A welcomed kick in the ass to toyota, ford, Mitsubishi and Isuzu who have sat back and done nothing but add "extreme" stickers to their dual cabs for 15 years 😂
@@Electric666sit really isn't. These brands have to form joint ventures with local government when they enter China in the 90s, while the EV companies come form the private sector. There are some, say, "interesting" conflicts between EV companies and government owned legacy brands…
@yslee1401 that can only come with time as they prove themselves... Just as Japanese products did in the 60's/70's and the Korean products in the 90's...
For years consumers have been spoon fed what car manufacturers want us to have in a vehicle. Don't give the people too much stuff...you'll have to buy that simple accessory as a massively overpriced extra. Things like wireless car play, heated/cooled seats, tire monitering. These simple things should've been standard. We've been putting up with their crap and now the Shark with everything appears. I hope it scares the crap out of the opposition. I want one!
The covered section at the back of this truck can be transformed into a perfect camping kitchen. It can fit a refrigerator that stays connected to power, as well as an oven, coffee machine, electric stove, and more. It's the perfect setup for picnics and camping
I believe so far that the car needs to be on to use those external sockets on the tub Which is annoying as that means a fridge that needs to be on 24/7 won’t be unless they can fix this with OAD Fingers crossed
Subscribed. Like this Shark review. This ute is truly amazing. Features, Design, Warranty, Outlook, Power, Price, Efficiency, Safety, it just gives you everything. Base model is still better equiped than the Hilux luxury model.
BYD Sales break world record in October, sell over 500,000 cars in October. Wait BYD 5th generation DMI, range over 20000km, less than 20k USD. It will be big sales
No Chinese EV has ever been officially sold in in the United States. But Chinese manufactured brands that includes Buick Lincoln pollster and Volvo are sold in the United States.
Today, when I was driving to downtown area of Shanghai, I saw a lot of shark 6 loaded on car shipping trucks, which would be shipping to all over the world to your hands. However, according to Chinese traffic law, this beauty is not permited in China for now, I envy you guys.
And try trading it in at a used car dealership. They won’t accept as their insurance policies will be nullified. High fire risk of PRC Battery powered vehicles
@yslee1401 i suggests you do your research as that is bs as byd using a new battery that has been fully tested and found to be the safest battery in the market and they use a blade battery not like any other manufacturers and infact that some big manufacturers have gone to byd to get help to build battery's for them
This thing is like perfect. A traffic light dragster that can smoke all the rice burners and other sports cars, a luxury mum tank and an off road adventure 4x4.
@@RedDog-e7v I think its something you dont get.. how do you think the raptor market survives if no-one likes to have performance coupled with their 4x4? Dual cabs are the new daily drivers. Now you can also, if you wish, have some fun with people at a set of lights. But trust me, no-one is buying this soley to drag people off at the lights.. but now you can if you wish :)
Everyone losing their nut over a vehicle and brand with no history of quality, backup support and parts availability to consider. And resale values on any of these Communist Car Company vehicles is almost nothing. Yeah the tech is great, and that’s part of the problem. People are buying cars based on the gadgets , but who the fck is going to fix the damn thing anywhere out of a capital city. Cool car , but I wouldn’t be running out to put me money down to soon.
The wagon version (leopard I think) will be an absolute killer for the Australian market too, camping, towing caravan, long distance economy and power/torque, daily driving for work and errands etc, it will be exactly what I need and I suspect for many others as well, BYD are going to smash Landcruiser and Patrol and all the others, I love my old 80 series landcruiser but I'll have to let it go I'm afraid 😢
I’m agree how ever, keep the 80 but have it on classic rego to 1/4 the price of rego and keep it as a weekender and off-roader. The shark is good but it’ll never do 800,000kms like a 80 series and you can take a 80 off-roading in many places you just wouldn’t either the byd.
Really keen to get a close look at it. The only thing that concerns me is the lack of BYD dealers/support in the country. You can't expect this vehicle to replace utes out in the country unless the dealers or at least workshops able to service and maintain them.
BYD have never been half-assed about anything they've done. The Sage of Omaha has already done your due diligence for you a decade ago. I don't think after-sales anxiety will be a thing.
I hope they offer a dust seal kit for the tray that actually works. The amount of crap in the back was cooked but I’m sure it can be fixed. Other than that I think it will be great.
Lived in the outback for a decade. There’s no stopping it unless you positive pressure the whole tub. Dust seals, canopy vents, sealed canopies, nothing stops red dust…
Great advertorial. Will be interesting to see more independent takes on the softroading this is capable of. I've got an Atto 3 and it is top quality. So the brand is solid, just a matter of whether this model is up to that level at launch or whether it takes a year to bed in the new model and tunnings. I want one, I reckon the demand will be big.
Apparently BYD are already looking at the ADR tow weight that they had approved in Australia already. Most markets it is meant for don’t allow more than tow vehicle weight.
Looks magnificent. The only thing that would have been good to cover is how well it drives with a decent load on the back. But based on everything else I've seen and read I'd guess it'd be solid.
I bought my 2007 SR5 Hilux new, and have loved it all that time. About 5 years ago i was going to trade up, but the new Hilux wasn't that impressive and the price was crazy, not to mention the waiting time. So i decided to see how the battery and hydrogen market evolved. Toyota took a gamble on hydrogen and failed, because the infrastructure required wasn't ready. BYD recognised this and came up with the perfect solution, and then coupled that with a good looking ute with great technology. They've also got a good track record with the sedans, and have used that to set up their Australian service network. Consider the fact that they are selling the shark for less than cost, and that should help the 2025 shark hold it's value going forward. My old Hilux is still in pretty good shape, but in my mind the time to take the innovation leap is now.
Still driving my trusty 2009 Hilux, but realizing that a replacement is due sometime. This truck has definitely caught my attention. It looks like we will be getting them in South Africa soon.
Not sure about the 100km on electric, I've watched a NZ review where he made 88km on full electric before the motor cut in, but that was a pre-production vehicle. But honestly say 80 is still very impressive for day to day driving. We're looking at buying a twin cab next year and this would have to be on the list
@@grointastic4242BYD is currently selling the Shark at cost or below, so that's why they chose to use fewer Blade modules for this vehicle (battery is 60% of the vehicle's cost). The Shark would be something like 80k AusD with 300 km battery range.
I have recently received my BYD Shark (I live in Mexico). Something I´ve noticed is that the range for gas and battery is not always accurate (Saying that I also have a heavy foot. Don´t think the quoted 800km range is achievable). There is also a restriction on the cruise control (max of 120km/h) and cannot be set any higher. Other than that, I am thoroughly enjoying the vehicle. Now waiting for Mexico to catch up for the front bullbar and canopy
In Australia, the highest speed limit is 110 mph on highways. There are a few places where it's legal to drive at 120 mph, but 99% of highways have a 110 kmph limit.
@@concernedcitizen3159 not australian. But I lived here from last 20 years (7 years in Sydney, 5 years in Brisbane and currently in Melbourne) and I have Australia passport
I have an RSi Smartcap on my next gen Ranger it's let's in barely anything! If I was buying right now I'd put one on the Shark for sure and save the $$ from the ranger....
If a car is good, let the reviewer be honest with it. And yes, he might have sounded like he's sponsored but come on! You must be having your own issues not to see how good this is.
3500 max weight 2710 curb (assume dry) 60 fuel 170 humans (2 adults, 1 child) and carry on 80 front bar 25 rack 80 canopy 415kg 2710+415 =3125 375 remaining for payload and towball 200kg towball weight for 2t trailer (atm) 175kg remaining for gear in the tub. Not complaining, just running my numbers. Anyone disagree or see an issue with that? Can’t find GCM anywhere, but I’d assume 500kg left with the above scenario.
Hi Felix, am also very curious about the apparent 2700kg of the BYD Shark and what it is able to carry. Like you, not out to be critical and merely devil's advocate more so. Joined the BYD Shark group yesterday out of interest and prospective owners are definitely motivated to run numbers too. Our full time touring Musso is 2110kg dry and when trip ready with ball weight she's 60kg off the 3200kg mark. That's with alloy tray and canopy rather than tub. And in speaking recently with another full time tourer (we're about to start the grain harvest here in S.A.) his DMax is also close to its 3200kg gvm with all necessary bits to support full time work/travel. By the time we calculate your solid estimate, plus add drawer system, packed 40ltr fridge, 20ltrs of water, a side awning, camp chairs and other camp gear for just a long weekend the potential limits of the Shark as more so a "weekend warrior" and less so full time tourer are drawn into focus.
@@nathankelly1708yeah there’s no harm with it being that role either as you said. I’m a numbers guy so I like running a scenario just to see how it actually goes rather than a quick mention. Lose the canopy, racking and bar and you’re a lot more comfortable. My cars body count is too high for my life without a bar, but lots of people it would be fine.
Build lightness. I was a surveyor all over central Oz and the top end, in all seasons, 90kkm pa on all types of roads, but much of it was on barely tracks on privately owned land. Had 2x 80 series and 2 GU Patrols is various configuration, plus various hire 4x4s and loaner troopys. Build lightness. After day 2 you will regret driving an overweight whale. Alloy roo bar, no RTT, alloy rack. Can you get by without a winch, ie, use a Tirfur instead. No draws - just dont add drawers = unnecessary kgs. GUs had a surprisingly low GVM and with a steel roo bar, winch, rear step and steel rack, with 2x 100kg blokes + full fuel, on the weigh bridge in Alice there was only 150kgs legal allowance left, eg, the fridge + lunch plus a few beers, let alone everything else. Thus we legally had to tow a lightweight alloy box trailer. Just build lightness.
@@nordic5490that was my motto when I was over landing motorbikes, every gram counted. My numbers were more based on the setup in the video with factory fitted accessories.
I'm one of those annoying people who requires the road to be more than simply unsealed to be offroad. I'm most worried about the extra weight of the battery making getting bogged in mud more common
Yeah I lived in Broken HIll. The country side around there is mostly flat, dry and rocky. Bring the Shark to the Top End or FNQ in the wet and lets see what it is really capable of.
I wonder if it can still be locked in 4H when the battery is depleted, the combined kW figure means the engine is driving the wheels and not a generator alone, but with the battery in the middle of the chassis the electric motor is all that can drive the rear wheels
The battery needs to be double the size to make it useful. Not enough range in this vehicle. Where are you going to go camping??? In your backyard??? Seems a waste of a good vehicle.
@@grointastic4242 It has a reported 800km range; but that will be using fuel most of the way. Seems its mostly aimed at tradies and the quick trip out of town.
Awesome Review! Can't wait for mine! Couple questions.. 1. What happens when the battery runs flat/low.. does the power get restricted to keep up with the generator? 2. Does it come with tailgate seal kit. There wasn't an option to add it but looks like you got a bit dusty in the back so I'm assuming no? 3. Does the roof rack come standard with the lights? Thanks again! Keep up the good work :)
1. What happens when the battery runs flat/low.. does the power get restricted to keep up with the generator? -- the system will keep 20-25% of capacity. If you are on highway, just drive, the engine will recharge the battery automatically. If you are doing serious off-road trip, I suggest park you car and let the engine to recharge the battery for 30 minutes.
@@liuyangyang But what if it can't? or does the generator just rev up more and use more petrol? So basically im asking if the generator can keep up charging the battery while giving you full 320kw all the time until the petrol runs out? Thats great if thats the case..
@@peacemakermotion3949under what circumstances will you ever use full power continuously, even fully loaded towing up hill you're unlikely to be at full throttle.
Looks good with a bit of brawn added, and that canopy top is tidy as (but clearly about as dust proof as a fly screen door......! Certainly a nicer looking build compared to the clearly in-bred buck-toothed sister kissing Tasman
The fact that it’s almost 20k cheaper than a high end hilux but with more tech in it…. Mind blowing…. How is the maintenance though?? And how it’ll look like 5 years 10 years down the line.
I’d like to see if they will last 20+ years, unfortunately not many cars built these days will. That’s the downside with all the tech/electronics, hopefully they support that side for longer than a phone😂
@ yes it will be interesting. If it can then this thing is going to be popular. If it can’t then we are going to see some slow moving caravans on the Hume….
I am already imaging myself in the BYD Shark 6 with the Ironman bullbar, roof bar and canopy - all three priced at $12014 + wheel type upgrade and still cheaper than the Ranger PHEV. Only one problem: 790Kg payload - 95kg tradie - his apprentice is a young skiny guy of 75kg - weight of bullbar, roof bar and canopy - say he is a plumber... what payload left?
Its about time, this is just the beginning, quite exciting future ahead. Thanks for the review, will be interesting to see how it tows a caravan. I think the big players have lost the plot.
Love the look of this . Questions- how was the range with the accessories and change in tyres? There appeared to be lots of dust in tray area, do seals need modifying or is this still a test range? I am going to look at one this week.
Hi Titan, I can at least let you know that moving from the road going tyres on our Musso at delivery to a slightly taller A/T (same width) tyre definitely had an impact on fuel economy. And in considering specifically the Cooper ST Maxx for our ute they are indeed a heavy tyre due to their ply rating and construction. A good tyre and kudos to BYD for the instant move to an R/T (rugged terrain for those unfamiliar) but any claimed range on the standard Shark will be reduced by tyres alone, let alone further accessories.
@@philip7415 There is no way the US will allow that. Canada is economically dependent on the US. No country on earth will sign an agreement wherein they let the US review their trade deals and will face sanction if the US does not like it. Of all the five eyes nation, Canada is really not a sovereign country.
Would have loved to have heard more about how to manage the range. Do we need to plug in after a few hundred k's? If so be no good for long trips. Also, what about locking the diffs? Is there a diff lock on the back? Need to wait for non sponsored videos to review this in the outback
The engine supplies power once the battery is low, so youre burning fuel at that point. There are no diff lockers required because there's no rear axle.
we'd love to see some more technical 4x4 with rock crawling as well, to see the wheel articulation and how well it mimics low-range with those two EV motors
Great car for a super great price. A ranger/Hilux killer as they did pump up the price way to far for what you don't get!! Anyway personally will wait for the 100%EV with their latest battery technology.
Lots of bells & whistles, time will tell if the bell stops dinging & whistles get corrosion. Lots of punters love all the bling, Personally I’m not a fan of unnecessary bling. I just want a vehicle that go forward/ backwards. More bling more problems. I’ll be interested to see when these things start coming thru my workshop with issues. Warranty means Jack, especially if ya vehicle is off the road for weeks/ months. New cars are money pits. Soft touch interior 😂😂😂, big deal, I’ll take hard painted steel thanks.
I'm lucky in the regard that I work from home, so I do way less klm than the average person. So it works in my favour because if/when bugs appear, I'll be able to book mine in and get it sorted before it becomes an issue. But yes, you are right, reliability is a big thing, I've driven the same hilux for 17 years. But I can remember my brother bought a toyota corolla back in 1982, he drove to a small country town and when we got out, two young men yelled out "Jap crap"! My point being that eventually Australians embraced Toyota, and there's no reason why BYD can't achieve the same status. Yes, some Chinese manufacturers have been bad, but I think BYD have already established a solid record, but I'm certain we'll see similar racist comments like we did for the Italians and the Japanese. Will history repeat, I'm prepared to take that gamble, and enjoy the ride.
Hey mate , with the canopy I'm guessing the back window from inside the car can't open to let aircon through the canopy ? Just because people have dogs which we take camping. Makes no sense to have a dog inside there with all windows shut off suffocating in hot air.
Amazing video and ute .. but God that bullbar and canopy make me sick 🤢 😂 absolutely awful!! Don't get me wrong I love the Shark and it looks amazing ( without that bullbar)
Chasing answers on a couple of points. Does it have a dash cam charge point on rear view mirror? Or does the cameras record Tesla style? And does it come standard with towbar?
Apparently the water immersion issues were sorted out well before the shark, but in saying that will Toyota cover you for drowning your hilux on the beach? BYD report the water depth as 700mm.
I've seen that the Mexican version has a retractable step in the tailgate for stepping up onto the back. I wonder why we didn't get that version in the Australian version?!
A welcomed kick in the ass to toyota, ford, Mitsubishi and Isuzu who have sat back and done nothing but add "extreme" stickers to their dual cabs for 15 years 😂
My SR5 stereo was so sh!t I unbolted it as soon as I got home and threw it in the bin
This is the reason why those brands are closing their businesses in China after all.
Well said, daddy gureno. It's time for the Chinese to clap everyone's buttocks.
@@philiptang3114 ahhh, not really, it's more of a government thing.
@@Electric666sit really isn't. These brands have to form joint ventures with local government when they enter China in the 90s, while the EV companies come form the private sector. There are some, say, "interesting" conflicts between EV companies and government owned legacy brands…
This is by far the most comprehensive and insightful review of the BYD Shark 6 I have ever seen on UA-cam. Well done!
Thank you!
It should be, its a sponsored review he said it at the start haha.
It's a sponsored showcase, not a review.
@@GhostSniper1204 THIS IS GOLD
@@GhostSniper1204the prototype, bao5 has been thoroughly tested by customers and competitors. realiable and robust
Have to give them some credit, it's the most innovation this market has probably ever seen 😅
Yep, gave all the legacy brands currently making utes a good kick up the ass
@@warrencramer4516 and yet they have no resale value
@yslee1401 that can only come with time as they prove themselves... Just as Japanese products did in the 60's/70's and the Korean products in the 90's...
@@warrencramer4516 nah, not Chinese manufacturers. Their work ethics and culture will perpetually be below par. It’s their culture
gone are the good old days of easy money for Ford and Mitsubishi
🙌
Wake up
Finally a manufacturer that has listened to consumers and given us what we want. The incumbents better up their game
Yeah they got right
For years consumers have been spoon fed what car manufacturers want us to have in a vehicle.
Don't give the people too much stuff...you'll have to buy that simple accessory as a massively overpriced extra.
Things like wireless car play, heated/cooled seats, tire monitering. These simple things should've been standard.
We've been putting up with their crap and now the Shark with everything appears. I hope it scares the crap out of the opposition. I want one!
That's the biggest contribution of Chinese car manufacturers.
It’s great that these new cars come with all the latest tech.
It would be even better if you could turn it off or delete most of it permanently.
Delete it all with a press of a button...
@@damianstein2 put a toyota battery, puncture it and it will explode. that simple
@@ryanjuguilon213 Umm, yeah, you’ve lost me on that one?!!?
Tell BYD I bought one based on your reviews of it ... whatever they paid you for this, tell them to double it!
Oh hey Matt!
@@nathansmith6914 Haha ... no, but you did make me laugh! LOL
The covered section at the back of this truck can be transformed into a perfect camping kitchen. It can fit a refrigerator that stays connected to power, as well as an oven, coffee machine, electric stove, and more. It's the perfect setup for picnics and camping
Yes, this is exactly what I thought and needed. With this ability, you can camping any national park without worry about nothing.
@@yanxu7349 I am not that tall, so I think I can sleep in the back row if I'm by myself. I don't even need to set up a tent. Perfect for camping!
I believe so far that the car needs to be on to use those external sockets on the tub
Which is annoying as that means a fridge that needs to be on 24/7 won’t be unless they can fix this with OAD
Fingers crossed
@@dicky-duck6632 This is what BYD means, Bring Your Devices
@@syy4815498haha, bring your devices!
Subscribed. Like this Shark review. This ute is truly amazing. Features, Design, Warranty, Outlook, Power, Price, Efficiency, Safety, it just gives you everything. Base model is still better equiped than the Hilux luxury model.
BYD Sales break world record in October, sell over 500,000 cars in October. Wait BYD 5th generation DMI, range over 20000km, less than 20k USD. It will be big sales
20000km 你麻痹
2000
Yeah sure. If the numbers aren't fudged.
@@Electric666s 😁sour grape
@@Electric666sYou can see independent reviews on these numbers, why not go have a look then you'll know if these numbers are fudged.
I think once the word gets out this car is gonna be a must-have
Not enough ev range
They’ve pretty much banned it in the US by putting a 100% tariff on them.
No Chinese EV has ever been officially sold in in the United States.
But Chinese manufactured brands that includes Buick Lincoln pollster and Volvo are sold in the United States.
@ just don’t tell Americans this because they still think these are not Chinese.
@@jorgeharo7937 because they use Huawei Symphony OS, which is CCP’s eyes and ears probing into the west
Today, when I was driving to downtown area of Shanghai, I saw a lot of shark 6 loaded on car shipping trucks, which would be shipping to all over the world to your hands. However, according to Chinese traffic law, this beauty is not permited in China for now, I envy you guys.
it is permitted but only as commercial vehicle
@@YongLi-np3wg It is not on sale in China.
why is it not permitted?
@@markymark8472 Pickup trucks are classified as utility vehicles in China and must be scrapped after ten years
@@markymark8472In China, it is a truck and is not allowed to enter downtown.
Going off my byd sealion 6 that I have had for 3 months a 5k on the clock it's a fantastic brand of car and to drive
And try trading it in at a used car dealership. They won’t accept as their insurance policies will be nullified. High fire risk of PRC Battery powered vehicles
@yslee1401 i suggests you do your research as that is bs as byd using a new battery that has been fully tested and found to be the safest battery in the market and they use a blade battery not like any other manufacturers and infact that some big manufacturers have gone to byd to get help to build battery's for them
@@tigergod666 m.ua-cam.com/video/kgWttfFOzZk/v-deo.html
These incidents?
This thing is like perfect. A traffic light dragster that can smoke all the rice burners and other sports cars, a luxury mum tank and an off road adventure 4x4.
6.1 beating sports cars? are you on drugs?
2.7 tonne. image you crash into a corolla. really big advantage
lol who buys a dual cab 4wd for drag racing at the lights? Seems there is something you just don’t get
@@RedDog-e7v I think its something you dont get.. how do you think the raptor market survives if no-one likes to have performance coupled with their 4x4? Dual cabs are the new daily drivers. Now you can also, if you wish, have some fun with people at a set of lights. But trust me, no-one is buying this soley to drag people off at the lights.. but now you can if you wish :)
Everyone losing their nut over a vehicle and brand with no history of quality, backup support and parts availability to consider. And resale values on any of these Communist Car Company vehicles is almost nothing. Yeah the tech is great, and that’s part of the problem. People are buying cars based on the gadgets , but who the fck is going to fix the damn thing anywhere out of a capital city. Cool car , but I wouldn’t be running out to put me money down to soon.
The wagon version (leopard I think) will be an absolute killer for the Australian market too, camping, towing caravan, long distance economy and power/torque, daily driving for work and errands etc, it will be exactly what I need and I suspect for many others as well, BYD are going to smash Landcruiser and Patrol and all the others, I love my old 80 series landcruiser but I'll have to let it go I'm afraid 😢
Rumor says that you will have the leopard as Denza b5/b8
@@FrankBao Yunnian is a must
I’m agree how ever, keep the 80 but have it on classic rego to 1/4 the price of rego and keep it as a weekender and off-roader. The shark is good but it’ll never do 800,000kms like a 80 series and you can take a 80 off-roading in many places you just wouldn’t either the byd.
You can see why byd is dominating the market. Other companies have to pull up their game for sure.
Really keen to get a close look at it. The only thing that concerns me is the lack of BYD dealers/support in the country. You can't expect this vehicle to replace utes out in the country unless the dealers or at least workshops able to service and maintain them.
The more BYD cars you see the dealerships will start popping up..BYD is deep pocketed, their dealerships pop-up in no time.
Most of us don't live outside cities so that won't be a sales issue
BYD have never been half-assed about anything they've done. The Sage of Omaha has already done your due diligence for you a decade ago. I don't think after-sales anxiety will be a thing.
dont worry about lack of dealers, they will be popping out like chinese restaurants in the near future haha
@@fvvf9569 Oh i like a good Chinese restaurant. Yum.
This is insane, perfect for tradies who also like camping.
So all tradies😂
Office dweller here, would use it for camping.
Any 4x4 ute is "perfect for tradies who also like camping". What's so special that it makes it "perfect for tradies who also like camping"?
@@mohdalisyed This one has 220v electricity wherever you go. Plug and play with no generators or batteries to haul around.
@@syy4815498 no respectable tradie would wanna be seen in a Temu Ranger or Temu Hilux aka BYD Shark
I hope they offer a dust seal kit for the tray that actually works. The amount of crap in the back was cooked but I’m sure it can be fixed. Other than that I think it will be great.
I noticed that The other utes do the same. Iron man should just install one
Lived in the outback for a decade. There’s no stopping it unless you positive pressure the whole tub.
Dust seals, canopy vents, sealed canopies, nothing stops red dust…
There is only one color on this shark for me, Great White
Well said!
Can see why their site crashed on the first day of orders... Be an interesting bunch of months for Ford/Toyota and the rest.
Brilliant review!
That's an amazing level of performance and kit for the price
Great advertorial. Will be interesting to see more independent takes on the softroading this is capable of.
I've got an Atto 3 and it is top quality. So the brand is solid, just a matter of whether this model is up to that level at launch or whether it takes a year to bed in the new model and tunnings. I want one, I reckon the demand will be big.
Good one CarSauce. Thank you.
BYD, now give it to Ronny Dahl for a few thousand km's and report on that.
Haha yeah would love to see Ronnie’s review!😁
Apparently BYD are already looking at the ADR tow weight that they had approved in Australia already. Most markets it is meant for don’t allow more than tow vehicle weight.
You shouldn't really tow more than the vehicle weighs anyway
@@PSmurf107 tell that to road trains lmao
@@Kill4Time255
Different set up.
Connected with a fifth wheel, the weight is centered over the wheels.
All those utes that say they can tow 3.5 tonnes are having a lend. There's no way you can do it safely. I wouldn't be risking it.
@@Kill4Time255different set ups mate, they have dolleys
Looks magnificent. The only thing that would have been good to cover is how well it drives with a decent load on the back. But based on everything else I've seen and read I'd guess it'd be solid.
I bought my 2007 SR5 Hilux new, and have loved it all that time. About 5 years ago i was going to trade up, but the new Hilux wasn't that impressive and the price was crazy, not to mention the waiting time. So i decided to see how the battery and hydrogen market evolved. Toyota took a gamble on hydrogen and failed, because the infrastructure required wasn't ready. BYD recognised this and came up with the perfect solution, and then coupled that with a good looking ute with great technology. They've also got a good track record with the sedans, and have used that to set up their Australian service network. Consider the fact that they are selling the shark for less than cost, and that should help the 2025 shark hold it's value going forward. My old Hilux is still in pretty good shape, but in my mind the time to take the innovation leap is now.
Still driving my trusty 2009 Hilux, but realizing that a replacement is due sometime. This truck has definitely caught my attention. It looks like we will be getting them in South Africa soon.
Not sure about the 100km on electric, I've watched a NZ review where he made 88km on full electric before the motor cut in, but that was a pre-production vehicle. But honestly say 80 is still very impressive for day to day driving. We're looking at buying a twin cab next year and this would have to be on the list
I think that 88km was only down to 26% of battery
I think it really failed on the battery on this. It needs 300klms range at a minimum
@@grointastic4242BYD is currently selling the Shark at cost or below, so that's why they chose to use fewer Blade modules for this vehicle (battery is 60% of the vehicle's cost). The Shark would be something like 80k AusD with 300 km battery range.
@@grointastic4242nope
With the extra weight of the bullbar and accessories, along with the extra rolling resistance of those tyres it would be less on this one for sure.
BYD Build the Future 🌈And this is the REAL thing 🌏 Good on ya C Sauce 👊
Wireless charging compartment is cooled, too. Very nice touch.
@@dough.9241 but it’s a recipe for self BBQ when it goes thermal runway
Nice to see Jacob as the front man and smashing it.
I have recently received my BYD Shark (I live in Mexico). Something I´ve noticed is that the range for gas and battery is not always accurate (Saying that I also have a heavy foot. Don´t think the quoted 800km range is achievable). There is also a restriction on the cruise control (max of 120km/h) and cannot be set any higher. Other than that, I am thoroughly enjoying the vehicle. Now waiting for Mexico to catch up for the front bullbar and canopy
In Australia, the highest speed limit is 110 mph on highways. There are a few places where it's legal to drive at 120 mph, but 99% of highways have a 110 kmph limit.
@@sangazo The highest speed limit in Australia is 130kph in Northern Territory, other states are 110kph and 100kph.
@@concernedcitizen3159 most people lives in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and surrounding area. All of them are around 110 kmph.
@@sangazo you Australian? I did not think so...
@@concernedcitizen3159 not australian. But I lived here from last 20 years (7 years in Sydney, 5 years in Brisbane and currently in Melbourne) and I have Australia passport
This is such a great review! You just helped making my mind up!
Real Australian environmental review. Thanks.
This is much better looking than the Kia Tasman🤮 , nice review
But it’s resale value will be less that 20% of sticker price within 12 months
6k for an ironman canopy, what a rip off, they should have partnered with a better company.
That lets heaps of dust in..
Cannot agree with you more on that. Why Ironman???
I have an RSi Smartcap on my next gen Ranger it's let's in barely anything! If I was buying right now I'd put one on the Shark for sure and save the $$ from the ranger....
@@sRambonator Do they have one for a shark?
Because ARB doesnt believe there is good market for a Chinese ute.
White shark spotted in the outback of Australia
A Great white shark 😄😄
@@syy4815498 more like a sitting duck
If a car is good, let the reviewer be honest with it. And yes, he might have sounded like he's sponsored but come on! You must be having your own issues not to see how good this is.
real owners will start uploading videos from jan 2025
@@sangazo yup, you can't hide it, words spread out fast.
Carsauce with the goods! Keep killing it! More travel vids too! ✈️
''I have no idea where I am'' ...1.5 minutes later... ''at Australia's toughest off road track near Broken Hill''
I'm sold, time to trade in 2022 SP bt50
Never do it, Chinese things are crap
@@tanmupps5997I wonder what phone you are using for this comment.
@@tanmupps5997I wonder what phone you are using for this comment
@@tanmupps5997 I'd be surprised if you own anything that isn't fully made in china or has parts made in china,lol
@@tanmupps5997 Did you type that on your Chinese made iPhone???
3500 max weight
2710 curb (assume dry)
60 fuel
170 humans (2 adults, 1 child) and carry on
80 front bar
25 rack
80 canopy
415kg
2710+415
=3125
375 remaining for payload and towball
200kg towball weight for 2t trailer (atm)
175kg remaining for gear in the tub.
Not complaining, just running my numbers. Anyone disagree or see an issue with that?
Can’t find GCM anywhere, but I’d assume 500kg left with the above scenario.
Hi Felix, am also very curious about the apparent 2700kg of the BYD Shark and what it is able to carry. Like you, not out to be critical and merely devil's advocate more so. Joined the BYD Shark group yesterday out of interest and prospective owners are definitely motivated to run numbers too.
Our full time touring Musso is 2110kg dry and when trip ready with ball weight she's 60kg off the 3200kg mark. That's with alloy tray and canopy rather than tub. And in speaking recently with another full time tourer (we're about to start the grain harvest here in S.A.) his DMax is also close to its 3200kg gvm with all necessary bits to support full time work/travel.
By the time we calculate your solid estimate, plus add drawer system, packed 40ltr fridge, 20ltrs of water, a side awning, camp chairs and other camp gear for just a long weekend the potential limits of the Shark as more so a "weekend warrior" and less so full time tourer are drawn into focus.
@@nathankelly1708yeah there’s no harm with it being that role either as you said. I’m a numbers guy so I like running a scenario just to see how it actually goes rather than a quick mention. Lose the canopy, racking and bar and you’re a lot more comfortable. My cars body count is too high for my life without a bar, but lots of people it would be fine.
Build lightness.
I was a surveyor all over central Oz and the top end, in all seasons, 90kkm pa on all types of roads, but much of it was on barely tracks on privately owned land.
Had 2x 80 series and 2 GU Patrols is various configuration, plus various hire 4x4s and loaner troopys.
Build lightness. After day 2 you will regret driving an overweight whale.
Alloy roo bar, no RTT, alloy rack. Can you get by without a winch, ie, use a Tirfur instead.
No draws - just dont add drawers = unnecessary kgs.
GUs had a surprisingly low GVM and with a steel roo bar, winch, rear step and steel rack, with 2x 100kg blokes + full fuel, on the weigh bridge in Alice there was only 150kgs legal allowance left, eg, the fridge + lunch plus a few beers, let alone everything else. Thus we legally had to tow a lightweight alloy box trailer.
Just build lightness.
@@nordic5490that was my motto when I was over landing motorbikes, every gram counted. My numbers were more based on the setup in the video with factory fitted accessories.
The battery is too small. The range it a waste of a great idea.
Awesome video..
I'm impressed..
Ford and Toyota should be worried..
This ute has everything..for 58k..
Sponsored video, I guess you missed that part
Ford have a hybrid. It won't be 58k but will have a dealer network with parts available
INCREDIBLE CAR !
You know they will make a full electric version of this and it will be even more awesome
And 3.5 ton tow and 2.0
can you get the BYD Shark lifted and fitted with larger wheels? Would love to see more ground clearance with 2-3% lift and 35" wheels
Yep, apparently the ironman lift will be available early 2025.
Looks awesome. This PHEV Ute is going to smash it. Watch out Ford and Toyota.
Great job.
Looks like a bargain ute compared to the competition.
Canopy leaks like a sieve, tell iron boy to seal it better.
I'm one of those annoying people who requires the road to be more than simply unsealed to be offroad. I'm most worried about the extra weight of the battery making getting bogged in mud more common
Yeah I lived in Broken HIll. The country side around there is mostly flat, dry and rocky. Bring the Shark to the Top End or FNQ in the wet and lets see what it is really capable of.
I wonder if it can still be locked in 4H when the battery is depleted, the combined kW figure means the engine is driving the wheels and not a generator alone, but with the battery in the middle of the chassis the electric motor is all that can drive the rear wheels
The battery needs to be double the size to make it useful. Not enough range in this vehicle. Where are you going to go camping??? In your backyard??? Seems a waste of a good vehicle.
@@grointastic4242 It has a reported 800km range; but that will be using fuel most of the way. Seems its mostly aimed at tradies and the quick trip out of town.
I can't believe how massive it, and everything about it, is.
Awesome Review! Can't wait for mine! Couple questions..
1. What happens when the battery runs flat/low.. does the power get restricted to keep up with the generator?
2. Does it come with tailgate seal kit. There wasn't an option to add it but looks like you got a bit dusty in the back so I'm assuming no?
3. Does the roof rack come standard with the lights?
Thanks again! Keep up the good work :)
1. What happens when the battery runs flat/low.. does the power get restricted to keep up with the generator? -- the system will keep 20-25% of capacity. If you are on highway, just drive, the engine will recharge the battery automatically. If you are doing serious off-road trip, I suggest park you car and let the engine to recharge the battery for 30 minutes.
@@liuyangyang But what if it can't? or does the generator just rev up more and use more petrol? So basically im asking if the generator can keep up charging the battery while giving you full 320kw all the time until the petrol runs out? Thats great if thats the case..
@@peacemakermotion3949under what circumstances will you ever use full power continuously, even fully loaded towing up hill you're unlikely to be at full throttle.
That tub needs some dust proofing seals
I agree, but it's no difference to all other Utes, they all have no seals
6k for the canopy ,should be perfectly clean an dust free for that money
That is Ironman tub?
Looks good with a bit of brawn added, and that canopy top is tidy as (but clearly about as dust proof as a fly screen door......! Certainly a nicer looking build compared to the clearly in-bred buck-toothed sister kissing Tasman
The fact that it’s almost 20k cheaper than a high end hilux but with more tech in it…. Mind blowing….
How is the maintenance though?? And how it’ll look like 5 years 10 years down the line.
You get what you pay for
@@hobo1704 not always right though.
You get minimum 6 years warranty, this alone tells a lot about their quality control.
@@hobo1704 You get minimum 6 years warranty, this alone tells a lot about their quality control.
I’d like to see if they will last 20+ years, unfortunately not many cars built these days will. That’s the downside with all the tech/electronics, hopefully they support that side for longer than a phone😂
U don’t need to copy Matt with the alrighty guys :) u are a good presenter and can have your own style :)
I think byd have absolutely knocked it out of the park with the shark.
I think they have already done that by Seal and Atto 3, but Shark is definitely a cherry on top for the moment.
“I’m shocked at how little the vibrations are entering the cabin” - camera cuts to the screen and steering wheel shaking to bits! 😂
Can you please do a 2000 - 2500kgs tow test. I am interested to see how the drivetrain works in a high load situation
same, wondering can it still charge in surplus under 2.5t load.
@ yes it will be interesting. If it can then this thing is going to be popular. If it can’t then we are going to see some slow moving caravans on the Hume….
Cancelled my order on a Ranger and ordered a Shark
I wish i could 😢😢
@@remix-yy1hs Why can't you?
明智的選擇。
Downgrading to a Temu Ranger instead?
@@yslee1401 You just bought a Ranger didn't you
I'm looking forward to the GWM PHEV - hopefully it has a higher tow capacity than Shark or matches current mild hybrid models 3.5T
The cannon alpha phev only has like 530kg payload...
长城的插电混动技术远远比不上byd
@@petersaunders7535 That's going to be a problem. Pity.
@@23DuDewhat do you tow at 3.5t?
@@liamwindsor5854I don't, but it's more than 2.5T. Payload is equally important to me.
I am already imaging myself in the BYD Shark 6 with the Ironman bullbar, roof bar and canopy - all three priced at $12014 + wheel type upgrade and still cheaper than the Ranger PHEV. Only one problem: 790Kg payload - 95kg tradie - his apprentice is a young skiny guy of 75kg - weight of bullbar, roof bar and canopy - say he is a plumber... what payload left?
Great review, whats the roof carrying payload?
Please tell them that Germany is waiting for the sharks to arrive
eu making it impossible , '' to protect its car industry "
WOW. AWSOME. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shark 6 also launched in Pakistan. Seriously considering getting one.
Just wait til they start selling them here. Importing from Pakistan would be a waste of money.
@ I am from Pakistan bro.
@@Belix.Official no respectable jihadist would wanna use a Temu Hilux
Its about time, this is just the beginning, quite exciting future ahead. Thanks for the review, will be interesting to see how it tows a caravan. I think the big players have lost the plot.
Love the look of this .
Questions- how was the range with the accessories and change in tyres?
There appeared to be lots of dust in tray area, do seals need modifying or is this still a test range?
I am going to look at one this week.
I’m keen to know that as well. I will likely get one of those bullbars, but may consider the raid one of the big boi hooped one is made of full steel.
Hi Titan, I can at least let you know that moving from the road going tyres on our Musso at delivery to a slightly taller A/T (same width) tyre definitely had an impact on fuel economy. And in considering specifically the Cooper ST Maxx for our ute they are indeed a heavy tyre due to their ply rating and construction. A good tyre and kudos to BYD for the instant move to an R/T (rugged terrain for those unfamiliar) but any claimed range on the standard Shark will be reduced by tyres alone, let alone further accessories.
in mexico the software is very different, I like more this UI, hope we get an update here
Huawei’s OS is banned in many countries
@@yslee1401 That's the stupidity of US president and all the western followers. Just made their citizens less good stuff.
We need this in Canada
Don't worry Canadian EV car soon will be leading the whole world. That is Trudeau said lol
Trudeau：no you don"t
Don't forget the 100% tarrifs on Chinese EVs/PEVs
Vote to Change your politicians who decided 100% tax. Then you will have it.
@@philip7415 There is no way the US will allow that. Canada is economically dependent on the US. No country on earth will sign an agreement wherein they let the US review their trade deals and will face sanction if the US does not like it. Of all the five eyes nation, Canada is really not a sovereign country.
Would have loved to have heard more about how to manage the range. Do we need to plug in after a few hundred k's? If so be no good for long trips. Also, what about locking the diffs? Is there a diff lock on the back?
Need to wait for non sponsored videos to review this in the outback
The engine supplies power once the battery is low, so youre burning fuel at that point. There are no diff lockers required because there's no rear axle.
It's range is 850km+ without stopping.
Yeah alright... I guess I'm getting a BYD, I didn't want to, but when reality hits you in the face, don't ignore it I say! :D
Bravo
Can you plug into it solar panels for charging
You could but you'd need a heap of them
Any comments about how good the headlights are in the outback?
we'd love to see some more technical 4x4 with rock crawling as well, to see the wheel articulation and how well it mimics low-range with those two EV motors
Omg I’m so excited, not as excited as you though , check your leg lol.
Looks mint with the factory accessories
Great car for a super great price. A ranger/Hilux killer as they did pump up the price way to far for what you don't get!!
Anyway personally will wait for the 100%EV with their latest battery technology.
Ultimately BEV is the future, but this a great gateway drug for the petrolheads.
@@budawang77Infrastructure is lacking - not suitable for remote travel BEV
Lots of bells & whistles, time will tell if the bell stops dinging & whistles get corrosion.
Lots of punters love all the bling,
Personally I’m not a fan of unnecessary bling. I just want a vehicle that go forward/ backwards.
More bling more problems.
I’ll be interested to see when these things start coming thru my workshop with issues.
Warranty means Jack, especially if ya vehicle is off the road for weeks/ months.
New cars are money pits.
Soft touch interior 😂😂😂, big deal, I’ll take hard painted steel thanks.
I'm lucky in the regard that I work from home, so I do way less klm than the average person. So it works in my favour because if/when bugs appear, I'll be able to book mine in and get it sorted before it becomes an issue. But yes, you are right, reliability is a big thing, I've driven the same hilux for 17 years. But I can remember my brother bought a toyota corolla back in 1982, he drove to a small country town and when we got out, two young men yelled out "Jap crap"! My point being that eventually Australians embraced Toyota, and there's no reason why BYD can't achieve the same status. Yes, some Chinese manufacturers have been bad, but I think BYD have already established a solid record, but I'm certain we'll see similar racist comments like we did for the Italians and the Japanese. Will history repeat, I'm prepared to take that gamble, and enjoy the ride.
Hey mate , with the canopy I'm guessing the back window from inside the car can't open to let aircon through the canopy ? Just because people have dogs which we take camping. Makes no sense to have a dog inside there with all windows shut off suffocating in hot air.
That's a feature I've always wanted to see. No idea if any of the latest generation Ute's have it.
Jacob you're a great presenter. Matt is alright but Jacob you're not as annoying :D You should do more videos.
Can we get Ronny Dahl to test one
Amazing video and ute .. but God that bullbar and canopy make me sick 🤢 😂 absolutely awful!! Don't get me wrong I love the Shark and it looks amazing ( without that bullbar)
Well it's an optional accessory, so you can remove it
Do you really need a bullbat? A lot of weight and money for little benefit.
It can come with a lower and better looking bash bar too
Great review, looks fantastic but let down by towing capacity.
Looks like the rear canopy does not seal very well - lots of dust visible inside.
Chasing answers on a couple of points. Does it have a dash cam charge point on rear view mirror? Or does the cameras record Tesla style? And does it come standard with towbar?
Yes tesla style recording. No dash cam required. Yes, tow bar is standard, but I think to have to buy your own tongue & ball?
So, how is the warranty if you go through water, and maximum allowable depth please?
Apparently the water immersion issues were sorted out well before the shark, but in saying that will Toyota cover you for drowning your hilux on the beach? BYD report the water depth as 700mm.
Competition is great for consumers.
get the Shark upgraded to tow at least 3t and it would be a great buy as this is out for those who need to tow a large caravan
World-class 👍
At 5:31 you mentioned 'trailer brake controller'. Does the Shark come standard with an electric brake controller or was this an error? I
Very informative and entertaining review Jacob Do you know if BYD have plans for a wagon version?
Also How dust proof is the canopy? It doesn't look good.
Love the car & presenter. 👍
awesome :D will watch now. what a shark of a ute you may say lol :D
I've seen that the Mexican version has a retractable step in the tailgate for stepping up onto the back. I wonder why we didn't get that version in the Australian version?!
Mexicans are short
@@fawshaw3361😂😂😂 hahaha you are right
Drive with windows down in the outback and turn the ute into a sandpit?
You will need rubber seals for the rear tailgate and the aftermarket canopy to prevent dust.
Good info ❤
Pre sure my boy is in them J1 rookie of the years