A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
D-Max Single Cab starts ZAR 616,150 cheaperD-Max Single Cab from ZAR 373,750 · SHARK 6 DMO from ZAR 989,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
380 Nm
Engine Size
1900 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
14.1 km/l
9.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
227 mm
230 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1200 l
Airbags
Passenger
7
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2775 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
SHARK 6 DMO has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Single Cab remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
SHARK 6 DMO
+20 pts
Efficiency
D-Max Single Cab
+3 pts
Safety
SHARK 6 DMO
+9 pts
Practicality
SHARK 6 DMO
+23 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
SHARK 6 DMO
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
SHARK 6 DMO
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African D-Max Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African SHARK 6 DMO generation
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab pickup
Double-cab Pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
8-way electric with 4-way electric lumbar adjustment
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Synthetic leather
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
11
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6
Audio Speakers
2
11
Audio System
2
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Std, LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front and rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Atlantis Gray, Sky Black, Grey Green, Snowy White
Rear Wiper
Variable Intermittent
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Body Type
Pickup
-
DRL
Std, LED
LED
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Auto Headlights
Halogen
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Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
-
Daytime Running Lights
Std, LED
LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front and rear fog lamps
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen
-
Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Radiator Grille
Black Paint
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1310 mm
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Approach Angle
30 deg
31 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
19.3 deg
Wading Depth
800 mm
700 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Mud, Sand, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Electric all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
-
Breakover Angle
21.4 deg
17 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
21.4 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Tyre Size
255/65R17
265/65 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full-size spare wheel
Tyre Type
255/65R17
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Wheel Diameter
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Alternator
90A
-
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
-
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km
23 g/km (WLTP)
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Idle CO2 Output
186
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
186
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Ownership Role
Top
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Price Zar
585200 ZAR
1149900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Starting Price
585200
1149900
Starting Price Zar
585200
1149900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
SHARK 6 DMO leads by 13 points
SHARK 6 DMO has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Single Cab remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
SHARK 6 DMO
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
87/100
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
64/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD SHARK 6 DMO
leads the catalogue index with 82 pts
vs 69 pts for D-Max Single Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SHARK 6 DMO leads. However, D-Max Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This D-Max Single Cab and SHARK 6 DMO comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D-Max Single Cab 62 vs SHARK 6 DMO 82.
Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 56 vs SHARK 6 DMO 53.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 90 vs SHARK 6 DMO 99.
Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 64 vs SHARK 6 DMO 87.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab not separately scored vs SHARK 6 DMO not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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