BYD Shark 6 Achieves 5-Star ANCAP, With a Catch

BYD Shark 6 Achieves 5-Star ANCAP, With a Catch
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The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has updated its score for the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 ute.

ANCAP’s original score of 95 for the Child Occupant Protection has dropped from 95 per cent to 87 per cent, concluding the Child Presence Detection function in the BYD – which reminds the driver if they have back-seat passengers – does not meet the organisation’s “functional requirements”.

However, despite the amendment, the BYD Shark 6 has retained its five-star safety rating overall – with Child Occupant Protection remaining its highest score.

Local testing resulted in the BYD achieving more than 85 per cent for three of the four major categories – with the Shark 6 scoring 74 per cent for Vulnerable Road User Protection, which assesses the vehicle’s impact on pedestrians and cyclists.

While scoring 85 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection, ANCAP deducted the maximum eight points for potential damage inflicted on an opposing vehicle in the event of a head-on collision.

“Due to its size, weight and front-end design, the BYD Shark 6 poses a higher risk to occupants of oncoming vehicles,” ANCAP said in a written statement.

Being a plug-in hybrid – fitted with a battery, dual electric motors, and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine – the BYD weighs in at 2710kg.

The Shark 6 is also one of the most powerful utes available – producing 321kW and 650Nm – and comes with a full suite of active safety assistance systems, including autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist, and motorbike detection.

The Shark 6 is the fifth model from BYD to be awarded a five-star safety rating by ANCAP – with the recently-released Sealion 7 yet to undergo assessment.

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How safe is the BYD Shark 6 ute?

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Independent government authority ANCAP has awarded the BYD Shark 6 a full five-star safety rating.

How did the BYD Shark 6 score in safety tests?

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ANCAP awarded the BYD Shark 6 scores of 74 per cent for Vulnerable Road User Protection, 85 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection, 86 per cent for Safety Assist, and 87 per cent for Child Occupant Protection – for a total rating of five stars.

How much is the BYD Shark 6 ute?

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The BYD Shark 6 ute is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs.

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Ben Zachariah
Ben Zachariah is a seasoned writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and has written for Drive.com.au, Wheels, MOTOR, 4X4 Australia, Street Machine and CarSales.com.au. He has also freelanced for watch enthusiast website Time+Tide and US defence website Task & Purpose. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.
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