Jakarta – BYD is set to introduce its Shark 6 double cabin pickup in Indonesia, after its recent launch at the Bangkok Motor Show. The hybrid-powered pickup is set to be priced around Rp800 million.
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More Powerful and Bigger Than Competitors
The BYD Shark 6 is constructed on the BYD DMO platform with a body-on-frame design. It has an independent double A-arm suspension system at both front and rear for improved stability and handling.
Dimensions:
- Length: 5,457 mm
- Width: 1,917 mm
- Height: 1,925 mm
- Wheelbase: 3,260 mm
With such dimensions, the Shark 6 is bigger than the Ford Ranger, which is among the best-selling pickups in Thailand.
High-Performance Hybrid Engine
The 1.5-liter turbo BYD Shark 6 features a mix of electric and petrol engines. The vehicle battery is 29.58 kWh and serves as the primary power source for the electric motors. The engine can be utilized when the battery is low to charge the battery and power the electric motors.
Performance:
- Total Power: 430 HP
- Torque: 650 Nm
- 0-100 km/h Acceleration: 5.7 seconds
- Weight: 2,710 kg
- Range: Up to 800 km
Global Presence and Expected Price
The BYD Shark 6 has already been launched in some countries, such as Mexico, Australia, and Brazil, where it is sold as the Shark. In Thailand, the car costs 1,699 million baht, equivalent to approximately Rp832.8 million.
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Pickup Segment Rules in Southeast Asia
Thailand is the world’s second-largest pickup market, only after the United States. Pickup trucks are in demand because of their versatility, high torque, and relatively cheap diesel fuel.
BYD Faces Competition from GWM
BYD isn’t the first Chinese company to jump into the pickup market. In 2024, GWM (Great Wall Motors) rolled out the Poer Sahar double cabin pickup, which also sports a hybrid engine that combines a 2.0-liter turbo engine and an electric motor.
The BYD Shark 6, with its beefy engine impressive range, and up-to-date features, looks set to give other trucks a run for their money in Indonesia’s expanding pickup scene.
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Conclusion
The BYD Shark 6 is poised to really make quite a splash in Indonesia’s pickup vehicle segment with its perfectly matched hybrid engine, strong driving performance, and long range. It costs about Rp 800 million and offers an attractive range of price versus established models like Ford Ranger. As Indonesian growing awareness grows for versatile and thus energy efficient pick ups, the Shark 6 should get much interest among both individual consumers and commercial users.
