Govt docs out LDV Terron 9 ute for Oz

GOVERNMENT approval documents have revealed that LDV will release diesel- and battery electric powered versions of its Terron 9 utility early in 2025.

Further, and according to the Chinese importer’s public website, the successor to the T60 will offer electric performance and intelligent 4WD technology.

The claim is bolstered by ROVER documents suggesting both rear- and four-wheel drive versions of both the diesel Terron 9 and electric eTerron 9 will be offered locally.

The former is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine developing 164kW. Torque figures are not provided. The unit is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard with no manual option listed.

The battery electric eTerron 9 meanwhile is available with single 200kW or dual 325kW (200kW at the rear and 125kW at the front) electric motors. Torque and range figures have not been provided, but European data shows the model offers 430km (WLTP) range from a 102kWh battery.

The eTerron 9 also claims a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 5.8 seconds, according to European specifications.

All versions of the 2025 LDV Terron 9 share a 5500mm length (+105mm), 1997mm width (+97mm), 1860mm height (+41mm) and 3300mm wheelbase (+125mm) with 1685mm wheel tracks front and rear. Those numbers mean the Terron 9 is larger in all dimensions than the LDV T60 (differentials in brackets above).

The figures indicate the LDV eTerron 9 is larger than mainstream rivals like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, measuring closer to what is likely to become the model’s most serious competitor, the similarly proportioned GWM Cannon Alpha (5445mm long, 1991mm wide, 1924mm tall, and riding on a 3350mm wheelbase).

Ground clearance for the Terron 9 is listed at 230mm for the BEV and 220mm for the ICE, while braked towing capacity is listed at a class-competitive 3500kg.

Payload on LDV’s European website suggest a 620kg total – with images suggesting the rear firewall may be removed to extend the load bay – while electric versions also feature a 236-litre ‘frunk’.

Finally, we note that ROVER documents suggest 18- and 20-inch wheel options are available, suggesting at least two trim grades will be offered.

A six-mode terrain management system is also offered in other markets, suggesting it may feature Down Under come next year. Pricing and further equipment and specification information will be announced closer to the model’s local launch.