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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 JAC T9 PHEV Australian Edition dual-cab ute unveiled
What may be the Australian-spec 2026 JAC T9 PHEV dual-cab ute has made its public debut at the 2025 Greater Bay Area motor show in Shenzen, China as one of six new JAC vehicles planned for local showrooms. The JAC Hunter PHEV shown in these images from Car News China will be badged T9 in Australia, joining the current diesel-powered ute on sale here since January 2025. It will give JAC a direct competitor to the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV dual-cab utes when it launches here in early 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The T9/Hunter PHEV was already revealed earlier this year, though the vehicle showed off at the Melbourne motor show had quite a different look with all-terrain tyres, black wheels and a black sports bar. This Australian Edition revealed in China, in contrast, features 18-inch 'aerodynamic' alloy wheels running all-season tyres, like the battery-electric version of the T9. There's also blue badging, while the front tow hooks appear to have been removed and the sports bar appears to have a chrome finish. It's unclear whether local-spec T9 PHEVs will look more like the Chinese show car or the Melbourne show car, or if we'll get the option of both looks. The T9 PHEV is powered by a 160kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 130kW front axle and 150kW rear axle motor providing all-wheel drive. Combined output is a 385kW and a hefty 1000Nm with a 715kg payload – against the diesel T9's 1045kg – and braked towing rating of 3500kg to outmuscle the diesel versions' 3200kg rating. The 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a claimed 100km of electric driving – more than the Ford Ranger PHEV's 49km and identical to the BYD Shark 6's range. The ute also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability so it can power electrical appliances. The interior sees a new four-spoke steering wheel design in place of the two-spoke wheel seen diesel versions in local showrooms, with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.4-inch centre screen. A long-wheelbase version sold overseas increases the standard 5330mm length by 290mm but won't be offered here. Pricing and full specs have yet to be announced for the T9 PHEV, with this information likely to be announced closer to its early 2026 launch. The T9 EV also shown in Melbourne in April has not yet been locked in for an Australian on-sale. The T9 PHEV will be joined in Australian showrooms, however, by a raft of new JAC models, including a ladder-frame SUV due by the end of 2026 to take on the Ranger-based Ford Everest as well as the Toyota Prado. Content originally sourced from: What may be the Australian-spec 2026 JAC T9 PHEV dual-cab ute has made its public debut at the 2025 Greater Bay Area motor show in Shenzen, China as one of six new JAC vehicles planned for local showrooms. The JAC Hunter PHEV shown in these images from Car News China will be badged T9 in Australia, joining the current diesel-powered ute on sale here since January 2025. It will give JAC a direct competitor to the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV dual-cab utes when it launches here in early 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The T9/Hunter PHEV was already revealed earlier this year, though the vehicle showed off at the Melbourne motor show had quite a different look with all-terrain tyres, black wheels and a black sports bar. This Australian Edition revealed in China, in contrast, features 18-inch 'aerodynamic' alloy wheels running all-season tyres, like the battery-electric version of the T9. There's also blue badging, while the front tow hooks appear to have been removed and the sports bar appears to have a chrome finish. It's unclear whether local-spec T9 PHEVs will look more like the Chinese show car or the Melbourne show car, or if we'll get the option of both looks. The T9 PHEV is powered by a 160kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 130kW front axle and 150kW rear axle motor providing all-wheel drive. Combined output is a 385kW and a hefty 1000Nm with a 715kg payload – against the diesel T9's 1045kg – and braked towing rating of 3500kg to outmuscle the diesel versions' 3200kg rating. The 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a claimed 100km of electric driving – more than the Ford Ranger PHEV's 49km and identical to the BYD Shark 6's range. The ute also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability so it can power electrical appliances. The interior sees a new four-spoke steering wheel design in place of the two-spoke wheel seen diesel versions in local showrooms, with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.4-inch centre screen. A long-wheelbase version sold overseas increases the standard 5330mm length by 290mm but won't be offered here. Pricing and full specs have yet to be announced for the T9 PHEV, with this information likely to be announced closer to its early 2026 launch. The T9 EV also shown in Melbourne in April has not yet been locked in for an Australian on-sale. The T9 PHEV will be joined in Australian showrooms, however, by a raft of new JAC models, including a ladder-frame SUV due by the end of 2026 to take on the Ranger-based Ford Everest as well as the Toyota Prado. Content originally sourced from: What may be the Australian-spec 2026 JAC T9 PHEV dual-cab ute has made its public debut at the 2025 Greater Bay Area motor show in Shenzen, China as one of six new JAC vehicles planned for local showrooms. The JAC Hunter PHEV shown in these images from Car News China will be badged T9 in Australia, joining the current diesel-powered ute on sale here since January 2025. It will give JAC a direct competitor to the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV dual-cab utes when it launches here in early 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The T9/Hunter PHEV was already revealed earlier this year, though the vehicle showed off at the Melbourne motor show had quite a different look with all-terrain tyres, black wheels and a black sports bar. This Australian Edition revealed in China, in contrast, features 18-inch 'aerodynamic' alloy wheels running all-season tyres, like the battery-electric version of the T9. There's also blue badging, while the front tow hooks appear to have been removed and the sports bar appears to have a chrome finish. It's unclear whether local-spec T9 PHEVs will look more like the Chinese show car or the Melbourne show car, or if we'll get the option of both looks. The T9 PHEV is powered by a 160kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 130kW front axle and 150kW rear axle motor providing all-wheel drive. Combined output is a 385kW and a hefty 1000Nm with a 715kg payload – against the diesel T9's 1045kg – and braked towing rating of 3500kg to outmuscle the diesel versions' 3200kg rating. The 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a claimed 100km of electric driving – more than the Ford Ranger PHEV's 49km and identical to the BYD Shark 6's range. The ute also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability so it can power electrical appliances. The interior sees a new four-spoke steering wheel design in place of the two-spoke wheel seen diesel versions in local showrooms, with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.4-inch centre screen. A long-wheelbase version sold overseas increases the standard 5330mm length by 290mm but won't be offered here. Pricing and full specs have yet to be announced for the T9 PHEV, with this information likely to be announced closer to its early 2026 launch. The T9 EV also shown in Melbourne in April has not yet been locked in for an Australian on-sale. The T9 PHEV will be joined in Australian showrooms, however, by a raft of new JAC models, including a ladder-frame SUV due by the end of 2026 to take on the Ranger-based Ford Everest as well as the Toyota Prado. Content originally sourced from: What may be the Australian-spec 2026 JAC T9 PHEV dual-cab ute has made its public debut at the 2025 Greater Bay Area motor show in Shenzen, China as one of six new JAC vehicles planned for local showrooms. The JAC Hunter PHEV shown in these images from Car News China will be badged T9 in Australia, joining the current diesel-powered ute on sale here since January 2025. It will give JAC a direct competitor to the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV dual-cab utes when it launches here in early 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The T9/Hunter PHEV was already revealed earlier this year, though the vehicle showed off at the Melbourne motor show had quite a different look with all-terrain tyres, black wheels and a black sports bar. This Australian Edition revealed in China, in contrast, features 18-inch 'aerodynamic' alloy wheels running all-season tyres, like the battery-electric version of the T9. There's also blue badging, while the front tow hooks appear to have been removed and the sports bar appears to have a chrome finish. It's unclear whether local-spec T9 PHEVs will look more like the Chinese show car or the Melbourne show car, or if we'll get the option of both looks. The T9 PHEV is powered by a 160kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 130kW front axle and 150kW rear axle motor providing all-wheel drive. Combined output is a 385kW and a hefty 1000Nm with a 715kg payload – against the diesel T9's 1045kg – and braked towing rating of 3500kg to outmuscle the diesel versions' 3200kg rating. The 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a claimed 100km of electric driving – more than the Ford Ranger PHEV's 49km and identical to the BYD Shark 6's range. The ute also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability so it can power electrical appliances. The interior sees a new four-spoke steering wheel design in place of the two-spoke wheel seen diesel versions in local showrooms, with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.4-inch centre screen. A long-wheelbase version sold overseas increases the standard 5330mm length by 290mm but won't be offered here. Pricing and full specs have yet to be announced for the T9 PHEV, with this information likely to be announced closer to its early 2026 launch. The T9 EV also shown in Melbourne in April has not yet been locked in for an Australian on-sale. The T9 PHEV will be joined in Australian showrooms, however, by a raft of new JAC models, including a ladder-frame SUV due by the end of 2026 to take on the Ranger-based Ford Everest as well as the Toyota Prado. Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 JAC T9 PHEV Australian Edition dual-cab ute unveiled
What may be the Australian-spec 2026 JAC T9 PHEV dual-cab ute has made its public debut at the 2025 Greater Bay Area motor show in Shenzen, China as one of six new JAC vehicles planned for local showrooms. The JAC Hunter PHEV shown in these images from Car News China will be badged T9 in Australia, joining the current diesel-powered ute on sale here since January 2025. It will give JAC a direct competitor to the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV dual-cab utes when it launches here in early 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The T9/Hunter PHEV was already revealed earlier this year, though the vehicle showed off at the Melbourne motor show had quite a different look with all-terrain tyres, black wheels and a black sports bar. This Australian Edition revealed in China, in contrast, features 18-inch 'aerodynamic' alloy wheels running all-season tyres, like the battery-electric version of the T9. There's also blue badging, while the front tow hooks appear to have been removed and the sports bar appears to have a chrome finish. It's unclear whether local-spec T9 PHEVs will look more like the Chinese show car or the Melbourne show car, or if we'll get the option of both looks. The T9 PHEV is powered by a 160kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 130kW front axle and 150kW rear axle motor providing all-wheel drive. Combined output is a 385kW and a hefty 1000Nm with a 715kg payload – against the diesel T9's 1045kg – and braked towing rating of 3500kg to outmuscle the diesel versions' 3200kg rating. The 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a claimed 100km of electric driving – more than the Ford Ranger PHEV 's 49km and identical to the BYD Shark 6 's range. The ute also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability so it can power electrical appliances. The interior sees a new four-spoke steering wheel design in place of the two-spoke wheel seen diesel versions in local showrooms, with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.4-inch centre screen. A long-wheelbase version sold overseas increases the standard 5330mm length by 290mm but won't be offered here. Pricing and full specs have yet to be announced for the T9 PHEV, with this information likely to be announced closer to its early 2026 launch. The T9 EV also shown in Melbourne in April has not yet been locked in for an Australian on-sale.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 JAC T9 PHEV Australian Edition dual-cab ute unveiled
What may be the Australian-spec 2026 JAC T9 PHEV dual-cab ute has made its public debut at the 2025 Greater Bay Area motor show in Shenzen, China as one of six new JAC vehicles planned for local showrooms. The JAC Hunter PHEV shown in these images from Car News China will be badged T9 in Australia, joining the current diesel-powered ute on sale here since January 2025. It will give JAC a direct competitor to the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV dual-cab utes when it launches here in early 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The T9/Hunter PHEV was already revealed earlier this year, though the vehicle showed off at the Melbourne motor show had quite a different look with all-terrain tyres, black wheels and a black sports bar. This Australian Edition revealed in China, in contrast, features 18-inch 'aerodynamic' alloy wheels running all-season tyres, like the battery-electric version of the T9. There's also blue badging, while the front tow hooks appear to have been removed and the sports bar appears to have a chrome finish. It's unclear whether local-spec T9 PHEVs will look more like the Chinese show car or the Melbourne show car, or if we'll get the option of both looks. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The T9 PHEV is powered by a 160kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 130kW front axle and 150kW rear axle motor providing all-wheel drive. Combined output is a 385kW and a hefty 1000Nm with a 715kg payload – against the diesel T9's 1045kg – and braked towing rating of 3500kg to outmuscle the diesel versions' 3200kg rating. The 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a claimed 100km of electric driving – more than the Ford Ranger PHEV's 49km and identical to the BYD Shark 6's range. The ute also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability so it can power electrical appliances. The interior sees a new four-spoke steering wheel design in place of the two-spoke wheel seen diesel versions in local showrooms, with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.4-inch centre screen. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A long-wheelbase version sold overseas increases the standard 5330mm length by 290mm but won't be offered here. Pricing and full specs have yet to be announced for the T9 PHEV, with this information likely to be announced closer to its early 2026 launch. The T9 EV also shown in Melbourne in April has not yet been locked in for an Australian on-sale. The T9 PHEV will be joined in Australian showrooms, however, by a raft of new JAC models, including a ladder-frame SUV due by the end of 2026 to take on the Ranger-based Ford Everest as well as the Toyota Prado.
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
BYD Shark 6 gets sleek new skin, at least in China
A mysterious, camouflaged ute spied in China may be a BYD Shark 6 in drag. Images shared by Chinese website Dongchedi and Car News China show a dual-cab ute on a transport trailer in front of a U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury Yangwang brand. According to these outlets, this ute features the DMO plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the Shark 6. However, it's clothed in styling that fits in nicely with BYD's Dynasty series of vehicles, including the Han and Tang, with wide headlight clusters and a slim but wide grille. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Images courtesy of Car News China. There's also what appears to be a canted C-pillar, or some other kind of stylistic smoothing out to give the vehicle a more car-like appearance than the boxy, body-on-frame Shark 6. There remains the possibility, however, that this is an unrelated ute from BYD, potentially a smaller, unibody vehicle that could complement the Shark 6 in some export markets. The automaker doesn't sell the Shark 6 in China, even as utes have recently been growing in popularity there. Instead, the ute is offered only in export markets, including Australia and Mexico. BYD sells two different series of vehicles through its namesake brand in China: the Ocean series, which includes the Seal sedan and Dolphin hatch sold here; and the Dynasty series, of which the only vehicle sold in Australia is the Yuan Plus which is offered here as the Atto 3 mid-size SUV. Stylistically, the Shark 6 doesn't fit in with either the Ocean or Dynasty models. In Australia, this isn't a problem as BYD offers vehicles from both lineups. This newly spied vehicle could slot in as BYD's ute offering in the Chinese market, joining the Dynasty lineup, though it's unclear if it would be offered in export markets like some BYD Dynasty models including the Han and Yuan Plus. The new ute could potentially give BYD a rival to vehicles like the plug-in hybrid Radar RD6 and Nissan Frontier Pro in China. Should this new ute share its drivetrain with the Shark 6, that would see it powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (one on each axle) powered by a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Total system outputs in the Shark 6 are 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque, with a claimed electric-only driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle and fuel consumption of 2.0L/100km with a 25-100 per cent state of charge. This increases to a claimed 7.9L/100km when the battery level drops below 25 per cent. The Shark 6's battery can be charged at up to 55kW on DC power and 7kW on AC power. MORE: Everything BYD Shark 6 Content originally sourced from: A mysterious, camouflaged ute spied in China may be a BYD Shark 6 in drag. Images shared by Chinese website Dongchedi and Car News China show a dual-cab ute on a transport trailer in front of a U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury Yangwang brand. According to these outlets, this ute features the DMO plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the Shark 6. However, it's clothed in styling that fits in nicely with BYD's Dynasty series of vehicles, including the Han and Tang, with wide headlight clusters and a slim but wide grille. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Images courtesy of Car News China. There's also what appears to be a canted C-pillar, or some other kind of stylistic smoothing out to give the vehicle a more car-like appearance than the boxy, body-on-frame Shark 6. There remains the possibility, however, that this is an unrelated ute from BYD, potentially a smaller, unibody vehicle that could complement the Shark 6 in some export markets. The automaker doesn't sell the Shark 6 in China, even as utes have recently been growing in popularity there. Instead, the ute is offered only in export markets, including Australia and Mexico. BYD sells two different series of vehicles through its namesake brand in China: the Ocean series, which includes the Seal sedan and Dolphin hatch sold here; and the Dynasty series, of which the only vehicle sold in Australia is the Yuan Plus which is offered here as the Atto 3 mid-size SUV. Stylistically, the Shark 6 doesn't fit in with either the Ocean or Dynasty models. In Australia, this isn't a problem as BYD offers vehicles from both lineups. This newly spied vehicle could slot in as BYD's ute offering in the Chinese market, joining the Dynasty lineup, though it's unclear if it would be offered in export markets like some BYD Dynasty models including the Han and Yuan Plus. The new ute could potentially give BYD a rival to vehicles like the plug-in hybrid Radar RD6 and Nissan Frontier Pro in China. Should this new ute share its drivetrain with the Shark 6, that would see it powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (one on each axle) powered by a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Total system outputs in the Shark 6 are 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque, with a claimed electric-only driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle and fuel consumption of 2.0L/100km with a 25-100 per cent state of charge. This increases to a claimed 7.9L/100km when the battery level drops below 25 per cent. The Shark 6's battery can be charged at up to 55kW on DC power and 7kW on AC power. MORE: Everything BYD Shark 6 Content originally sourced from: A mysterious, camouflaged ute spied in China may be a BYD Shark 6 in drag. Images shared by Chinese website Dongchedi and Car News China show a dual-cab ute on a transport trailer in front of a U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury Yangwang brand. According to these outlets, this ute features the DMO plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the Shark 6. However, it's clothed in styling that fits in nicely with BYD's Dynasty series of vehicles, including the Han and Tang, with wide headlight clusters and a slim but wide grille. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Images courtesy of Car News China. There's also what appears to be a canted C-pillar, or some other kind of stylistic smoothing out to give the vehicle a more car-like appearance than the boxy, body-on-frame Shark 6. There remains the possibility, however, that this is an unrelated ute from BYD, potentially a smaller, unibody vehicle that could complement the Shark 6 in some export markets. The automaker doesn't sell the Shark 6 in China, even as utes have recently been growing in popularity there. Instead, the ute is offered only in export markets, including Australia and Mexico. BYD sells two different series of vehicles through its namesake brand in China: the Ocean series, which includes the Seal sedan and Dolphin hatch sold here; and the Dynasty series, of which the only vehicle sold in Australia is the Yuan Plus which is offered here as the Atto 3 mid-size SUV. Stylistically, the Shark 6 doesn't fit in with either the Ocean or Dynasty models. In Australia, this isn't a problem as BYD offers vehicles from both lineups. This newly spied vehicle could slot in as BYD's ute offering in the Chinese market, joining the Dynasty lineup, though it's unclear if it would be offered in export markets like some BYD Dynasty models including the Han and Yuan Plus. The new ute could potentially give BYD a rival to vehicles like the plug-in hybrid Radar RD6 and Nissan Frontier Pro in China. Should this new ute share its drivetrain with the Shark 6, that would see it powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (one on each axle) powered by a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Total system outputs in the Shark 6 are 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque, with a claimed electric-only driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle and fuel consumption of 2.0L/100km with a 25-100 per cent state of charge. This increases to a claimed 7.9L/100km when the battery level drops below 25 per cent. The Shark 6's battery can be charged at up to 55kW on DC power and 7kW on AC power. MORE: Everything BYD Shark 6 Content originally sourced from: A mysterious, camouflaged ute spied in China may be a BYD Shark 6 in drag. Images shared by Chinese website Dongchedi and Car News China show a dual-cab ute on a transport trailer in front of a U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury Yangwang brand. According to these outlets, this ute features the DMO plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the Shark 6. However, it's clothed in styling that fits in nicely with BYD's Dynasty series of vehicles, including the Han and Tang, with wide headlight clusters and a slim but wide grille. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Images courtesy of Car News China. There's also what appears to be a canted C-pillar, or some other kind of stylistic smoothing out to give the vehicle a more car-like appearance than the boxy, body-on-frame Shark 6. There remains the possibility, however, that this is an unrelated ute from BYD, potentially a smaller, unibody vehicle that could complement the Shark 6 in some export markets. The automaker doesn't sell the Shark 6 in China, even as utes have recently been growing in popularity there. Instead, the ute is offered only in export markets, including Australia and Mexico. BYD sells two different series of vehicles through its namesake brand in China: the Ocean series, which includes the Seal sedan and Dolphin hatch sold here; and the Dynasty series, of which the only vehicle sold in Australia is the Yuan Plus which is offered here as the Atto 3 mid-size SUV. Stylistically, the Shark 6 doesn't fit in with either the Ocean or Dynasty models. In Australia, this isn't a problem as BYD offers vehicles from both lineups. This newly spied vehicle could slot in as BYD's ute offering in the Chinese market, joining the Dynasty lineup, though it's unclear if it would be offered in export markets like some BYD Dynasty models including the Han and Yuan Plus. The new ute could potentially give BYD a rival to vehicles like the plug-in hybrid Radar RD6 and Nissan Frontier Pro in China. Should this new ute share its drivetrain with the Shark 6, that would see it powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (one on each axle) powered by a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Total system outputs in the Shark 6 are 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque, with a claimed electric-only driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle and fuel consumption of 2.0L/100km with a 25-100 per cent state of charge. This increases to a claimed 7.9L/100km when the battery level drops below 25 per cent. The Shark 6's battery can be charged at up to 55kW on DC power and 7kW on AC power. MORE: Everything BYD Shark 6 Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
BYD Shark 6 gets sleek new skin, at least in China
A mysterious, camouflaged ute spied in China may be a BYD Shark 6 in drag. Images shared by Chinese website Dongchedi and Car News China show a dual-cab ute on a transport trailer in front of a U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury Yangwang brand. According to these outlets, this ute features the DMO plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the Shark 6. However, it's clothed in styling that fits in nicely with BYD's Dynasty series of vehicles, including the Han and Tang, with wide headlight clusters and a slim but wide grille. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Images courtesy of Car News China. There's also what appears to be a canted C-pillar, or some other kind of stylistic smoothing out to give the vehicle a more car-like appearance than the boxy, body-on-frame Shark 6. There remains the possibility, however, that this is an unrelated ute from BYD, potentially a smaller, unibody vehicle that could complement the Shark 6 in some export markets. The automaker doesn't sell the Shark 6 in China, even as utes have recently been growing in popularity there. Instead, the ute is offered only in export markets, including Australia and Mexico. Supplied Credit: CarExpert BYD sells two different series of vehicles through its namesake brand in China: the Ocean series, which includes the Seal sedan and Dolphin hatch sold here; and the Dynasty series, of which the only vehicle sold in Australia is the Yuan Plus which is offered here as the Atto 3 mid-size SUV. Stylistically, the Shark 6 doesn't fit in with either the Ocean or Dynasty models. In Australia, this isn't a problem as BYD offers vehicles from both lineups. This newly spied vehicle could slot in as BYD's ute offering in the Chinese market, joining the Dynasty lineup, though it's unclear if it would be offered in export markets like some BYD Dynasty models including the Han and Yuan Plus. The new ute could potentially give BYD a rival to vehicles like the plug-in hybrid Radar RD6 and Nissan Frontier Pro in China. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Should this new ute share its drivetrain with the Shark 6, that would see it powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (one on each axle) powered by a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Total system outputs in the Shark 6 are 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque, with a claimed electric-only driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle and fuel consumption of 2.0L/100km with a 25-100 per cent state of charge. This increases to a claimed 7.9L/100km when the battery level drops below 25 per cent. The Shark 6's battery can be charged at up to 55kW on DC power and 7kW on AC power. MORE: Everything BYD Shark 6
