Pakistan’s automotive landscape is undergoing a fascinating transformation. For years, SUVs reigned supreme, but a new contender is muscling its way into the spotlight: the pickup truck. And let’s be honest, we’re not just talking about traditional workhorses anymore. The game is changing, and leading this exciting shift is a new arrival that’s making serious waves: the BYD Shark 6 PHEV.
Just yesterday, we caught a glimpse of the ‘Riddara RD 6,’ Pakistan’s very first electric truck. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce another groundbreaking pickup – and this one is a true hybrid pioneer. BYD Pakistan has officially launched its first truck, the Shark 6 PHEV, and here’s the kicker: it’s Pakistan’s first ever plug-in hybrid pickup!
This isn’t just another vehicle; it’s a testament to our local carmakers finally embracing the versatility and appeal of pickup trucks. What this means for the legendary Toyota Hilux, only time will tell, but it’s safe to say its reign in this segment might just face some formidable competition.
So, what exactly does this “Shark” bring to the table? Let’s dive into its features and specifications, and you’ll quickly see why it’s generating such a buzz.
BYD Shark 6 PHEV – Specs
Dimensions
The vehicle has an overall length of 5,457 mm, a width of 1,971 mm, and a height of 1,925 mm. It features a wheelbase measuring 3,260 mm and offers a ground clearance of 230 mm when unladen. The kerb weight of the vehicle is 2,710 kg.
Exterior
- LED headlight + DRLs +Taillight
- Manual headlight height adjustment
- Follow me home headlight
- Fog light – Front + Rear
- LED rear indicators
- LED high mount brake light + front and rear reading light
- Front footlights
- Aluminium roof rack
- Shark fin antenna
- Rain sensing wiper
- Electrically heated + adjustable+ retractable exterior mirrors
- Electrically exterior mirrors
- Heating and defrosting exterior mirrors
- Exterior mirror footlights
- Auto-dimming interior mirror
- Auto windows with anti-trap
- Soundproof glass – Front door
- Privacy glass – rear door + rear windscreen
Interior
- Steering wheel mounted controls – Audio, phone, ACC and 360° camera
- Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 25-inch LCD instrumentation
- Apple CarPlay® (wireless) and Android Auto™ (wired & wireless)
- Bluetooth® phone connectivity and audio streaming
- 6 Inch intelligent Rotating touch screen
- Dynaudio® – 12 speakers
- Voice assistant – English
- Satellite navigation
- 1 x USB-C & 1 x USB-A, Front
- 1 x USB-C & 1 x USB-A, Rear
- OTA updates
- FM Radio
- Roof glasses case
- Imitation leather-wrapped seats
- Driver seat 8-way power adjustable
- Driver seat 4-way lumber power adjustment
- Passenger seat 4-way power adjustable
- Front seats ventilated
- Front seats heated
- Height-adjustable head restraints – Rear seats + Front seats
- Rear row central armrest (with dual cup holders)
- Fixed side steps
- Keyless entry & start
- NFC digital key
- Wireless phone charger (50W)
- 12V accessory socket
- Automatic dual-zone air conditioner
- Rear central air vents
Power & Performance
- Engine type: Hybrid special longitudinal 1.5T high-power engine
- Battery type: BYD Blade Battery
- Battery capacity (kWh): 29.58
- Front motor type: Permanent magnet synchronous motor
- Front motor max power & torque: 130 (kW) & 170 (Nm)
- Rear motor type: Permanent magnet synchronous motor
- Rear motor max power & torque: 150 (kW) & 340 (Nm)
- Engine max power & torque: 135 (kW) & 260 (Nm)
- Maximum power & torque: 321 (kW) & 650 (Nm)
- Combined range (km): 800
- Electric range (SOC 25%–100%), NEDC (km): 100
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s): 5.7
- Seating capacity: 5
Safety Features
- Front airbags – driver & front passenger
- Side airbags – driver & front passenger
- Side curtain airbags – front & rear
- Far-side airbags – driver
- Front Seat Belts – Dual-stage Pretensioner
- Rear warning force-limited seat belt
- Seat belt reminder – front & rear
- 360° Camera
- Front parking sensor
- Rear parking sensor
- ISOFIX Child restraint anchorage points
- Mechanical child safety lock
- Intelligent power brake system
- Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
- Electric Brake force Distribution (EBD)
- Hill Hold Control (HHC)
- Controller Deceleration Parking (CDP)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Driver Fatigue Monitor System (DFM)
- Auto-hold
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELK)
- Front Collision Warning (FCW)
- Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Information (ISLI)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
- Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Door Open Warning (DOW)
- Trailer Stability Control (TSM)
- High Beam Assist (HMA)
- Head Up Display (W-HUD)
Price & Booking Details
The pricing for BYD Shark 6 is Rs. 19.95 million with a booking price of Rs. 3.95 million.
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