New BYD Shark 6 Performance: The New Ute Forcing Ford and Toyota to Sweat!

The BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute expands in Australia with a new flagship Performance pick-up with more power, 3500kg towing and better 4x4 off-road ability. Here are the key details. 0:00 – Introduction: Market Success & The New Variant 0:36 – Engine Upgrades: 2.0L PHEV Powertrain 0:56 – Battery, Electric Range & Fuel Consumption 1:20 – Towing Test: 3.5-Tonne Caravan Performance 2:01 – Interior Design Changes & Technology 2:26 – Off-Road Testing: The New Crawl Mode 2:53 – Electronic Off-Road Limits & Tug-of-War Feature 3:05 – Practicality: Load Space & Dropped Payload Capacity 3:15 – Final Verdict: Pricing & Is It Worth the Extra $5,000? The original Shark 6 Premium continues in BYD’s 2026 plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute line-up, which now has a broader appeal for families, caravanners, tradies and 4x4 recreational users. The new Performance addition will be a booster shot for the Shark 6, which has fast become one of Australia’s biggest-selling utes, a key driver of rising plug-in hybrid interest and a major threat to its established rivals, led by the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Read more: https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/transport/electric-vehicles/2026-byd-shark-6-performance-cab-chassis-price-specs-release-date.html Research and compare cars with RACV Car Match 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au/car-match Prepare for the best with an RACV Car Loan WeMoney's 2025 Electric Car Loan of the Year 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au/carloans R.A.C.V. Finance Limited ABN 82 004 292 291 Australian Credit Licence No. 391488. RACV Finance is subject to RACV lending criteria. Conditions, fees and charges apply. For more information: 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au 📱 Call us on 13 72 28 for general enquiries Subscribe to our newsletter: 📩 https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/subscribe.html Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/racvofficial https://www.facebook.com/racv https://www.instagram.com/racvofficial https://www.linkedin.com/company/racv #racv #racvnewsandlifestyle #racvcarmatch #racvcarreviews #carreview #byd #bydshark6 #performance #ute #pickup #pickuptruck