BYD Shark 6 vs Genesis GV80

What's the difference?

VS
BYD Shark 6
BYD Shark 6

$57,900 - $57,900

2025 price

Genesis GV80
Genesis GV80

$104,990 - $129,990

2024 price

Summary

2025 BYD Shark 6
2024 Genesis GV80
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.5L

Twin Turbo V6, 3.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
7.9L/100km (combined)

11.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

6
Dislikes
  • Engine-braking
  • Payload/tow ratings
  • No published GCM rating

  • Not as dynamic/sporty as some rivals
  • Middle seat is squishy for adults
  • Very thirsty, will be painful at bowser.
2025 BYD Shark 6 Summary

It wasn’t so long ago that Chinese utes were largely ignored by Aussie buyers, as their design and engineering were clearly inferior to long-established market leaders.

However, Chinese automakers like BYD and GWM have proved to be fast learners judging by recent arrivals equipped with advanced hybrid drivetrains, excellent ride and handling, solid build quality, generous standard equipment and long warranties. And all at prices that offer tantalising value for money.

Proof of their increased buyer appeal can be seen in the latest VFacts industry sales figures for 2025 which show BYD’s Shark 6 PHEV, which went on sale in January, commands almost 10 per cent of Australia’s 4x4 ute segment. It’s topped only by the venerable Toyota HiLux and category-leading Ford Ranger.

Whether these numbers are sustainable after the usual early adopter rush remains to be seen, but there can be no denying this disrupter with its innovative plug-in hybrid drivetrain has hit the local 4x4 ute segment like a tradie’s hammer. We recently spent a week in one, to see how it performs from a tradie’s perspective.

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2024 Genesis GV80 Summary

The Genesis GV80 SUV has cultivated a quiet but firm following since its debut but there's a new variant on offer - the coupe.

Offered in one highly-specified grade level for our market, the GV80 3.5T Luxury AWD Coupe proves to be a fierce competitor with luxury and handling for it's European rivals - the BMW X6, Range Rover Velar and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

However, the price point is starting to creep a little closer to its rivals, which might not be to everyone's fancy.

I've been family testing the GV80 for a week to see if it gets the seal of approval from my little family of three, read on to find out how it went.

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