Like it or hate it, competition and innovation are good for the market. About time more car companies offered products that push the boundaries. A 29KW battery pack in a blackout is worth its weight any day.
I agree but I can’t remember the last time I had a blackout. So I’m not buying a car for that purpose. It is just an extra I’ll probably never use and get by without it and deal with the rare inconvenience
Can't wait till the Shark hit our shores. I've been wait a long time for a ute like this to come along. It's got everything going for it, full comfort and technology inside and a tray at the back, looks good as well. And no one cares about the 2% of the market regarding the 3T towing. If they price it right, this Shark has the potential to turn the over priced ute market on its head, which I hope it does.
There is a lot of bluster around payloads and towing, and people tend to forget that you need to factor in occupants as well. This vehicle is no worse than a Ranger Raptor in that regard, and it’s faster.
Can really be a Ute for all family needs, daily commute (electric only, low cost and more comfortable) and weekend camping, can go anywhere and that V2L will change the way to do camping forever.
i am on the sideline as well, the biggest attraction for me is the powerpack, the pricepoint and the biggest slick interior with new tech screen. My only worry is the longevity of this vehicle as well as well as if anti chinese politics plays into this somehow down the line. I would assume their parts and replacement/warranty would be good as they try to push into the market
@@shane6700 finally, someone who gets it and says it for what it is. historical anti-asian or in this instance, anti-chinese sentiment in the west provoking china.
If and only if it's reliable, can handle beach driving and can tow 2-2.2t plus 4 occupants woth gear and accessories for 500km+ on a tank. Else it's no good in the market it's competing in. Not sure it will have a good resale value after warranty has expired.
For most people this is a game changer. Thirsty diesel & petrol offerings from Ford, Toyota & VW will keep you poor filling & servicing them. For mostly city driving with the occasional camping trip this should suit a lot of people. The lower towing capacity is not an issue due to the weight of the vehicle you can comfortably tow at full capacity which you shouldn’t do with the others that claim 3500 KGs
I understand that BYD is working on an upgrade to increase the towing capacity to 3t and maybe 3.5t. It should be available towards the end of next year. If it happens, it will be a ute killer for caravanners.
This ute does 0 to 100kph in 5.7s, that's as quick as a WRX! For someone like me doing 60kms per day to get to work and back and charging the car at home, I would never need to buy petrol again. That's a savings of around $3k per year, or $30k in 10 years, and in 20 years if the car lasts that long the car would pay for itself.
So you’re getting free electricity? If you bought a secondhand Corolla you’d be able to use an awful lot of petrol to make up the difference in total purchase cost 😉
@@Ausijoeblowand I also saved $60k by not having to buy a WRX as a second car, and $20k by not needing to buy a home battery, and $5k by not needing to install a second battery system in the ute.
Best thing I like about this is I could drive to work and back and never pay for fuel as long as I plug it in at night. Filling up my Pajero costs around $150 every couple of weeks, just going to work..
But what about the cost of power at night? If you could charge at work using someone elses power even better - But unless you have big solar and battery storage at home your still paying for the electricity
Makes the ridiculous overpricing of something like a Ford Ranger a joke, Ford and others have been milking the market for too long, good to see a new player offering value for money, at least on paper.
@@rickhambrook7860 yeah I’m not sold on the BYD either, it’s an unknown, but hopefully it puts some sensible pricing into this segment, Ford invested whist others didn’t and it’s paid off, but the Fords are way overpriced, and not that reliable either.
@@rickhambrook7860 personal choice right, you can convince people to spend whatever amount of money if you market something right, and nearly all these utes are leased anyway, but you will pay $30-40K more for the Ford Ranger PHEV with less technology. How many Chinese made parts and electronic systems do you think the Ranger has, quite a few it would seem? Having owned many fords over the years, the BYD will be more reliable, they have full autonomous control over all components within the vehicle, unlike Ford buying Chinese electronic components and cobbling together, but I get the trust issues people have with Chinese vehicles, each to their own.
A fox in the hen house. BYD are potentially going to be a bigger disruptor than Tesla given the size of dual cab market here in Oz. During your discussions with BYD did you get a sense there may be smaller vehicles on their way? I'd be interested to know. Thanks for the review.
Oz market is too small when compare with US, they were designed to match other US brand size and look. But other brand like GWM should have something as different options.
Haha your face when you did your 0-100 was priceless! 😂 I wonder if BYD would ever consider doing an SUV on this platform? Would be serious competition for the Everest…
No....the Amarok is not a viable alternative. It is a truck with many chronic problems. Here in Brazil the main defect is a sudden engine failure that ends up causing great financial loss to the owners.
Let’s not overlook the fact that when comparing to similarly powered Ford Ranger Raptor, they both have a max towing capacity of 2500kg (not 3500kg as do the lesser Rangers).
Nice. Thanks for the review. I'd definitely be interested in one. My only real question with it (and something I like to find out about any new vehicle) is all to do with the ADAS stuff - 1.) Just how annoying it is compared with most other new vehicles, 2.) Whether it can be turned off and left off, or if you have to do that every time you turn it on, 3.) If you _do_ have to turn it off every time, how hard is it to do? (eg. Some vehicles you have to go through multiple menus in a bad touch screen set up, so it's a bit dodgy to do if you're moving, others have simple buttons on the centre console, shortcut on the steering wheel, or button on the end of a indicator stalk or something which you can safely just press even whilst moving). These days _that's_ a segment I'd love to see on any new car review
@@John-p7i5g yeah, my understanding is that the BYD Seal isn't even _that bad_ compared with a lot of new cars. But that stuff has become one of my main questions with any new vehicle, because I genuinely find all the beeps and warnings distracting and hazardous, and if you have to turn them off every time, I'm going to really end up hating my car - especially if it's not just a simple button, but a stupid selection in a sub-menu of the touchscreen.
I'd imagine it'd be the same as the seal. Initially it was a little annoying with warning sounds but that's been toned right down now through updates. I dont turn off any of the safety features anymore (pretty sure most reset on startup btw) and the only time I'll notice things is when I'm driving towards a parked car in my street and it will start to brake. You can add a little 'throttle' to override but I just drive more in the centre of the street now. I don't find any of them a bother and I think most new cars' ADAS systems are more intrusive than BYD's.
I agree with @Trad-Archer 2 days ago (edited) Matt I would like you to test it on a long drive towing, to see if the engine power can keep up to the loss of battery, then you end up with a 1.5 litre engine doing all the work, I know I have towed with a Mitsubishi plug in hybrid, Just a test with an average sized caravan with a bit of wind drag would do for the test.
Matt...given it weighs 2.7tonne, I'm really hoping your next review includes a 100-0kph brake test 🤔 Lastly...there are only 35 BYD outlets across Australia at present. Before too many automotive reviewers get too excited by the BYD, it comes down to dealership support. Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and Mazda have extensive networks across urban and regional areas, which is why buyers want a reliable product and support where they need it. BYD simply hasn't got that. For example, there are only 6 BYD service centres in Victoria. I think reviewers need to mention that to potentially buyers...it's incredibly important 🤔
I’ll do my best to check those brakes in detail on my next drive. I hear you on the dealership front. They’re working with Eagers, a major network opportunity. And while after sales might be the real test through MyCar, I’d like to think they have ironed out some of the early bumps.
This is a much better option than a full electric ute however for the grey nomad doing the big lap i still think the old diesel 4x4 will still be king. 800Ks driving range sounds good but I bet that drops to 300 or less when towing a good size caravan. Hey I could be wrong so a tow test would be good to see. Overall I like the Shark I can see were it will suit a lot of people.
If I wanted a compromised vehicle for town then a Ute would be the right vehicle for me. In all seriousness though, if you needed the tray for dirt bikes etc it would be perfect.
Looking forward to your additional review Matt. It looks great and am pleased to hear that you can modify it to what suits the individual. Leaving a rowdy Raptor from the lights in the rear view mirror is impressive. Just hope the suspension has been dialed in for our Australian roads as this could potentially be a deal breaker if it hasn’t been. Which would you spend your own money of if you had to choose?
It’s all going this way (ev / hybrid - so eventually if we want a new vehicle, we’ll just have to suck it up) Personally i think it’s cut out for soft road / city - can’t see one of these making it up the cape etc. Even modded - Parts/servicing would be the real challenge. If they could get min 1,000km range it’d possibly make sense as tourer with light van/trailer. It’d be interesting to see how something this handles water, beach, and thanks to a longer wheel base, it’ll cop higher than average underbody hits. Also what sort of limits apply with lifting and going larger wheels etc.
cant really decide if i should choose this or cannon alpha hybrid, i mean in terms of reputation or the size of the company, the BYD is better and larger compared to the GWM, but i dont know if it will reflect in their products...
Interesting conundrum. This is more of an eco-hybrid, but with power. The GWM is more of a power-hybrid, but without eco. I’d go this, personally, if you don’t need the additional off-road chops and towing of the Cannon.
I don't think the towing is as much of an issue as it would appear since I would be much more comfortable towing with this near it's max capacity where I definitely would not in any of the other utes. Absolutely love the idea of this and I'm really hoping I can get one before the tax benefits for plug in hybrids run out next year.
An Aussie truck expert stated that the number one safety rule for towing is the truck is heaviest than the back being towed. It’s will be much safer the BYD Shark towing 2.5t than a Ford Raptor towing the same weight.
Real offroad, sand dunes where a usual low range is needed, will be interesting how this performs particularly when the batt could be low due to tiny engine using all its power like Simpson Desert and not much to regen the batt. Real world fully loaded testing absolutely needs to be done with such a new platform. Other testers have also found the traction control a pos.
I think off-road will be the limitation but it’ll be good for those that don’t tow or go off-road. The 240v onboard will be very handy for tools, fridges, etc. A couple of videos I’ve seen with it doing basic cross axle stuff it’s spinning wheels like mad before it starts to brake the wheels with no traction. There’s only that much you can do without a gearbox/transmission
Can we get some info on the water crossing capabilities and depths? There isn't a 4x4 driver out there that doesn't like going through a deep puddle or 2 and leaving the urban sedan behind.
@6:04 its fuel use average over 9283km is 11.3l/100. However it also appears that battery saver is set to 70% so you are hardly getting to use the hybrid system.
You spotted it well. EV mode gives you 80km range under normal conditions. If you charge it at home (2.4 kw, 12.5 hrs night tariff of 20 cents per kw) you will pay $5.8 per 80 km in EV mode). Take diesel ute with average consumption of 9l per 100 km. - that’s 7.2l (per 80km) x $1.75 diesel price = $12 dollars per 80km. Say your commute to work and back is 80km per day x 5 days x 52 weeks = $3,276 per year. You will pay roughly twice less in a year for the same commute in BYD. I’d say not much of saving , this even not considering that once battery is flat the consumption kicks in at 8l per 100 km. Nevertheless looks like a good car and will shake up the Ute market here in Aus. This purchase will make more sense if you are doing novated lease. That’s where the savings come in.
Not for me as I need towing capacity, however I think BYD have positioned themselves really well against those in the Raptor sort of market. Exciting stuff.
Hi Matt love your videos I love how your so honest which is way to rare in the car industry. My parents got a 2024 Nissan X-Trail Ti-l E Power what are your thoughts on it I know the Toyota RAV 4 hybrid is a better hybrid however it's a bit outdated would you ever recommend the XTrail e- power Ti-L?
No reviewers so far have addressed the big question - How does it perform towing after the battery reaches SOC. Everyone knows that as soon as you hook a trailer to a pure EVs you halve the range. What happens for this PHEV? Can the 1.5 turbo keep up with the electrical demands of towing a 2.5 tonne trailer for 500kms?
Imagine a 5.0 turbo diesel that only makes 120KW. It would tow just fine. The hybrid motor doesn't need to be torquey - just make KW. The Shark's motor will generate that 120KW (135-10%eff.) non-stop if it needs to (big trucks use less than that at 110kmh) and use anything less than that and it's charging the battery so you'll have 320KW available. Might need a longer range tank for 500ks towing or sand dunes though.
The battery is set up to only deplete to 25%. It will then maintain through regen to assist where needed i.e uphill towing. Yeah fuel economy will suffer but this isn’t being marketed as an ‘Australian tourer’ it meets multiple demands where compromises need to be made. It also has the benefit of being available fbt free via lease if that’s an option for you.
The power requirement for acceleration or climbing is several times that of cruising. Unless you are accelerating or climbing forever, you don't need to worry about power issues. Because you will eventually return to cruising after accelerating or climbing. With electric motors and batteries as energy storage, the engine does not need to meet the power requirements of the wheels immediately, but only needs to make up for it during the subsequent cruising process.
The official line from the team on the day was “you can say under $68k”. I believe you’re right though, and may have heard as much on the day as well but it wasn’t confirmed. And that’s why I put the graphic stating that it may be considerably cheaper.
I checked the BYD sight now its gone live and yes starts at under $60k but add a few options and its over $70k but its still great value and you don't need to add all that stuff at once.
@@lancer1993 Apparently it even comes standard with a tow bar. The other "options" are not factory fitted, they are accessories fitted by the dealer (canopy, bull bar, etc). Even the more expensive competitors don't have these accessories fitted as standard.
Let's break down the range calculations for your BYD Shark Ute with the given specifications: ### Electric Range Calculation - **Battery Capacity**: 29.5 kWh - **Energy Consumption**: 21.2 kWh/100 km \[ \text{Electric Range} = \frac{29.5 \text{ kWh}}{21.2 \text{ kWh/100 km}} \times 100 \approx 139.15 \text{ km} \] ### Gasoline Range Calculation (after battery depletion) - **Fuel Consumption**: 7.9 L/100 km - **Fuel Tank Capacity**: 60 liters \[ \text{Gasoline Range} = \frac{60 \text{ L}}{7.9 \text{ L/100 km}} \times 100 \approx 759.49 \text{ km} \] ### Combined Range Combining both the electric and gasoline ranges: \[ \text{Total Range} = 139.15 \text{ km (electric)} + 759.49 \text{ km (gasoline)} = 898.64 \text{ km} \] So, with a fully charged battery and a full tank of gasoline, your BYD Shark Ute can travel approximately **898.64 km**. According to chatGPT. Impressive
Of course, you can also use electrical appliances to process food through external discharge. When the power is insufficient, the engine can also be started to generate electricity.
At 2.7 tonnes it’s going to be frustratingly expensive to rego in NSW. Laughably the rego cost will be more than 2x what you’d pay to rego the same car in Qld, and more than all other competitors.
I’m liking what I’m seeing, yes Australia is ready for a Hybrid Utility, we have the fuel stations dotted around, but not so much in the way of fast charging stations so a hybrid is the way to go. I’m actually surprised Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Nissan and GM haven’t already pushed this type of vehicle to market yet. The 6kw/10amp inverter system is something I’m surprised others haven’t adopted either, it’s incredibly useful for worksites and camping trips. With that plus the onboard power in our camper trailer, we would have power everywhere we go without concern. I could personally live with the 2500kg tow capacity as the camper trailer is around 2000kg but I’d be interested in what towing does to the range if the vehicle.
Toyota will once their BYD power trains roll in. Agreement made almost 4 years ago be due in brand new models starting 25. Australia will be two years after like normal, have to milk the cow in Australia.
Hi Matt. Do you think they will release this in a cab chassis variant? I’m a tradesman who doesn’t need the style side rear. Will be putting a tub of sorts on the back.
The Ranger is just way too expensive to compete with this. Other than that im curious on how annoying the ADAS is, how big are the bottle holders, why is there no OMG handle on the drivers side, where are the batteries located and are there any 12v sockets in the cabin?
Yep, Ranger will be on alert. The ADAS wasn’t too annoying in my short drive. But more generally I find the BYD ADAS tech to the least annoying of the new Chinese brands in market. I’ll do a bottle test in my next review. Can’t answer the OMG handle. Batteries are located basically under the cabin of the vehicle with a metal protection plate to prevent damage. I don’t recall any 12V but that vehicle wasn’t a production model.
@@therightcarok thanks. Looking forward to it. Im not talking skinny little bottles that could fit in a cupholder, im talking more practical bottles that are a little wider than a beermug.
My only reservations about chinese brands is if those neocon A-holes browbeat canberra into kicking china out and we are paying $40k for shoebox gutted spec Mitsu Mirages and Kia Picantos with 70kw of merging power on a good day. Long term reliaibility has never been a problem for BYD, Chery, MG or the like, it's that they were definitively last gen offerings simple to a fault. Now they are dangerously competitive; sophisticated and still have killer prices. Even if it's true, our goverments habits make it too good to stay true.
Sorry but where are you getting these long term reliability figures from? I’d say you’re basing it on opinion and not fact. As the facts don’t support your claims.
Probably a lot, it’s a lot to replace a mechanical drive line as well. If its manufacturing, the company wears it, if its knuckle head driving its user pays. Probably a few ZD30 owners along with the very loyal 200/7X series owners know how much a blade battery costs, and they weren’t being knuckle heads slamming the undercarriage on rocks. For us that do, we break everything all the time, it’s like drag racing. Lot of new 4WD owners think their cars can do the things a heavily modified and a few blade batteries worth of weight at the expense of fuel and performance… Well it’s a compelling argument… to just give it a go.
How often when you gone off road and bashed a hole under your ute? If there are vulnerable points, I'm sure they'll make aftermarket bash plates and rock sliders.
these are the type of questions I want answers too. What will 3rd party accessories pricing be like? Will I have to take it to a BYD tech every time I want to make modifications or changes? How will it go after a lift? etc.... 4x4 is aus that go offloading to get well tested i don't see reviewers doing much besides making point for pavement princes buyers.
Would love to know the stats on how many people actually take their 4WD Ute off road regularly… judging by how many Ford Rangers you see with immaculate black paintwork you’d think not many. Less than 20%?
It's definitely a point of interest, having been on the road for over 18 months working/travelling I've spotted many a pristine dual cab ute in front of an immaculate off road caravan, only for the utes to seen more as just a tow vehicle for caravans too large to get into the decent out of the way camp spots.
I’m not sure if you talked about this, but what is the turning circle like? I had a D40 Navara once and its turning circle was a small country town. Some small roundabouts were three point turns
@@nathankelly1708 not necessarily, just intrigued that all these reviewers give the same old partial information.... like car journalist school. Wish they were a little more detail.
In having purchased a base spec Ssangyong Musso last year (for its leaf sprung mechanical locking rear end, 1010kg payload, and 40k pricetag) the aftermarket sector seems very slow on developing anything for vehicles outside of the Dmax/Ranger/Lux market. The likes of Ironman may in time offer a bullbar but it might be presumptuous to expect other accessories that aren't offered from BYD. Roof racks, canopies, side steps, towbars and all the other fruit that ute owners are drawn to would be well worth researching before pulling the trigger, should it be they consider such things as worthy adornments/necessities.
@@jjbff-o5fthe generator fires up to feed extra current to the front electric motor under flat out acceleration to keep hi-load off the battery. Understand now?
Utes desperately need a pass through rear seat-to-tub and 180° powered up/down tailgate. That’d be a game changer (For easy loading in tight carparks/garages and secure carrying of long materials/sports equipment)
@@kennethprocak5176 2 stage double hinge would be the simplest. So you can still have it lock flat as a workbench when needed. Otherwise, the rear bar can be designed with that function in mind
look out for the LDV (mg) ev ute coming next year, it has a midgate, as you said - a great idea that will eventually make it to all utes, when they change the way they do the body on frame setup.
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf Legend. Good stuff Terry, I’m excited to hear that. When the Chevy/GMC pickups had thema. It seemed like a no brainer especially considering basically every hatchback and SUV has that pass through ability.
A 10KWH battery pack for home in Australia is like $10k. With Shark's money you get 3x more battery capacity plus a fully capable Ute. Sick.
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actually a lot are doing 13-15kwh so 2 of these for this ute is good
You can get a 30Kwh LFP - 48v battery bank for under $4500 ..
If you do some research .
i dont have a caravan or anything to tow, is 2.5t towing capacity enough or underwhelming?
@namingshard17 it's a good weight but the marketing says you need 3.5T to match the rest of the leaders of the pack
Like it or hate it, competition and innovation are good for the market. About time more car companies offered products that push the boundaries. A 29KW battery pack in a blackout is worth its weight any day.
Not just 29KW, as long as you have gas in the tank of your car, you will not lose power.
do 1 better no need for a bcdc to feed a 2nd battery for off road use just add the solar and just charge up a little bit each day when out bush
exactly. don't like the competition?
do better.
@@lowkeyconvert8971 it will take people a while to wakeup, generations are ruined. Tough time will create strong new gen
I agree but I can’t remember the last time I had a blackout. So I’m not buying a car for that purpose. It is just an extra I’ll probably never use and get by without it and deal with the rare inconvenience
You ask BYD & they give everything that you need in a UTE, good on you BYD. Good review thanks mate 🤙
BYD is now the second biggest car seller globally, only next to Toyota, as of August 2024, by monthly numbers, and growing very fast.
Yep, easy to see why.
@@hejjbdhfg-i5j byd are a death trap
What a shame
@@mrkring1526, are u nuts?
@@mrkring1526don’t worry. They will beat Toyota eventually
Genuinely put a deposit down for a Ranger and cancelled the order.. Going to get a BYD
Can't wait till the Shark hit our shores. I've been wait a long time for a ute like this to come along. It's got everything going for it, full comfort and technology inside and a tray at the back, looks good as well. And no one cares about the 2% of the market regarding the 3T towing. If they price it right, this Shark has the potential to turn the over priced ute market on its head, which I hope it does.
There is a lot of bluster around payloads and towing, and people tend to forget that you need to factor in occupants as well.
This vehicle is no worse than a Ranger Raptor in that regard, and it’s faster.
Can really be a Ute for all family needs, daily commute (electric only, low cost and more comfortable) and weekend camping, can go anywhere and that V2L will change the way to do camping forever.
I for one couldn't care less about the 3.5 t towing. This would be the first ute I really want to get for camping with the family.
Do You support communism .
@@passby8070 supporting China's communism party to mass their army by buying their products
The final price is 57000 AUD which is absolutely insane. No wonder BYD sold over 500,000 cars in last month.
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Bloody awesome.....Ok BYD you have my attention now....🤔
BYD shut up and take my money
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My man absolutely coming in earlier than everyone else. Great work.
Its a maybe for me, just a question mark over longterm reliability for me. My wife has a BYD Atto3 and so far in 2 years trouble free.
i am on the sideline as well, the biggest attraction for me is the powerpack, the pricepoint and the biggest slick interior with new tech screen. My only worry is the longevity of this vehicle as well as well as if anti chinese politics plays into this somehow down the line. I would assume their parts and replacement/warranty would be good as they try to push into the market
@@shane6700 finally, someone who gets it and says it for what it is. historical anti-asian or in this instance, anti-chinese sentiment in the west provoking china.
True. Ford is definitely very happy with the related policies.
Good review, Matt. I am seriously considering, please keep all the future review coming about this ute.
Toyota and Ford need to come up with something similar, or else it could be Game Over....
It will be hard for Ford. If the F150 becomes PHEV it will kill the Lightning...😂
@KennyBoy217 , agreed. And having the history of an active lineup, against BYD clean sheet of paper, adds to the challenge.
If and only if it's reliable, can handle beach driving and can tow 2-2.2t plus 4 occupants woth gear and accessories for 500km+ on a tank. Else it's no good in the market it's competing in. Not sure it will have a good resale value after warranty has expired.
@@KennyBoy217 Lightning is doing really poor and getting worse in US. After all, Ford is not a EV maker (nor Toyota in that regard).
@@neilstewart5060 far as I'm concern no vehicle should be allowed on any beaches other than rescue ones
For most people this is a game changer. Thirsty diesel & petrol offerings from Ford, Toyota & VW will keep you poor filling & servicing them. For mostly city driving with the occasional camping trip this should suit a lot of people. The lower towing capacity is not an issue due to the weight of the vehicle you can comfortably tow at full capacity which you shouldn’t do with the others that claim 3500 KGs
This UTE makes me want to buy an UTE. Use it as a daily commute car and annoy people. 😁
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That’s the spirit 😂
That is 90% of them doing.
Probably because a dual cab configuration with a modern family is very practical. Haters gonna hate
Hanging out for this in New Zealand big time.
Priced announced at 70k, cheaper than my wildtrak x.
Thats nearly 3,000kms range in generator mode 😮 perth-syd for less than $250 in fuel 🤙
I understand that BYD is working on an upgrade to increase the towing capacity to 3t and maybe 3.5t. It should be available towards the end of next year.
If it happens, it will be a ute killer for caravanners.
Yes, it comes with built-in generator...
@@lindsaysmith8119 as long as it has range.
RIP ford, toyota, vw and mitsubishi....you had your run and opportunity to step up but didnt...long live the king!
This ute does 0 to 100kph in 5.7s, that's as quick as a WRX! For someone like me doing 60kms per day to get to work and back and charging the car at home, I would never need to buy petrol again. That's a savings of around $3k per year, or $30k in 10 years, and in 20 years if the car lasts that long the car would pay for itself.
So you’re getting free electricity? If you bought a secondhand Corolla you’d be able to use an awful lot of petrol to make up the difference in total purchase cost 😉
No, you saved $30k for not having to pay ford, then saved $30k on fuel in 10 years. Meaning you saved $60k with 10 years of ownership
@@paulb1951yes I have solar panels with battery system
@@paulb1951if I buy a bicycle I'll save the cost of buying a second hand Corolla? If I walk I'll save the cost of the bicycle even LOL
@@Ausijoeblowand I also saved $60k by not having to buy a WRX as a second car, and $20k by not needing to buy a home battery, and $5k by not needing to install a second battery system in the ute.
Cant wait for more woth this car. Please make more videos when you get it again. Thanks from Denmark
Best thing I like about this is I could drive to work and back and never pay for fuel as long as I plug it in at night. Filling up my Pajero costs around $150 every couple of weeks, just going to work..
Bingo mate. That’s the big selling point.
But what about the cost of power at night? If you could charge at work using someone elses power even better - But unless you have big solar and battery storage at home your still paying for the electricity
Makes the ridiculous overpricing of something like a Ford Ranger a joke, Ford and others have been milking the market for too long, good to see a new player offering value for money, at least on paper.
Top selling vehicle so obviously not too expensive. I'll wait for the PHEV Ranger. I wouldn't touch a Bang Your Daughter vehicle of any type.
@@rickhambrook7860 yeah I’m not sold on the BYD either, it’s an unknown, but hopefully it puts some sensible pricing into this segment, Ford invested whist others didn’t and it’s paid off, but the Fords are way overpriced, and not that reliable either.
@@rickhambrook7860 personal choice right, you can convince people to spend whatever amount of money if you market something right, and nearly all these utes are leased anyway, but you will pay $30-40K more for the Ford Ranger PHEV with less technology. How many Chinese made parts and electronic systems do you think the Ranger has, quite a few it would seem? Having owned many fords over the years, the BYD will be more reliable, they have full autonomous control over all components within the vehicle, unlike Ford buying Chinese electronic components and cobbling together, but I get the trust issues people have with Chinese vehicles, each to their own.
@@sneakyfoz3692 you have to worry about parts, service, warranty. FORD will probably be better
A fox in the hen house. BYD are potentially going to be a bigger disruptor than Tesla given the size of dual cab market here in Oz. During your discussions with BYD did you get a sense there may be smaller vehicles on their way? I'd be interested to know. Thanks for the review.
I think bigger
Oz market is too small when compare with US, they were designed to match other US brand size and look. But other brand like GWM should have something as different options.
I wonder why Tesla has a Cyber truck. I don't think it's appealing to Truck owners
If buyers are prepared to consider a non traditional brand this will be very successful
It's a good start. Having 3.5T towing cap would make it an easy buy for me but not everyone needs that.
Excited for this ute. Definitely buying this ute.
Cool! Which colour?
Haha your face when you did your 0-100 was priceless! 😂 I wonder if BYD would ever consider doing an SUV on this platform? Would be serious competition for the Everest…
The SUV is called Leopard 5, released last year already.
leopard 8 released already amazing
They have almost everything under the sun covered. Just not all exported or in RHD.
Camping and towing are relatively minor market issues. Cost, capacity, and workability make this a killer in the Tradies market.
This is what Australia needs, another dual cab ute.
China numba one!!!! ☝️☝️☝️
@@oiboiiiexcept when it comes to freedom of speech or human rights...right?
I'm just waiting to see pricing and how the suspension and road holding compares to rivals
The DMO technology is simply astonishing... i cannot believe it
No....the Amarok is not a viable alternative. It is a truck with many chronic problems. Here in Brazil the main defect is a sudden engine failure that ends up causing great financial loss to the owners.
I want to import one to the UK, doesnt make sense to miss out on such a good vehicle, that engine looks fairly easy to service as well.
BYD are in the UK, and we both drive on the correct side of the road, so the shark might make it there, the ranger did.
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf very true. Fingers crossed it drops sometime next year.
Can you please do a tow test with say a Jayco eagle caravan. They weight like 1600kg....I'd love to see what the range is then.
Let’s not overlook the fact that when comparing to similarly powered Ford Ranger Raptor, they both have a max towing capacity of 2500kg (not 3500kg as do the lesser Rangers).
Great stuff indeed, I'm intrigued by this, a wagon version to tow my 2.4 t caravan would be very interesting indeed.
Look up the byd leopard mate , they’re even talking of possibly putting the running gear into this Ute later on which is insane !
I’m waiting on this to come out. I want to infrequently tow a horse float with one horse. I feel like this is going to be the best choice.
lol. You’re going to tow with this POS. Good luck. These cars will cause accidents on the road and should be banned
@@bluey9371What are you smoking? 😂
Nice. Thanks for the review. I'd definitely be interested in one. My only real question with it (and something I like to find out about any new vehicle) is all to do with the ADAS stuff - 1.) Just how annoying it is compared with most other new vehicles, 2.) Whether it can be turned off and left off, or if you have to do that every time you turn it on, 3.) If you _do_ have to turn it off every time, how hard is it to do? (eg. Some vehicles you have to go through multiple menus in a bad touch screen set up, so it's a bit dodgy to do if you're moving, others have simple buttons on the centre console, shortcut on the steering wheel, or button on the end of a indicator stalk or something which you can safely just press even whilst moving). These days _that's_ a segment I'd love to see on any new car review
I think BYD are aware of this problem with feedback from the Seal
@@John-p7i5g yeah, my understanding is that the BYD Seal isn't even _that bad_ compared with a lot of new cars. But that stuff has become one of my main questions with any new vehicle, because I genuinely find all the beeps and warnings distracting and hazardous, and if you have to turn them off every time, I'm going to really end up hating my car - especially if it's not just a simple button, but a stupid selection in a sub-menu of the touchscreen.
@@Bman1878 Agreed. They actually make the car more dangerous lol
I'd imagine it'd be the same as the seal. Initially it was a little annoying with warning sounds but that's been toned right down now through updates. I dont turn off any of the safety features anymore (pretty sure most reset on startup btw) and the only time I'll notice things is when I'm driving towards a parked car in my street and it will start to brake. You can add a little 'throttle' to override but I just drive more in the centre of the street now. I don't find any of them a bother and I think most new cars' ADAS systems are more intrusive than BYD's.
@@fastfil this is good to know - which Seal trim did you get? Dynamic, Premium or Performance?
I agree with @Trad-Archer
2 days ago (edited) Matt I would like you to test it on a long drive towing, to see if the engine power can keep up to the loss of battery, then you end up with a 1.5 litre engine doing all the work, I know I have towed with a Mitsubishi plug in hybrid, Just a test with an average sized caravan with a bit of wind drag would do for the test.
We are ready
Yes, I would go for a hybrid ute.
I really like the physical buttons where the gear shifter is..
Yeah it’s nice not to have just a panel of plastic there!
Matt...given it weighs 2.7tonne, I'm really hoping your next review includes a 100-0kph brake test 🤔 Lastly...there are only 35 BYD outlets across Australia at present. Before too many automotive reviewers get too excited by the BYD, it comes down to dealership support. Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and Mazda have extensive networks across urban and regional areas, which is why buyers want a reliable product and support where they need it. BYD simply hasn't got that. For example, there are only 6 BYD service centres in Victoria. I think reviewers need to mention that to potentially buyers...it's incredibly important 🤔
I’ll do my best to check those brakes in detail on my next drive.
I hear you on the dealership front. They’re working with Eagers, a major network opportunity. And while after sales might be the real test through MyCar, I’d like to think they have ironed out some of the early bumps.
Fantastic , the first review ive seen that finally tells us the fuel tank capacity!!
Take notes all you other poor on detail testers 😮
This is a much better option than a full electric ute however for the grey nomad doing the big lap i still think the old diesel 4x4 will still be king. 800Ks driving range sounds good but I bet that drops to 300 or less when towing a good size caravan. Hey I could be wrong so a tow test would be good to see. Overall I like the Shark I can see were it will suit a lot of people.
If I wanted a compromised vehicle for town then a Ute would be the right vehicle for me. In all seriousness though, if you needed the tray for dirt bikes etc it would be perfect.
Looking forward to your additional review Matt. It looks great and am pleased to hear that you can modify it to what suits the individual. Leaving a rowdy Raptor from the lights in the rear view mirror is impressive. Just hope the suspension has been dialed in for our Australian roads as this could potentially be a deal breaker if it hasn’t been. Which would you spend your own money of if you had to choose?
Good review of what seems to be a very interesting package Matt. You should get your logo printed on the underside of your cap brim so we can see it 😜
Great idea! But I think my attention span would be adversely affected by that 😅
It’s all going this way (ev / hybrid - so eventually if we want a new vehicle, we’ll just have to suck it up)
Personally i think it’s cut out for soft road / city - can’t see one of these making it up the cape etc.
Even modded - Parts/servicing would be the real challenge.
If they could get min 1,000km range it’d possibly make sense as tourer with light van/trailer.
It’d be interesting to see how something this handles water, beach, and thanks to a longer wheel base, it’ll cop higher than average underbody hits.
Also what sort of limits apply with lifting and going larger wheels etc.
No it's not, the ute sector is more than 95% diesel.
The Cape is just a long, bumpy dirt road. This car will bolt it in. Hyundai i30,s do it. Postie scooters do it.
cant really decide if i should choose this or cannon alpha hybrid, i mean in terms of reputation or the size of the company, the BYD is better and larger compared to the GWM, but i dont know if it will reflect in their products...
Interesting conundrum. This is more of an eco-hybrid, but with power. The GWM is more of a power-hybrid, but without eco.
I’d go this, personally, if you don’t need the additional off-road chops and towing of the Cannon.
I don't think the towing is as much of an issue as it would appear since I would be much more comfortable towing with this near it's max capacity where I definitely would not in any of the other utes.
Absolutely love the idea of this and I'm really hoping I can get one before the tax benefits for plug in hybrids run out next year.
An Aussie truck expert stated that the number one safety rule for towing is the truck is heaviest than the back being towed. It’s will be much safer the BYD Shark towing 2.5t than a Ford Raptor towing the same weight.
@@Welly6858 My thoughts exactly. Also with more power it will tow much easier.
@@MattTucker3.5t tow rating on the other Utes is nothing more than a complete con job.
You're working so hard Matt! Love your content mate, thank you.
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Real offroad, sand dunes where a usual low range is needed, will be interesting how this performs particularly when the batt could be low due to tiny engine using all its power like Simpson Desert and not much to regen the batt. Real world fully loaded testing absolutely needs to be done with such a new platform. Other testers have also found the traction control a pos.
I think off-road will be the limitation but it’ll be good for those that don’t tow or go off-road. The 240v onboard will be very handy for tools, fridges, etc. A couple of videos I’ve seen with it doing basic cross axle stuff it’s spinning wheels like mad before it starts to brake the wheels with no traction. There’s only that much you can do without a gearbox/transmission
Going by what it's SUV cousin (BYD Leopard) can do in sand - it will be the market leader for performance on anything sand.
We ALL drive across the Simpson desert every day. This is absolutely critical for the average buyer, right? 😂
@@FutureSystem738 found the pavement queen
When the green power blacks me out l can still make a cuppa and watch the Tele. Gold! 🎉 and keep the beer cold! 🥶
Ha!
Love this ute
Would love to see more off road driving, typical 4wd obstacles
Can we get some info on the water crossing capabilities and depths? There isn't a 4x4 driver out there that doesn't like going through a deep puddle or 2 and leaving the urban sedan behind.
The maximum wading depth of this car is 70cm.
Can it go through any water without catching fire?
@6:04 its fuel use average over 9283km is 11.3l/100. However it also appears that battery saver is set to 70% so you are hardly getting to use the hybrid system.
Yep, gotta set it to 25%
You spotted it well. EV mode gives you 80km range under normal conditions. If you charge it at home (2.4 kw, 12.5 hrs night tariff of 20 cents per kw) you will pay $5.8 per 80 km in EV mode). Take diesel ute with average consumption of 9l per 100 km. - that’s 7.2l (per 80km) x $1.75 diesel price = $12 dollars per 80km. Say your commute to work and back is 80km per day x 5 days x 52 weeks = $3,276 per year. You will pay roughly twice less in a year for the same commute in BYD. I’d say not much of saving , this even not considering that once battery is flat the consumption kicks in at 8l per 100 km. Nevertheless looks like a good car and will shake up the Ute market here in Aus. This purchase will make more sense if you are doing novated lease. That’s where the savings come in.
@razorramon4493 you can set the battery to kick in as low as 20% SOC.
Very good vehicle for Australian conditions. Make this platform into a commercial van and I’m sold.
How do you know when it's not even out?
@@mrkring1526 because I have advanced super powers of deduction , reasoning and logic.
The sports bar isn't standard on the shark, but you can get one as an accessory
It was made out to be standard, apologies if that’s not the case.
in NZ it is an optional extra.
Not for me as I need towing capacity, however I think BYD have positioned themselves really well against those in the Raptor sort of market. Exciting stuff.
BYD will have 3.5T towing utes next year.
@@emojisolo really? Using the same sort of PHEV design?
Hi Matt love your videos I love how your so honest which is way to rare in the car industry. My parents got a 2024 Nissan X-Trail Ti-l E Power what are your thoughts on it I know the Toyota RAV 4 hybrid is a better hybrid however it's a bit outdated would you ever recommend the XTrail e- power Ti-L?
Not to bad it sure beats the horrible Tasman.
Don’t forget that until recently mercedes had a big stake in byd and they’re also using their batteries in some suv models here in europe.
No reviewers so far have addressed the big question - How does it perform towing after the battery reaches SOC. Everyone knows that as soon as you hook a trailer to a pure EVs you halve the range. What happens for this PHEV? Can the 1.5 turbo keep up with the electrical demands of towing a 2.5 tonne trailer for 500kms?
No reviewer has had the opportunity to do so.
Give us a chance. I’ll be driving it again in road-driving situations later on this year, I hope.
Imagine a 5.0 turbo diesel that only makes 120KW. It would tow just fine. The hybrid motor doesn't need to be torquey - just make KW. The Shark's motor will generate that 120KW (135-10%eff.) non-stop if it needs to (big trucks use less than that at 110kmh) and use anything less than that and it's charging the battery so you'll have 320KW available. Might need a longer range tank for 500ks towing or sand dunes though.
The battery is set up to only deplete to 25%. It will then maintain through regen to assist where needed i.e uphill towing. Yeah fuel economy will suffer but this isn’t being marketed as an ‘Australian tourer’ it meets multiple demands where compromises need to be made. It also has the benefit of being available fbt free via lease if that’s an option for you.
The power requirement for acceleration or climbing is several times that of cruising. Unless you are accelerating or climbing forever, you don't need to worry about power issues. Because you will eventually return to cruising after accelerating or climbing. With electric motors and batteries as energy storage, the engine does not need to meet the power requirements of the wheels immediately, but only needs to make up for it during the subsequent cruising process.
@@xfsfkahrs That is what made BYD PHEV over Toyota hybrid, BYD have both power and range.
The price in Australia is possibly going to be under $60k, not $68k.
The official line from the team on the day was “you can say under $68k”. I believe you’re right though, and may have heard as much on the day as well but it wasn’t confirmed. And that’s why I put the graphic stating that it may be considerably cheaper.
@@therightcar It actually starts at $58k AUD, which is a full 10k under that original estimate. Crazy pricing. BYD is not messing about it seems.
I checked the BYD sight now its gone live and yes starts at under $60k but add a few options and its over $70k but its still great value and you don't need to add all that stuff at once.
@@lancer1993 Apparently it even comes standard with a tow bar. The other "options" are not factory fitted, they are accessories fitted by the dealer (canopy, bull bar, etc). Even the more expensive competitors don't have these accessories fitted as standard.
Going to test drive one before deciding. I’m curious how the system works. How many KM can the 2.0L fuel usage last? It is 100km or more?
Range around 800kms
Let's break down the range calculations for your BYD Shark Ute with the given specifications:
### Electric Range Calculation
- **Battery Capacity**: 29.5 kWh
- **Energy Consumption**: 21.2 kWh/100 km
\[ \text{Electric Range} = \frac{29.5 \text{ kWh}}{21.2 \text{ kWh/100 km}} \times 100 \approx 139.15 \text{ km} \]
### Gasoline Range Calculation (after battery depletion)
- **Fuel Consumption**: 7.9 L/100 km
- **Fuel Tank Capacity**: 60 liters
\[ \text{Gasoline Range} = \frac{60 \text{ L}}{7.9 \text{ L/100 km}} \times 100 \approx 759.49 \text{ km} \]
### Combined Range
Combining both the electric and gasoline ranges:
\[ \text{Total Range} = 139.15 \text{ km (electric)} + 759.49 \text{ km (gasoline)} = 898.64 \text{ km} \]
So, with a fully charged battery and a full tank of gasoline, your BYD Shark Ute can travel approximately **898.64 km**.
According to chatGPT. Impressive
@@marcc.490 That 100km is closer 80km of wltp range. We're realistically looking at about 800km
@@lungaswazi9194 there is conflicting information one say 100 km another source say 80km. I’m still watching other videos and judging from there.
@marcc.490 not conflicting...NEDC Vs WLTP range. Go with 80km WLTP
All I want to know is, can you run the aircon in the van from the vehicle when camping?
All night long cus the size of the battery and it can charge itself with the engine
Definitely!
Of course, you can also use electrical appliances to process food through external discharge. When the power is insufficient, the engine can also be started to generate electricity.
I was thinking of getting rid of my 4x4 to get an effient PHEV. This could be a good compromise.
Savings in fuel alone would almost pay for it
They’re even hinting of putting the byd leopard running gear in this later !
Oooh. 0-100 records for utes are the next thing!
@@therightcar 😁
At 2.7 tonnes it’s going to be frustratingly expensive to rego in NSW. Laughably the rego cost will be more than 2x what you’d pay to rego the same car in Qld, and more than all other competitors.
Not sure if i missed it or not but have you tested the JAC ute?
I’m liking what I’m seeing, yes Australia is ready for a Hybrid Utility, we have the fuel stations dotted around, but not so much in the way of fast charging stations so a hybrid is the way to go. I’m actually surprised Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Nissan and GM haven’t already pushed this type of vehicle to market yet.
The 6kw/10amp inverter system is something I’m surprised others haven’t adopted either, it’s incredibly useful for worksites and camping trips. With that plus the onboard power in our camper trailer, we would have power everywhere we go without concern.
I could personally live with the 2500kg tow capacity as the camper trailer is around 2000kg but I’d be interested in what towing does to the range if the vehicle.
I’m hoping when I get the vehicle for a longer loan, I’ll be able to do a towing test with something around that weight to see the results, too!
Toyota will once their BYD power trains roll in. Agreement made almost 4 years ago be due in brand new models starting 25. Australia will be two years after like normal, have to milk the cow in Australia.
Hi Matt. Do you think they will release this in a cab chassis variant? I’m a tradesman who doesn’t need the style side rear. Will be putting a tub of sorts on the back.
The Ranger is just way too expensive to compete with this. Other than that im curious on how annoying the ADAS is, how big are the bottle holders, why is there no OMG handle on the drivers side, where are the batteries located and are there any 12v sockets in the cabin?
Yep, Ranger will be on alert.
The ADAS wasn’t too annoying in my short drive. But more generally I find the BYD ADAS tech to the least annoying of the new Chinese brands in market.
I’ll do a bottle test in my next review.
Can’t answer the OMG handle.
Batteries are located basically under the cabin of the vehicle with a metal protection plate to prevent damage.
I don’t recall any 12V but that vehicle wasn’t a production model.
@@therightcarok thanks. Looking forward to it.
Im not talking skinny little bottles that could fit in a cupholder, im talking more practical bottles that are a little wider than a beermug.
In box between front seats (behind cup holders).
Waiting for your review mate.
Thanks!
Can't wait to see a more in-depth review. Might be a stupid? But are there any wading issues with battery packs?
Thanks - I have asked about the wading situation.
The fang cheng bao this is more-or-less based on has tested okay in water (rated 800mm ish). But. . . you go first!
@@fastfil lol
I have heard 750mm max.
First review in Australia 🎉🎉
exterior has great styling, looks a lot better than I would have guessed. Can't get my head around double lcd screens.
My only reservations about chinese brands is if those neocon A-holes browbeat canberra into kicking china out and we are paying $40k for shoebox gutted spec Mitsu Mirages and Kia Picantos with 70kw of merging power on a good day. Long term reliaibility has never been a problem for BYD, Chery, MG or the like, it's that they were definitively last gen offerings simple to a fault. Now they are dangerously competitive; sophisticated and still have killer prices. Even if it's true, our goverments habits make it too good to stay true.
Sorry but where are you getting these long term reliability figures from? I’d say you’re basing it on opinion and not fact. As the facts don’t support your claims.
how much in length after tailgate drop? fit a 2 meter mattress? camping sleep on a nice mattress.
I would like to see a towing test. I would be looking to tow 2.5 ton caravan.
You’ll be at max capacity with this. Unless you go for a GCM upgrade, which could be offered by Ironman4x4. I’ll try and do a towing test for sure.
How do you think it would go towing a 1650kg caravan with electric brakes
Should be easy since it has a 2500kg limit.
If one goes off road and damages the blade battery how much does a replacement cost?
Probably a lot, it’s a lot to replace a mechanical drive line as well.
If its manufacturing, the company wears it, if its knuckle head driving its user pays.
Probably a few ZD30 owners along with the very loyal 200/7X series owners know how much a blade battery costs, and they weren’t being knuckle heads slamming the undercarriage on rocks.
For us that do, we break everything all the time, it’s like drag racing. Lot of new 4WD owners think their cars can do the things a heavily modified and a few blade batteries worth of weight at the expense of fuel and performance…
Well it’s a compelling argument… to just give it a go.
Most probably the battery won’t be damaged before the frame is broken because it’s mounted inside as part of the frame
How often when you gone off road and bashed a hole under your ute? If there are vulnerable points, I'm sure they'll make aftermarket bash plates and rock sliders.
Will probably rust to buts before the battery dies or catches fire
these are the type of questions I want answers too. What will 3rd party accessories pricing be like? Will I have to take it to a BYD tech every time I want to make modifications or changes? How will it go after a lift? etc.... 4x4 is aus that go offloading to get well tested i don't see reviewers doing much besides making point for pavement princes buyers.
If they get one with 3500kg towing it’ll obliterate the competition
Would love to know the stats on how many people actually take their 4WD Ute off road regularly… judging by how many Ford Rangers you see with immaculate black paintwork you’d think not many. Less than 20%?
those off roaders we won't see them on regular roads.....
It's definitely a point of interest, having been on the road for over 18 months working/travelling I've spotted many a pristine dual cab ute in front of an immaculate off road caravan, only for the utes to seen more as just a tow vehicle for caravans too large to get into the decent out of the way camp spots.
I’m not sure if you talked about this, but what is the turning circle like?
I had a D40 Navara once and its turning circle was a small country town. Some small roundabouts were three point turns
Thanks mate. It’s 13.5m - big, but understandably so due to its huge wheelbase.
@@therightcar cheers, that 2m larger than the d40 I had.
with the spare under, how much room for upgraded tyre package? Payload (2adults+3kids+bullbar/accessories) will be the killer.
Would you be considering a 33" tyre?
@@nathankelly1708 not necessarily, just intrigued that all these reviewers give the same old partial information.... like car journalist school. Wish they were a little more detail.
@@unitedstates3068have you seen the review by Robert from L2S-FBC yet? He has a 3 part review of the BYD that has quite a lot of detail
@@nathankelly1708 Robert is great. No fluff
@@unitedstates3068he goes alright doesn't he, helps me get in touch with my inner geek:)
Beach use is what I’m waiting for?
Thoughts?
Didn't get a chance. I don't live near a beach, but I'll see what's possible!
@@therightcar cheers for your response. Have been mightily impressed so far! Great review!
You can hear them rusting in the showroom …
No need to take it to the beach!
did a beach review in NZ at murawhai beach on the 'evs and beyond' channel. went like a charm, I was impressed, that beach is bad.
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf awesome, thank you for you feedback and reply!
Yep its good.
Wonder if ironman will offer a GVM or GCM upgrade?
Can the driver monitor be covered by tape to stop it being annoying/
was thinking the same thing...might have a user setting to disable. Could be annoying...could be a good thing ...we will see aye
In having purchased a base spec Ssangyong Musso last year (for its leaf sprung mechanical locking rear end, 1010kg payload, and 40k pricetag) the aftermarket sector seems very slow on developing anything for vehicles outside of the Dmax/Ranger/Lux market. The likes of Ironman may in time offer a bullbar but it might be presumptuous to expect other accessories that aren't offered from BYD. Roof racks, canopies, side steps, towbars and all the other fruit that ute owners are drawn to would be well worth researching before pulling the trigger, should it be they consider such things as worthy adornments/necessities.
Good thing is bring the real ute price to us.
I just found my next truck!
The ONLY deal breaker for me is the tow rating :-(
So you’d need a home charger installed?
If you wanted to get the most out of it, yes. $1500-$2000 for a 7kW charger
The 321kw is the front and rear electric motor output. The engine runs the generator.
The engine can also directly drive the front wheel when at high speed
@@jjbff-o5fit doesn’t the total KW’s is the electric motors output, it would be higher KW if the Gas engine was coupled to the drive.
@@jjbff-o5fthe generator fires up to feed extra current to the front electric motor under flat out acceleration to keep hi-load off the battery. Understand now?
I would like to know what is the ( Max Wattage draw ) on the 240V AC sockets fitted in the ute? Cheers
Utes desperately need a pass through rear seat-to-tub and 180° powered up/down tailgate. That’d be a game changer
(For easy loading in tight carparks/garages and secure carrying of long materials/sports equipment)
180 swing down gate, so where’s the bumper going?
@@kennethprocak5176 2 stage double hinge would be the simplest. So you can still have it lock flat as a workbench when needed. Otherwise, the rear bar can be designed with that function in mind
look out for the LDV (mg) ev ute coming next year, it has a midgate, as you said - a great idea that will eventually make it to all utes, when they change the way they do the body on frame setup.
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf Legend. Good stuff Terry, I’m excited to hear that. When the Chevy/GMC pickups had thema. It seemed like a no brainer especially considering basically every hatchback and SUV has that pass through ability.
@@kennethprocak5176good point and what do you do if like us, you drive it straight from the dealer to get a tray put on it.
How well does this fair against the Ranger Raptor? We only have the 2.0 diesel version here in the Philippines.
pricewise, much cheaper than a Raptor here in NZ
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf performance-wise?