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The BYD Shark 6 earns five-star safety rating from ANCAP

Like its other stablemates, the Shark 6 earns the nod from the ANCAP.

Jerome Tresvalles
BYD Shark 6 ANCAP

BYD’s Shark 6 has made a splash in the safety arena, becoming the first plug-in hybrid electric pickup truck or Ute, as they call it in Australia (PHEV), to undergo the Australasia New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) testing and also walking away with a coveted five-star rating.

Related: A bigger BYD hybrid SUV is coming soon

Scoring strong across all categories, the Shark 6 proved that electrified utility vehicles can combine rugged capability with modern safety. The dual-cab pickup truck achieved:

  • 85 percent for Adult Occupant Protection
  • 87 percent for Child Occupant Protection
  • 74 percent for Vulnerable Road User Protection
  • 86 percent for Safety Assist
BYD Shark 6 ANCAP Crash Test

Equipped with a full suite of standard safety gear, dual frontal airbags, side chest and side head-protecting airbags, and a centre airbag for front-seat occupants, the Shark 6 demonstrated impressive occupant protection. In the frontal offset (MPDB) test, the passenger cabin remained stable with a rated Good protection for most critical body regions, though the driver’s chest protection was rated Adequate. Full-width frontal tests showed Adequate driver neck and chest protection, while rear passenger chest protection was Marginal.

BYD Shark 6 Crash Test

However, the truck’s size, weight, and front-end design meant it scored a full 8.00-point penalty for vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in the MPDB test, indicating a higher risk to occupants of oncoming vehicles.

Child occupant protection was a standout, with maximum points earned in both frontal offset and side impact tests for the six- and 10-year-old dummies. The Shark 6 also features a Child Presence Detection system across all three rear seats, which can automatically activate air-conditioning if a child is left inside. However, because its sensitivity didn’t meet ANCAP’s functional requirements, it scored zero points in that specific area.

BYD Shark 6 ADAS

In protecting vulnerable road users, the Shark 6’s autonomous emergency braking system showed Good performance for pedestrians and strong results for cyclists, including during turning manoeuvres. It also alerts occupants to approaching bicycles to help prevent “dooring” incidents, though it only managed a Marginal rating in reverse AEB tests.

“With five of BYD’s current local models having now earned top ANCAP safety ratings, it's evident that new manufacturers are prioritising safety as they enter the market to align with consumer demands. Following the recently rated GWM Cannon Alpha hybrid ute, we expect to see an increase in electrified options in the utility space. And so far, they’re meeting the mark.”
Carla Hoorweg
CEO, ANCAP

With the Shark 6 performing admirably in ANCAP testing, prospective buyers of this hybrid pickup can have greater confidence in their purchase. If you’re among them, you might want to check out the Shark 6 on AutoDeal.com.ph.

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