BYD has launched the first-ever pickup truck in the Middle East, called Shark 6. The new BYD Shark 6 is here to compete against the Toyota Hilux. Check its complete details below.

Meanwhile, you can also search for the best certified pre-owned BYD cars with CARS24 UAE.

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BYD Shark 6: Price and variants

The new Shark 6 pickup is available in two variants: Premium and Premium + Off-road kit. Their prices are as follows:

• Premium: AED 158,900
• Premium + Off-road: AED 178,900

Apart from the variants, customers can opt for five exterior colours: Tidal Black, Grey, Green, Deep Sea Blue, and Great White.

BYD Shark 6: Exterior design

The Shark 6 pickup truck is designed with a dual-cab version. It offers the conventional styling of an old-school, rugged pickup truck, along with the modern highlights, including the connected LED lights, illuminated logo, body claddings, and muscular body panels. The overall silhouette of the Shark 6 is inspired by the Shark fish, which is sharp, aggressive and powerful.

In terms of the dimensions, the Shark 6 measures as follows:

• Length: 5,457 mm
• Height: 1,925 mm
• Width: 1,971 mm
• Ground clearance: 282 mm
• Wheelbase: 3,260 mm
• Towing capacity: 2.5 tonnes
• Bed length: 1,520 mm
• Bed width: 1,500 mm
• Bed height: 517 mm

BYD Shark 6: Interior features

The cabin of the Shark 6 is designed for utmost comfort and luxury. The new-age interiors feature digital screens, comfortable seats, high-quality materials, and premium finishing on the panels. It also gets the leather upholstery for a distinctive and upmarket feel.

In terms of the features, the Shark 6 comes loaded with the following:

• 10.25-inch digital console
• 12.8-inch rotating infotainment screen
• HUD
• Ventilated and electrically-adjustable seats
• Dirac 8-speaker sound system
• Wireless charging
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Dual-zone auto AC
• 360-degree camera
• Vehicle-to-Load charging capacity
• Level 2 ADAS

BYD Shark 6: Engine specs

Powering the Shark 6 is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine, which is mated to a dual electric motor setup. It is connected to a 29.5 kWh Blade battery pack, which drives a 170 kW (front) and a 150 kW (rear) electric motor.

This setup produces 430 bhp and 650 Nm of power and torque, while mated to an AWD and an e-CVT gearbox. It also gets a pure electric range of 100 km, while the combined range stands at 520 km (approximately).

In terms of performance, it can sprint 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, and has a top speed of 160 km/h.

BYD Shark 6: UAE availability and rivals

The new Shark 6 pickup truck is now available across all official BYD dealerships in the UAE. It competes with the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger pickup trucks in the Middle East.

Our verdict

The new Shark 6 offers a flair of modern design, futuristic technology and efficiency of the EV power. Moreover, it stands tall on the practicality front with its AWD system and a long flatbed. However, it will be interesting to see whether it will be able to beat the segment king, the Toyota Hilux, or not.

FAQs

1. What is the price of the new BYD Shark 6 in the UAE?

The new BYD Shark 6 is priced at AED 158,900 (without VAT) in the UAE.

2. What is the top speed of the BYD Shark 6?

The BYD Shark 6 has a top speed of 160 km/h.

3. What is the EV range of the BYD Shark 6?

The EV-only range of the BYD Shark 6 is 100 km.