BYD’s Smaller ‘Baby Shark’ Pickup Spotted Testing in South America

Overview

• Newly published AutoHome photos show a camouflaged prototype on South American roads, giving the first clear look at BYD’s smaller pickup.
• Reports point to a unibody architecture with double-wishbone suspension and extensive cabin commonality with the Song Plus/Sealion 6.
• A visible exhaust suggests internal-combustion or plug-in hybrid options, with ethanol-compatible setups considered for Brazil.
• A simpler interior than the Shark 6 signals lower pricing and targeting of compact car-based rivals such as the Fiat Toro, Chevrolet Montana and Ram Rampage.
• Coverage indicates potential production at BYD’s Bahia, Brazil plant to avoid tariffs, while official specifications, pricing and timing remain undisclosed.