On April 22nd, BYD's first new energy pickup truck was officially named "BYD SHARK," signaling BYD's official entry into the pickup truck market and further overlapping with the business scope of its old rival, Great Wall.
From the teaser image, it's evident that the new car has a square front fascia, closely resembling the previously leaked patents and speculative renders. The front headlights feature vertically positioned dual LED lamps, with C-shaped LED daytime running lights surrounding them, extending seamlessly across the front.
Designed as a four-door, five-seater, the vehicle boasts a rugged appearance akin to American pickup trucks. It sits high off the ground, equipped with built-in step boards, albeit likely fixed. The taillights mirror the design of the headlights, featuring vertically oriented light clusters on both sides.
The interior design bears a striking resemblance to that of the Equation Leopard 5, characterized by clean lines and a familial feel in the steering wheel area. It features a floating dashboard and a rotatable central screen.
The most eye-catching element is undoubtedly the electronic gear lever area, which shares a design language with the Equation Leopard 5. It retains many mechanical buttons, evoking a sense of battle-readiness. Additionally, this area is equipped with two handles, mirroring a similar design found on the A-pillar.
According to official information, the vehicle will be equipped with the same DM-O hybrid system as the Formula Leopard. It is set to be officially released later this year. The DM-O is a primarily electric-driven off-road platform featuring a longitudinal layout for both the engine and EHS hybrid system.
This platform is compatible with both 1.5T and 2.0T longitudinal engines, both of which are high-power versions specifically designed for the SwiftCloud plug-in hybrid. They boast advanced technologies such as high compression ratio, high thermal efficiency, and a high-pressure fuel injection system.
