Is the BYD SHARK truly Australia ready?
Two very different 4WDs.
One of the toughest deserts in Australia.
Over 1,000 sand dunes, salt pans, creek crossings… and a whole lot of recovery straps.
In this epic off-road showdown, we take the BYD Shark hybrid 4×4 and a Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series across the Simpson Desert to see how they stack up in the real world.
From Mt Dare to Birdsville, we cover 430km of rugged terrain on the famous French Line and QAA Line.
Along the way, we push both vehicles to their limits, battle the harsh outback elements, and discover whether a hybrid really can survive – and thrive – in Australia’s most unforgiving terrain.
This is more than just a 4WD test – it’s a clash of old-school diesel muscle vs modern hybrid tech.
Join the conversation: #4x4australia
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
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I would happily buy one if I ever were to sell my FJ Cruiser. China is big time into mining and mostly GVM or FOTON and sometimes JAC are used and they manage to last quite well.
So many Sharks have already done the Simmo, including one towing, so I don't think I will bother now lol.
I do love flies.
It just seems like you tried your hardest to make the shark look bad but failed.
Firstly you are comparing an AWD against one of the most capable 4×4’s in Aus that cost literally twice the price…
Secondly you used less fuel than you thought you would even though you arrived at the desert with 40% battery (should of set to 70% SOC save), loaded heaps more weight than you needed with all the Jerry cans then drained the battery to 15% over night probably via the extension lead that was visibly plugged into the shark that I’m guessing you where using to charge all your camera gear.
Lastly you still gave the cruiser a point for taking 3 goes to get up the hill when the shark did it easy….
If battery is too low, Shark will switch to HEV mode whatever you set it on. If this happens half way through a crossing bad things may happen. Wade mode is probably to help keep water out of the exhaust, to help prevent petrol motor from failing to start if needed. I will be getting a snorkel and using wade mode, but will ev only till a snorkel happens.
Epic trip fellas! Great stuff!
Should try with the Gwm Cannon Alpha PHEV it has proper low range and locking diffs
That's awesome! And you'd only expect them to get better. Nice work guys
For $57,000 and to be able to do what it can do, the 🦈is an example of what's to come. They gave set the benchmark, and they're going to have bigger petrol engines bigger batteries to give better distances but you can see that the hybrid four-wheel drive is definitely here to stay. I drove one this week and couldn't believe the comfort and power, tech and refinement for the money. It certainly works for me as I'm just a recreational four-wheel driver, a fisherman, and a camper with my 4 girls. An update from the Triton might be in the cards.
the lack of diff locks is not because it has electric motors, but because BYD didn't install them on the Shark open differentials
fun fact
you could drop a container full of batteries, with solar panels and wind turbines in any remote location in the world, and be able to recharge any electric vehicle that should be passing by, for years to come
i will recommend all viewers to watch (mad matt 4 wd) BYD Shark series on simpson desert
love from Pakistan
Shark is a Truely amazingly good UTE, but don't know after like 3 yrs later or 50000km tough driving, what going to happen to this shark?
oh the flies everywhere
Just did cape York with my shark and camper trailer. Yes carried extra fuel, no issues. Great truck for the price
How impressive was the BYD !! A brave challenge being up against a proven performer like the Land Cruiser . Great effort guys, how many flies did you swallow ?
Please make a video with BYD U8, I think is like Toyota Land Cruiser L300
This is a great unbiased video of the shark, really shows the pros and cons of the hybrid properly. Awesome stuff!!
Don't forget the Aerogaurd!
Did you weigh that thing before you took off? Payload on it is less than 800kg, it wouldn’t surprise me if you guys were very close to or exceeding its GVM.
Plus, why are you driving around with your windows down?
Great video, thanks. I've had the Shark for 6 months and won't be going back to a diesel.
Funny how 1 person seems to get the Shark buried the most. The Dopey shit gets it stuck on purpose so his 1950's Toyota technology doesn't look bad.
It wasn't that long ago diesels were absolutely gutless and petrols were guzzlers.
The mild and plug-in hybrids will get better.
Gods! I've never seen so many flies in one video. They're EVERYWHERE, it's nuts! I'd go insane within 10 minutes.
Let us talk real here, something in all of the elctronics go wrong! Where do you go to to fix it? Also, how often did the Hilux rescue the thing before?