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# New BYD Shark 6 could take bigger bite out of Ranger, HiLux
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/new-byd-shark-6-could-take-bigger-bite-out-of-ranger-hilux/
- Published: 2026-02-09T03:00:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-03T05:53:33.000Z
- Description: The BYD Shark 6 has already proved to be a success among Australian ute buyers, and now an even more capable version is firming.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News, 4x4 & Adventure

BYD propelled itself up the sales charts to become the second best-selling car brand in Australia last year, with its Shark 6 ute doing the heavy lifting.

One of only a handful of plug-in hybrid utes, the BYD Shark 6 was not only the most popular PHEV in the country but also the best-selling ute among private buyers, beating the commercial-focused Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

That’s despite the Shark 6 only being available in one variant with a single powertrain, as well as a reduced 2500kg braked towing capacity compared to its 3500kg-capable rivals.

Now, a tougher Shark 6 is set to circle Australian showrooms, with government approval documents showing BYD has been given the green light to sell an enhanced Shark with a bigger engine and greater towing capacity.

![](https://torquecafe.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/crop_BYD-Shark_official_2.jpg)

2025 BYD Shark 6

According to the documents, the new Shark 6 variant will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, with the PHEV powertrain also incorporating electric motors on the front and rear.

With the 180kW engine, 200kW front electric motor and 150kW rear, it’ll have a combined output of 345kW, well and truly above the 321kW figure for the current model which has a 135kW turbocharged 1.5-litre engine, plus two electric motors (170kW front, 150kW rear).

The higher power output coincides with the braked towing capacity increasing to 3500kg, allowing the Shark 6 to truly compete with the best-selling Ranger and HiLux variants, as well as most other utes on sale locally.

> [Aussie accessories toughen-up popular hybrid ute](https://torquecafe.com/aussie-accessories-toughen-up-popular-hybrid-ute/)

Expect an increased kerb weight of 2738kg (up from 2675kg) but an identical gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 3500kg, meaning the payload will be reduced.

It’s worth noting that [Ironman 4×4 already has GVM upgrades](https://torquecafe.com/aussie-accessories-toughen-up-popular-hybrid-ute/) available, increasing its figure to 3850kg while also bumping up the payload capacity from 790kg to 1140kg.

BYD is also understood to be closer to launching a cab-chassis version of the Shark 6 in the near future, as the current ute cannot have its tub removed and warranty retained, due to its high-voltage components.