New BYD ute details drop: Chinese brand’s bold plan for dual-cab dominance in Australia with plug-in hybrid power as it says “we don’t fear the HiLux or Ranger” – Car News

BYD says it doesn’t fear the Toyota HiLux or Ford Ranger, boldly saying its first dual cab will be the best ute in Australia.

The news comes from Luke Todd, head of EVDirect (Australia’s BYD importer), who used the floor of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo to detail just how the brand’s first ute would shine in Australia.

And legacy is of no concern to the Chinese juggernaut, with Mr Todd saying that, while he respects his rivals, he doesn’t fear them.

“(HiLux and Ranger) have been…