BYD SHARK 6
Build Dates
Sep 2024 - onwards
On Sale Dates
Jan 2025 - onwards
Applies To
All variants
Vehicle Type
Utility
Engine/Fuel Type
Plug-in hybrid vehicles
Price Bracket
$35,000 - $65,000
Rating Year/Datestamp
2025
ANCAP Safety Rating
Rating Expires
Dec 2031
The BYD SHARK 6 was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in January 2025. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.
Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting airbags are standard. A centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is also standard.
Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction & Crossing, Backover and Head-On) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard.
A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).
Installation of child restraints in the centre seating position of the second row is not recommended as there is no top tether anchorage.
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