@@killmozziesHe eventually went up the hill, and I don't think he could use the electric pickup truck, the electric pickup truck, the traction control could not be turned off.
Nice review Matt. Just back from a Shark test drive. Boy it’s so quiet, easy to thread through traffic and narrow openings. The bonnet gives you a very good idea of the width of the car. Nice acceleration and the premium feeling from the drivers seat belies its price. Liked the ride, my test car had the regen set to high. It drove like a compact car even though you tower over a Model Y. Have one on order from early November. Feel very relieved after the test drive. More impressive and refined than I could have imagined.
Did my test drive a week ago. Even chucked my 2 tonne boat on it and was impressed ordered in the spot but the first 2 ship loads to NZ are already sold so have to wait till March. I drive under 80km a day during the week so plan to just run on electric and petrol on weekends when towing boat. Friggen fast too I might add. Can’t wait till March
In the biggest car market in the world China, in October BYD sold over 500,000 vehicles, Toyota sold just over 4,700. Toyota has gone from number one to number 27th, he world is changing
Toyota and mostly all the incumbent car brands just can’t make good EVs. Period. Polestar and Audi got some average ones but they are sexy but you are paying 2 or 3 times more than chinas too spec etc
I sense a lot of sour grapes… guys that paid 30/40+ K for lesser equipped four-wheel-drive shit boxes ..SAD .. and you don’t have to worry putting extra batteries in your vehicle BYD as it can power your campsite And when the batteries deplete just start the engine, let it idle and you got power again. How good is that?
Interesting fact. Ford collected data from the rangers they solar past 2 years when serviced and found only 11% have ever been put into low drive 4x4 haha
Yeah, it's fine if you just want an ugly truck to drive around and not tow decent or go up a slight gravel road that a 20 year old subaru could get up but Bring Your Drinks failed lol.
Cannot wait, it's a great ute, definitely value for money. The reason we bought one. Although I feel the next model will have a few extra goodies.. it could be a tad more expensive too.
I bought the Shark now to get the FBT exemption that ends April 1 2025. Also took an Xpeng G6 for a second test drive yesterday. Like the G6 but (a) not ready for a full EV yet and (b) the Shark is just as nice or nicer to drive.
@airforceone6523 yeah they already said they haveanother battery for the next model. I reckon they will add a panoramic roof. The transfer box for 4wding.
@@bennyaus32 also byd ev battery are the most reliable and the most modern technology. It does not explode or go on fire like the tesla batteries. Also toyota hybrids or phev vehicles and tesla are going to switch to byd ev battieries. Also lighter and more range than tesla. Byd batteries are called blade batteries. I think blade 2 is coming next year. Not sure on this release. However byd the car itself im still 50/50. I heard in china and india byd cars are not galvernized. Only imports to western countries are galvernized.
Have three legacy autos, Ram 2500 Cummins, Raptor and a G20 340i. Have a Seal Perf AWD 390kw, a Sealion 6 and a Shark on order. Will be adding a Sealion 7 when they are released and happy wiht the BYDs so far. One small issue with the Seal but fixed itself. Quality and reliabilty has been great for 20k kms and one year. Quick, quiet, roomy, well built, and cheap as chips. Value is outstanding. Was at the launch of these BYDs in China and loved the Shark. A dozen issue with pre producrion cars will be fixed for consumer cars when deliveries start. Driven several and its faster than the Raptor, quieter, better built, and more comfortable ride. Take it over the Ford any day. When Denza and Yang Wang (BYD brands) make it to our shores, ill be lining up for the Yang Wang U8 820KW and a few Denza models should we get them. The Chinese are so far ahead in China in terms of quality, tech, autonomous driving and overall in general than legacy makers its not even funny. Give then 5 years and they will be everywhere. And ill agree the BYDs bave the absolute best voice control system of any car ive owned. Better than a Range Rover Autobiography and a 2022 BMW 7 series. Its a amazing what it can do.
@@brettstanden6382there is a reason they have not done one yet. I don’t think BYD are allowing them until they get a few orders in. I think the Shark is going to be a great car if you don’t need to tow but will stop there. I just can’t see how this powertrain is going to work well with 2000kgs and the associated wind resistance hooked up at freeway speeds
Australians are "Freaking LUCKY". No restrictions or Tariffs on any EV imported. Plus ..... Australian is the "first" export destination for China. So ..... Other countries including ASEAN have to WAIT !!! Jealousy in My Eyes !!! 😠😡 ..... LoL .
u guys can search Leopard5, shark bascily share the same platform with it，That car has higher horsepower and torque, and its interior is more luxurious.，high-end model Also with diff lock and 4L offroad drive mode, It even features a hydraulic suspension system.
What people (Ford Ranger fanboys etc) fail to realise is that this is BYDs *first* vehicle in this category. Think about that for a minute. They're pretty much on par with Rangers, Luxs and so forth and will over take them and all the others in no time.
@@peterachilles9346 Oh I believe it definitely is. They're everywhere when driving on the motorway here in New Zealand. And typically going over the speed limit... However, having cheaper ute options with superior technology is a win for consumers. Personally, I would never buy the first iteration of a car. Let the car maker iron out the kinks in that model first and get the following ones.
@@Sulu-d4rthat’s the thing, there are hardly any kinks. That’s the point of the OP. the shark is a refined product from the drop. They did the ironing in home market and the super cheap and kinda crap small Utes last decade. Only issue for “Ute” work was hill climb issues that can be addressed in software update it appears
It is what it is a car that does lots of things good and some not so much. Currently driving a 2011 Volvo XC90 3.2 petrol so even 9l/100 looks great. I'm looking forward to it. I was told on my test drive that the driver monitoring camera wasn't going to be on the vehicle. Great review thanks
Test drive booked for next week, should be fun. Biggest questions are the real-world EV only range and the quality of the aircon, for us Toyota a/c is the best there is for Aussie summers. Most days we travel on a busy north-south coastal highway and it is full of Utes burning fuel and blocking their dpf’s during peak-hour. Once people try the Shark and realise what it can do for their unnecessary fuel consumption (money much better spent on fishing tackle, flights to Bali, beer, surfboards darts etc) they will realise the extra $30-40k on outdated Ranger, Hilux, Amarok is ludicrous.
It's a very compelling model with lots of compelling reasons to park this in your garage. BYD have priced very competitively on this side of the Tazzie and I think they'll do well with this model here in NZ. It just beats lots of the competition, with the exception of LDV on price. Have to agree, this is serious value for money.
looks awesome but don't know if it will be a big km eater. I push 35-40k km per year in my vehicles with my work, so I would bust the warranty in under 4 years. after 5-6 years it may be hard to sell on for my situation. i will have to keep waiting for the right balanced ute. What should i get? (cant justify the cost of a ranger/amarok V6). Currently own a ranger and want to move on from ford......... We own a sealion 6 as our family run around and freaking love it though
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf it’s 5 years old now so looking to move on from it. Because frankly ford have been relatively painful to deal with from the start and I may be very wrong but my gut is telling me it will start costing me a bit of coin and downtime in the next couple years. And downtime is harder to swallow than the cost in my line of work.
Still such early days. However it is such a positive entry into the segment. MG are rumoured to be changing their battery warranty to lifetime soon. Once that happens hopefully BYD, a battery company no less, might up some of their warranties.
I'm not sold on MyCar servicing and having to take it a dealership 250k away if there's a warranty issue. My local mechs won't touch a hybrid. The joys of living in regional QLD.
haha, they only touch Japanese stuff, once my friend took an Audi A8 to a local mechanic, the guy at the shop said do you know how to repair this car cause I dont. but life is indeed one of a kind there. lol
Very good review, went for squirt in one yesterday very zippy and could not get over how quite it was, mine arrives on the first ship mid January looking forward receiving it. Also looking at the Sealion for the wife..
🇿🇦🇿🇦These chinese cars are winning me over. Wow😱😱. In south africa they are destroying the competition. Have you seen that new jetour T2 thats coming..wow. im crossing the line to chines cars...the pressure is too much😅. Awesome review. Very nice bakkie🇿🇦🇿🇦
Any news on whether the BYD Leopard 5 will reach our shores? I understand that this is the (somewhat smaller) SUV variant of the Shark. The Shark is just too big for me.
price is good. I wish that FORD, TOYOTA would price their utes more fairly. I bought a xlt with a 7k discount and still feels like I overpaid when I see the Triton and the BYD ute prices
I almost bought a demo XLT before I had heard of the Shark.. pretty much the same price as a Shark with way less features (albeit better 4x4 capability) But still.. Ford have been taking the piss for 10 years
@@martywollaston1146 If has one “gear” only and the ICE is purely a generator. No direct connection to the actual drivetrain so unfortunately a software update isn’t the answer.
@@marcusgeorge1825 Yes that seems so reasonable its not funny. I never thought of that lol.Thanks for kicking me down several levels of relevance. My main question is how can BYD fix this? Is there some form of gear reduction 'electronically' ? Probably not.
I love the shark concept. One question: If I am towing a 2.2-ton caravan long-distance, what happens if I am driving into a headwind or up a long uphill for, say, 10km? Will the battery go flat, and what impact will that have on the tow performance? Will the petrol motor keep up with the power used in towing?
My understanding is that the battery never fully depletes, rather it reaches a minimum state of charge and then uses the battery + the engine to power the car and keep the battery at that SOC. To answer your question properly, I'd dare say it can do. Will it keep doing it on a daily basis, probably not, but occasional trips like this should be ok. For example, my daily driver, an xtrail with lower power and torque figures allowed me to tow a 1900kg caravan with relative ease when travelling from Adelaide to Hanhdorf
Heard a guy say that going up mountains in Mexico with his New Shark ( not towing ) that the battery and motor struggled a bit ( only got slower speed ) because the driving required constant torque going up hill and difficult to keep up a constant charge , he stated to over come this problem was to set the battery level for regen at about 60% instead of the factory setting of 25% , keeping more juice in reserve for required torque .
@ it’s literally the first article from car advice that pops up on a google search when you search byd shark 3500kg towing upgrade Electric Viking mentioned the time of the update yesterday in one of his vids
If the you let the motor recharge while you drive, why worry about it. That’s why everyone’s interested. A EV range extenter that doesn’t need to be plugged in.
I would have preferred to see it with a 100 kWh battery and 500 km full electric range. Now it has a full engine to drive along with, which is additional technology and additional maintenance and failure points. Also because of the small battery it can charge 5 times slower than a normal EV
Sales prove otherwise. My wifes next car for local driving will be an EV. I'd never buy an EV where i needed to rely on Australias spotty and slow charging network when doing even moderate trips through regional areas.
Good to see another “review” of the Shark but why can’t all these channels (including CarExpert, Car Sales et al) bring themselves to say the quiet part out loud? i.e. that they are all inherently Toyota/Ford biased and anti-anything made in China. The Shark will compete on its own merits against Hilux, Ranger, Triton, DMax, Canon Alpha and those making up the numbers with sales, customer experience and after sales service ultimately deciding which is the better package.
Yeah agree regarding the servicing costs (I have ordered a shark) There is one at 48months for around $1700! It does involve a lot of fluid changes but that's a pretty eye watering number. I'm hoping the 12 month servicing requirement translates to reliability. We have a new defender, and paid approx $2500 up front for a service plan but the intervals are 34000km or 20 months which is ludicrous. We have had the engine oil changed between for peace of mind.
One big elephant in the room nobody seems to be talking about is the ridiculous weight of this thing. 2710kg stock as a rock without a driver in it, so it'll legally be able to carry maybe 600kg with a standard 3.5ton GVM and is only rated to tow 2.5ton. Want to chuck a canopy and a roof rack on, load up the wife and kids and go away for the weekend? You'd want to drive over the weighbridge first. Compare that to a new Navara which weighs 2030kg without a driver for a 4wd ST.
What state of charge was the battery to achieve 9 L/100 around town? Did the vehicle also consume battery charge during your drive? Some more detail on this would be helpful. Hybrids are different, and how they are used and charged will be the difference between zero fuel use and 14L/100 that Carsales claimed it achieved (which I would say is a complete misrepresentation of the facts given what they did to achieve that result, and now idiots are quoting it...)
Some other questions. In hybrid mode, when does the engine run? Does it give you a largish electric range before starting the engine for the first time (or can you configure it that way)? When the engine does start, does it get a chance to warm up fully (what is the sustained temperature)? Will the engine run periodically (say every 7 days) to burn off moisture buildup in the engine if you are only running on battery? On a steep descent, what can it achieve in regen in kws? Can it start the engine to assist deceleration (a feature useful when towing)? Can it sustain 50kw charge rate till full? At what charge can you disable the engine over 70kph? This is important if you have a short freeway commute to work and want to stay on battery, even at low charge. Will the engine run to top up the battery while stationary? under what conditions? I'll stop there. You can see hybrids are different and there is a lot of info to share about them.
Generic brands don't cost all that much. Don't forget they high in depreciation may be 50% or more in the first few years. Any spare parts in the futures? Will the started up new company really care about after sale service for the consumer? Generally ones must think carefully and wisely before putting hard earn money in buying. There are lots of abandoned vehicles parked along road kerbside, because of no parts and expensive repairs, and more. I'd just not rush in for a litttle while, be on a safe side.
I’ve read reviews where they have tested them over thousands of km’s and normal fuel use was 10 to 15 litres per hundred. That’s not towing anything either 🤣. Ok if your just running around town 🤣
What 4x4 that size with 430hp on tap will give you 9L/100 ? And things are still dependant on the hybrid settings you use and how you drive it. And that’s was without plugging in.
For the benefit of all non- Australian viewers, when you hear the man saying "Australia's most XXXX", he does not mean the car is Australian, rather, he only means "In Australia, it is the most XXX". Sorry for the confusion. It is a rather peculiar habit of Aussies; you see, when you do not manufacture any thing at the moment, calling something Australia's is a way of compensation. The car is Chinese made.
Why hype on the full LED lighting? LED's are ubiquitous these days, in fact they may be cheaper than non led lights. Just like how a black and white tv is more expensive to buy right now than a colour one.
I wonder how the build quality will hold up after 10 years. People are blinded by all the bling and forget that Chinese cars are built to a price, not to a standard.
The nineties are long gone. Many Chinese evs have 5 star safety ratings from Euro NCAP as well as ANCAP. Like BYD Seal, Sea Lion 6 and Dolphin. Try to keep up.
@kamsunleong6648 When I talk about standards, I'm more talking about quality of materials, build quality in general and long term reliability, rather than whether they get a 5 star ancap rating. As for the 90s, I know a few people who have bought Chinese work vehicles in the last 5 years that are constantly breaking down or needing work done on them. Also they depreciate in value a lot faster than the likes of Toyota, Mazda, Nissan etc.
I feel like this is a sponsored video, I would love for you to correct me if I am wrong. I love the BYB and have on on order, but I really like to know just how unbiased this review was.
People buy diesel utes because of their towing capacity. If an ute can provide a similar towing performance while being free from the DPF trouble, the order will be heaps of.
Pretty sure most of the "bot" accounts are just us bored with racist bigots which you see fill up the comment sections on every Chinese vehicle video spamming tropes relentlessly. You dont find this amount of non factual based critique (by obvious racists) in non Chinese vehicle reviews except for maybe Tesla reviews.
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BYD's new models are highly competitive in any country without trade barriers.
If only it could get up a small dirt hill !!!
Just like any chinese car.
@@killmozzieshahah how embarrassing was that
same as other brands
@@killmozziesHe eventually went up the hill, and I don't think he could use the electric pickup truck, the electric pickup truck, the traction control could not be turned off.
Nice review Matt. Just back from a Shark test drive. Boy it’s so quiet, easy to thread through traffic and narrow openings. The bonnet gives you a very good idea of the width of the car. Nice acceleration and the premium feeling from the drivers seat belies its price. Liked the ride, my test car had the regen set to high. It drove like a compact car even though you tower over a Model Y. Have one on order from early November. Feel very relieved after the test drive. More impressive and refined than I could have imagined.
My experience too John, I’m leasing one to take advantage of the FBT savings it’s a no brainer 👍😁
absolutely fantastic did my test drive today and confirmed my order.
I'm waiting for my call up to test drive. Where did you drive yours? Thoughts on the power?
@@GTRSniper1 he is a lier,he didnt do any test,he is just a lier from china to cheat us to buy shark!
@@GTRSniper1 Melbourne were doing a 24hr only Test Drive for today, then next allotments will be second week of Jan...
@Gooneroo Obviously didn't take it up a slight incline🤣
Did my test drive a week ago. Even chucked my 2 tonne boat on it and was impressed ordered in the spot but the first 2 ship loads to NZ are already sold so have to wait till March. I drive under 80km a day during the week so plan to just run on electric and petrol on weekends when towing boat. Friggen fast too I might add. Can’t wait till March
Ordered mine day one. Can’t wait!
Awesome!
In the biggest car market in the world China, in October BYD sold over 500,000 vehicles, Toyota sold just over 4,700. Toyota has gone from number one to number 27th, he world is changing
Toyota lost the plot with their denial of the shift to EVs.
Just like VW, they will struggle to survive long term.
Toyota and mostly all the incumbent car brands just can’t make good EVs. Period. Polestar and Audi got some average ones but they are sexy but you are paying 2 or 3 times more than chinas too spec etc
I sense a lot of sour grapes… guys that paid 30/40+ K for lesser equipped four-wheel-drive shit boxes ..SAD .. and you don’t have to worry putting extra batteries in your vehicle BYD as it can power your campsite And when the batteries deplete just start the engine, let it idle and you got power again. How good is that?
All out there ...long as only goes bad to the dealership once a year a big warranty if bugger all of you're bringing it back every couple of months.
@@tonybennett638 what does that even mean
My friend has a Ranger, fuel injectors needed replacing at 17,000 km and other similar stories !
@N1rOx got me fucked too ...I was pissed when I wrote it 🤪
@@baldandaboomer8367 think that bloke from carexpert had his in for something not too long after he got it too.
I sold my platinum ranger and placed an order after i went take a look at it 🙂 can't wait to bring it home 😊
Is there anything a Platinum has that a BYD doesn’t?
(Except towing and payload)(an probably 4x4 capability)
@mitchelljack1590 driver side memory seat and rear tub shutter
How much did you lose after selling your ranger? And what are you driving now before your byd arrives?
@@peterachilles9346 I lost about 10k. I am using my wife's car now until the Shark arrives.
@@peterachilles9346 about 10K. I'm sharing another car with my wife while waiting
Very keen to watch this, I have had an order in since announcement! notification ON
Some people in the comments seem to think that because they like to drive their cars off road twice a year.. everyone else does too
Interesting fact. Ford collected data from the rangers they solar past 2 years when serviced and found only 11% have ever been put into low drive 4x4 haha
@@lifeliver9000 lol
@ lol lol ❤️
Yeah, it's fine if you just want an ugly truck to drive around and not tow decent or go up a slight gravel road that a 20 year old subaru could get up but Bring Your Drinks failed lol.
@@Spratdragon Is everything okay at home mate?
Cannot wait, it's a great ute, definitely value for money. The reason we bought one. Although I feel the next model will have a few extra goodies.. it could be a tad more expensive too.
I have a feeling they will pack in more batteries and reach 200km ev mode
I bought the Shark now to get the FBT exemption that ends April 1 2025. Also took an Xpeng G6 for a second test drive yesterday. Like the G6 but (a) not ready for a full EV yet and (b) the Shark is just as nice or nicer to drive.
@airforceone6523 yeah they already said they haveanother battery for the next model. I reckon they will add a panoramic roof. The transfer box for 4wding.
@YSA920 hybrid just makes sense atm...
@@bennyaus32 also byd ev battery are the most reliable and the most modern technology.
It does not explode or go on fire like the tesla batteries.
Also toyota hybrids or phev vehicles and tesla are going to switch to byd ev battieries.
Also lighter and more range than tesla.
Byd batteries are called blade batteries.
I think blade 2 is coming next year. Not sure on this release.
However byd the car itself im still 50/50.
I heard in china and india byd cars are not galvernized. Only imports to western countries are galvernized.
This ute deserves to do well, if nothing else, it will put pressure on other auto makers to keep their price honest.
I agree!
Have three legacy autos, Ram 2500 Cummins, Raptor and a G20 340i. Have a Seal Perf AWD 390kw, a Sealion 6 and a Shark on order. Will be adding a Sealion 7 when they are released and happy wiht the BYDs so far. One small issue with the Seal but fixed itself. Quality and reliabilty has been great for 20k kms and one year. Quick, quiet, roomy, well built, and cheap as chips. Value is outstanding. Was at the launch of these BYDs in China and loved the Shark. A dozen issue with pre producrion cars will be fixed for consumer cars when deliveries start. Driven several and its faster than the Raptor, quieter, better built, and more comfortable ride. Take it over the Ford any day. When Denza and Yang Wang (BYD brands) make it to our shores, ill be lining up for the Yang Wang U8 820KW and a few Denza models should we get them. The Chinese are so far ahead in China in terms of quality, tech, autonomous driving and overall in general than legacy makers its not even funny. Give then 5 years and they will be everywhere. And ill agree the BYDs bave the absolute best voice control system of any car ive owned. Better than a Range Rover Autobiography and a 2022 BMW 7 series. Its a amazing what it can do.
Your aquarium is complete 😉
cant wait for mine to come in
Please, please, please hook up a 2 tonne caravan and report back asap! Love the channel by the way, your demeanour and the format are excellent 👍
Thanks very much.
I’ll be doing my darnedest to get a towing test done!
@@therightcaryes hurry up, I have been waiting for weeks to see a tow test👍
@@brettstanden6382there is a reason they have not done one yet. I don’t think BYD are allowing them until they get a few orders in. I think the Shark is going to be a great car if you don’t need to tow but will stop there. I just can’t see how this powertrain is going to work well with 2000kgs and the associated wind resistance hooked up at freeway speeds
Australians are "Freaking LUCKY". No restrictions or Tariffs on any EV imported. Plus ..... Australian is the "first" export destination for China. So ..... Other countries including ASEAN have to WAIT !!! Jealousy in My Eyes !!! 😠😡 ..... LoL .
NZ gets it the same time.
@@luofubo and well priced taking the conversation factor in.
Thanks, I've really enjoyed this review, in fact I've watched twice.
Thank you again for your generosity mate. Appreciate it - keeping the coffee bean grinder full! 🎈
u guys can search Leopard5, shark bascily share the same platform with it，That car has higher horsepower and torque, and its interior is more luxurious.，high-end model Also with diff lock and 4L offroad drive mode,
It even features a hydraulic suspension system.
The Leopard 5 sounds like a SERIOUS bit of kit.
你可以再了解一下Leopard8
What people (Ford Ranger fanboys etc) fail to realise is that this is BYDs *first* vehicle in this category. Think about that for a minute. They're pretty much on par with Rangers, Luxs and so forth and will over take them and all the others in no time.
Ranger fanboys? What about every other ute? Navara, triton, amarok, etc. Why ranger?
@@peterachilles9346 I wrote 'Ford Ranger fanboys _etc_ 'using et cetera referring to the other brands without specifically naming them.
@@Sulu-d4r everyone seems to mention ranger though. Makes me think the ranger is a good car if everyone compares it to this thing.
@@peterachilles9346 Oh I believe it definitely is. They're everywhere when driving on the motorway here in New Zealand. And typically going over the speed limit... However, having cheaper ute options with superior technology is a win for consumers. Personally, I would never buy the first iteration of a car. Let the car maker iron out the kinks in that model first and get the following ones.
@@Sulu-d4rthat’s the thing, there are hardly any kinks. That’s the point of the OP. the shark is a refined product from the drop. They did the ironing in home market and the super cheap and kinda crap small Utes last decade. Only issue for “Ute” work was hill climb issues that can be addressed in software update it appears
It is what it is a car that does lots of things good and some not so much. Currently driving a 2011 Volvo XC90 3.2 petrol so even 9l/100 looks great. I'm looking forward to it. I was told on my test drive that the driver monitoring camera wasn't going to be on the vehicle. Great review thanks
Look forward to getting my order
If only it could get up a small dirt hill !!!
@@killmozzies Software update to just ICE for steep climbs. Easy.
@@killmozziesshut up
I love everything about this vehicle. 加油BYD!
Just waiting for the off-road test with the real production models
If only it could get up a small dirt hill !!!
@@killmozziesTrue, it's a bloody laugh people saying it's offroad capable. A Jimny is more capable.
@@killmozzies Software update to just ICE for steep climbs. Easy.
Don't doubt this car's off-road capability. You can Google the Leopard 5,these two cars are almost identical.
@@killmozziesthis guy is commenting this everywhere 😂..
must really dislike the car
I would definitely buy one if this is available in canada.
Would buy one in a heartbeat.
It’s pretty impressive!
Test drive booked for next week, should be fun. Biggest questions are the real-world EV only range and the quality of the aircon, for us Toyota a/c is the best there is for Aussie summers. Most days we travel on a busy north-south coastal highway and it is full of Utes burning fuel and blocking their dpf’s during peak-hour. Once people try the Shark and realise what it can do for their unnecessary fuel consumption (money much better spent on fishing tackle, flights to Bali, beer, surfboards darts etc) they will realise the extra $30-40k on outdated Ranger, Hilux, Amarok is ludicrous.
Yip will buy one for sure
It's a very compelling model with lots of compelling reasons to park this in your garage. BYD have priced very competitively on this side of the Tazzie and I think they'll do well with this model here in NZ. It just beats lots of the competition, with the exception of LDV on price. Have to agree, this is serious value for money.
looks awesome but don't know if it will be a big km eater. I push 35-40k km per year in my vehicles with my work, so I would bust the warranty in under 4 years. after 5-6 years it may be hard to sell on for my situation. i will have to keep waiting for the right balanced ute. What should i get? (cant justify the cost of a ranger/amarok V6). Currently own a ranger and want to move on from ford......... We own a sealion 6 as our family run around and freaking love it though
I have to agree with you. I don't think these things will have the best return and last with massive kms
your ranger would bust the warranty too wouldn't it?
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf They now come with a 5 year unlimited km warranty
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf it’s 5 years old now so looking to move on from it. Because frankly ford have been relatively painful to deal with from the start and I may be very wrong but my gut is telling me it will start costing me a bit of coin and downtime in the next couple years. And downtime is harder to swallow than the cost in my line of work.
Still such early days. However it is such a positive entry into the segment. MG are rumoured to be changing their battery warranty to lifetime soon. Once that happens hopefully BYD, a battery company no less, might up some of their warranties.
I am waiting for the BYD Tang PHEV. They reckon its coming in first half 2025.
Sealion 7 you meant?
@cheungchingtong I mean BYD Tang 7 seater
Is that the poon tang edition ?
@@BruceSarbi Well, I didn't know that BYD's dynasty series would actually go offshore.
@@cheungchingtong Google evcentral and BYD Tang using filter for "last month"
I ordered one today and was lucky to get a cancelled order and expected to have before Xmas.
Awesome! 🙌
I'm not sold on MyCar servicing and having to take it a dealership 250k away if there's a warranty issue. My local mechs won't touch a hybrid. The joys of living in regional QLD.
Better move.
@@therightcar nah, life's too good here!
haha, they only touch Japanese stuff, once my friend took an Audi A8 to a local mechanic, the guy at the shop said do you know how to repair this car cause I dont. but life is indeed one of a kind there. lol
Very good review, went for squirt in one yesterday very zippy and could not get over how quite it was, mine arrives on the first ship mid January looking forward receiving it. Also looking at the Sealion for the wife..
Awesome! Glad you liked the ute, and my video.
Waiting for the Cannon Alpha XRS HI4T Plug in Hybrid Due early 2025
Should be even better than the Shark
@@simonbates5939likely more expensive too, my guess closer to 70k
byd is the god of battery tect.
@@simonbates5939 maybe not as good.. when battery's low, GWM's power management is less intelligent than the BYD.
Good to see you reviewed it as a pick up but interesting to see if all pick up can roll down a hill as Bucky or towing road train as trailer do😁
🇿🇦🇿🇦These chinese cars are winning me over. Wow😱😱. In south africa they are destroying the competition. Have you seen that new jetour T2 thats coming..wow. im crossing the line to chines cars...the pressure is too much😅. Awesome review. Very nice bakkie🇿🇦🇿🇦
Thanks mate. Yep, the Jetour is an amazing design.
Any news on whether the BYD Leopard 5 will reach our shores? I understand that this is the (somewhat smaller) SUV variant of the Shark. The Shark is just too big for me.
leopard 5 is 50000 AUD in China, and it is big.
@@YONGHAOYANG-n1j It is half a meter shorter than the Shark ...
Size-wise, the Leopard 5 is in line with other 4x4 SUVs.
Thanks for your review, love your work
I would like to see a purely electric Version with a 102Kwh battery :-)
I’m waiting for the Geely Riddara RD6.
Do you need to bolt on additional structural bracing under the tub to mount a canopy like the Ford Ranger LOL .... ?
you didnt mention the wireless charger has an A/C vent to keep the phone cool when charging
Would you like to do a bit off-roading with the Shark? I guess you’ll have a good view number and I’m curious too.
Have you got one? And you’re offering it to me to bush bash? ARE YOU SURE?? Hahaha
@ haha unfortunately I don’t have one, I’d love to offer one to you though: ).
Would love to know whether or not all those cameras on the car also double down as dash cams and record what happens around it 24/7
Nope unfortunately.
price is good. I wish that FORD, TOYOTA would price their utes more fairly. I bought a xlt with a 7k discount and still feels like I overpaid when I see the Triton and the BYD ute prices
I almost bought a demo XLT before I had heard of the Shark.. pretty much the same price as a Shark with way less features (albeit better 4x4 capability)
But still.. Ford have been taking the piss for 10 years
Hi Matt, nice review as always. Thank you. What’s the sound system like? What would be another vehicle that you can compare it too.
If only it could get up a small dirt hill !!!
@@killmozziesthe real production model will do it with ease. It's already been confirmed by byd and over seas customers.
@@killmozzies Software update to just ICE for steep climbs. Easy.
@@martywollaston1146 If has one “gear” only and the ICE is purely a generator. No direct connection to the actual drivetrain so unfortunately a software update isn’t the answer.
@@marcusgeorge1825 Yes that seems so reasonable its not funny. I never thought of that lol.Thanks for kicking me down several levels of relevance. My main question is how can BYD fix this? Is there some form of gear reduction 'electronically' ? Probably not.
try off-road
it is not bad just need software update or setup a right mode
shark is based on leopard5 platform which is off-road beast
What will be the interval service cost ? Has it been confirmed yet ?
Have a look on the BYD site. They have pricing per service available.
I love the shark concept. One question: If I am towing a 2.2-ton caravan long-distance, what happens if I am driving into a headwind or up a long uphill for, say, 10km? Will the battery go flat, and what impact will that have on the tow performance? Will the petrol motor keep up with the power used in towing?
That is a good question Sir! I hope you get a professional answer to it.
if that is your daily drive just get a ranger.
Longest hill in the world!! It will drive using the ice
My understanding is that the battery never fully depletes, rather it reaches a minimum state of charge and then uses the battery + the engine to power the car and keep the battery at that SOC.
To answer your question properly, I'd dare say it can do. Will it keep doing it on a daily basis, probably not, but occasional trips like this should be ok.
For example, my daily driver, an xtrail with lower power and torque figures allowed me to tow a 1900kg caravan with relative ease when travelling from Adelaide to Hanhdorf
Heard a guy say that going up mountains in Mexico with his New Shark ( not towing ) that the battery and motor struggled a bit ( only got slower speed ) because the driving required constant torque going up hill and difficult to keep up a constant charge , he stated to over come this problem was to set the battery level for regen at about 60% instead of the factory setting of 25% , keeping more juice in reserve for required torque .
All well and good when its new lets see when it has been tried and tested for a couple of years
is it normal to see daylight between the edge of the tailgate and the quarter panel as seen at about 1330?
Yes most 4x4 tailgate are the same
The Tasman Ute looks so lame compared to this. It's a shame that the warranty and service costs are rubbish.
I'm with you on both issues. I would take a 5 year Unlimited Km over a 6yr/150000km anyday.
Keen to watch your review on this. Is this still pre-production model?
Nope, the one I drove for this is a production, road-registered Shark
@@therightcarshould have taken it up a hill with the production model!
@@SPL88 If you had watch any of his reviews he doesn't go off road.
14.8L/100km on the dash. We are being had here!
I'm waiting for the BYD ORCA. Apparently it's going to have 4 motors, one on each wheel and 1000hp
And i am waiting for BYD Blue Whale 😂
I'm waiting on the BYD Octopus. Eight motors, and can squirt black ink when being tail-gaited.
Wait until march for the update with a 2 litre motor
What does that offer ?
No such thing. I googled it for ages, no results.
@ it’s literally the first article from car advice that pops up on a google search when you search byd shark 3500kg towing upgrade
Electric Viking mentioned the time of the update yesterday in one of his vids
@@TheMarkdogface more power from the 2 litres and better brakes means larger towing capacity and probably faster charging (I’m guessing that one)
@@martywollaston1146 cardvice, first post comes up when you search "byd shark 3500kg tow upgrade"
Byd themselves said working on a 2litre engine
Just need this setup in a 7 seat SUV package.
Yep, maybe a perfect family car…?
3500kg what dual cab ute can do this? besides ram?silverado?
All the big name midsize utes in Australia have 3.5 tonne claimed towing capability - Ranger, Amarok, BT-50, D-Max, Triton, HiLux etc
@@therightcar claimed correct,real world?
th-cam.com/video/swUDFWQ5QhI/w-d-xo.html
@@therightcar But having a tow vehicle lighter than the trailer weight is the absolute worst thing you can do when towing.
I wonder how it drives when the battery is less than 25%?
If the you let the motor recharge while you drive, why worry about it. That’s why everyone’s interested. A EV range extenter that doesn’t need to be plugged in.
@ Technically the BYD Shark is tour de force
im guessing it will use the engine/fuel more to recharge the battery
Is there a SUV version of this coming too ?
Leopard 5
I would have preferred to see it with a 100 kWh battery and 500 km full electric range. Now it has a full engine to drive along with, which is additional technology and additional maintenance and failure points.
Also because of the small battery it can charge 5 times slower than a normal EV
Sales prove otherwise. My wifes next car for local driving will be an EV. I'd never buy an EV where i needed to rely on Australias spotty and slow charging network when doing even moderate trips through regional areas.
@Johnno1979 they can use the fast and reliable Tesla charge network
forgot the HUD matty
Good to see another “review” of the Shark but why can’t all these channels (including CarExpert, Car Sales et al) bring themselves to say the quiet part out loud? i.e. that they are all inherently Toyota/Ford biased and anti-anything made in China. The Shark will compete on its own merits against Hilux, Ranger, Triton, DMax, Canon Alpha and those making up the numbers with sales, customer experience and after sales service ultimately deciding which is the better package.
Service costs are way higher than expected. Overall looks good
Yeah agree regarding the servicing costs (I have ordered a shark) There is one at 48months for around $1700! It does involve a lot of fluid changes but that's a pretty eye watering number. I'm hoping the 12 month servicing requirement translates to reliability. We have a new defender, and paid approx $2500 up front for a service plan but the intervals are 34000km or 20 months which is ludicrous. We have had the engine oil changed between for peace of mind.
Or just wait for it's SUV cousin - the Leopard 5 to arrive (if your brave enough to drive a 505kw SUV)
Hahaha who wouldn’t be brave enough for that 😟
What fuel does this use and how much is it
Petrol with electric. $57,900 plus on -roads
You know you can watch videos and these answers are in them??
It seems like a real winner but I have to see how it stacks up mileage and reliability wise.
Yeah I get that mindset!
Ford and Toyota take note of the gas struts on the bonnet.
Hahaha bingo!
Gotta love no tarrifs ❤️❤️❤️
Yep. We’re getting a heap of quality product.
@@therightcar usa missing out
One big elephant in the room nobody seems to be talking about is the ridiculous weight of this thing. 2710kg stock as a rock without a driver in it, so it'll legally be able to carry maybe 600kg with a standard 3.5ton GVM and is only rated to tow 2.5ton.
Want to chuck a canopy and a roof rack on, load up the wife and kids and go away for the weekend? You'd want to drive over the weighbridge first.
Compare that to a new Navara which weighs 2030kg without a driver for a 4wd ST.
How heavy is your wife mate 🤪
@mitchelljack1590 Haha good one, you're not thinking of buying one of these are you?
you had me at 321kw
Yeah, nah ! 🙄🙄
What state of charge was the battery to achieve 9 L/100 around town? Did the vehicle also consume battery charge during your drive? Some more detail on this would be helpful. Hybrids are different, and how they are used and charged will be the difference between zero fuel use and 14L/100 that Carsales claimed it achieved (which I would say is a complete misrepresentation of the facts given what they did to achieve that result, and now idiots are quoting it...)
Some other questions.
In hybrid mode, when does the engine run? Does it give you a largish electric range before starting the engine for the first time (or can you configure it that way)?
When the engine does start, does it get a chance to warm up fully (what is the sustained temperature)? Will the engine run periodically (say every 7 days) to burn off moisture buildup in the engine if you are only running on battery?
On a steep descent, what can it achieve in regen in kws? Can it start the engine to assist deceleration (a feature useful when towing)?
Can it sustain 50kw charge rate till full?
At what charge can you disable the engine over 70kph? This is important if you have a short freeway commute to work and want to stay on battery, even at low charge.
Will the engine run to top up the battery while stationary? under what conditions?
I'll stop there. You can see hybrids are different and there is a lot of info to share about them.
@@MotoGuzziMotodo your own research, it’s readily available
@@liamwindsor5854 You are absolutely right. There is no benefit to watch TH-cam reviews, they are such a waste of time. What was I thinking?
@@MotoGuzziMoto😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
@@MotoGuzziMotoLOTS of people have confirmed it’ll do 100kmh on battery. Just don’t expect huge range on battery at that speed.
What is with the orange?
It’s not to all tastes, clearly!
Generic brands don't cost all that much. Don't forget they high in depreciation may be 50% or more in the first few years. Any spare parts in the futures? Will the started up new company really care about after sale service for the consumer? Generally ones must think carefully and wisely before putting hard earn money in buying. There are lots of abandoned vehicles parked along road kerbside, because of no parts and expensive repairs, and more.
I'd just not rush in for a litttle while, be on a safe side.
I’m sure there’ll be a few who hold off. But there are plenty who are jumping in.
"fake' leather v 'faux' leather!?
City car in a ute body.
I’ve read reviews where they have tested them over thousands of km’s and normal fuel use was 10 to 15 litres per hundred. That’s not towing anything either 🤣. Ok if your just running around town 🤣
The point is that you’ll use it with EV primarily and the engine can help out at other times.
Best pickup in Australia? No way
9l/100 is far from recommendable, especially for a hybrid. It's in city driving. Isn't that their forte?
It can drive pure EV for around 80km before you need to recharge.
What 4x4 that size with 430hp on tap will give you 9L/100 ? And things are still dependant on the hybrid settings you use and how you drive it. And that’s was without plugging in.
For the benefit of all non- Australian viewers, when you hear the man saying "Australia's most XXXX", he does not mean the car is Australian, rather, he only means "In Australia, it is the most XXX". Sorry for the confusion. It is a rather peculiar habit of Aussies; you see, when you do not manufacture any thing at the moment, calling something Australia's is a way of compensation. The car is Chinese made.
I don’t think anyone is confused. My Aussie accent probably gives it away…
Why hype on the full LED lighting? LED's are ubiquitous these days, in fact they may be cheaper than non led lights. Just like how a black and white tv is more expensive to buy right now than a colour one.
You pay $58k for a HiLux or Ranger dual cab and you’re getting halogens.
I want to see a tow test. 1.5 litre engine pulling 2500kg up a long grade, and doing all day.
I’m keen to do one, too. Have asked for more time in the ute.
The motor is primarily the generator keeping the battery topped up.
BYD paid for good reviews
US drivers are really upset, they drive into Mexico and see these on the road for just over 40,000 US.
And what was your mileage?
🎉🎉 WAITING FOR THE SUBARU BAJA UTE 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Was going to order one on the first day but the wife killed that idea. Still might. But geez those servicing costs are high. That gives me pause.
Agree. It’s a bit of a concern.
Should you be saying you're getting paid for this?
Yep, they tried to buy CarExpert to promote it, this should be disclosed if this is the case.
Waiting for a wagon version. Don’t need the tray.
Would be good!
How much did you get ? It sounded like an advert, not a review🤔. It can't get up a little hill.💩 I'd say black top suitable only.
I didn’t get anything. I don’t do paid. I’m proudly independent and this is a great family ute. I haven’t watched CE’s thing.
@therightcar
The problem is that this vehicle is sold as a 4X4 and isn't capable of going up a very small hill. Not fit for that.
I wonder how the build quality will hold up after 10 years. People are blinded by all the bling and forget that Chinese cars are built to a price, not to a standard.
The nineties are long gone. Many Chinese evs have 5 star safety ratings from Euro NCAP as well as ANCAP. Like BYD Seal, Sea Lion 6 and Dolphin. Try to keep up.
@kamsunleong6648 When I talk about standards, I'm more talking about quality of materials, build quality in general and long term reliability, rather than whether they get a 5 star ancap rating. As for the 90s, I know a few people who have bought Chinese work vehicles in the last 5 years that are constantly breaking down or needing work done on them. Also they depreciate in value a lot faster than the likes of Toyota, Mazda, Nissan etc.
the only BYD car ，we chinese can't buy it in china ,😂
I feel like this is a sponsored video, I would love for you to correct me if I am wrong. I love the BYB and have on on order, but I really like to know just how unbiased this review was.
He already corrected the people who asked the same question.
@1.25 it says on display binnacle 18.2kwh per 100km + 14.8l per 100km = 9.0l per 100kms.
*insert Pauline Hanson*
Does the book allow E10 ?.
Yes
People buy diesel utes because of their towing capacity. If an ute can provide a similar towing performance while being free from the DPF trouble, the order will be heaps of.
Yeah, but not everyone wants or needs towing capacity, but they might want a ute.
It costs over $65,000 in Australia to buy. It is NOT Cheap.
Now drive it up and offroad hill haha
That’s the problem, no gear reduction so rubbish on steep inclines..
@TheMarkdogface yep
@@TheMarkdogface pavement princess, only good for the shopping trips
Any up hill testing? hahaha
You can't expect it to go up hills.😊
I didn’t offroad it. This was just an on road test. Realistic situations.
He had to promise not to go up any hills.🤔
it failed the up hill test
Realistic? You don't leave the black top much hey. 90% of vehicles in the forest off road are twin cab utes @@therightcar
It’s undoubtedly great value. However, there are so many Chinese bot accounts in every Shark video on TH-cam.
Can you pinpoint where they are here? Calling out some BS.
@@Sulu-d4rwhere are they?
Pretty sure most of the "bot" accounts are just us bored with racist bigots which you see fill up the comment sections on every Chinese vehicle video spamming tropes relentlessly. You dont find this amount of non factual based critique (by obvious racists) in non Chinese vehicle reviews except for maybe Tesla reviews.
@ensteffo sounds accurate
Why buy an suv? So the dog can enjoy the aircon.