doesn't support the narrative those with an interest in the US auto manufacturing industry push, so we don't talk about those 🙃
This truck as much as I hate to say this, goes to show you how "Stupid" and out-of-touch GM/Ford/RAM are regarding what the buying public really wants in a vehicle.
@@kylethestyle Government mandates on adding more and more safety features, then the manufacturers keep adding features people don't really need to run up the price. Do people really need $2,000-$5,000 led headlight/taillight assemblies? I work at a dealership and I am floored by the stealership parts prices every day, $1,000-$2,200 ac compressors, $700.00+ struts, $1,000-$2,000 power steering pumps.
As a mechanic I've said since the introduction of full electric vehicles that they should have an onboard gas generator. It just makes so much more sense to me. Now Edison is building a semi truck using that architecture and conversion kits for full size passenger trucks and here comes BYD. Be interesting to see if any of the other manufacturers follow suit.
It's a great idea because you can commute to work for dirt cheap but when you tow or go on a road trip you have the gas generator plus with a giant generator built in you can power your camp site when you go camping or a power outage Edison has it right with the semis
I agree because the fast-charging situation on the road in US is not that good for a pickup truck or SUV that needs to tow something. In China, there are new semi-solid EV battery that has high capacity and more importantly very fast charging (if there is a compatible fast charger), and that will solve the range-anxiety. But that will take time to have that kind of fast chargers available. Meanwhile, we need to have this type of hybrid SUV or pickup truck if someone wants to save money in fuel cost.
So the here in Australia the price is $37.500 USD before destination and after Des it's $39,200 USD , BYD website crashed here because of so many people ordering this pick up ." Ford and Toyota take Note "
@@kevin6550694 Yah, no. Canada has been very anti-China for the last few years, always provoking China at first and playing victim whenever China retaliated.
what's so fun about that? Tesla's subsidized are also affected by tariff. The Chinese gov't made sure that no EV with foreign batteries however received subsidies since the battery industry was what they were protecting.
I have a byd sealion 6 primeum in Oz which for a month now and has similar stuff to the shark and I can safely so that it is the best suv I ever had and get range of 800km to 900km but can get upto 1050km on a perfect road
@@kevin6550694yep. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, American, even French! Real zero tariff market that's great for the consumers. Competition is wonderful
This design makes huge sense. For daily commuting on the battery then charging overnight at home makes for a very efficient vehicle. BYD also have a Camry style sedan with the same principle with a potential of 2,000 kilometres in ideal conditions but 1,500 in reality. Very impressive. BYD also have their own Blade battery factory so they are not constrained by supply issues.
This is the reason that the auto industry in the US has lobbied to get a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. This tariff does nothing but allows US auto sellers to languish in their development and innovation and coming out with any new EV technology
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
A couple of points: - Prices in Mexico are higher than in the US. In part due to VAT included in the price. This car is less expensive than gasoline 4X4 midsized trucks from competitive companies in Mexico, despite higher levels of equipment. - Towing is capped by the GVWR to stay in a passenger vehicle classification in other countries. The truck is a bit heavy due to the battery, so the tow rating is sandbagged to bring the GVWR under to the limit. It is likely capable of towing more than its rating and would no doubt be able to tow more if offered in the US, where the heavier GVWR gets tax advantaged but does not require a CDL.
@@baronvolkov6172 GM/Ford/Toyota being much more expensive in Mexico that the US also means fewer people in Mexico can afford them, given wages. The Shark, offering more truck for the money, should have wider appeal from an economic standpoint.
@@baronvolkov6172 The company offers good financing Plans. When they first launch some models they offered 0% interest on 12 months, and lower than average rate on longer terms.
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
This is exact vehicle I would be interested in. It's a no brainer to put a gas range extender in an EV. Plug in 90% of the time. But on longer trips, don't have to worry about stopping to charge up since you can stop at any gas station.
@@matthewgoch7083 At least the Chinese manufacturers are trying to do something different. The technology has been around for decades now yet American companies have had the same vehicles basically unchanged for decades. Are you saying that American manufacturers arent smart or innovative enough to make a quality version of this? 😂
it's historical anti-asian propaganda propagated by the west. guess which country's car's lasts the longest and are the most reliable? japanese. IN YOUR FACE!! people don't have gratitude for asian motor entrants making cars and EV's affordable for the ordinary person and keeping what would otherwise be a euro and US duopoly more honest pricing. They would be charging through the roof for sub-par quality without this competition.
It’s interesting that for car reviewers in Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and even Africa, they don’t need to explain what BYD is to their viewers. However, it seems that US car reviewers and audiences know little about BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, making US seem like an outsider to the global auto market.
most folks have not heard of BYD as the main stream media is not talking about them, there are more and more youtube vids popping up though. I am looking at buying one in MX and driivng it back to TX . do a vid on its off road capabilities , drive it in a valley , on the beach , through a small creek🤠
@@uncledeeproductions8854 The Chinese automotive market is experiencing price wars, with new car launches every month. Legacy automakers have been well protected by tariff, which makes them lack of innovation.
@@uncledeeproductions8854 Remember, this BYD truck was equipped with highway tires. It would likely perform poorly under those conditions you outlined. If you're doing any off roading, try to at least equip it with all terrain tires.
@@perryelyod4870 good point. I will need to budget for tires . I want to drive it up a hill in Del Rio and in Uvalde in a steep valley, also after a hard rain - down a dirt road , then actually drive it on a beach 🤠🤠
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
@@srenlund-hansen6883 Why should they care about where it is built? The Chinese don't care that they buy tesla and iphone whose profit directly go to USA. The very same USA that wants to contain and regime change their country. China have never said it wants to contain the USA or regime change it or prevent it from having advance tech. American should care even less about buying Chinese products.
The BYD hybrid system is amazing. In China they have the hybrid sedans that can go over a 1000 miles with full charge and tank. Even Toyota is planning to change their hybrid system to using BYD hybrid system starting in 2026
We have owned a BYD for two years in Costa Rica and have had zero problems. I don't think they are ready to take on Toyota, Ford etc just yet. The quality needs to come up for sure. However, neither were Toyota, Kia, Hyundai this early in those company's history. Give BYD 4-5 more years and they will be hurting the big boys if they don't stop the price gauging and making bloated junk.
In my town and around, I see sometimes chinese cars. And BYD becomes stronger on the streets. Here are the BYD Ato and the BYD Seal are relative strong. And I could imagine that the Dolphin and Seagul will also become somehow popular. But also MG (which is a brand of SAIC). Also saw already a Aiways, and Polestar. Both are also Chinese brands. And soon Stellantis will build cars from Leapmotor in their european plant in Poland. Also Xpeng is entering the European market. And VW is a sherholder of Xpeng. In China they have also a corporation started. And NIO is also active here in Germany.
Toyota and Honda already facing over 30% sales shrinkage turn this year in Chinese market, and BYD and other EVs are eating up the cake “left” by the Japanese brands and annually 40% increase in sales
We in Europe have at least 20 Chinese brands, the Chinese have been present for at least ten years and we have long been aware that the build quality is very good. I just think that SUVs are better than pick-ups, after all, pick-ups are an American thing... I hope that Chinese cars will also be present in the USA so that the prices of vehicles in the USA will drop a little
Chinese vehicles will never be allowed in the USA. Too many jobs at stake. Automotive-related industry employees an estimated 20% of the total workforce. China didn't have a legacy automotive industry to protect, so it was super easy for Chinese companies to dive right into the EV game. Automotive companies in the USA just cannot do that.
@@TarulWarlord The main problem is US gov doesn't allow any Chinese car company to setup factory in US. No employment will be lost if they produce in US, just like Toyota, Nissan and Honda.
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
@@kennychewcgif Chinese trucks and cars are produced here in the US, forget it, I won't buy one! Just look at Toyota and Honda, American workers are incompetent, lazy fools that only work for money. Has no pride in their work. Asian are different!
It sucks that the US government does not allow those trucks in the USA. Why do we have to pay 70K for a Tacoma when we can pay 40k for the top of the line BYD? I get it: it's a national security issue, you don't want your own companies to go bankrupt, but also you don't want consumers to pay ridiculous prices for a car just because your companies don't innovate and are mediocre. Let's find a middle ground police that protects consumers and American interests: prosperity for all. Thank you. Vote for me.
Wow 😮 The Big 3 better recognize the potential in this market. Because honestly, with this, BYD is a game changer I would have never expected. I would never go full EV, but this?, definitely! Yes, buy one and run her through all your testing! I know I would be more than eager to view your reports/results.
The US government clearly thinks Chinese trucks are good, if they are no good there would be no need for 100% tariff on them. They're good because they're not just cheap copies, they're good because they're high quality, innovative and affordable for the average person.
80 billion to save the auto industry during 2008, and what do we get as a result? Trucks just get larger in sizes, they consume more gas, while innovation remains stagnant.
Size of the vehicle and fuel mileage have absolutely nothing with anything. It’s all the computers and surveillance systems on them that cost way too much. Give me a late 70’s or early 80’s Ford or Chevy pickup and I’m good to go.
80 Billion in 2008, how much went to the friends of the manufacturers and how much to the politicians? I’ll bet that the engineers didn’t get to spend it on What the American Driver really wanted … or proper R&D either …
@@chrisbraid2907 Agree! Other than the money-interest friends and politicians, the management and union are working for their own interests, not for the overall advancement of their company's products. I am not against either the unions or managements. However, the way they were functioning for the past 1/2 century, they failed to compete and continue failing to compete. There must be drastic reforms.
For 80billion we get Americans workers to keep their jobs and contribute to the American economy as a whole. Ford paid their lown back early and GM paid it back on time. Do some research. You sound like pro CCP schills
The RAM Ramcharger is supposed to be similar, but with more all electric range. Somewhere around 190-200 miles per charge(presumably), with around 700 mile range total once the generator kicks in. The generator will be the pentastar v6 I believe. Can’t wait for a HD 3500 version.
I love my ford lightning. I even have the standard range and had no problem driving from my beach town to the highest city on the east coast to go skiing.
@@freetorobandloot There is no gateway. Even if you sneak on of this trucks into the USA, DMVs won't give you a number plate for these without paying the exorbitant tax. And factor in the cost of insurance, you would be better off buying the most expensive American made truck.
@TarulWarlord what I meant was that they could import the Mexican made trucks into the usa, like what the Detroit 2.5 are doing. Make them in Mexico, then send them up north tariff free.
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
Innovate or die. Ford and Chevy are pricing themselves out of market. Everyone laughed at Korean car manufacturers ten years ago, look at them now. Chinese car manufacturers are coming, Ford and Chevy need to introduce PHEV Trucks.
The Korean car market is a horrible example unfortunately. Hyundai built far better quality 20 plus years ago yet, Kia, though they have come a long way since the early 2000's in appearance, Kia is extremely poor quality and poor reliability and have tainted their cousin manufacturer Hyundai. Kia and Hyundai are absolute garbage manufacturers today, and that 10 yr 100k mile warranty is a joke. Can I prove it, you ask ? 100% yes. My wife and I, with current and countless previous owners of these garbage products, have lived the misery.
I mean, Kia and Hyundai don't offer a full sized truck.... There's the Santa Fe which is okay, if you want a cvt transmission, but it's not exactly oozing with "buy me". Canyon / Colorado is much, much better featured.
The Tacoma was compared numerous times to this BYD truck ! Ive always wanted to by a Tacoma until the 2025 was introduced. Overpriced by $10k with a cheesy 4 cylinder drivetrain. Toyota has lost my respect
Yeah I am glad I got my 2020 tacoma for at least 12k less than the current 4th gen. I have a feeling the 6th gen 4runners are going to shoot up in price next year as well.
While in Xinjiang, I came across the BYD upmarket brand, Yangwang U9, and was blown away by how impressive it is. I even told my friends the same thing Andre mentioned-that Range Rover and Jeep should pay attention. This SUV is an amphibious vehicle, able to cross rivers, and it can even park sideways. The build quality is impeccable, rivaling that of the Mercedes G-Wagon. BYD’s first iteration of its pickup, the Shark, is already making waves, and they’re planning to release super trucks soon. In five years, there’s no way Chevrolet, Ford, or Ram will be able to compete. They will all be buried. It isn't just BYD but Chang'an, GWM and many other Chinese brands that are building them too.
Yeah I was under the impression that Chinese cars were shoddy...like those being sold in Russia...but they clearly have nice high end products affordably priced..moreover what does that say about our US auto Industry? This is a wake up call. It will take more than tariffs to protect the US industry...they will have to re-tool to be price competitive also. They may have to consolidate to invest in new factories....I question just how loyal US buyers will be with the price difference and high end luxury features/specs. US market is vulnerable.
Rent one for a month and put it through all the tests. If the US manufacturers see positive responses maybe we'll get a competitive product. But I don't expect them to match the price because BYD makes its own batteries.
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
I absolutely disagree with today's new vehicle prices. But go to China, Japan, South Korea or Russia and tell me if they have a free market. Here in North America we have more variety than pretty much anywhere in the world but there will always be a reason to complain...
The private OEMs could have met the consumer long ago. People thinking a free market equals the absence of government are only making a mistake. Following EREV,, the Workhorse W15 was supposedly going to fill this gap. That was almost 8 years ago. Government tariffs are the anti-competitive end game.
@@我-o3q most of the cars sold in China are not American. They might be branded Buick or Chevrolet but they are nothing like what is being sold in America. More likely a rebadged SAIC or some other joint venture brand and made in China
@@engineer_alv Come on, the Chinese market has a lot more choices than the U.S. Know why Cadillacs and Teslas are so much cheaper in China than in the U.S.?
@@michaelwade7533 Agree, I have a Ranger extra cab but can't get a new extra cab with V6 so haven't upgraded it, everyone is stuck on dual cab which makes no sense to me for a work vehicle as they tray is uselessly small.
@21boxhead It is a hybrid (which is not ideal) but it sounds like a good option for me as I regularly drive long outback distances without charging infrastructure. I like this type of hybrid as it still has a full electric drive train. (more efficient and less complex than the other hybrid types)
@@michaelwade7533 HYBRID + TRUCK = VERY IDEAL USUALLY THE TRANSMISSION ON HYBRID IS USUALLY VERY RELIABLE I HAVE A PRIUS WITH 325K MILES ON IT NO PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION NOT ONCE, ALSO GETTING A USED TRANSMISSION FOR PRIUS IS SUPER CHEAP LIKE 500 BUCKS PROBABLY BECAUSE THERE IS REALLY NO DEMAND FOR IT PRIUS CAN ALSO RUN ON EV MODE ONLY BUT FOR VERY SHORT RANGES AND VERY LOW SPEEDS MAKING IT IMPRACTICAL TO USE ON THE STREET ONLY GOOD FOR SNEAKING OUT OF THE HOUSE AND DON'T WANT NO ONE TO HEAR YOU LEAVE
TFL should do a Segment in China if they want validity into the future I'm In China right now, and the build quality, feature functionality and advance technology in Automobiles is something of a dream for US consumers
I think you should buy one in Mexico, road trip it back to Colorado, hitting mild off road trips on the way….then use it around the ranch to see how it compares to US trucks in its class.
I haven’t had the chance to try this BYD truck yet, but I can say from experience that BYD cars are truly excellent! In terms of price and quality, they’re so much better than Tesla that I’m not sure how Tesla will compete in the long run. It’s surprising that people still don’t expect top-tier build quality from Chinese automakers. While not all are great-MG, for example, falls short-BYD is phenomenal, as is GAC. I’ve had experience with both, and they easily rival European, American, and Japanese manufacturers. These brands should be taken seriously-they’re incredible! As for brand loyalty, I favour Toyota and Isuzu trucks. But I trust BYD, if it is priced right I'm on.
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
I feel like this should be the future of trucks. All electric technology just isn’t there yet to be feasible for most Americans, but something like this is!
Amazing BYD Truck! I hired a Chinese SUV in the UK an MG HS and was shocked how good the quality was it wasn’t that far off the quality of an Audi Q5, do more reviews in the USA, as a current midsize truck owner of the new Ranger and prior owner of the older Chevy Colorado, I would seriously consider this truck if it was sold in the USA, a lot better than the Tesla and Rivian joke of a truck!
60 miles of electric range for a plugin hybrid. 500+ for total range. This is such a no brainer. Most daily driving is nowhere near 60 miles, and for road trips to have over 500 miles per tank is excellent. The only gas vehicle I ever had that got over 500 miles per tank was my old 1996 5.7 liter Suburban, but that had a 42 gallon tank. If I had $47k to burn and these were available in the US I'd buy one yesterday. No transmission to go out, all electric drivetrain means this can be an RV toad with all 4 wheels down, what is wrong with US manufacturers that they aren't making trucks like this?
even if ur commute is 120 miles and u drain the electric range halfway the commute u still get a ridiculous fuel economy ( maybe 45 to 70 mpg), in a truck that's fully loaded, the latest tech, quiet with great driving assists, great performance. Just like the japanese 50 years ago, the chinese newcomers seem to adjust much better to what the average consumers really want in periods of uncertainty and changes
@@uthanwintun Engine will probably be tuned to run at just one or maybe two set rpms set for maximum efficiency and low stress. Probably will last ages with that setup, especially since actual runtime will also be low since if you can charge it full at home every night often the engine won't need to come on very often at all.
You guys did a good job . The break and suspension system feels like more shark and bouncing, maybe because you guys were using the sport mode at the whole time , that actively the brakes and suspension system more aggressively 0:30 reacting , but if you put it on the normal mode it should change to more normal operation feels and have a softer and comfy ride .
Money talks. That truck here for half or 30% less than an equally equipped American truck. Is going sell like crazy. About brand loyalty that is a very small percentage of the people buying trucks. Most people just want more for their money. They government knows that if allowed in the US market it will destroy all competition. As far reliability, the vehicles we buy now suck anyways, are super expensive to repair and they want to make it illegal for people to work in their own vehicles. Basically the US car industry is forcing us to buy expensive bad vehicles, fine us if we don't pay them to fix the broken vehicles they sold us. As much as I'm not a fan of Chinese products like that, I want them here just to teach US companies a lesson.
I can understand why our government does not want Chinese cars in the US, but I also think its a good example of them trying to control us. BYD is a great product and our 'overlords' really have no right to block our choice to buy this if we really want to. Im sorry if the US manufacturers are not competitive, but Im not sure that's the US consumers' fault. Thanks to you guys for reviewing this. Its about time.
You will compete with China, by being a slave to politboro. You will not have a constitution. A knock can come in the night and you disappear. You are given the freedom of knowledge use it.
I drove one outside the country, and it's okay. It doesn't have the typical utility capabilities of American trucks but has all the luxuries of today's trucks. However, with truck prices in America, it has lost the global market. I hate to say it, but American automakers have placed the American auto industry inside an iron dome with diminishing marginal anything like (affordability, luxury, technology, and, pretty soon, utility.) I don't know how the American auto industry will be able to keep all the auto workers employed unless they jack the prices up, but how can they keep that up?
My most sincere compliments on a very good vehicle review. It most certainly blows the hell out of GM. Dodge/Ram, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Honda or others. Unless this vehicle does not exist, a prototype, or some other dream vehicle that does not exist. What more could you ask for?
I really can't understand why Americans look down on Chinese products while simultaneously using a vast number of them. If they were really that bad, they wouldn't appear in the American market, right? Since there is an abundance of Chinese goods in the market, I believe this is a market choice; these products are the most cost-effective and meet the needs of the public. Brands like Huawei, DJI, BYD, Haier, TCL, Lenovo, etc., all come from China. And what about America? What does America have in terms of manufacturing? Now, even the automotive industry can only survive under government protection.
I've used a Huawei phone for the past 3 years. and it beat iphone is every category, hands down. Huawei's phone is the best I have every used, and it's not closed.
What people in America do not want to realize and except is that China is more advanced with their technology than we are simple as that they're not afraid to just think of something and go for it whether it has to do with vehicles or unbelievable engineering projects building roads and bridges and buildings may just beat us around every turn when it comes to technology in advanced engineering simple as that
It is pretty simple. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, US is busy telling the world that China is a threat. On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, US is busy telling the world that China is collapsing and on Sunday they focus their anti-China propaganda efforts on so-called "human rights." Now that the US Congress just passed another anti-China bill to spread more propaganda globally with a US$325 millions per year budget till 2028 on top of already several such similar bills. We will hear more such stories & lies 24/7. Just put on your seat belt guys.
Unfortunately, Americans associate Chinese products with the ones they bought at their local Dollarama or $5 waffle maker from Walmart that broke after 2 months instead of the expensive/high tech Apple iphones and Lenovo laptops they're using daily.
@@supertouring1 What a lot of Americans didn't realize was that those "very cheap Chinese products" they used to be able to buy cost only 5-10% of the price they bought for. It's their greedy US corporations that ripped them off selling to them with 10-20 times the actual export price. Even today many things in China still are very affordable to the average person, enjoying same or much higher standard of living than those in the West while paying for less. People in the West pay 3-10 times on average the cost of what people are paying in China in so many different sections from transportation, consumer goods, entertainment, food etc.
I have a Honda Pilot and a 2024 BYD yuan down here in Costa Rica. I have been driving the BYD nonstop for almost free and the range is plenty for the distances here, state of the art tech, 360 cameras and all that crap. There is no going back once you test it. Planning to get that Shark as soon as it is available here
@STREETRACEN4U dude please welcome yourself kindly to 2024 and search Beijing Auto show 2024, watch some of the car shows, you'll be impressed by the specs and price, check out the yangwang U8 and U9, the tank500 on carsource an Australian show rank it 10/10 for outback driving above the Toyota, and the dongfeng 917 all very innovative stuff, three also the Xiaomi sports, Huawei car, Zeekr, avatr, and others, as Elon Musk said you let these cars in they will destroy the American car market. The world has changed, the US spent too much money bombing other countries to make the military industrial complex rich while china manufactured the world, .. but built better missiles in the process anyway😂
Suspension, is it the sport setting you are on? But don't forget what you are paying for what you are getting❤ in china they have bus and taxi services that are autonomous driving with no driver at all. True about brand loyalty but Chinese companies think long term, the Next generation with cost inflation issues in the US will try the Byd and won't look back. Same story for Toyota 30 years ago, people said it was a piece of f shit, then suddenly boom Japan was on the cool books again.
BYD is a welcome threat to the US market to help wake up and put those CEO salaries to work!!! MAKE OUR TRUCKS MOR AFFORDABLE PLEASE!! OR.... . Can we at least stop electing politicians that are ruining the value of our dollar?
@@briancavanaugh7604 The thing is, he wants all the bells an whistles for under 30k. Most people that buy these trucks work regular jobs. They think the people who make this stuff should work for free and what not. The American consumer baffles my mind at times
@@alleng012985 Who needs lane assist? Adaptive cruise? Parking assist? All those things needs sensors and are costly. It would be easy to REMOVE that sh1t and make a affordable & reliable truck! Hopefully BYD will shake the market in a good way. 100k trucks are piling up anyways, it's not hard to understand!
@@judahnanas9772 Have you seen the idiots that are on the road? Bro, 99% of driver need that shit and more! Let's be honest, my wife hits shit with the sensors warning her. You sound like somebody saying, let's go back to horse and buggy's. What you're talking about is societal change. I like my front and rear cameras. Especially on these big ass trucks. We can get into another conversation on whether everybody needs a truck or SUV. And you wanna take the sensors away?!!! Man, chill out
I would say I welcome competitors like BYD to try to push US manufacturers to be more competitive, but besides that, I personally would never buy a Chinese brand vehicle myself...
@@christianmeza4941 Have you ever asked yourself how you form your opinions? There's no BYD product in USA, so it highly unlikely comes from personal experience. And based on your reactions to "Chinese" products, it's safe to assume you have never been to China and seen for yourself, so it highly unlikely comes from personal experience. US spent 90B on propaganda against China to make sure you don't buy that $1,000 plane ticket to see it for yourself.
I am think that one day, Americans go to Nigeira and find that most trucks, cars on street are far better than what they are driving in the USA, the NO1 on planet. Big toast to free market!!
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
This driving system is brilliant! Most daily drive is under 60 miles. Even if you need to make a quick stop at a fast food and get a quick charge. Rarely will the power generator be used
The irony is that, China is promoting competition and a free market while we are endorsing policies reminiscent of communism, such as protectionism and government subsidies 😂😂
Well China put PLENTY of subsidies into their car companies over the years, both state owned and private ones like BYD. The difference is their carmakers actually used all those subsidies to, like, make these innovative cars. American subsidies just get used to do stock buybacks and enrich the C-suite and institutional investors instead.
socialism for the rich and both communism/capitalism for the poor i guess. But yeah both japanese and the western automakers are lagging behind the automotive race but their CEOs keep getting richer.
USA capitalism is actually: Socialized risks. Privatized profits. When market condition is good the CEO gets all the accolades and profits. When the markets downturn the government steps in to bail them out; and the CEOs still keep their hefty salaries.
Ironically, there are a few Chinese automakers were bankrupted on the past few years due to the huge competition causing job cuts and other social issues which was totally against their socialist/communist ideology. Have we seen many bankruptcies in the west recently?
I have a feeling BYD is going to be the next Hyundai / Kia. Initially viewed as an inferior quality import product, but turns out to actually be pretty decent for the average consumer. Look at DeBoss Garage’s recent video where he went to China and got to experience BYD vehicles for himself. The vehicle quality and prices blow the American auto manufactures out of the water. I really do hope they are allowed to be sold in the United States, the domestic auto manufacturers need some competition with the insane prices they are putting on their vehicles lately. So yes, my vote would absolutely be to buy one and test it, I can’t wait to see more on this!
I expect BYD is further advanced than Hyundai was when Hyundai started to export to North America. Byd 15 years ago was crap heck even 5 years ago Chinese barely bought them. Now it has become one of the most popular brands in China.
BYO has been making hybrid buses in the US for a while. I really like how they use the engine as a generator. Seems that would give you the best of both worlds for a lot of people.
The city that I live in tried to make use of BYD buses, they all had to be sent back because they didn't meet the claims that were made regarding their performance and due to serious quality issues.
@@mikahoIic From what I can find, CA only ran 4 buses for a year as an experiment. Anyway, hopefully they don't catch on in the US, there are American bus manufacturers that need to succeed.
@@PistonAvatarGuy good to know that. If it is a few years ago, I can understand that. EV cars are developing super fast these years. Even 2 years is making a big difference.
A plug-in hybrid powertrain makes so much sense for a truck. I don't know why we don't see more of these powertrains. I'm curious to see how the new Dodge ramcharger does, which has essentially the same powertrain layout as the byd shark.
Yeah most definitely for those heavy duty trucks to eliminate the use of gearbox, put a smaller diesel or LPG/CNG engine or even Biodiesel engine with a generator and the truck will have even more power output and flexibility
The bottom line and the clear understanding of someone who listens and has their eyes open is that America is falling way behind. Unfortunately our stubbornness and our constant belief and preaching to the world that we are the best we are the number one has created a complacency that is being beaten as we speak. It is not about a meeting defeat it's about realizing what's going on with the trends are and where we need to be and how we get there
I mean they basically did. The Shark is just the front 2/3 of the Bao 5 with a truck bed in the back. Identical chassis and DMO drivetrain as the Bao 5, except I don't think the Shark comes with the high trim Bao 5's trick electrohydraulic suspension system. Not yet at any rate.
@@tren133 The Bao 5 is different. It has over 500kw's of power and 760nm of torque. It also has things like diff locks to help with offroad ability. The battery is also a little bigger.
byd just brings leopard 5 to Dunhuang off road rally (something similar to Dakar rally). They were the only cars in T2 group finishing this rally. I am pretty sure byd is going to take leopard 5 to Dakar in the near future.
I think the concept of an electric vehicle with a gas generator is awesome. The battery needs to be big enough to have good range without the engine coming on, and the egine will have to be efficient to make the most of the concept. It's great to see what BYD is doing.
Also, the bigger the battery, the heavier it is and the longer it takes to charge. 60 Mill ev can already meet 90% of driving needs going to the store and dropping children off at school.And a 194hp generator for long distance travel.
Chinese products for the US market are only cheap because you get what you pay for, US companies order cheap stuff to specification so that US consumers can afford it. These cars, they are prime Luxurious for the Chinese consumer and beyond, as Tim Cook said you can't fill a room in the US with the engineers we need but you can fill two football stadiums in a day in china no exaggeration. People don't go there for price anymore they go for know how and machining expertise
100% tax to protect American companies... but... who protects the American consumer from the greed of American companies??!!!
You do. You protect yourself. Don’t like the price? Don’t buy it. If your government would stop over taxing corporations and attacking the oil and gas industry all your prices would come down. It’s pretty simple.
@@drewolm if nobody buys it. Companies will stop producing innovative trucks like byd if innovation stop obviously China will become more advanced than USA(they already are though).
They are on their own.
Americans hate when Asian products do better than theirs. This is why they hate the number 1 auto brand Toyota.
@@letzgow6110 Americans hate Toyota? Stop drinking swamp water. Why do you think Toyota is #1? Because people hate it? What an utter malarkey.
I live in Mexico where I see many BYD vehicles. Two of my neighbors own them and are happy with the quality of the vehicles.
you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME Americans !
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
This truck is about to launch in Australia. BYD EVs are doing extremely well here.
yes they are becoming a major brand here. They released their first car a little over 1.5 years, now it would be hard not to see one even during a short trip to the groceries.
Great job. Keep funding the CCp.
@@jeffsenecal4168hell yeah baby
@@jeffsenecal4168 I agree that this is an issue. However, with the cost of living increasing daily, people do notice the price difference. For example, the GWM Tank 300 Hybrid costs half of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe here in Australia. And with Jeep having a terrible reputation in terms of quality and reliability, the CCP argument is getting harder and harder to digest for the average Joe and Sheila. Consequently, Jeep sales are heading towards the zero mark here - fast (also because other 4x4s are better in Australian conditions - e.g. the Ford Everest). The real answer to the "China threat" is better or at least similar quality and competitive pricing. If Ford & Toyota don't get this right soon, they will be sidelined long-term. Here in Oz, 2 Chinese manufacturers are already in the Top 10 of the sales charts ...
@@jeffsenecal4168keep sour grapes 🍇 baby
I believe in Free market. Consumers should be the decider. I don't care if it is the US, Japanese, European, Korean, or the Chinese makes the products. Whoever can make the best quality, reliability, durability, and price competitiveness products should win the market. Competitive brings and drives creativity.
China hasn't allowed foreign EV battery makers to compete in China's local market and forced all EV makers to switch to locally made batteries by local Chinese companies since 2015.
Ask china 🇨🇳 to make the Chinese market free and not force the carmakers to participate with Chinese carmaker to sell their cars in China
I agree, but you can't have dumping, where the government funds the cars at a loss, destroys the competition, then takes over the market, and raises prices at that point. It looks like a nice truck. I've rented Chinese cars in Mexico, they were ok
@@EthanMurray-h7uisn’t subsidizing big oil companies to allow them to grow so big and extract oil around the world the same thing? Exxon, BP..
@@Hokimon21 YUP!
We own an BYD Song Plus in Mexico. It's a Toyota RAV4 competitor. So much better than the Toyota for about $5k less. Much nicer interior, better build quality - believe it or not - tons of features come standard, like heated AND cooled seats and it drives 60 miles on EV power. We haven't gassed up in more than three months! It's also been faultless in reliability with zero squeaks or rattles. TFL should bring one up from Mexico to test. Guarantee they'll be impressed.
Can you tell us about its reliability. Like what I see but, I’m curious as to how reliable it is.
@@rickramirez7710 гибридный седаны byd ,работая в такси имеют пробеги за 700 тыщ км!!!
can you test if you will be trapped in the car when the battery dies? Are the doors able to be open mechanically by default?
@@MrEagleeye58 come on, this is the basic function of evs, see more of this world.
@@MrEagleeye58
All EVs and hybrids have a manual button to open the doors in an emergency bro
Good review guys! I'm from New Zealand. We are getting the Shark at the end of 2024! Can't wait to try it. And by the way, BYD has been in the NZ market for a few years now. Their small EV SUV offering is now everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE. Quality has been good too.
Are you talking about the sealion?
@@JimPaulCS I think Dolphin, Seal and Atto3
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
Please post when you get the BYD Shark -- I wonder what discussion forums are the best for this topic. Any good links?
why dont you move to china, the you have BYD all around you ?
I live in NZ. I have my fourth Chinese made vehicle. I keep trading up because they just keep getting better with new innovative improvements. We don’t have the tariffs on the Chinese vehicles here therefore they are affordable and a lot of vehicle for your buck.
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
@@shirlprada2447 Thankfully New Zealand is completely irrelevant on the world stage.
Thanks for helping to bankroll a Communist Nation, and their military machine.
You also don’t have any kind of domestic auto industry to monitor
You do realize the profits support the human rights violating CCP do you not? I've been avoiding made in China products. If I pick up and see made in China I put back on the shelf. CCP is a real threat in area of the world.
In south east asia BYD is unstoppable. In indonesia they climb to rank 8 most sales brand only 3 months after launching. BYD seal burried BMW with that glass roof. Years ago BMW sold this kind of roof for 80k usd, saying that the glass roof was why it was expensive. Now BYD seal sold it for 40k, exactly the same glass roof. Of course there are a lot of instruments to compare beside the glass roof, but BYD has proven that BMW's price was a robbery
BMW prices are always a robbery ,as someone who have BMW who is out warranty and has issues every few moths spare parts are so expensive and but even working on car repair is hell
When US companies have advantages: FREE TRADE !!!
When Chinese companies are catching up: NATIONAL SECURITY !!!
Now go to Asian countries and tell me if they have free trade 😂
@@AVB_777 You have never been there have you?
@@l34han I'm from a Asian country
@@AVB_777 And you never seen an American car in your country?
I have never seen a Chinese car in north America.
@@l34han ofcourse I have seen American cars in my country but the government applies huge tariffs on them. In some countries over 100%.
Most of the Americans are ignorants with zero knowledge about how the other countries do trade.
Chinese cars are doing very well here in Malaysia.
I've driven a BYD, and there's no turning back once you did. it's extremely well engineered, and extremely well-made. cheaper but better than German cars, and even Japanese cars. Now I know why the Japanese are panicking.
long gone are the days when China only make cheap and low quality goods.
Buying low quality goods from China is mainly because the importer of your region being too greedy, Chinese manufacturers would provide all kinds of deals for buyers, so if you are buying, let's say a 10 USD phone charger that would break in few months, that means the company which sold you that charger, they bought that from the Chinese at 1 USD price but they sold you for 10.
Chins produce same product with different quality in different prices .You get what you pay for.@@cheungchingtong
you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME Americans !
@@cheungchingtongthat’s not what OP is saying. Chinese tried entering the Jamaican car market many years ago more than a decade almost 20yrs ago. The cars were crap. No one really took them serious except people who were cheap or didn’t know anything about cars. They were all horrible copies of popular vehicles from Japan & Europe. Today it’s different, they have improved tremendously, unique in design and appear to be competitive against the incumbents Japanese & European brands from a EV and Hybrid perspective such as the one in the video here. The same dealer that distributes BMW, Honda, KIA, Mini, VW, Audi & Porsche to name a few has now added BYD to their lineup.
@@sizzlacalunji I know Chinese brands used to export some crappy cars, but he mentioned "goods", which included more than cars I think, that's why I replied. And the fact is, China could produced good quality cars back in the days, if you consider using them just like a tool, not immersive products like BMW and Mercedes, and of course not under the names of some crappy irresponsible Chinese brands, which went bankrupt later. After all factories back then in China produced German cars also managed to hold lines to produce some Chinese cars, with basically same techniques and materials, but 50% or more lower prices.
Brand loyalty or not, if they keep the price lower and the quality higher than the other brands, watch how fast you'll start seeing more people buying them.
As happened with Hyundai and Kia
Agree.
@@Surfzap63 except the quality part
Here in Australia I hate to say it but BYD is nearly evreywhere in cities
thats why canada imposed a 100% tarrif on BYD if they import them into the country. only way it would work is if they built them in ameirca or mexico and imported them since ford makes the ford ranger and maveric in mexico and "imports" them into america.
Banned Huawei smartphones and now virtually BYD trucks. Just shows you who is on the way up and who is on the way down.
Don’t forget the iPhone is the same thing repackaged every year since 2013.
By clearly going down. utterly cheap car.
China taxes american auto makers 100% as well it's called equality. Something alot of people don't understand.
The deep state just need to give an order, and those cars controled by US gov will go explosion as they wish. No kidding.
DJI drones too
We don't have a free market. We have a government for sale to the highest bidder....
Our government prints money.
No kidding how the Chinese govt subsidizes the price to destroy the free market is awful
@@expertadvice4u Lol what brainwashed BS are you babbling about? The BIG THREE car manufacturers in the US is Ford, GM and Chrysler using crony business tactics to keep foreign competition out.
@@expertadvice4u And let's not forget the low wages, life/work balance, and likely child labor the citizens of China reap.
A completely free market would be a nightmare.
Thanks to the viewer for lending their truck!
Was this truck brought in from Mexico?
@@MrCovert23 yes!!!
Bet it was the dude from Reddit
very nice job Gentleman , fair and accurate . I made a vid in Cancun , checked out the Shark. love it. trying to bring one over from Mexico and do various test at 2 private ranches and also the beach . ( Crystal Beach , TX ) I want to document the miles , etc.. 🤠
@@experimental_av like he is the only one that bought the truck?? cmoon men there is a bunch of those truck sold already in Mexico
I. am a huge Toyota fan, especially LC, I want this thing in US because this thing will keep Toyota honest. In China, a fully loaded Toyota Camry is 22K usd, you can’t even get a Corolla for that price here
22k and higher trim
Wait till everyone starts crying about salvage costs on this EV crap !!
@@garyalford9394 Ok grandpa… time for your nap.
That’s what happened when you create space where companies can compete , Toyota was forced to drop the price in China in order to sell well in there and that’s same for all other cars companies,that;’s why many cars manufacturing are investing billions in China , this is great for their consumers because they are getting the best quality cars for a cheaper price unlike the US that is pretty much shutting the competition from entering the US which pretty much is bad for the consumers because US car companies will not need to drop the price since they don’t need to compete .
I just want modern hilux like my father's 89 pickup. Someone needs to get Toyota USA to realize Toyota fans don't want a Toyota that looks like Ford or chevy. We love our reliable ugly indestructable brick on wheels.
Actually in México the BYD Shark is cheaper than the Ranger Raptor or Wiltrak, GMC Canyon and Nissan Frontier. We don’t have the new Tacoma Hybrid in México.
BYD Shark: $979,000 pesos
Ranger Raptor: $1,368,000 pesos
Ranger Wiltrak: $976,000 pesos
GMC Canyon: $1,176,400 pesos
Nissan Frontier Pro: $1,055,900 pesos
Tacoma TRD Sport 6V: $969,900 pesos
So, value for your money I think the BYD Shark is the best opción.
Sorry, option* (autocorrector lol)
@@rulo3894 by financials alone the Tacoma is the best option. its cheaper and its a tried and tested Toyota which will last YEARS. People think cheap chinese vehicles loaded with tech are the answer to everything. Do safety and reliability not matter to anyone anymore?
@@PontifexCaesar you dont think they are tested for safety? fool
@@PontifexCaesar Then why people keep complaining about Toyota's quality nowadays? Ever heard of GR Corolla's engine blow up and Toyota blame you for driving it over 86 mph?
@@HyperVanilo you have a very valid point. Toyota's quality has gone down quite a bit; though this mainly applies to those vehicles made in the USA. The GR Corolla is an exception of course.
I live in Mexico I've been seeing alot of byd cars they are selling really well you get a standard 120,000 mile warranty or 8 years free no extra cost that alone is a major factor on why they are selling so well...I went to a byd dealership in hermosillo sonora a couple of days ago and talked to a sells person and she told me they had 20 byd sharks on the lot and every one was sold she told me they are a month out mean while the toyota dealership down the street has a lot full toyota tacomas any color you want. they are not selling !! And of course the USA has a hundred percent tariffs on these Chinese made cars they don't want the big three going bankrupt!!! In my opinion they need to go bankrupt high priced low quality is all they are producing .
@CncRouter43
Most of the big 3 are made in Mexico anyway so Mexico would lose more jobs than the US 😂
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
the big 3 gets "unlimited" funds from the US Government, they do not care at all if they don't sell anything, the government will buy all cars and store them somewhere, just like many EVs in china, when the space is at max capacity will be the breaking point when they will decide if they want to lower the prices again and go for better quality.
Low quality because the parts are made in China.
@@OIllllOit may seem that way but actually no, Chinese companies are moving into Mexico and therefore those that lose their job at a 'big 3' factory would likely be hired at a Chinese vehicle factory. Not to mention their skills would carry over to the Chinese manufacturing process.
Maybe ford gm and dodge should go back to making low cost high volume trucks like they were founded on. Not bloated overpriced pieces of shit.
Edit:
Man did I spark a debate 🤣
how would that beneift the CEO and shareholders?
They don’t make peices of shit
@@JogBird nothing will benefit the shareholders when they don't exist.
That would be great but lifting a few government regulations and giving the consumer choice instead would also help us out. How much less expensive do you think a truck would be without SRS systems, immobilizer systems, shift locks, back up cameras, ABS, and a few other crash related safety items? I'm thinking at least 30-40%, maybe more.
yes!
It's hilarious that Americans are now going to have to borrow vehicles from Mexico to test most of the world's EVs. BYD in July became the third largest auto manufacturer in the world passing Ford. They're larger than any of the "big 3" already and they're still growing like crazy.
You can blame government for this, tariffs and protectionism never work. Let the US become a free market and the US manufacturers will be forced to improve.
Essentially they did what Toyota and Honda did back in the 80’s, take over all of consumer market based on longevity, reliability and lowest prices to even compete
Can't wait when Zeekers, Xiaomi, Xpeng, NIO, and especially YangWang (BYD's ultra luxury brand) opens in Mexico...they'll definitely get test drive by Americans
It’s super ironic that the country that most prides itself on being a free market does not in fact act like one 😬🫢
Good point. We're forced by the government who bought by the lazy US corporations to pay the high prices for low quality. Not only the big3, but tech companies as well. Has anyone compared Huawei's XT 3-fold-phone vs Iphone 16? We're forced to overpay everything here in the US.
@@futoUS is going tax sh*t out of Chinese cars made in Mexico
BYD is already here in Brazil too. And they're slowly pushing aside the traditional brands with great prices, a solid dealership network, and quality. It won’t take long before they enter the U.S. market, and y’all won’t regret it.
Now that Stellantis is officially dead, it will be easier for Chinese car companies to sell in the US.
@@TheOzthewiz dead? They're selling better than ever!
I doubt the US is going to allow that. Brazil need to market soy to China and have really no local brands -- the most poular are VW, Fiat, Chevy.
@@tooltalk and Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Land Rover, GWM, Jeep, Peugeot, Renault, Citroën, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, Subaru, RAM, Chery, etc. Our market is huge, mate.
There is perks to being part of BRICS alliance and not a US puppet.
This is why the US government is adding 100% tariffs on Chinese cars
Yeah so they can keep job in the us by giving Stellantis and co billions of $ only for them to sell you a 100k trucks so they can make lots of profits. That's a double whammy! I'd prefer an AFFORDABLE & RELIABLE truck anytime of the week. Chinese or NOT.
Y'all obviously either forgot or have never heard of Toyota Hiluxes or Hilux Champs.
Not all that glitters is gold... Chinese vehicles do not have good residues or brakes... Hyundai and Kia did this trick to get a foothold in the US market now you pay a premium for average cars...
Good. 🤷♂
because they are junk? Ever think of that?
You really didn't emphasize the biggest plus of this vehicle. If you don't do much towing and you drive less than 60 miles per day - as most people do - you will spend ZERO money on gas. Zero.
Right; if you drive your Truck empty at about 30mph you might get something like 60 miles; of course all chinese range estimates are the worst fake bs even compared to Europe and US range estimates for EVs.. Go fine ond that has ever really gotten 60 miles on a charge. Your really looking at 30-40 miles similar to the RAV4. Not that 40 miles is nothing; but your not using it as a truck much if you are getting even that; put a load on it see what happens.
The biggest plus is that $49,000 price!
@@markspence3750 Im not sure how good they are; you can get a Ford F150 for less, a Maverick is about that or less; it is also a hybrid - and it is moot if BYD isn't going to sell in the USA; which is what they say.
@@litestuffllc7249 I absolutely LOVE the Maverick. They are sold out! But, let's say the BYD costs double, it has a lot of goodies the Maverick doesn't have.
Good point.
I have driven a Ford F-150 for over 40 years. The current insane truck prices eliminate brand loyalty considerations. I would buy one today if the BYD Truck was available in the USA. Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, & Nissan are all in big trouble due to their truck prices. I will never pay these prices.
Thank you for the feedback.
The way truck prices are raping loyal consumers, plus the sheer arrogance of manufacturers even like Toyota make the market hungry for this truck, its features, its price, and yes, Chinese goods look appealing. Ford and GM are the most vulnerable. They should be VERY concerned.
So you would rather buy a truck made with slave labor and low quality.
Give me an older F150 any day of the week. Whack a modern coyote engine in, love it.
@@texZR2 not a bot brother just a American tired of being robbed by the US dealerships. In 2009, I payed about $38k for a Ford F-150 Lariat. Truly a great truck. The same truck today is $70k. That is freaking insane. I guarantee that in the next year or two they will have to significantly lower their prices because consumers will not be able to afford the prices.
A friend of mine bought a ford escape, I bought a chinese equivalent (same size and hp) SWM G01 half the price, and after 2 years mine has turned to be more reliable than the Ford. My friend already had to replace the ac compressor and had a problem with some sensors. Mine hasn't given me any problems at all.
I’m sick of the gov incentivizing incompetent companies. Soon the taxpayers will be bailing them out because the refuse to adapt to new technologies.
Perhaps it’s the government that’s making them incompetent. Also doubt that the Chinese company is paying their employees well, they do not have unions to protect their workers.
You must be a bit young because the federal government did indeed bail out a couple of the NA auto makers out in the early 2000's.
I’m pretty sure the Chinese government supports this company to keep their prices low. Additionally, they don’t have to pay their employees very much. So if you want to support the Chinese government and poverty labor over well made trucks where the people building them can support a family, that’s on you.
@@zellodavis8453 doesn't u.s have EV incentives?? that's subsidy no??? what about chips act? subsidy too???
@@fatdoi003 yes but that doesn't support the narrative those with an interest in the US auto manufacturing industry push, so we don't talk about those 🙃
This truck as much as I hate to say this, goes to show you how "Stupid" and out-of-touch GM/Ford/RAM are regarding what the buying public really wants in a vehicle.
BYD uses a gigapress just like Tesla.
American makers better wake up and smell the roses, before is too late. 😮
I'm sure our government influences them to make certain types of vehicles.
@@kylethestyle Government mandates on adding more and more safety features, then the manufacturers keep adding features people don't really need to run up the price. Do people really need $2,000-$5,000 led headlight/taillight assemblies?
I work at a dealership and I am floored by the stealership parts prices every day, $1,000-$2,200 ac compressors, $700.00+ struts, $1,000-$2,000 power steering pumps.
Actually, even this is more computerized crap than I want in a truck. I'll pass.
@@ionflow1073 And I will buy a fully loaded BYD Shark anyway.
As a mechanic I've said since the introduction of full electric vehicles that they should have an onboard gas generator. It just makes so much more sense to me. Now Edison is building a semi truck using that architecture and conversion kits for full size passenger trucks and here comes BYD. Be interesting to see if any of the other manufacturers follow suit.
It's a great idea because you can commute to work for dirt cheap but when you tow or go on a road trip you have the gas generator plus with a giant generator built in you can power your camp site when you go camping or a power outage Edison has it right with the semis
Diesel generator would be even better!
we are so far behind!
I agree because the fast-charging situation on the road in US is not that good for a pickup truck or SUV that needs to tow something. In China, there are new semi-solid EV battery that has high capacity and more importantly very fast charging (if there is a compatible fast charger), and that will solve the range-anxiety. But that will take time to have that kind of fast chargers available. Meanwhile, we need to have this type of hybrid SUV or pickup truck if someone wants to save money in fuel cost.
Isn’t a new ram charger pick up truck running with the same technology
So the here in Australia the price is $37.500 USD before destination and after Des it's $39,200 USD , BYD website crashed here because of so many people ordering this pick up ." Ford and Toyota take Note "
awsome
I drove this today actually, I tested 0 to 100km/h (62MPH) in 5.66s, pretty close to TFLs 0 to 60MPH
BYD should build a plant in Canada!
Harás reseña? Yo te sigo en tu canal. Saludos 🤘🏾
@@kevin6550694Canada, along with the U.S, should be the last countries on the list, for any Chinese companies to invest in.
@@kevin6550694 they already have a plant in Ontario
@@kevin6550694
Yah, no. Canada has been very anti-China for the last few years, always provoking China at first and playing victim whenever China retaliated.
Fun fact - Chinese government also offered subsides to Tesla.
Indeed, Tesla received subsidies and tax breaks for constructing the factory and the same gov subsidies like rebates to customers etc...
they own BYD
@@srenlund-hansen6883 byd is a private company
@@srenlund-hansen6883BYD is a public company, if you take a look at their shareholders , you will find most are American companies.
what's so fun about that? Tesla's subsidized are also affected by tariff. The Chinese gov't made sure that no EV with foreign batteries however received subsidies since the battery industry was what they were protecting.
I have a byd sealion 6 primeum in Oz which for a month now and has similar stuff to the shark and I can safely so that it is the best suv I ever had and get range of 800km to 900km but can get upto 1050km on a perfect road
I also like BYD
Oz means Australia?
You get many new cars and trucks there. Lucky
And all for under $40k USD- why do you yanks take this crap from your government.
@@kevin6550694yep. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, American, even French! Real zero tariff market that's great for the consumers. Competition is wonderful
@@kevin6550694 same in NZ. So much choice and they are cheap. The US tarrifs have stuffed consumers.
This design makes huge sense. For daily commuting on the battery then charging overnight at home makes for a very efficient vehicle. BYD also have a Camry style sedan with the same principle with a potential of 2,000 kilometres in ideal conditions but 1,500 in reality. Very impressive. BYD also have their own Blade battery factory so they are not constrained by supply issues.
This is the reason that the auto industry in the US has lobbied to get a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. This tariff does nothing but allows US auto sellers to languish in their development and innovation and coming out with any new EV technology
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
A couple of points:
- Prices in Mexico are higher than in the US. In part due to VAT included in the price. This car is less expensive than gasoline 4X4 midsized trucks from competitive companies in Mexico, despite higher levels of equipment.
- Towing is capped by the GVWR to stay in a passenger vehicle classification in other countries. The truck is a bit heavy due to the battery, so the tow rating is sandbagged to bring the GVWR under to the limit. It is likely capable of towing more than its rating and would no doubt be able to tow more if offered in the US, where the heavier GVWR gets tax advantaged but does not require a CDL.
Compare US wages and mexico wages to buy a 47k truck
@@baronvolkov6172 GM/Ford/Toyota being much more expensive in Mexico that the US also means fewer people in Mexico can afford them, given wages. The Shark, offering more truck for the money, should have wider appeal from an economic standpoint.
@@baronvolkov6172 The company offers good financing Plans. When they first launch some models they offered 0% interest on 12 months, and lower than average rate on longer terms.
Excellent point
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
This is exact vehicle I would be interested in. It's a no brainer to put a gas range extender in an EV. Plug in 90% of the time. But on longer trips, don't have to worry about stopping to charge up since you can stop at any gas station.
Because you're used to buying Chinese junk😂
@@jensalan yes, win / win.
Loved my Chevy Volt. Would buy this no doubt.
The ramcharger is about to do that
@@matthewgoch7083 At least the Chinese manufacturers are trying to do something different. The technology has been around for decades now yet American companies have had the same vehicles basically unchanged for decades. Are you saying that American manufacturers arent smart or innovative enough to make a quality version of this? 😂
Grandparents laughed at Japanese cars, parents laughed at Koreans', now they laugh at Chinese top brands... the awakening is going to be hard
it's historical anti-asian propaganda propagated by the west.
guess which country's car's lasts the longest and are the most reliable? japanese. IN YOUR FACE!!
people don't have gratitude for asian motor entrants making cars and EV's affordable for the ordinary person and keeping what would otherwise be a euro and US duopoly more honest pricing. They would be charging through the roof for sub-par quality without this competition.
@@RamonGT and your children will laugh at Philippines Brand Cars
Yeah, connect your phones to the CHINESE made car. Totally won't steal your data for the CPP. Nope. Never.
Keep dreaming
Well, least Korean and Japanese are communists.
It’s interesting that for car reviewers in Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and even Africa, they don’t need to explain what BYD is to their viewers. However, it seems that US car reviewers and audiences know little about BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, making US seem like an outsider to the global auto market.
most folks have not heard of BYD as the main stream media is not talking about them, there are more and more youtube vids popping up though. I am looking at buying one in MX and driivng it back to TX . do a vid on its off road capabilities , drive it in a valley , on the beach , through a small creek🤠
@@uncledeeproductions8854 The Chinese automotive market is experiencing price wars, with new car launches every month. Legacy automakers have been well protected by tariff, which makes them lack of innovation.
@@horuscheng3476 yes , I read based on the price wars , China is exporting big time
@@uncledeeproductions8854 Remember, this BYD truck was equipped with highway tires. It would likely perform poorly under those conditions you outlined. If you're doing any off roading, try to at least equip it with all terrain tires.
@@perryelyod4870 good point. I will need to budget for tires . I want to drive it up a hill in Del Rio and in Uvalde in a steep valley, also after a hard rain - down a dirt road , then actually drive it on a beach 🤠🤠
I just got a BYD dolphin mini (a small electric city car) it’s very reliable as of now, and I got it for less than 20K usd
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
and you dint care how it is build and where ?
@@srenlund-hansen6883 why we should care? consumer only need care qulity & price.
@@emilzhang5741 and leave all other problems to our children ?
@@srenlund-hansen6883 Why should they care about where it is built? The Chinese don't care that they buy tesla and iphone whose profit directly go to USA. The very same USA that wants to contain and regime change their country. China have never said it wants to contain the USA or regime change it or prevent it from having advance tech. American should care even less about buying Chinese products.
The most lovely thing is that it's not beeping at you all the time. I love it.
The BYD hybrid system is amazing. In China they have the hybrid sedans that can go over a 1000 miles with full charge and tank. Even Toyota is planning to change their hybrid system to using BYD hybrid system starting in 2026
We have owned a BYD for two years in Costa Rica and have had zero problems. I don't think they are ready to take on Toyota, Ford etc just yet. The quality needs to come up for sure. However, neither were Toyota, Kia, Hyundai this early in those company's history. Give BYD 4-5 more years and they will be hurting the big boys if they don't stop the price gauging and making bloated junk.
BYD was already the third best-selling car brand in the world in July, and its sales in August easily surpassed Volkswagen,second only to Toyota.
In my town and around, I see sometimes chinese cars. And BYD becomes stronger on the streets.
Here are the BYD Ato and the BYD Seal are relative strong. And I could imagine that the Dolphin and Seagul will also become somehow popular.
But also MG (which is a brand of SAIC).
Also saw already a Aiways, and Polestar. Both are also Chinese brands. And soon Stellantis will build cars from Leapmotor in their european plant in Poland.
Also Xpeng is entering the European market. And VW is a sherholder of Xpeng. In China they have also a corporation started.
And NIO is also active here in Germany.
2 yrs and no problems. That’s a great start. Cheap price and reliability will quickly change brand loyalty 😊
Toyota and Honda already facing over 30% sales shrinkage turn this year in Chinese market, and BYD and other EVs are eating up the cake “left” by the Japanese brands and annually 40% increase in sales
BYD was the 3rd biggest selling manufacturer of vehicles in the world in July, the Chinese are coming...
Excellent video! Thanks to that viewer who made this video possible!
We in Europe have at least 20 Chinese brands, the Chinese have been present for at least ten years and we have long been aware that the build quality is very good. I just think that SUVs are better than pick-ups, after all, pick-ups are an American thing...
I hope that Chinese cars will also be present in the USA so that the prices of vehicles in the USA will drop a little
Most Americans just listen to their politicians that aee paid for. THey are hopeless people.
Chinese vehicles will never be allowed in the USA. Too many jobs at stake.
Automotive-related industry employees an estimated 20% of the total workforce.
China didn't have a legacy automotive industry to protect, so it was super easy for Chinese companies to dive right into the EV game. Automotive companies in the USA just cannot do that.
@@TarulWarlord The main problem is US gov doesn't allow any Chinese car company to setup factory in US. No employment will be lost if they produce in US, just like Toyota, Nissan and Honda.
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
@@kennychewcgif Chinese trucks and cars are produced here in the US, forget it, I won't buy one!
Just look at Toyota and Honda, American workers are incompetent, lazy fools that only work for money. Has no pride in their work. Asian are different!
It sucks that the US government does not allow those trucks in the USA. Why do we have to pay 70K for a Tacoma when we can pay 40k for the top of the line BYD? I get it: it's a national security issue, you don't want your own companies to go bankrupt, but also you don't want consumers to pay ridiculous prices for a car just because your companies don't innovate and are mediocre. Let's find a middle ground police that protects consumers and American interests: prosperity for all. Thank you. Vote for me.
Please buy one, and do everything you can with it. I would buy one right away if it’s for sale here in US
Wow 😮
The Big 3 better recognize the potential in this market. Because honestly, with this, BYD is a game changer I would have never expected. I would never go full EV, but this?, definitely!
Yes, buy one and run her through all your testing! I know I would be more than eager to view your reports/results.
The US government clearly thinks Chinese trucks are good, if they are no good there would be no need for 100% tariff on them. They're good because they're not just cheap copies, they're good because they're high quality, innovative and affordable for the average person.
Exactly 5 years ago they where laughing at them at Detroit motor show and no tartifs no tax because nobody would buy them
Nope. The tariff are about the CCP paying BYD to export the vehicle.
Technically it is 127.5%. 2.5% base tariff + 100% Chinese EV tariff + 25% Chicken Tax on imported trucks
Don't forget that the CCP will be listening in to your conversations on a regular basis.
@@timhiltonsuperstarLike the us government.😅
Why not strive to be more efficient and competitive than imposing tariffs at the expense of consumers?
complacency and feeling threatened.
80 billion to save the auto industry during 2008, and what do we get as a result? Trucks just get larger in sizes, they consume more gas, while innovation remains stagnant.
Size of the vehicle and fuel mileage have absolutely nothing with anything. It’s all the computers and surveillance systems on them that cost way too much. Give me a late 70’s or early 80’s Ford or Chevy pickup and I’m good to go.
80 Billion in 2008, how much went to the friends of the manufacturers and how much to the politicians? I’ll bet that the engineers didn’t get to spend it on What the American Driver really wanted … or proper R&D either …
@@chrisbraid2907
Agree!
Other than the money-interest friends and politicians, the management and union are working for their own interests, not for the overall advancement of their company's products. I am not against either the unions or managements. However, the way they were functioning for the past 1/2 century, they failed to compete and continue failing to compete. There must be drastic reforms.
BYD is so junk that thousands of them catch fire every year. BYD showrooms have caught fire, Trucks carrying BYD caught fire. 😂
For 80billion we get Americans workers to keep their jobs and contribute to the American economy as a whole. Ford paid their lown back early and GM paid it back on time. Do some research. You sound like pro CCP schills
Glad to see no racist comments in here
Apart from this one
You can only imagine the amount of censoring theyre doing to these comments. Its usually bots so when bots are sent out they go out in full force
Google is good at censoring.
Sum ting Wong
@@williamdavis4809 oh my lord😄
BYD already has a factory building electric busses in California.
I’ve been screaming for a powertrain setup just like this! This is how hybrids are made truly useful!
Hybrids like this are what US manufacturers should be making!
Ram hybrid 1500 that is coming uses this type of system I believe.
The RAM Ramcharger is supposed to be similar, but with more all electric range. Somewhere around 190-200 miles per charge(presumably), with around 700 mile range total once the generator kicks in. The generator will be the pentastar v6 I believe. Can’t wait for a HD 3500 version.
I love my ford lightning. I even have the standard range and had no problem driving from my beach town to the highest city on the east coast to go skiing.
yes , people can get onboard with fuel as a back up !!! we are not ready for full EV but hybrid for sure 🤠
@@kevenbottenfield527What’s the price tag?
That truck is already being sold in Mèxico. AMAISING QUALITY. It`s going to be build in Mèxico next year.
That is great news. A gateway into the usa then. I will buy one if it comes over.
@@freetorobandloot
There is no gateway. Even if you sneak on of this trucks into the USA, DMVs won't give you a number plate for these without paying the exorbitant tax. And factor in the cost of insurance, you would be better off buying the most expensive American made truck.
@TarulWarlord what I meant was that they could import the Mexican made trucks into the usa, like what the Detroit 2.5 are doing. Make them in Mexico, then send them up north tariff free.
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
@@freetorobandlootthe BYD is not made in Mexico they are fully made in China and imported into Mexico.
If the price is right i will take BYD over the other American brands that want house prices for vehicles now.
100% tax warning.
@@kylint7683 That's the only thing the US can do to keep away better cheaper alternatives. US isn't so free.
It's $59k Aussie Dollaroos drive away! .... or $39k USD .... let that sink in!!!
Innovate or die. Ford and Chevy are pricing themselves out of market. Everyone laughed at Korean car manufacturers ten years ago, look at them now. Chinese car manufacturers are coming, Ford and Chevy need to introduce PHEV Trucks.
The Korean car market is a horrible example unfortunately. Hyundai built far better quality 20 plus years ago yet, Kia, though they have come a long way since the early 2000's in appearance, Kia is extremely poor quality and poor reliability and have tainted their cousin manufacturer Hyundai. Kia and Hyundai are absolute garbage manufacturers today, and that 10 yr 100k mile warranty is a joke. Can I prove it, you ask ? 100% yes. My wife and I, with current and countless previous owners of these garbage products, have lived the misery.
actually they dont need to innovate or lower prices.. they are protected by the 100% tarrifs, thats the whole point of the tarrifs
I mean, Kia and Hyundai don't offer a full sized truck.... There's the Santa Fe which is okay, if you want a cvt transmission, but it's not exactly oozing with "buy me". Canyon / Colorado is much, much better featured.
@@oni-one574 They have DCT. Dual clutch transmission.
@oni-one574 I wouldn't consider the Colorado/ Canyon being any better than a Kia or Hyundai product. Sadly GM stands for Garbage Manufacturing today.
The British government chose not to increase tariffs on cars in China. They did the right thing.
Because they don’t really have an industry to protect anymore and they’re trying to woo a plant.
well, usually a country impost tariffs on a certain product category to protect their industry. I am sure the British produce a lot of cars.
That's chiefly because the British don't build/own any car companies anymore. They sold off all their brands.
Easy decision because in Britain there is no any vehicle producing (with a decent amount of volume) anymore
@@t_w_7821 "Usually" only sheep believes in that. What Canadian car brands do you know exactly?
The Tacoma was compared numerous times to this BYD truck ! Ive always wanted to by a Tacoma until the 2025 was introduced. Overpriced by $10k with a cheesy 4 cylinder drivetrain. Toyota has lost my respect
BYD is legit at least initially. Long term reliability is a huge question mark. But damn this BYD SHARK IS WHat the Tacoma should have been
@@MrCovert23 won't argue with you there
Yeah I am glad I got my 2020 tacoma for at least 12k less than the current 4th gen. I have a feeling the 6th gen 4runners are going to shoot up in price next year as well.
@@originalname9999 You definitely dodged a huge hit to your wallet, absolutely
Agreed. The Mexican-built Tacoma 4-banger is a ripoff.
While in Xinjiang, I came across the BYD upmarket brand, Yangwang U9, and was blown away by how impressive it is. I even told my friends the same thing Andre mentioned-that Range Rover and Jeep should pay attention. This SUV is an amphibious vehicle, able to cross rivers, and it can even park sideways. The build quality is impeccable, rivaling that of the Mercedes G-Wagon. BYD’s first iteration of its pickup, the Shark, is already making waves, and they’re planning to release super trucks soon. In five years, there’s no way Chevrolet, Ford, or Ram will be able to compete. They will all be buried. It isn't just BYD but Chang'an, GWM and many other Chinese brands that are building them too.
I think u talk abt Yangwang U8, right?
One of the American three may well have disappeared in five years' time.
lol impeccable - Goes to show how little you know about build quality.
Yeah I was under the impression that Chinese cars were shoddy...like those being sold in Russia...but they clearly have nice high end products affordably priced..moreover what does that say about our US auto Industry? This is a wake up call. It will take more than tariffs to protect the US industry...they will have to re-tool to be price competitive also. They may have to consolidate to invest in new factories....I question just how loyal US buyers will be with the price difference and high end luxury features/specs. US market is vulnerable.
@@JoeJacksonGT3 LOL, you sound like you've actually "kicked tires" with the Yangwang. Which of course you can't do from your basement.
Rent one for a month and put it through all the tests. If the US manufacturers see positive responses maybe we'll get a competitive product. But I don't expect them to match the price because BYD makes its own batteries.
You are correct.
The Battery is about 40% of the total price to the customer - of the product.
Don't worry, Ford will build a factory to produce CATL battery
china uses over a million uigher slaves in auto production ! your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
@@dannyhong3195 That's still up in the air. The US gov't probably won't allow that.
BYD produces all its own parts except for glass and tires.
If only America had a free market like it should. Let the people decide not the politicians
I absolutely disagree with today's new vehicle prices. But go to China, Japan, South Korea or Russia and tell me if they have a free market.
Here in North America we have more variety than pretty much anywhere in the world but there will always be a reason to complain...
The private OEMs could have met the consumer long ago. People thinking a free market equals the absence of government are only making a mistake. Following EREV,, the Workhorse W15 was supposedly going to fill this gap. That was almost 8 years ago. Government tariffs are the anti-competitive end game.
@@engineer_alvthere is more free market in china, at least american cars have been sold there over two decades already.
@@我-o3q most of the cars sold in China are not American. They might be branded Buick or Chevrolet but they are nothing like what is being sold in America. More likely a rebadged SAIC or some other joint venture brand and made in China
@@engineer_alv Come on, the Chinese market has a lot more choices than the U.S. Know why Cadillacs and Teslas are so much cheaper in China than in the U.S.?
Finally the EV Truck that the People wanted. Get ready Australia 🇦🇺
I'm from Australia. If they also bring it out as a single or extra cab with a tray back I'll order one tomorrow.
@@michaelwade7533 Agree, I have a Ranger extra cab but can't get a new extra cab with V6 so haven't upgraded it, everyone is stuck on dual cab which makes no sense to me for a work vehicle as they tray is uselessly small.
IT'S A HYBRID
@21boxhead It is a hybrid (which is not ideal) but it sounds like a good option for me as I regularly drive long outback distances without charging infrastructure. I like this type of hybrid as it still has a full electric drive train. (more efficient and less complex than the other hybrid types)
@@michaelwade7533 HYBRID + TRUCK = VERY IDEAL
USUALLY THE TRANSMISSION ON HYBRID IS USUALLY VERY RELIABLE
I HAVE A PRIUS WITH 325K MILES ON IT NO PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION NOT ONCE,
ALSO GETTING A USED TRANSMISSION FOR PRIUS IS SUPER CHEAP LIKE 500 BUCKS
PROBABLY BECAUSE THERE IS REALLY NO DEMAND FOR IT
PRIUS CAN ALSO RUN ON EV MODE ONLY BUT FOR VERY SHORT RANGES AND VERY LOW SPEEDS
MAKING IT IMPRACTICAL TO USE ON THE STREET
ONLY GOOD FOR SNEAKING OUT OF THE HOUSE AND DON'T WANT NO ONE TO HEAR YOU LEAVE
TFL should do a Segment in China if they want validity into the future
I'm In China right now, and the build quality, feature functionality and advance technology in Automobiles is something of a dream for US consumers
I think you should buy one in Mexico, road trip it back to Colorado, hitting mild off road trips on the way….then use it around the ranch to see how it compares to US trucks in its class.
They can not buy one in Mexico because they do not have duel citizenship.
@@damiangutierrez9103 oh man, that’s right. Guess that would help…lol
I haven’t had the chance to try this BYD truck yet, but I can say from experience that BYD cars are truly excellent! In terms of price and quality, they’re so much better than Tesla that I’m not sure how Tesla will compete in the long run. It’s surprising that people still don’t expect top-tier build quality from Chinese automakers. While not all are great-MG, for example, falls short-BYD is phenomenal, as is GAC. I’ve had experience with both, and they easily rival European, American, and Japanese manufacturers. These brands should be taken seriously-they’re incredible!
As for brand loyalty, I favour Toyota and Isuzu trucks. But I trust BYD, if it is priced right I'm on.
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
I feel like this should be the future of trucks. All electric technology just isn’t there yet to be feasible for most Americans, but something like this is!
Amazing BYD Truck! I hired a Chinese SUV in the UK an MG HS and was shocked how good the quality was it wasn’t that far off the quality of an Audi Q5, do more reviews in the USA, as a current midsize truck owner of the new Ranger and prior owner of the older Chevy Colorado, I would seriously consider this truck if it was sold in the USA, a lot better than the Tesla and Rivian joke of a truck!
Bring BYD to Canada and the US! If competitors can’t compete then they need to smarten up!
The good news is the lobbyists and big corps will never allow these innovative value based EVs to infect America. 🇺🇸
Infect.....or do you mean destroy the American made vehicles?
That's what you people said about Japanese cars in the 70s. 😂
60 miles of electric range for a plugin hybrid. 500+ for total range. This is such a no brainer. Most daily driving is nowhere near 60 miles, and for road trips to have over 500 miles per tank is excellent. The only gas vehicle I ever had that got over 500 miles per tank was my old 1996 5.7 liter Suburban, but that had a 42 gallon tank. If I had $47k to burn and these were available in the US I'd buy one yesterday. No transmission to go out, all electric drivetrain means this can be an RV toad with all 4 wheels down, what is wrong with US manufacturers that they aren't making trucks like this?
even if ur commute is 120 miles and u drain the electric range halfway the commute u still get a ridiculous fuel economy ( maybe 45 to 70 mpg), in a truck that's fully loaded, the latest tech, quiet with great driving assists, great performance.
Just like the japanese 50 years ago, the chinese newcomers seem to adjust much better to what the average consumers really want in periods of uncertainty and changes
Maybe where you live many people drive an hour to work daily. I’ll take the Chevy 350 all day everyday.
No Engine to go out too. Because 90 percent of the drive miles will be on electric. Engine will still look like new after 200k miles.
@@uthanwintun Engine will probably be tuned to run at just one or maybe two set rpms set for maximum efficiency and low stress. Probably will last ages with that setup, especially since actual runtime will also be low since if you can charge it full at home every night often the engine won't need to come on very often at all.
DID. YOU. JUST. SAY. 42. GAL. TANK.???
You guys did a good job . The break and suspension system feels like more shark and bouncing, maybe because you guys were using the sport mode at the whole time , that actively the brakes and suspension system more aggressively 0:30 reacting , but if you put it on the normal mode it should change to more normal operation feels and have a softer and comfy ride .
Money talks. That truck here for half or 30% less than an equally equipped American truck. Is going sell like crazy. About brand loyalty that is a very small percentage of the people buying trucks. Most people just want more for their money. They government knows that if allowed in the US market it will destroy all competition. As far reliability, the vehicles we buy now suck anyways, are super expensive to repair and they want to make it illegal for people to work in their own vehicles.
Basically the US car industry is forcing us to buy expensive bad vehicles, fine us if we don't pay them to fix the broken vehicles they sold us. As much as I'm not a fan of Chinese products like that, I want them here just to teach US companies a lesson.
yes. brand loyalty doesn’t exist. that’s boomer stuff.
It’s the wages, dummy..the Chinese don’t pay high wages.
I can understand why our government does not want Chinese cars in the US, but I also think its a good example of them trying to control us. BYD is a great product and our 'overlords' really have no right to block our choice to buy this if we really want to. Im sorry if the US manufacturers are not competitive, but Im not sure that's the US consumers' fault. Thanks to you guys for reviewing this. Its about time.
Bullshit
You will compete with China, by being a slave to politboro. You will not have a constitution. A knock can come in the night and you disappear. You are given the freedom of knowledge use it.
@@TrippingSavagebutthurt lol
Well said
They also announced a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles to protect US manufacturers. Protect them from what? Making too much money? 💀💀
I drove one outside the country, and it's okay. It doesn't have the typical utility capabilities of American trucks but has all the luxuries of today's trucks. However, with truck prices in America, it has lost the global market. I hate to say it, but American automakers have placed the American auto industry inside an iron dome with diminishing marginal anything like (affordability, luxury, technology, and, pretty soon, utility.) I don't know how the American auto industry will be able to keep all the auto workers employed unless they jack the prices up, but how can they keep that up?
My most sincere compliments on a very good vehicle review. It most certainly blows the hell out of GM. Dodge/Ram, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Honda or others.
Unless this vehicle does not exist, a prototype, or some other dream vehicle that does not exist.
What more could you ask for?
A shark model with higher towing coming next year as well. They also have SUVs on the same platform, called bao 5 and bao 8. Exciting stuff.
I’m a ford freak but I’m really liking this Chinese truck
Maybe because they stole the previous version f150 lights 😅
I used to dream about ford 550 RVs now i will rethink about my dream
I really can't understand why Americans look down on Chinese products while simultaneously using a vast number of them. If they were really that bad, they wouldn't appear in the American market, right? Since there is an abundance of Chinese goods in the market, I believe this is a market choice; these products are the most cost-effective and meet the needs of the public. Brands like Huawei, DJI, BYD, Haier, TCL, Lenovo, etc., all come from China. And what about America? What does America have in terms of manufacturing? Now, even the automotive industry can only survive under government protection.
I've used a Huawei phone for the past 3 years. and it beat iphone is every category, hands down.
Huawei's phone is the best I have every used, and it's not closed.
What people in America do not want to realize and except is that China is more advanced with their technology than we are simple as that they're not afraid to just think of something and go for it whether it has to do with vehicles or unbelievable engineering projects building roads and bridges and buildings may just beat us around every turn when it comes to technology in advanced engineering simple as that
It is pretty simple. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, US is busy telling the world that China is a threat. On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, US is busy telling the world that China is collapsing and on Sunday they focus their anti-China propaganda efforts on so-called "human rights." Now that the US Congress just passed another anti-China bill to spread more propaganda globally with a US$325 millions per year budget till 2028 on top of already several such similar bills. We will hear more such stories & lies 24/7. Just put on your seat belt guys.
Unfortunately, Americans associate Chinese products with the ones they bought at their local Dollarama or $5 waffle maker from Walmart that broke after 2 months instead of the expensive/high tech Apple iphones and Lenovo laptops they're using daily.
@@supertouring1 What a lot of Americans didn't realize was that those "very cheap Chinese products" they used to be able to buy cost only 5-10% of the price they bought for. It's their greedy US corporations that ripped them off selling to them with 10-20 times the actual export price. Even today many things in China still are very affordable to the average person, enjoying same or much higher standard of living than those in the West while paying for less. People in the West pay 3-10 times on average the cost of what people are paying in China in so many different sections from transportation, consumer goods, entertainment, food etc.
I have a Honda Pilot and a 2024 BYD yuan down here in Costa Rica. I have been driving the BYD nonstop for almost free and the range is plenty for the distances here, state of the art tech, 360 cameras and all that crap. There is no going back once you test it. Planning to get that Shark as soon as it is available here
The Toyota Corolla is priced below 10K USD brand new in China due to the competition. While its price is more than 20K USD in the US.
"BYD is a company you may never heard of" Yes,only if you're living under a rock
And almost all Americans don't know what the WEF is, even though they will be controlling your life soon.
I never heard of them until this video
Or in Texas ❤
@STREETRACEN4U dude please welcome yourself kindly to 2024 and search Beijing Auto show 2024, watch some of the car shows, you'll be impressed by the specs and price, check out the yangwang U8 and U9, the tank500 on carsource an Australian show rank it 10/10 for outback driving above the Toyota, and the dongfeng 917 all very innovative stuff, three also the Xiaomi sports, Huawei car, Zeekr, avatr, and others, as Elon Musk said you let these cars in they will destroy the American car market. The world has changed, the US spent too much money bombing other countries to make the military industrial complex rich while china manufactured the world, .. but built better missiles in the process anyway😂
Suspension, is it the sport setting you are on? But don't forget what you are paying for what you are getting❤ in china they have bus and taxi services that are autonomous driving with no driver at all. True about brand loyalty but Chinese companies think long term, the Next generation with cost inflation issues in the US will try the Byd and won't look back. Same story for Toyota 30 years ago, people said it was a piece of f shit, then suddenly boom Japan was on the cool books again.
BYD is a welcome threat to the US market to help wake up and put those CEO salaries to work!!! MAKE OUR TRUCKS MOR AFFORDABLE PLEASE!!
OR.... . Can we at least stop electing politicians that are ruining the value of our dollar?
SUb 30K chevy 1500's, 32K Rams(33 with hemi) and Mid 30's for F150's how much cheaper can a 1/2 ton get in 2024 dollars? All over if you look .
@@briancavanaugh7604 The thing is, he wants all the bells an whistles for under 30k. Most people that buy these trucks work regular jobs. They think the people who make this stuff should work for free and what not. The American consumer baffles my mind at times
@@alleng012985 Who needs lane assist? Adaptive cruise? Parking assist? All those things needs sensors and are costly. It would be easy to REMOVE that sh1t and make a affordable & reliable truck! Hopefully BYD will shake the market in a good way. 100k trucks are piling up anyways, it's not hard to understand!
@@judahnanas9772 Have you seen the idiots that are on the road? Bro, 99% of driver need that shit and more! Let's be honest, my wife hits shit with the sensors warning her. You sound like somebody saying, let's go back to horse and buggy's. What you're talking about is societal change. I like my front and rear cameras. Especially on these big ass trucks. We can get into another conversation on whether everybody needs a truck or SUV. And you wanna take the sensors away?!!! Man, chill out
I would say I welcome competitors like BYD to try to push US manufacturers to be more competitive, but besides that, I personally would never buy a Chinese brand vehicle myself...
In Mexico BYD cars are selling like crazy
get ready the empty lands to put all these junks after few years i mean i hate to say it but im not sure about the quality..
@@christianmeza4941 they are pretty good, it’s a very popular brand around the world.
@@christianmeza4941 Have you ever asked yourself how you form your opinions? There's no BYD product in USA, so it highly unlikely comes from personal experience. And based on your reactions to "Chinese" products, it's safe to assume you have never been to China and seen for yourself, so it highly unlikely comes from personal experience. US spent 90B on propaganda against China to make sure you don't buy that $1,000 plane ticket to see it for yourself.
I am glad i don't live in US... I have complete freedom to choose what vehicle to buy
I am think that one day, Americans go to Nigeira and find that most trucks, cars on street are far better than what they are driving in the USA, the NO1 on planet. Big toast to free market!!
your country is immoral! would you buy cars made w/Jewish slave labor ? But you, DO made w. Muslim slave labor ! shame on you ! you want a truck made w/ slave labor ? THAT is why we do not have Chinese vehicles here and as long as they enslave people we should not ! human rights matter to SOME American
It is posible...
Nigeria is too far, Cuba, El Savador and Dominic are close enough for those yanks to aware this
Byd is no joke...I wish they can sell in the US free market
US market is not a free market in world
The only company that did what buyers wanted. A usable rear seat on a midsize truck.
我赞成你的观点，优秀的空间利用，恰恰说明了比亚迪的技术更好，更成熟。
This driving system is brilliant! Most daily drive is under 60 miles. Even if you need to make a quick stop at a fast food and get a quick charge. Rarely will the power generator be used
The irony is that, China is promoting competition and a free market while we are endorsing policies reminiscent of communism, such as protectionism and government subsidies 😂😂
Well China put PLENTY of subsidies into their car companies over the years, both state owned and private ones like BYD. The difference is their carmakers actually used all those subsidies to, like, make these innovative cars. American subsidies just get used to do stock buybacks and enrich the C-suite and institutional investors instead.
socialism for the rich and both communism/capitalism for the poor i guess. But yeah both japanese and the western automakers are lagging behind the automotive race but their CEOs keep getting richer.
USA capitalism is actually: Socialized risks. Privatized profits. When market condition is good the CEO gets all the accolades and profits. When the markets downturn the government steps in to bail them out; and the CEOs still keep their hefty salaries.
That's basically a propaganda lie😂 @@tren133
Ironically, there are a few Chinese automakers were bankrupted on the past few years due to the huge competition causing job cuts and other social issues which was totally against their socialist/communist ideology. Have we seen many bankruptcies in the west recently?
Stellantis wont be worried about it because they are out of business.
I believe BYD will buy them and get around the tariffs
@@jeffstuebben3308 Government will block it like japan trying to buy U.S steel
@@jeffstuebben3308yay more american shit being bought by the chinese how wonderful…….😒
@@jeffstuebben3308or byd will just partner with them and make this the new Dakota
@@jeffstuebben3308 that would be genius!
Do you remember you chose sport suspension setting? That's why you feel the bumpy suspension.
It's less than $38k in Australia ($57,900 AUD)
I have a feeling BYD is going to be the next Hyundai / Kia. Initially viewed as an inferior quality import product, but turns out to actually be pretty decent for the average consumer. Look at DeBoss Garage’s recent video where he went to China and got to experience BYD vehicles for himself. The vehicle quality and prices blow the American auto manufactures out of the water. I really do hope they are allowed to be sold in the United States, the domestic auto manufacturers need some competition with the insane prices they are putting on their vehicles lately. So yes, my vote would absolutely be to buy one and test it, I can’t wait to see more on this!
They will have to be built here to make it in
@@fortheloveofnoiseas it should be just to be fair.
They build them in mexico.
@@fortheloveofnoise The trade rules will be modified frequently to keep the chinese out! UAW jobs !
I expect BYD is further advanced than Hyundai was when Hyundai started to export to North America.
Byd 15 years ago was crap heck even 5 years ago Chinese barely bought them. Now it has become one of the most popular brands in China.
BYO has been making hybrid buses in the US for a while. I really like how they use the engine as a generator. Seems that would give you the best of both worlds for a lot of people.
The city that I live in tried to make use of BYD buses, they all had to be sent back because they didn't meet the claims that were made regarding their performance and due to serious quality issues.
@@PistonAvatarGuy hong kong? those were old gens. Actually byd's buses have been running in California for years.
@@mikahoIic No, in New Mexico, just a few years ago.
@@mikahoIic From what I can find, CA only ran 4 buses for a year as an experiment. Anyway, hopefully they don't catch on in the US, there are American bus manufacturers that need to succeed.
@@PistonAvatarGuy good to know that. If it is a few years ago, I can understand that. EV cars are developing super fast these years. Even 2 years is making a big difference.
A plug-in hybrid powertrain makes so much sense for a truck. I don't know why we don't see more of these powertrains. I'm curious to see how the new Dodge ramcharger does, which has essentially the same powertrain layout as the byd shark.
Yeah most definitely for those heavy duty trucks to eliminate the use of gearbox, put a smaller diesel or LPG/CNG engine or even Biodiesel engine with a generator and the truck will have even more power output and flexibility
I wonder if the REV will still be built? People aren't buying gas versions cause their to expensive and the REV probably will be very expensive.
The CAFE laws put all kinds of stupid restrictions on the tax status of PHEV vs regular hybrids and electric vehicles.
The REV makes so much sense to me, but I too am scared to know what it'll cost.
Except for the exploding thingy
The bottom line and the clear understanding of someone who listens and has their eyes open is that America is falling way behind.
Unfortunately our stubbornness and our constant belief and preaching to the world that we are the best we are the number one has created a complacency that is being beaten as we speak. It is not about a meeting defeat it's about realizing what's going on with the trends are and where we need to be and how we get there
Can you guys also review the BYD Leopard 5? It's going to be a serious gamechanger in the offroad market.
I mean they basically did. The Shark is just the front 2/3 of the Bao 5 with a truck bed in the back. Identical chassis and DMO drivetrain as the Bao 5, except I don't think the Shark comes with the high trim Bao 5's trick electrohydraulic suspension system. Not yet at any rate.
@@tren133 The Bao 5 is different. It has over 500kw's of power and 760nm of torque. It also has things like diff locks to help with offroad ability. The battery is also a little bigger.
byd just brings leopard 5 to Dunhuang off road rally (something similar to Dakar rally). They were the only cars in T2 group finishing this rally. I am pretty sure byd is going to take leopard 5 to Dakar in the near future.
I think the concept of an electric vehicle with a gas generator is awesome. The battery needs to be big enough to have good range without the engine coming on, and the egine will have to be efficient to make the most of the concept. It's great to see what BYD is doing.
Also, the bigger the battery, the heavier it is and the longer it takes to charge. 60 Mill ev can already meet 90% of driving needs going to the store and dropping children off at school.And a 194hp generator for long distance travel.
Chinese products for the US market are only cheap because you get what you pay for, US companies order cheap stuff to specification so that US consumers can afford it. These cars, they are prime Luxurious for the Chinese consumer and beyond, as Tim Cook said you can't fill a room in the US with the engineers we need but you can fill two football stadiums in a day in china no exaggeration. People don't go there for price anymore they go for know how and machining expertise
they will never be sold in the usa ..... it would destroy the american auto makers