BYD Shark 6 range expansion launches: More details of new specification revealed, including off-road Crawl mode

BYD has revealed further details of its updated and expanded Shark 6 ute range, including new towing specifications, an off-road Crawl Mode system and an over-the-air upgrade for existing owners.

Headlining the changes is the new Shark 6 Performance flagship, which joins the line-up alongside the existing Premium and the new trade-focused Dynamic Cab-Chassis.

While BYD had already confirmed the Performance would gain a more powerful 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 3500kg towing capacity, the latest press kit reveals the new variant will also debut a dedicated Crawl Mode for serious off-road driving.

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Designed for rocky terrain, steep climbs and deep ruts, Crawl Mode limits vehicle speed to 12km/h while automatically adjusting torque delivery to maintain traction.

Importantly for current owners, BYD says the feature will later be rolled out to existing Shark 6 Premium models via an over-the-air software update.

The expanded specification details also confirm the Shark 6 Performance will offer a 350kg towball download rating, alongside a 6650kg gross combination mass (GCM), compared to 250kg and 5750kg respectively for the new Dynamic Cab-Chassis.

BYD has additionally detailed the new heavy-duty alloy tray developed with Ironman for the Dynamic Cab-Chassis variant. Measuring 1679mm long and 1809mm wide, the tray includes eight integrated tie-down points, two lockable storage boxes and an optional trundle drawer.

The company says the tray has been engineered to maintain the Shark 6’s ADAS safety systems while also preserving access to the charging port and vehicle-to-load outlets.

Pricing for the tray has also now been confirmed at $5000, with installation adding another $1155.

The specification sheets also reveal the Shark 6 Performance gains Continental tyres and ventilated front brakes, while the entry-level Dynamic Cab-Chassis misses out on equipment such as the 15.6-inch touchscreen, heated and ventilated seats and Dynaudio audio system fitted to the higher grades.

Pricing for the expanded BYD Shark 6 range starts from $55,900 plus on-road costs for the Dynamic Cab-Chassis, rising to $57,900 for the Premium and $62,900 for the new Performance flagship.

BYD Shark 6 range: key specs and equipment

Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis — $55,900 + ORCs

Powertrain:

• 1.5-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid
• Dual electric motors (front and rear)
• 321kW/650Nm combined
• AWD
• 0-100km/h: 5.7 seconds

Battery and efficiency:

• 29.6kWh BYD Blade battery
• 100km EV-only range (NEDC)
• 800km combined range (NEDC)
• 2.0L/100km claimed (NEDC)

Towing and payload:

• 2500kg braked towing
• 3500kg GVM
• 5750kg GCM
• 250kg towball download

Key standard equipment:

• 12.8-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 360-degree camera
• LED headlights and tail-lights
• Keyless entry
• Wireless phone charger
• Dual-zone climate control
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
• Mud/Sand/Snow drive modes
• Five-star ANCAP safety
• Full ADAS suite

Misses out on:

• 15.6-inch touchscreen
• Heated/ventilated front seats
• Dynaudio premium audio
• Passenger power seat
• Genuine leather steering wheel

Optional:

• Ironman heavy-duty alloy tray
• Tray price: $5000
• Fitment: $1155

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Shark 6 Premium — $57,900 + ORCs

Powertrain:

• 1.5-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid
• Dual electric motors
• 321kW/650Nm
• AWD
• 0-100km/h: 5.7 seconds

Battery and efficiency:

• 29.6kWh Blade battery
• 100km EV-only range (NEDC)
• 800km combined range (NEDC)
• 2.0L/100km claimed (NEDC)

Towing and payload:

• 2500kg braked towing
• 3500kg GVM
• 5750kg GCM
• 250kg towball download

Adds over Dynamic:

• 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
• Dynaudio 12-speaker audio
• Heated front seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Passenger power seat
• Genuine leather steering wheel
• Privacy glass

Other highlights:

• Double-wishbone suspension front and rear
• 6.6kW V2L capability
• OTA software updates
• Crawl Mode coming later via OTA update
• 18-inch alloy wheels

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Shark 6 Performance — $62,900 + ORCs

Powertrain:

• 2.0-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid
• Dual electric motors
• 350kW/700Nm
• AWD
• 0-100km/h: 5.5 seconds

Battery and efficiency:

• 29.6kWh Blade battery
• 80km EV-only range (WLTP)
• 640km combined range (WLTP)
• 1.3L/100km claimed (WLTP)

Towing and payload:

• 3500kg braked towing
• 3500kg GVM
• 6650kg GCM
• 350kg towball download

Adds over Premium:

• Crawl Mode off-road system
• Continental tyres
• Ventilated front disc brakes
• Higher towing capability
• Increased towball download

Key features:

• 15.6-inch touchscreen
• Dynaudio audio
• Heated and ventilated seats
• V2L capability
• Mud/Sand/Snow/Mountain drive modes
• Full ADAS safety suite
• OTA software updates
• Five-star ANCAP safety