BYD Shark 6 vs GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Off-Road, Dyno, And Payload Tested!

A pair of off-road capable, plug-in hybrid dual-cabs from China? The world really has changed. The BYD Shark 6 had the PHEV ute market all to itself for a while, but now rivals are arriving hot on its heels. The Ford Ranger is coming soon, but first the newest challenger comes in the form of the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

With a mechanical 4x4 system including locking centre and rear differentials — with an optional front locker as fitted to our Ultimate trim — the Cannon Alpha should have the edge in the rough stuff.

But what about the whole package? 4x4 specialist Evan Spence and road test editor John Law get under the skin of these two new takes on the ute with off-road, payload and dyno challenges to find out if the Shark 6 has met its match.


Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - The challenges
1:04 - Cannon Alpha payload test
3:02 - Shark 6 payload test
4:31 - Shark 6 off-road test
6:29 - Cannon Alpha off-road test
9:17 - Dyno test
10:29 - Design
11:07 - Suspension compared
11:32 - Shark 6 front seat
12:39 - Shark 6 back seat
13:09 - Cannon Alpha front seat
14:26 - Cannon Alpha back seat
15:11 - Tray dimensions
15:58 - Driving range and fuel efficiency
16:39 - Cannon Alpha on-road driving
18:45 - Cannon Alpha safety systems
19:28 - Shark 6 on-road driving
21:08 - Shark 6 safety systems
22:01 - The honest verdict

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