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2025 BMW M5 review

The BMW M5 has followed a proven winning formula for four decades and six generations – basically shoehorning supercar performance into the Bavarian marque’s large executive sedan (and wagon).

But all that changes with the all-new. Seventh-generation BMW M5. It’s the biggest, most powerful M5 ever. It’s also the first-ever M5 to feature electrification, which has also seen its weight balloon to almost tonnes.

It’s a big risk changing such a tried and tested formula. Particularly one with a cult status and a loyal following. Combine that with the polarising topic of electrification, and you have quite the controversy.

All of these aspects have been major talking points since the new generation’s reveal. Does it still handle? Is it fast enough? How will rusted-on M5 end-clients react to a plug-in hybrid powertrain?

There’s the added layer of the M5 Touring returning for a third instalment, and. It’s the first time the wagon-bodied M5 has been officially sold in Australia – #SaveTheWagons!

Usually these European performance halos offer the duality of supercar performance and everyday useability. Now the M5 also boasts the ability to be driven as an EV – for up to 68km on the WLTP cycle. To be exact.

Does it move the formula forward? Or does it water down the hallowed Bavarian super sedan recipe? We headed to Mount Panorama, the day after BMW’s Bathurst 12 Hour win, to find out.

Bucking recent trends of price rises and price premiums for plug-in hybrids, the new M5 actually comes in cheaper than the outgoing M5 Competition – at $259,900 before on-road costs for the sedan.

Model Price before on-road costs 2025 BMW M5 Sedan $259,900 2025 BMW M5 Touring $263,900.

For the first time in Australia, you can also order the wagon-bodied M5 Touring, which commands a $4000 premium.

To see how the BMW M5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.

Take the cabin of the new 5 Series, and add a few dashes of ‘M’ seasoning.

Having attended the international launch drive of the BMW i5 M50 a couple of years ago, the M5’s cabin feels like a more focused evolution of that electric performance electric sedan’s, which comprises all of the design and tech advances of the new eighth-generation (G60) 5 Series released in 2024, with even sportier appointments to make it fit for the track.

There’s lashings of gloss carbon-fibre and piano black, contrasting with the striped M seat belts, flashes of red via the 12 o’clock steering wheel marker and. Starter button, as well as the bright ambient lighting and metal speaker grilles.

Some of the vehicles on test had interesting interior upholstery colours, including a bright Red over Black as well as ‘Kyalami Orange’ over Black, which is basically a loud take on tan.

The ‘M Multifunctional’ seats are fantastic, with seemingly unlimited ways of electric adjustment and the kind of cushioning and bolstering that hugs and supports you from every angle without feeling too focused or firm. I spent a few hours in these front chairs, and they’re excellent for my leaner 6’1″ frame.

Ahead of the driver is the usual digital instrument cluster, conjoined with a touchscreen infotainment system within a single curved display unit that offers bright, crisp graphics and snappy load times.

My only real gripe with the driver’s display – which offers pretty simple controls and a good level of configurability – is that BMW has moved away from offering classic dials and gauges, which doesn’t feel very ‘driver’s car’.

BMW’s more convoluted drive mode and. Drivetrain mode buttons also are a little annoying, though at least in the M5 you have quick access buttons to the configurable ‘M1’ and ‘M2’ modes on the steering wheel.

Speaking of which, the steering wheel itself is gorgeous. It has a lovely, classic design and a typically chubby, squidgy rim that feels really great to hold. I’m a big fan of the M stitching details on the steering wheel and seat belts, too.

The gloss carbon-fibre inlays are lovely, in contrast to the fingerprint-prone piano black surfacing of the centre console, which gets covered in fingerprints and dust quickly as all the touch-capacitive buttons are located there.

I also lament the stubby shift-by-wire gear selector toggle which doesn’t quite have the same drama as pulling down on a more conventional shifter or gear knob, but that’s a personal choice I guess….

Being a 5 Series there’s still thoughtful storage and. Practicality solutions, with plenty of nooks and crannies for your odds and ends. The illuminated cupholders and rubberised wireless phone tray come to mind as nice inclusions, as do the decent door bins and. Large cubby under the dual-lidded centre armrest drawer.

Everything feels of a very high quality too. BMW has maintained a pretty impressive level of build quality across its range, even with its fairly extensive design and technology developments in recent years, which is a nice point of difference compared to some rival brands – cough, cough, Mercedes….

As you’d expect, the rear seats of the M5 will gladly accommodate two full-sized adults in comfort, meaning you can go four-up on your track day or your commute to the office should you need.

Building on these developments, there’s good leg and head room even for 6’1″ me behind my preferred driving position, even with a helmet, and there’s standard four-zone climate control so both rear passengers can have their own temperature settings and vents.

Other amenities include a pair of USB-C outlets sandwiched between the rear vents and digitised climate controls, bottle holders in the doors. As well as BMW’s Travel and Comfort feature which has preparation for accessory holders at the rear of the front seats complete with power outlets.

You can even pull up the manual ‘hater blockers’ – aka the roller sunblinds – for added privacy.

While the new-generation 5 Series, and therefore the M5, have grown substantially in most dimensions, the M5’s boot capacity has shrunk due to the packaging of the lithium-ion battery pack for the plug-in hybrid system.

At 466 litres, the G90 BMW M5 has dropped 64 litres of capacity compared to its combustion-only predecessor. While smaller than before, the space is nicely square and deep so it’s still relatively practical – there’s the M5 Touring for those that often carry bulkier luggage, too.

Dimensions BMW M5 Sedan Length 5096mm (+113mm) Width 1970mm (+67mm) Height 1510mm (+37mm) Wheelbase 3006mm (+37mm) Cargo capacity 466 litres (-64L).

To see how the BMW M5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.

The biggest talking point about the new M5 is the drivetrain, which is the first in the nameplate’s history to feature electrification – in this case, it’s an ‘M Hybrid’ performance plug-in hybrid system.

Specifications BMW M5 Sedan Engine V8 twin-turbo PHEV Engine outputs 430kW.

1000Nm Battery li-ion Transmission 8-speed automatic Drive type All-wheel drive Weight 2435kg 0-100km/h (claimed) seconds Top speed (claimed) 305km/h – M Driver’s Package Fuel economy (claimed) Electric driving range (PHEV) Up to 68 kilometres Fuel tank capacity 60 litres Fuel requirement 98 octane premium unleaded CO2 emissions 68g/km Emissions standard Euro 6.

Additionally, the G90 M5 attributes BMW’s latest fifth-generation eDrive technology, meaning it draws upon the same battery and motor systems fitted to the German marque’s latest electric and. Plug-in hybrid vehicles.

To see how the BMW M5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.

I’ll admit I was a little skeptical that the new M5 might feel disappointingly heavy and cumbersome given the substantial weight increase over its predecessor.

Boy was I wrong. Our launch drive included a 111km route tearing up the twisty country roads just out of Bathurst, before a stint around the famed Mount Panorama circuit hot off BMW’s one-two finish at the Bathurst 12 Hour just the night before.

Setting off from the grounds outside the circuit. The M5 putted quietly along the inner streets of the rural NSW town in EV mode. The ‘BMW IconicSounds’ synthesiser plays a bassy tone when you’re driving emissions-free, almost tricking you into thinking the twin-turbo V8 is idling away in the background – even if it isn’t.

On its own, the electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission makes 145kW and. 280Nm. While that doesn’t seem like much, the latter is basically available from the moment you touch the throttle pedal.

That means you get smooth and immediate response even in EV mode. Making more mundane commutes or traffic jams a little bit easier and quieter. Plus, you’re not slurping up fuel, but saving it for later.

BMW asserts the new M5 has an all-electric range of up to 68km from its lithium-ion battery pack, which can be charged at up to 11kW via AC charging – which will juice it back to 100 per cent within two hours.

Further. The M Hybrid system with BMW’s latest fifth-generation eDrive tech can drive at speeds of up to 140km/h in EV mode. The PHEV system has a number of modes and settings to tailor the drivetrain to your tastes, and. That’s before you start diving through the various drive modes.

You can adjust regen braking too. No, it doesn’t offer a one-pedal mode, but to be honest I don’t think many M5 owners want their PHEV super sedan to feel like a Tesla around town. Still, this adds another dimension to the M5’s drive experience and split personality.

Heading out of town onto faster, curvier roads. I flicked the M5 into one of its custom ‘M modes’, which had been calibrated to configure the vehicle for more dynamic settings. The twin-turbo V8 fired to life, and the big executive express gave me quite the shove in the back as I accelerated to the signed 100km/h speed limit.

While the burbly and brassy roar of the petrol V8 is welcome. It was almost tame in the cabin. Even later on track when everything was in max attack, the raucous theatre I was hoping for never really quite came through – although it’s still a very nice sound.

The new M5 rides on specifically tuned Adaptive M Suspension, and BMW’s performance boffins have done a marvelous job at balancing everyday useability and hard-core handling performance, because even when pushed the new M5 doesn’t feel anywhere near as heavy as its quoted 2435kg kerb weight would suggest… most of the time.

As the roads got twistier. The M5 offered keen turn-in and solid body control, with the xDrive all-wheel drive system and Active M Differential ensuring unflappable grip even if you get on the power early. Gone are the days when a BMW M-car feels like it’s constantly trying to kill you – but you can flick it into rear-wheel drive mode to get slidey when conditions permit.

There’s a little bit of well-controlled body lean in tighter bends. But it never feels wallowy or cumbersome. BMW has done without a trick 48V active anti-roll system, likely to save weight and complexity, yet has managed to keep the M5’s chassis setup nicely balanced.

Despite the aforementioned weight gains, the M5 fires towards the horizon when you hit the loud pedal hard, and. It has an incredibly secure and sure-footed feel on the road. The big Bimmer also irons out road imperfections beautifully despite riding on staggered 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels shod in 285/40 and 295/35 performance tyres, and it’s pretty well insulated on coarse-chip road surfaces too.

It loves a fast sweeper. And the steering is quick and not too heavy so it feels quite lithe and nimble. Personally, I would have liked a touch more feedback through the tiller, but it’s not like I couldn’t feel what was going on at the front axle – and let’s not forget the rear axle steering system that aids manoeuvrability at low speeds and. Stability at high speeds.

The steering-mounted paddle shifters also work a treat, firing through the ratios just about immediately once you pull back on one of the red shifters. You can pull on the downshift paddle for a few seconds and activate the boost function, which basically gives you max attack between 30-150km/h for quick bursts.

Where I felt the effects of the M5’s weight gain was around some tighter hairpins, where coming in quick and trying to fire out hard made the weight shift laterally and. Had the big sedan squatting on its outside tyres and scrabbling a little for traction on corner exit.

But you have to pedal hard to notice this on the road. It’s a big car physically, even without considering its mass, so it all feels in proportion and the M5 is more of a bahnstormer than a track weapon anyway.

Speaking of the track, perhaps the highlight of the drive was the opportunity to pilot the new M5 sedan around the famed Mount Panorama circuit within a day of the Bathurst 12 Hour race.

After riding shotgun for a brisk sighting lap, we had two paced track sessions with an instructor leading in the official safety car of this year’s 12 Hour – the G90 BMW M5.

Out of the pits onto Mountain Straight. I gave the M5’s throttle a heavy prod and very quickly rocketed from 40km/h to 150km/h in what seemed like just a moment. BMW very proudly touts the new M5’s very fast 80-120km/h rolling acceleration time of just seconds in fifth gear, though in fourth gear it’s expressed to cut that down to just .

In its most aggressive settings the M5 powered up and down the mountain. With solid braking performance from our carbon-ceramic rotor-equipped tester. I felt the weight shift over crests and sudden changes in elevation, which is common in any car around the notoriously testing circuit, but not once did it feel like it was overwhelmed or about to step out.

The electric motor’s immediacy of response helps cut turbo lag out of corners and boosts performance on the straights, though towards the end of the day with a near depleted battery (it wasn’t in Dynamic Plus mode, which retains a certain charge level), it felt like the V8 was doing more of the heavy lifting on the ascents.

As I experienced on the road, the all-wheel drive system allows you to get on the power early and. With confidence, even if its rear bias still gives you that classic ‘steer from the rear’ feeling from the chassis.

I managed an indicated 272km/h down Conrod Straight on one of my faster laps, and that was before lifting off the throttle for the crest. Does it feel quite as insane as its mega 535kW/1000Nm outputs suggest? Maybe not, but it’s still bloody fast.

Again, I would have loved more noise from the V8. Off the concrete barriers surrounding the Mount Panorama circuit in the most aggressive powertrain and engine sound settings, you get a bit more sound than you might on the road from the active exhaust if you hold the revs high, but. I still was left wanting a little more to complete the experience.

Regardless, any preconceived notion that this is a watered-down take on the M5 can be put to rest. It’s still wild.

To see how the BMW M5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.

There’s just a single spec of M5 available in Australia, with the globally optional M Driver’s Package – which derestricts the top speed to 305km/h – included as standard equipment.

BMW ConnectedDrive Intelligent Emergency Call BMW TeleServices Remote software updated Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Bowers and Wilkins surround sound – 18 speakers.

Fast Charging Cable Professional Mode 3 cable – public charger Mode 2 cable – flexible fast charger.

M Compound Brakes – Blue Red and Black available as $NCO.

M Driver’s Package 305km/h top speed (from 250km/h) BMW Driving Experience driver training course.

Travel and Comfort System Accessory, power mounts in rear seat.

To see how the BMW M5 lines up against the competition. Check out our comparison tool.

BMW only offers two main extra-cost options for the new M5.

BMW Individual Paintwork: Price depends on finish.

While the 5 Series (including the i5) achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2023 Euro NCAP testing, the M5 is unrated.

Category BMW 5 Series Adult occupant protection 89 per cent Child occupant protection 87 per cent Vulnerable road user protection 86 per cent Safety assist 81 per cent.

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist detection Junction assist.

Driving Assistant Professional Adaptive cruise control incl. stop/go Lane centring assist Steering and Lane Control Assistant.

Parking Assistant Professional Front, rear parking sensors Semi-autonommous parking assist Surround-view camera system.

To see how the BMW M5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.

The M5 is covered by BMW Australia’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing and Warranty BMW M5 Sedan Warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres Roadside assistance 6 years Service intervals Condition based servicing Capped-price servicing 5 years or 80,000 kilometres Total capped-price service cost $5059 – Service Inclusive.

It’s worth noting the Service Inclusive Plus package, while dear, includes consumable maintenance items like brake pads, brake discs (not available with carbon-ceramic upgrade), clutches and wiper blades – handy if you’re planning on taking the M5 on track.

To see how the BMW M5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.

BMW M purists may scoff, but the new M5 is an engineering marvel that impresses in so many ways.

Yes it’s heavy, and yes the electrified drivetrain loses some of the theatrics associated with the thumping V8 and. The M5 nameplate, but the way it delivers its performance and offers so many layers to the driving experience should be seen as a demonstration that electrification and hybridisation of cult heroes can not only be done, but done well.

It’s freaking fast, freaking fun, and freaking easy to live with despite its racetrack capabilities. It also looks incredible in the metal, and the vast array of personalisation options allows you to make it feel truly special and unique.

There’s now at least one or two more personalities to add to the existing Jekyll and Hyde vibe, and the added refinement and daily driveability afforded by the plug-in hybrid powertrain makes it both a very mean-looking BMW i5 during the week, as well as traditional M5 sports sedan on the weekend.

It’s now more comfortable, practical and. Efficient as a daily driver, but retains a brutal mean streak.

Yes, I was lucky to be able to explore pretty much the full extent of the M5’s performance capabilities on one of the world’s most incredible and formidable racetracks. However, for most Aussies, it will feel shackled by our low speed limits and heavily-policed roads. So unless you’re going to take your $260k luxury sedan to the track, is it really worth spending all the extra money over, say an i5 M60?

Given the latter is also available in sedan and wagon forms, costs some $40,000 less than the equivalent M5, uses no fossil fuel and actually weighs less, it could be a great real-world alternative if you’re not fussed with telling people you bought an ‘i5’ instead of an ‘M5’.

Looking beyond the confines of the BMW showroom, there’s also a figurative dark cloud looming in the form of the also excellent Audi RS6 Avant, which while wagon-only is also a cult hero and. capabilities a mild-hybrid assisted biturbo V8 that’s more fruitful and flamboyant more of the time….

Still, this seventh instalment of BMW’s hallowed super sedan is a fitting modern evolution of a legendary formula that hopefully will remain with us for a long while yet.

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All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 [Updated]

Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing this February!

improvement 09FEB25: added some fresh 0% deals.

As I was putting this list together. I realized there were plenty of ways for me to present this information. “Best EVs ..?” Too opinion based. “Cheapest EVs ..?” Too much research. In the end, I went with alphabetical order, by make. And, as for which deals are new this month? You’re just gonna have to read the article. Enjoy!

The new-for-2024 Acura ZDX uses a GM Ultium battery and drive motors, but the styling, interior, and infotainment software are all Honda. That means you’ll get a solidly-built EV with GM levels of parts support and Honda levels of fit, finish, and quality control. All that plus Apple CarPlay and (through March 3rd) 0% financing for up to 72 months makes the ZDX one the best sporty crossover values in the busiess.

Chevy Silverado EV, Equinox EV, and. Blazer EV at a Tesla Supercharger; via GM.

Furthermore, the Chevrolet website is currently showing 0% financing for up to 60 months on all three of its Ultium-based EVs – and they’re all winners. The Silverado is an incredibly capable pickup that can be spec’ed up to a 10,500 lb. GVWR, making it eligible for Class 3 incentives up to $30,000 in some markets and capable enough to tow whatever horse, boat, or RV you put behind it.

On the crossover side, both the Chevy Blazer EV and Equinox EV each offer their own takes on the five-passenger family SUV, with the cost of base model Equinox LT FWD models with 319 miles of EPA-rated range dropping to just $27,500 after you apply the $7,500 Federal tax credit (which, for now at least, is still a thing).

Despite objectively being one of the slowest-selling new cars in North American. The Stellantis-developed Dodge Hornet eAWD PHEV offers specs that could make a compelling case for die-hard Dodge fans who are curious about EVs, but still worried about finding charging away from home. For those buyers, the Hornet offers over 30 miles of all-electric range from its 12 kWH battery and a 0-60 mph sprint that will seem quick to ICE drivers.

Additionally, this month. You can get a killer deal on a new 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E (shown, above). Through March 31st, you can get $2,500 in bonus cash, a free L2 home charger installed, plus 0% financing for up to 72 months.

If you’re looking for something more practical, the Ford F-150 Lightning is a reasonably capable half-ton truck with V2X capabilities that first proved themselves during Texas’ ice storms. And ship with a world of aftermarket support baked in. Ford Pro consumers buying an F-150 Lightning for their commercial or public fleet can get even superior deals on the OG electric trucks – meaning your fleet manager would be crazy not to take a serious look at one.

The biggest Ultium-based EVs from GM’s commercial truck brand are seriously impressive machines, with shockingly quick acceleration and on-road handling that seems to defy the laws of physics once you understand that these are. Essentially, medium-duty trucks. If you’re a fan of heavy metal, you’ll definitely want to stop by your local GMC dealer and give the Hummer EV and Sierra Denali EV a test drive.

The Honda Prologue was one of the top-selling electric crossovers last year. Combining GM’s excellent Ultium platform with Honda sensibilities and Apple CarPlay to create a winning combination. Even so, there’s still some remaining 2024 inventory out there. To make room for the 2025 models, Honda is offering 0% APR for up to 72 months on the remaining 2024s.

Hyundai is still offering 0% financing for 60 months on all versions of the hot-selling 2024 IONIQ 5, but. It’s worth noting that Hyundai is also offering $7,500 in Retail Bonus Cash, which (when combined with other incentives in certain markets) can make a huge difference to clients’ bottom line. The two offers can’t be combined, so be sure to do the math and see which deal makes the most sense for you.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV; via Stellantis.

While not much of an EV with “just” a kWh battery, the PHEV version Jeep’s iconic Wrangler and. Grand Cherokee brands are often the cheapest version to lease – a fact that’s seen the plugin 4xe versions become a popular choice. Now, the plug-in Jeeps might be popular with people who want to buy their vehicles, too, thanks to 0% percent financing for up to 72 months on select models.

2025 Kia EV9 3-row electric SUV; via Kia.

The Kia EV6 made its global debut on a drag strip where the car ran against a Lamborghini, a Porsche. And an AMG Mercedes. At the finish line, the EV6 was more than holding its own against a flight of legitimate hypercars, and the stunt helped Kia establishing the EV6 as a genuinely quick alternative to the Model Y.

If your family’s needs tend more towards the three-row SUV variety, you’ve probably been waiting for a three-row SUV from a mainstream brand with a great warranty and. Normal doors. If that sounds like you, you’ve probably already checked out the Kia EV9. You’re not alone. Kia keeps setting EV sales records, and February’s 0% financing deals on its most popular all-electric models probably won’t do much to slow things down!

Subaru Solterra with optional roof rack; via Subaru.

Despite being something of a slow seller, this mechanical twin of the Toyota bZ4X EV seems like a solid mid-size electric crossover with some outdoorsy vibes and. Granola style that offers more than enough utility to carry your mountain bikes to the trail or your kayaks to the river. The firm is hoping to help clear out its remaining 2024 models with big discounts and 0% financing for up to 72 months.

Toyota hybrids are a hot commodity right now. And we haven’t seen any newsworthy holiday discount deals from Toyota in years. That noted, the bZ4X EV might be the best deal in Toyota’s current lineup with big discounts on both 2024 and 2025 model year bZ4X crossovers happening now.

VW on the move; via Volkswagen.

One of the most popular legacy EVs. The offers Volkswagen build quality and (for 2024) a Chat-GPT enabled interface. Still, with a relatively affordable base price, lickety-quick charging, up to 291 miles of EPA-rated range, and a 5-star safety rating, the offers a value proposition that’s tough to beat.

This month, the only way to beat the ’s 0% financing for 72 months would be to convince the bank to pay you to buy it.

Disclaimer: the vehicle models and financing deals above were sourced from CarsDirect, CarEdge. And (where mentioned) the OEM websites – and were current as of 02FEB2025. These deals may not be available in every market, with every discount. Or for every buyer (the standard “with approved credit” fine print should be considered implied). Check with your local dealer(s) for more information.

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BYD Shark 6 can’t take aftermarket trays, but cab-chassis version coming

Owners of the BYD Shark 6 have been told not to remove the ute’s tub to install an aftermarket tray, due to the potential damage it could cause the dual-cab’s platform.

In a statement to the BYD Shark Owners Australia group on Facebook, BYD Australia and. EV Direct mentioned owners of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute are strictly prohibited from removing the factory tub.

“The BYD Shark 6 tub is not designed to be removed. High-voltage cables, EVAP system, leak detection pump, vehicle-to-load [V2L] 230V cables, and other critical systems are permanently fixed to the well-side,” the corporation noted.

“These can only be removed by a BYD factory-certified technician with the correct safety equipment. There is a serious risk of injury, electrocution, or even worse should a non-approved person attempt to remove the well-side. Removal of the well-side will also void the vehicle’s warranty.”.

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In relation to this, this means owners are not able to fit aftermarket trays for now, instead limited to the factory-fitted tub which is compatible with BYD’s in-house and third-party accessories.

However, this won’t always be the case, as BYD’s local distributor EVDirect has confirmed a cab-chassis version of the Shark 6 is in the works.

“We are exploring a cab/chassis and will be able to share more in due course,” noted a business spokesperson.

Additionally, this could allow BYD to take a greater share of sales from fleet and business buyers.

Currently most of Australia’s best-selling utes are available with a cab-chassis body style. Though the new-generation Mitsubishi Triton is an outlier, having launched a year ago but with no tub-less version on sale locally yet.

Cab-chassis utes are traditionally cheaper than their tubbed siblings. For example, a Ford Ranger XL 4×4 Bi-turbo four-door ute is $48,980 before on-road costs as a cab-chassis, or $50,880 plus on-roads with a tub.

As well as a cab-chassis configuration, BYD has previously noted it’ll offer a version of the Shark 6 with a 3500kg braked towing capacity in the future, up from the ute’s current 2500kg figure.

Most dual-cab utes in Australia currently boast a 3500kg braked towing capacity, making the Shark 6 a rarity in the segment.

“Very soon we’re going to have another version of the ute which can support stronger towing,” general manager of BYD’s Asia Pacific sales division, Liu Xueliang. noted in October.

“We cannot disclose the specific date, but it’s on the way. It can tow up to tonnes.”.

The heavier-duty Shark 6 isn’t expected to go on sale until 2026 at the earliest.

Unfortunately, this means both the cab-chassis and the higher braked towing capacity versions – if they are indeed different models – will come well after the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for PHEVs comes to an end on April 1. 2025.

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