When the car eventually arrives in Australia, the all-electric version is likely to be named Shark 7, in line with the upcoming Sealion 7 electric SUV.
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However, as Automotive Expert Last month, data published on a government website suggested at least one PHEV double-cab pick-up could cost $68,000 before on-road costs.
While it may still be tweaked before launch, the data provides a rough guide to how it will stand out among competitors.
At $68,000, it’s close to the mid-level Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 V6 ($68,840 before on-road costs) and the Toyota HiLux Rogue with V-Active technology ($71,530 before on-road costs).
EVDirect says it will also announce local specifications (including colour options) in the coming weeks, before orders open.
The Shark features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that includes a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, two electric motors, and a Blade battery pack.
The 320kW plug-in hybrid drivetrain comprises a 170kW/310Nm electric motor at the front and a 150kW/340Nm electric motor at the rear.
Equipped with a 30kWh battery pack, it can achieve an electric range of up to 100km on the relaxed NEDC test cycle.
By comparison, Ford claims an electric-only range of 45km for its Ranger PHEV, due to go on sale in 2025, on the stricter WLTP test cycle.
The Shark 6 PHEV system has a combined range of 850 km and fuel consumption can be as low as 1.5 litres per 100 km when the battery is charged.
According to Chinese data, the Shark 6 is 5457 mm long, 1971 mm wide, 1925 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 3260 mm.
Payload is rated at 835kg, rear tray capacity is 1450 litres and braked towing capacity is claimed to be 2500kg.
The Shark 6 will face competition not only from the Ranger PHEV but also from Great Wall Motors, which is about to launch a Hi4-T PHEV version of its Cannon Alpha ute here.
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