Oct 9, 2024 · Yes, it’s official: Cars.co.za can confirm that the new BYD Shark double-cab bakkie is scheduled to launch in South Africa at some point in 2025, arriving with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain boasting as high an output as 320 kW.

May 17, 2024 · Chinese carmaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) has revealed its first bakkie to the world known as the Shark. BYD is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of new-energy vehicles, and the Shark is following in this mindset with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.

May 15, 2024 · Meet the new BYD Shark, the Chinese brand’s first stab at a traditional (well, sort of) bakkie. At launch, the new pick-up employs a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain as standard, offering a combined peak power output as lofty as 320 kW.

1 day ago · Measuring 5 457 mm from nose to tail, the BYD Shark – which stands 1 971 mm wide and 1 925 mm tall – is a considerable 107 mm longer than a Ranger double cab, while featuring a 10 mm shorter wheelbase (at 3 260 mm) than that of the Blue Oval brand’s bakkie. Inside, you’ll find a 12.8-inch multimedia rotating screen and a 10.25-inch LCD ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Under the bonnet, the BYD Shark 6 boasts a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with dual electric motors. The system delivers a potent 321kW/650Nm, allowing for an impressive 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 5.7 seconds and a claimed fuel consumption figure of 2.0L/100km when the state of charge ...

Oct 9, 2024 · BYD has confirmed its first-ever bakkie, the Shark, is heading to South Africa. Here’s when you can expect this 320 kW bakkie to arrive on local shores.

Oct 15, 2024 · BYD Shark: A Game-Changer in the Bakkie EV Market. The BYD Shark is an exciting entry in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, showcasing the innovation and ambition of BYD (Build Your Dreams), a leading Chinese automaker. With its unique blend of design, technology, and sustainability, the Shark aims to attract a diverse range of consumers.

May 15, 2024 · A project known to have been in development for more than two years, Chinese new energy vehicle giant, Build Your Dreams, known better by the abbreviation BYD, has officially debuted its...

May 15, 2024 · Rolling out new vehicle after new vehicle, Chinese automaker BYD is set to launch its Shark bakkie today but its specifications have already been revealed. Have a look at what this impressive Raptor rivalling model is all about below.

Nov 13, 2024 · Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD is poised to shake up South Africa’s pickup market with its first plug-in hybrid bakkie, the BYD Shark. This groundbreaking launch is set to challenge the long-standing dominance of Toyota and Ford when it hits the market in 2025.