The BYD Shark will FOREVER CHANGE the Truck Industry.

[@aarons6935]

If BYD don't release a minivan called a BYD Whale i will genuinely cry

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

😂😆

[@AS-ds6kg]

Hahahahahahaha😂

[@walden6272]

Great idea. lol

[@cheungchingtong]

Lol, they got a van called Denza D9 already.

[@aarons6935]

@@cheungchingtong Well that's disappointing

[@sunshinesun121]

In Thailand and Malaysia where a significant no of Truck are used. Toyota , FORD , Isuzu, etc are currently the dominant Brands. No other choice. NOW .... As a user I am eagerly WAITING for this BYD SHARK.

[@zes7215]

wr

[@Nekon3k0]

Thing is even if you don't buy the BYD truck, it's competition will lower the price of the other ones so it's win -win either way.

[@ZhouZice]

It's time to strike back at these traditional car brands

[@ricosun]

I have BYD seal, last night for some reason I had a dream about going camping in a BYD shark. And then this video drops. I wonder if it is a sign.

[@Oosh21]

Seal & Shark combo is on my radar too.

[@paxmaniac1]

I have a Seal and a Kia Sorento. I had the exact same thought.

[@EVAPOEEPE]

haha，spend your money 😂

[@bravohotel]

that's romantic af dude

[@cheungchingtong]

It was telling you to work hard lol.

[@RicknMorty85]

BYD would bankrupt Ford, now you know why USA decided to slap 100% tariffs on Chinese cars. There is no competition between Chinese EVs and American cars, even Americans don't want to buy Fords and GMs, they are mainly forced too because there is so little alternatives.

[@Ray-iz7tv]

Truth.

[@nfzeta128]

Thing about it is that US is caving to those local car manufacturers too much. They could have easily tuned that tariff so that the Chinese EVs end up just a bit cheaper than the competition thereby forcing said competition to lower prices. This way customers get more variety for less money and the US should still keep their car manufacturing industry.

[@metalvideos1961]

saw a pole that people between 20 and 40 in the US rather want to buy a Chinese car mainly because they are cheaper and better overal. but they cant afford it now because of the 100% tariffs so there is no point for them to buy one.

[@archangel7052]

​@@metalvideos1961Can't stop this tsunami, it's gonna push through sooner or later.

[@torpemonguz]

That's why build Byd a factory in Mexico.. to crush the Us market.. They build in Hungary also to push the car price down in Eu.. Here in Eu VW Id3 price is same with Byd Seal rwd price.. who want to buy a plastic old design nmc VW.. instead of leather lfp Byd..

[@hartoz]

I have had an Atto 3 for nearly 2yrs now, and I'm very happy with it. Initially the boops and beeps were annoying, and Lane Keep Assist was a pain, but after a few OTA Updates everything is fine. I was worried about being an early adopter, I ordered the Atto 3 on the night the order website went live and bought the car unseen. I'm very glad I did.

[@f1aziz]

I am seriously considering BYD Seal but the only worrying thing for me are the longevity, durability factors not just of the vehicle but also the manufacturer. I am glad there are people who have had these vehicles for a bit and are happy with them.

[@thearlongpark]

​@@f1aziz what's wrong with the manufacturer? BYD is not a start up company, already exists since 1995 and very vertically integrated. They make their own battery, motors, semi conductors, etc.

[@f1aziz]

@thearlongpark As a car company, they are still fairly new, I am not saying anything is wrong with them.

[@SavageTechAustralia]

We are so excited to get our hands on this ute 😁 We are the pioneers for Chinese accessories in Australia and can't wait to be developing parts for the BYD Shark👍 The dmi system blows away any other hybrid 4x4 system on the market, as we own a tank 500 hybrid and a byd seal performance. Let's see if we can get 35s on the shark 😅

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

@@f1azizthe Chinese government would back BYD if they ever were in trouble, just like the Americans and Germans do when their marques ever get into trouble. Remember how much the American government threw at GM during the GFC?

[@GuangzhouBen]

If you like camping, this is definitely a great purchase. I went on a cross-country camping trip in Xinjiang for almost a month last month. I drove a Leopard-5, which is also a DMO platform. It has a 220V external discharge, which is great. You can bring an electric heater in the tent. can cook

[@luisvillegas7671]

I just got a shark in Mexico and it is impressive how you get a truck this big this powerful and with all this tech with very low operating costs. It seems It'll be cheaper to run than using my Honda civic 1 5t. Just in highway it is where the efficiency drops a lot but still the best fuel consumption for a truck , using just gasoline. I really feel this is a before and after in the pickup segment. Let's just hope the aftermarket service It's at the same level.

[@zechssiguro7476]

Let's dream, that it can be almost as long lasting as an old Toyota, or a AK-47... I'm hoping for a right hand drive shark with a bit larger tank for the Caribbean, that will not cost As much as a new 2024 Toyota or Ford Pickup..I hope

[@nfzeta128]

@@zechssiguro7476 Still waiting for the seal and that section to reach Barbados. It would force MG to lower their prices and maybe invite KIA and Hyundai dealers here to bring in some of those EVs.

[@pablolubbert9739]

Excelente comentario Luis, cuantos kilómetros alcanza a viajar en carretera exclusivamente en modo eléctrico, cuando la betería fue cargada originalmente al 80%?

[@luisvillegas7671]

@pablolubbert9739 no lo he probado así cómo tal por que no es buena idea dejar que la bateria se drene por completo en carretera por que vas a tener al motor de gasolina trabajando forzado para recargar también baterías. Lo ideal es usar EV en ciudad y en carretera HEV para siempre mantener un buen nivel de carga y toda la potencia siempre disponible, en ciudad una carga y tanque lleno da como 700 km reales y en carretera como 480km. Como 10km/l en carretera y mucho más en ciudad, aunque lo ideal es cargarla seguido para no utilizar combustible cuando no haces trayectos de más de 100km al día.

[@pablolubbert9739]

@@luisvillegas7671 Gracias, los 100 kilómetros en ciudad los puede dar si esta cargada la batería al 100% hasta llegar al 20%?

[@sarahkhan2310]

BYD is a global hit. Well done to the team ❤

[@major.adventures]

can't wait. ready to throw a deposit at this one. perfect ute for a jack of all trades. great for the family, electric commute, and range for the camping trips. i think they are going to have huge success with this one, possibly their most important model to date in Australia.

[@jxmai7687]

Trady can use the power on board on site.

[@aegisong1849]

@@jxmai7687 Definitely a plus. No need to bring a generator.

[@rogersliu1200]

it makes perfect sense for city offroader customer who wants a ute but not really towing a bucket load of things meanwhile getting decent fuel economy. It is actually a blank spot for in market.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

basically 90% of ute owners

[@lena19191]

Yep agree , I just need a Ute to carry a few dirty tools around and I never tow anything bigger than a 6/4 trailer

[@SydneyEV]

@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm more like 99.543% :P

[@jamesw7224]

Exactly I'm looking to purchase a ute purely for dirt bikes in the back/camping trips. So something like this is perfect

[@kirovfactory]

That's me, living in a shoe box apartment, with burger all to tow. The V6 Amarok I currently have is a complete mismatch to my situation which changed with my job a while ago. THIS IS PERFECT.

[@lachangaustralia]

Whether we like it or don't.. the chinese car reality is upon us due to masses and pricing. We are just lucky that the stuff not only is it decent but already heads and shoulders with the competitor. And it didn't take long. So imagine giving it another 5 years. The rest have no chance. Giving us more than what we want and cheaper/better than any competitor.. yeah you have my attention and money.

[@LudensRX0]

BYD will achieve global success. I spent 110,000 RMB (15,000 USD) in China to buy a 4.7-meter-long Hybrid SUV (BYD Song) that can drive 100 kilometers on electric power. When the electricity runs out, it switches to gasoline, with a fuel consumption of only 5 liters per 100 kilometers. This is incredible and a very economical choice for ordinary families.

[@zes7215]

wrr

[@johnnyonline]

BYD are absolutely killing it. A year ago I had no idea who they were and now I'd trade a first born child for a top spec Seal.

[@CarSauce]

May your sacrifice be worth it 😩

[@cheungchingtong]

lol that said, i feel sad you mentioned a first born child.😅

[@revrickbibletalks5546]

What a terrible dad you are!

[@tren133]

Even as recently as 2020, BYD was still producing a good number of petrol cars, and had been selling 400,000 to 500,000 cars every year for close to a decade. But by 2021, BYD was well on its way to only produce and sell BEVs and PHEVs, and sales started to almost double every year, to over 800,000 in 2021, 1.8 million in 2022, and just over 3 million in 2023. They are projected to continue to add around 1 million sales annually for the next couple of years, which means BYD will have grown its annual sales from 400,000 in 2020 to SIX MILLION in 2026. No car company in history has been able to grow so fast so quickly as BYD has done in these past 4 or so years, and it truly is mind boggling how they've been able to achieve this.

[@ttusko3132]

save the child😅

[@tigergod666]

I just ordered the byd sealion 6 on Tuesday and pick it up next week which I am very excited and very nervous due to it's going the be my first bran new car and first phev but love the brand and love the forum

[@kplus2124]

Its a pretty awesome car my Dad picked up his new sealion a few weeks ago and loving it. its funny because he was all about Plug in hybrid but now hardly use the fuel and just charge once a week so its running as a EV all the time haha. Its got amazing features and fun vehicle!

[@kirovfactory]

I live in a shoe box apartment, with nothing to tow. The V6 Amarok I currently have is a complete mismatch to my situation which changed with my job a while ago. THIS IS PERFECT.

[@lizhan-wk7tx]

In China, I have sold my Range Rover and Audi A6 and bought a Denza D9 and BYD Dolphin.

[@funnyaround733]

😂

[@francol3731]

Then you obtained 0.1 unit of Mercedes-Benz and 1.9 units of BYD.

[@mononeo]

That's embarrassing. I wouldn't tell people online. lol

[@johnnydeng3488]

@@mononeo I don't think so, he didn't say how old the ranger and audi were

[@WarrenKLiu]

How do you like your D9? I went to BYD Jakarta last week asking about D9 and U8, unfortunately they don’t even have price for D9 but allow a booking fee and only say around March 2025 for price 😅. They just confirmed today there are no plans to bring U8 and U9 but if I import myself from China, they will service it locally. Looking to replace my Alphard with the D9

[@lewismay5909]

It is a perfect car for camping.

[@fatdoi003]

the included V2L function is a very attractive proposition

[@echowhiskey1368]

You are all set when you bring a minibar, a toaster, a microwave and a coffee machine.

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

Yeah, won’t be bringing the gas stove anymore, just an induction stove and kettle. And an extension cord for the tent lighting.

[@fatdoi003]

@@Expedition_Tranquilo and air con if you want

[@nfzeta128]

@@fatdoi003 Think it may have camping mode even though it's not full EV.

[@jolrug1]

Can't wait. Tempted to wait 6 to 18 months. BYD tends to launch, then when the competition is hurting, sink the boots in and lower the price another $5k. Put that Shark in my driveway!

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

Lol

[@zimuli3549]

This powertrain has been widely used and achieved great success in China, which has also made BYD quickly become the number one car company in the Chinese auto market (China's auto sales exceed one-third of the world), and the sales and prices of German and Japanese cars, which were originally the number one in China, have dropped significantly. The feature of this powertrain is that even if you never plug in the car and only run on gasoline, it is still the most fuel-efficient and powerful car in this type of car.

[@homolgus1]

I looked at a BYD and the finish was brilliant just so good

[@Audios81]

Traded a G20 330i for a Seal Performance and haven’t looked back. More power than an M3, yet half the cost. And nearly 10k kms and not a rattle or squeak. Nor any issues other than their subpar customer service, but hoping that will get better. Rides great. Great range. Quiet. Quick. And a huge rear seat. Usually a brand snob but the Seal Perf was worth the loss of a badge. If this is BYD in 2024, wait to see where they will be in 2030. Beyond the tech of the Germans, Japanese or Americans. Really amazed by Jaws as we call him. Will be ordering a Shark when they become available and a Sealion 7, if it makes it here. A much better looking SUV than the 6 and full BEV with mirrored powertrains to the Seal. If the Yangwang U8 comes, will def order that as well as thinking hard about the U9. Yeah, hook, line and sinker here. But genuinely impressed with them.

[@norincofan1949]

What tf do you do for a living

[@bobsmith3983]

@@norincofan1949 BYD dealership owner? Lottery winner? LOL!

[@kolviczd6885]

@@norincofan1949 My question exactly 🤣

[@mrkring1526]

Still rather the BMW any day. Way more class than BYD could ever dream of

[@norincofan1949]

@@mrkring1526 enjoy your class. i'll enjoy products that work

[@juiciness]

I rented a basic Hilux from Bunnings last week. Can't believe how archaic it is. Uncomfortable, noisy, and clumsy. Can't believe Toyota get away with charging how much they do.

[@LW78321]

Toyota have been too comfortable for a long time so they haven't invested in tech and quality. They will be in for a rude shock with competition now

[@Usersf134ssk]

I live in a Third world country and they have been worst 😂 thin body panels, cheap plastic interior. If not for the cult following they have in my country, they'd be going down. I see more and more chinese car brands on our roads.

[@JettoGospel]

Toyota and Ford is wayyyy more worried than you are.

[@ordinarydude2237]

No, Toyota and Ford are still the forerunners of new technology BYD uses already tried and tested designs.

[@JettoGospel]

@@ordinarydude2237 Toyota is now working together with BYD...

[@williamanderson9653]

Toyota has a simple rugged ute called the tamaraw made and sold in the Philippines for less than 20k australian. If it came to Australia I would buy it in a heartbeat. so would a whole swathe of Australians who used to buy cheap Aussie utes. BYD will be over 3 times that price. The tamaraw is not a hybrid yet, but will probably be half this price when it inevitably gets there.

[@arminius6506]

NGL BYD shark looks extremely sexy for an EV or Hybrid Ute, it's boxy design is so juicy on my eyes 👀

[@nfzeta128]

Yea, I usually am not that interested in UTEs but the shark kind of has a classical look, especially at the front that I like. Don't think I personally would buy one because I have no need for a UTE but still.

[@tedwong7037]

And the price gave me a boner

[@ricardobrown4878]

BYD starting taking deposits in NZ 2 months ago with promised delivery pre xmas. They took a LHD model around the country for people to appraise. Prices in NZD start at 60kish

[@aegisong1849]

Camping with this Shark is definitely a BIG PLUS. Bring a mini fridge, electrical stove, and a heater or air-conditioner?🤣🤣

[@000T00b]

Whether you like this car or not (or let’s be honest, it’s country of origin), I welcome its entry to world markets because that raises the bar for the entire frikking industry to raise their quality and innovation game, service levels, value for money, etc, etc. The winner ? You and me. The car industry is just way too complacent, and ripping all car buyers a new one when it comes to pricing and cost of ownership. More competition FTW.

[@calvinang1]

Which means, thanks, China 😂

[@nfzeta128]

@@calvinang1 I mean the Tesla owners already should be thanking China with how much Tesla reduced prices just from the idea of competition in the EV market. Well the new ones anyway the old ones are probably hating the increased depreciation and the fact they bought high.

[@espkh1549]

Buddy I ain’t buy shxt from Japan

[@kolviczd6885]

@@calvinang1 China is the Price Deflator of many products in the world including car. Whether we like the country or not, sometimes we need to thank them for their role in the global market. 😄

[@Kennynbay]

​@@kolviczd6885you will like China. Just go for a tour. Trust me.

[@joes6620]

My long waiting SUV M-Hero 917 not even existed in Canada. Now, BYD Shark. I'm hopelessly jumping up and down like a desperate little kid.

[@bobmorane4926]

BYD just announced it's planning its entry in Canada

[@joes6620]

@@bobmorane4926 Now, you make me dreaming again. I can't wait 😫😫😫

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@joes6620😂😆

[@tedwong7037]

Justin already slapped 100% tarriff on chinese ev, so...

[@joes6620]

@@tedwong7037 Trudope just trying to makes more mess before the end of his time. Who ever takes over will have a great headache to recover.

[@MexiCanuck1]

I have a house on the beach in Mexico and will be getting my BYD Shark in October. I’m waiting for the problems I will cause as I drive home and people are yelling, “Shark! Shark!” 😂

[@مرواریدمشرقزمین]

😂👍

[@pixelmasque]

BYD electric technology and design is hands down the best in the world and already many Australians are researching and learning about this. Its just Time in the market. Their cars are insane. So are cars from xiaomi, huawei, Zeekr, my fav is the BYD YangWang U8 How much will that retail for in Oz? Americans are wishing they could afford chinese cars but with the 100% tarrifs well the US govt is intent on sinking their economy into inflation oblivion.

[@kimcorell7786]

I have no use for a ute but if I did the Shark would at the top of my shortlist. I really need a van with better range than what is currently on offer. Until then my EV needs are plenty filled by my Seal Performance.

[@luofubo]

zeeker 009

[@kennethprocak5176]

This is solely electric motor drive, the engine is a generator, it’s like the old volt. There’s no stress on the engine except turning the generator. You never have to plug it in if you don’t want to.

[@KegRaider]

Look, if I didn't buy a Z71 diesel in 2018 I would seriously consider it top on the list. Plug in hybrid, plus use it to power your campsite.... Puts most of the canopy modder's nose out of joint there. Looks tidy and cheap enough for what you get.

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

I love everything Chinese. Congratulations China

[@ChaoLi-kr6gs]

Since BYD launched this type of powertrain system in China over four years ago, it has quickly become the best-selling brand in the market. The prices and sales of traditional German and Japanese car companies, which originally had the highest sales volume, have significantly declined, even the second-hand cars of these brands are not immune.

[@AZ-rg3rf]

HAHAHAHHAA

[@mrkring1526]

Cool story

[@AZ-rg3rf]

@@mrkring1526 get lost, troll

[@Aro800]

I hear some legacy manufacturers just hit the panic button.

[@jamesaustralian9829]

Yeah when most of them make a proven, reliable twin cab ute at less than 100k I'd say their laughing at what "Burn Your Driveway" is offering

[@Mikelennon78]

Yeah nah.

[@freeskier64]

I don't think so. All they need is more lobbying. 100% tariff is not enough, make it 300%😂

[@allenz2922]

100% tax,more like national panic

[@walden6272]

They don't have to worry. They have already lobby the US Government to keep BYD out.

[@TwistofWrist]

I was looking at getting the Atto 3 in the first half of this year but then Tesla dropped nearly 10k on the RWD Model Y, so I got that instead. Couldn't be happier with the Tesla but I would definitely check out the Shark this time next year.

[@FishandHunt]

I drive a Ranger everyday for work. It's the most overrated piece of 💩 I've ever driven, with constant electrical and mechanical issues. And that's before you even have to deal with Fords shocking after sale service.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

oh I feel for you. I have driven a friends Ranger and couldn't believe they spent $70k+ on such a cheap feeling, unreliable piece of crap.

[@FishandHunt]

@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm Totally. I have no choice over what work gives me but I'd never spend my own money on a Ranger or trust a Ford dealership to service a vehicle that I owned.

[@kitatit]

I had to drive a ranger on an iron ore mine for 5yrs. They look tough but aren’t. They aren’t good in harsh environments. The AC vent selector which is electrically operated would jam and get stuck on defrost… Not good in the brutal Pilbara summers. The whole dash needs to be removed to fix it. This happened about once a year! One of many issues. I wouldn’t spend my own money on one.

[@VMVarge]

Yep driving a car for a few days and forming an opinion is different to owning one

[@FishandHunt]

@@VMVarge It's also about after sales service and that is poor.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

Utes are so profitable because they're so overvalued for what you're actually getting, it's absurd. great to see BYD bringing something actually interesting and innovative to the most boring vehicle segment.

[@OTPulse]

The most boring goes to the SUV market. 4x4 Utes are a close 2nd most boring. I really want one of the EV makers to fill the old Commodore/Falcon Ute & Wagon segments.

[@rogersliu1200]

@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm Hilux in 20 years ago is cheaper than a Camry. It is remarkable for Toyota to sell you a tin box for 70k

[@zwen3763]

They trick you into thinking that the car is going to make you money which it does if you're a tradie but most peoole aren't but still wants a ute.

[@thearlongpark]

100% agree. I work in the construction industry for 12 years and always have company supplied dual cab ute from triton, hilux, ranger, amarok and now currently is 2024 DMAX. They're so horrible to drive, very sluggish off the lights, uncomfortable, noisy, etc. I can't believe people actually pay $60K to $70K for this thing that has no intention to be used to carry loads or for towing.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

@@thearlongpark People really buy these things to daily around town in 🤢

[@the_amazing_adventures_of_andy]

I have been hanging out for the release of the Rivian R1T in Australia, which feels like it will never happen. I am already a fan of some of BYDs cars and if they release an all-EV version of the Shark before Rivian is here I would consider buying one.

[@injinerconev]

This powertrain makes way more sense for a pickup/ute tbh. Going camping or doing some power tools work, using the v2l and then you can still have the range to get there and back. I think with a Rivian being full EV you'd never feel comfortable enough to do this for fear of being stuck with no juice. BYD were smart to give this a pretty sizeable battery for a hybrid.

[@the_amazing_adventures_of_andy]

​@@injinerconevYou do have a point. However, I have been a member of a Rivian owners Facebook group for a couple of years now and the overwhelming opinions of those owners are extremely positive and contradict a lot of the nay-sayers. Quite a few of those Rivian owners do offroading and also tow boats and caravans. Rivian or an equivalent will be very suited to Australia and it's conditions judging by owners reports from the US.

[@MarkPicker-t1k]

I really wish one of these car companies would make a single cab but top of the range spec Ute. There are plenty of us that don't want the dual cab as a bigger tray is more important, but also want all the bells and whistles.

[@QualityFeelings]

The Ranger and the BYD Shark are not the only pick-ups with springs in the back. You also have the Nissan Navara D23 and the Ssangyong Musso.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

2.5t is more than enough for these small utes, 3.5t is too much for such small ute's.

[@nt.fuel.truckie]

Couldn't agree more.

[@bluezoidberg7124]

This car honestly looks fantastic. I would however like to see a long range, long term test 4wdriving it in Australia, to kind of put to rest potential quality concerns. Proving itself to be better than a Ford Ranger shouldn't be the base mark, unless its only about price mark and vehicle sales, but not in terms of quality. Very few people swear by a Ranger for actual 4wdriving and overloading. If it's quality it need to prove itself as durable as the Isuzu d max or hilux. If that's the case, then I'm in. Hybrid tech is definitely the way to go as well for long ranges and overlanding, looking forward to seeing more of this

[@jameslochert3502]

For me a plug in hybrid is the way to go to go. Most of the time we can drive electric only with the freedom to tow and travel any distance you want. About time we started to get some plug in options for us they are the way to to go👍

[@wakamakulet]

I love my BYD dolpin!

[@joelopic]

This thing will rip everything else apart and it's about time that the big boys stop taking the piss with their prices and get a bit of their own back.

[@marcc.490]

Got my dad to look at this car when it comes out. I think he will be pleasantly surprised based on the spec alone.

[@steveabplanalp9607]

The battle of the light commercials looks exciting. For years the traditional manufacturers have rested on their laurels. I'm all for new entrants in the light commercial space and the private vehicle passenger space too.

[@DanaMarie-o3e]

I love BYD Shark Pick up truck eagerly waiting here in Philippines…

[@rkc62]

TFL tests Shark in Texas and talks about how small it is. CarSauce discusses Shark coming to Oz and talks about how huge it is. Imagine what the Euros or Japanese would think of its size.

[@Camus886]

If this car come to Australia,it will be kill all other ute brand😢

[@PantheraPhotoSafaris]

In South Africa it will be 1.5 times the ozzy price for no reason whatsoever except we suck.

[@linrules1]

Transport costs + tax differences

[@PantheraPhotoSafaris]

Ahhhh yes. The ANC tax​@linrules1

[@PantheraPhotoSafaris]

​@linrules1 we pay more than Australia for Ford Rangers.....we build them here!

[@maz1980s]

Imagine a BYD Baby Shark for kids' cars cruising around humming doo doo doo doo doo.

[@behindthebuild8016]

Let’s hope my company approve this as my next work Ute

[@karloshagen]

You’re spot on with the “perceived” reliability. I know people that have paid top dollar for a hilux over a dmax or a triton. I’ll be watching this space

[@mindofown]

Yeh reliability and brand perception is the biggest drawback. My wife has had a BYD Atto 3 for 2 years, trouble free, reliable, and given she;s a high mileage driver 60,000km per year, she's saved over $10,000 in petrol and servicing costs. I;m still struggling with the concept of Chinese made cars, but week by week, I'm slowly chnging my mind and might buy one in a couple of years?? Still undecided, if I had to buy a car today be either a Mitsubishi or an Isuzu.

[@zimuli3549]

It is the inability to compete with local carmakers, led by BYD, that has forced Mitsubishi and Isuzu to pull out of the world's largest car market (more than a third of global car sales are in China). In addition, due to the rapid decline in sales from 8% to 1%, South Korean automakers have also sold most of their production lines in China to Chinese automakers, and it is estimated that they will soon withdraw from the Chinese market.

[@مرواریدمشرقزمین]

BYD 👍

[@GTRSniper1]

Is there a wading depth with those batteries being so low?

[@peacewithyou503]

Going to buy one, for sure

[@bretfishley5206]

I cannot wait till BYD produces a king cab BEV 2.2 metre tray back with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons, and a range compatible with the mid range Cybertruck.

[@lacorporaciondelhurt]

I’m from Mexico and actually the price is the equivalent for $70,500 AUD and the bank interest is the lowest from the market.

[@WarHater-X]

Great effort & great video!

[@RickyHarline]

American here. Holy shit y'all have some rad pickups.

[@nangongyiyun]

Watch out, there's a shark in the pond.

[@damonzhao5960]

BYD is real king now day, you pay less and gain more, that all we need

[@amjedali5164]

Most Toyotas in the coming years are going to be rebadged BYDs and GACs cars (with a different front and back end), that are marked up heavily for the western markets. BYDs rise is not from nowhere go do a tour of their campus in China which is open to the public you will understand how diverse and large the company is. My first encounter was in 2009 when I realized almost every taxi, I got in to in Shenzhen was a BYD the tech of the car was good but the rest of it not so. Still, I knew this company is going somewhere and if u have a Nokia from the 90s and pull the battery of most likely it will say BYD. When BYD says something, they mean business.

[@aegisong1849]

I came across a news article that Toyota Corolla will have the new BYD engine with 2,000km range with a single tank. OMG, Japanese using Chinese engines and soon with CS35 (Chinese Standards 2035), Japanese might as well use Chinese AI for self-driven cars.😛

[@amjedali5164]

​yet all the western media are still going on about Chinese stealing IP from others. All western brands and Japanese just send there repasentraive to trade fares in china put there logo on and sell for 40× the price in 2024. There is 0 r&d done in the west and Japan.

[@lc1668]

With so much protection for years Detroit 3 cars will be dinosaur.

[@PiefacePete46]

Many of us are guilty of hearing an unfamiliar company name, and assuming it is a new company. When Hyundai released its first cars to the western world, lots of people thought is was some little startup, with its quaint little cars, not the heavy engineering giant that it really was. (I am NOT comparing BYD to Hyundai... just pointing out that we should never assume anything, without first checking the facts.)

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

I think it's good for us, the UTE market has become so expensive over the last few years it's become ridiculous, especially Toyota, bring it on BYD and to a lesser degree KIA, the BYD is making the KIA already look old before it gets here if they offer a old school under powered 4cyl diesel.

[@christianabraham217]

The refinement will likely draw some traditional SUV buyers as well.

[@marcfahey9460]

Hope BYD comes to Canada

[@paulgunovich2766]

As well as coil springs all round,I hope it will have disc brakes on the rear

[@RayleneCawood]

Here in 'The New South Africa'; the power to your house will be off for 4 to 8 hours a day, so the fact that it can double as a genset when you get home is a big selling point.

[@seangao3091]

Dude, I'm in California and BYD is not available here! Otherwise, I'll buy one for sure!

[@lloydkennedy7433]

About time the new Ute Market got a kick in the pants. Bye bye HILUX

[@believein1]

Rest assured world. Your new masters will be kind and just.

[@chrisdoulou8149]

As long as they build great cars for cheap, Im ok with that.

[@grahamfraser5938]

For me it will be a BYD Shark or a GWM Tank 500

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

Expect Ford has been revising their Ranger PHEV planning since the Shark dropped, as by all accounts - apart from towing - the Shark is superior is all aspects. It’s unbelievable that it beats the Raptor on many levels. Looking forward to off-road tests and how it stacks up on reliability.

[@lungaswazi9194]

When they get here, South Africa, sign me up!

[@francoisleung9330]

To me BYD shark is far more appealing than Tesla's cyber truck, but only time will tell which one outperforms the other.

[@PomegranateChocolate]

Japanese product was at one time thought of as inferior too. It was called 'Jappy Crappy'.

[@JayLew91]

I hate that we don't get these in the US. BYD makes great affordable electric/hybrid cars.

[@ballistictrigg3r297]

I'll be getting one as soon as it comes to market... Way better then all other utes.... Who cares about the 3% of the market that care about towing... Bla.. bla.. everything else killers everything else full stop.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

exactly. hopefully it won't feel as pathetically cheap as all the other utes as well.

[@alastairc.5219]

Competition is key and having more features in the BYD hopefully makes other manufacturers take note. The reality is this product will suit many city buyers, however with independent rear suspension and a dismal tow rating, many ute buyers wont give it a second look. BYD have also missed the mark with payload for commercial buyers, where the magical 1T payload makes for an easy purchase decision. Time will tell re reliability, however perhaps the equally detrimental issue of depreciation still plagues chinese brands and EVs alike.

[@zwen3763]

If it shares the hybrid unit with the Formula Leopard then the power is super good. I drove the Formula Leopard and it does 0-100 in less than 5s, and its 3 ton heavy, and it drinks 8L/100km. That thing is magic.

[@kirk2632]

I have ordered a white color GWM cannon alpha hybrid and due to receive it next week. However I am in doubt of the towing capacity. After watching your video I might have to wait a bit and see how this ute performs

[@StuartKarlson-qn8pj]

You never talk about the rangers faults and there’s many , all good when shiny new

[@stephenravenscroft3636]

Agree, The reviewers drive the car for a week then return it. If the transmission blows up a year into ownership.. who cares? They don't seem to see the value in reporting on long term ownership for normal buyers.

[@asajelfs8170]

Vehicle to grid is really good for blackouts.

[@Audios81]

Seal Perf is our first EV and I’ll say I’d never, ever allow any vehicle I own to be a vehicle to grid help. They charge enough for electricity, they should have upgraded the grid many times over. Hence why I won’t have solar and “sell” back energy to them. I’m still a petrol head and have many petrol guzzling vehicles and will always have them. The Seal is just a fun, comfortable, fast little too for peanuts.

[@ekinteko]

Time will tell. The climate of Australia is the harshest test for vehicles; hot, wet, salty, windy, dusty, dry, cold snaps. You can really tell which vehicles are good quality based on what ends up staying on the road. For example; the old generation Ford Ranger was designed in Australia by Aussies, and built international. It has been unimpressive except for reliable. The new generation has already issues. It was designed in USA with similar international manufacturing. The old D-Max was heavily criticised for being unrefined and "too truck-like" but has topped the list for reliability. Meanwhile the Toyota Hilux has been okay, it has only stayed competitive due to excess parts availability and their vast support network. Same things apply for other vehicle categories. Especially Euro variants which make changes for the sake of changes, and add unnecessary complexity. The simpler a product, thr more reliable it is, and easier to keep it alive.

[@daweigo6851]

China also has harsh environments, very hot, very cold etc

[@vtv8man]

Love it ! When are they likely to be launched in Australia ?

[@rikitourangi815]

All current car manufacturers around the world have no chance against the cars coming out of china

[@BunToomo]

Honestly, western automakers went from lookin down BYD straight to begging their respective governments to effectively "soft ban" BYD vehicles with tariffs within 5 years is so funny to me 😂😂😂😂

[@MarkNelson-q5m]

Think Toyota and Ford have good reason to worry(HiLux in particular). I never wanted a Ute until I saw this one🎉

[@sv6k0a39]

Ram and Ford sweating now.

[@jbh2761]

My only concern , is the bad rap BYD get for repairs and parts .. watched some vids that state 2-3 months wait time for parts to arrive , besides that I would buy one in a heart beat , the concept is very nice , and some very nice styling in the interior.

[@Bman1878]

Looks awesome to be fair

[@benscott309]

i believe byd shark is powered by DMO (DM for EV/HEV Dual Mode, and O for Off-road) not DM-i ( i for intelligent).

[@AkashAkashAkash-jx6xj]

Welcome to carsauce . Have a nice day. 😊

[@BureaucracyWorld]

My next truck.

[@lukedudgeon8699]

Must have forgotten the coil spring all round navara. Which also has 3.5t towing. While i would highly consider the BYD ute, only having enough range to get me *to* work is a little disappointing. Then add the same fuel economy that i was getting from my navara and the nissan is still a consideration. Curious how these will go in off roading with water crossings and the like. If they have sealed the system well, could be a good thing.

[@AnarchyEnsues]

Does the motor have a direct connection to the wheels like a chev volt, or is it just a motor generator, and all the power is from the electric motors?

[@mutopz]

BYD's only problem is that they will run out of marine creatures to name their cars after. Other than that they are good.

[@christover1]

Is it feasible to upgrade the Shark to full BEV or Fuel Cell, or anything else the future brings. Though PHEV suit my present needs, a petrol motor may be awful in a few years.