SYDNEY: BYD Australia has expanded its Shark 6 range, introducing a trade‑ready Shark 6 Dynamic Cab‑Chassis and a new range‑topping Shark 6 Performance pick-up.
The two new additions sit alongside the Shark 6 Premium pick-up.
BYD Australia chief operating officer Stephen Collins said the expansion of the Shark 6 lineup will allow more Australians to enjoy ownership of a Dual Mode (DM) Off-Road Super Hybrid new energy vehicle.
“By expanding to three distinct models, we’re giving customers more choice without compromise – whether it’s a Super Hybrid that is a capable workhorse, a family all‑rounder, or made for serious towing and performance,” he said.
All Shark 6 variants feature BYD’s Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) AWD architecture, with the turbocharged petrol engines integrated with powerful front and rear electric motors to create an efficient yet punchy Super Hybrid powertrain.
The electric motors receive their charge from BYD’s 29.58kW/h Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Blade Battery.
The 1.5-litre turbo DM Super Hybrid powering the Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis and current Shark 6 Premium develops 321kW and 650Nm, enabling both vehicles to accelerate from zero to 100kph in 5.7 seconds.
The new 2.0-litre turbo DM Super Hybrid in the Shark 6 Performance boosts total system power and torque to 350kW and 700Nm while delivering 1.3 litres per 100km when the vehicle’s SOC (state of charge) is more than 25 per cent (WLTP).
All Shark 6 variants feature double‑wishbone independent suspension front and rear.
The Shark 6 has a full suite of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) along with a 360-degree camera.
