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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
LDV prices monstrous Terron 9 Down Under as hint for South Africa
Chinese automaker announced earlier this year that the Terron 9 will have its local market unveiling in the fourth quarter of the year. Terron 9 will become LDV's flagship bakkie when it arrives in the fourth quarter of the year. Image: LDV Australia via Reported earlier this year as being lined-up for local introduction in the final quarter of the year, LDV has released pricing of its flagship Terron 9 bakkie in Australia as a teaser of what South Africa will soon get. What is it? Set to be positioned above the T60, the Terron 9 will not only take aim at higher-end versions of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, but also the latter's twin, the Volkswagen Amarok, and the GWM P500 when it makes its landfall at the end of the year. Also expected to be sold as an MG similar to the T60 that wears the MG Extender moniker in Thailand, the double cab-only Terron 9 measures 5 500 mm long, 1 997 mm wide and 1 874 mm high with its wheelbase stretching 3 330 mm long. ALSO READ: New Terron 9 bakkie coming as part of revised LDV product range By comparison, the Ranger has an overall length of 5 350 mm, wheelbase of 3 270 mm, height of 1 886 mm and width of 2 208 mm, while the dimensions for the P500 amount to a length of 5 445 mm, height of 1 924 mm, width of 1 991 mm and wheelbase of 3 350 mm. Offering a payload of between 1 005 kg and 1 100 kg depending on the trim grade and a maximum towing capacity of 3 500 kg, the Terron 9 has a ground clearance of 220 mm, wading depth of 500 mm, approach angle of 29-degrees, breakover angle of 20-degree and departure angle of 25-degrees. Diesel first, EV later Down Under, the line-up will span two derivatives; Origin and Evolve, both powered by the same engine, a new 2.5-litre turbodiesel producing 163kW/520Nm. Terron 9 will rival the GWM P500 has one of the biggest bakkie sold in South Africa. Image: LDV Australia via As standard, the Terron 9 has a part-time four-wheel-drive system on both models, with the sole transmission option being an equally new eight-speed automatic. Arriving later, the all-electric eTerron, which made a surprise showing at the Nampo Agricultural Expo in Bothaville in the Free State in May as the Maxus eTerron 9, will produce a reported 325 kW from its 102-kWh battery pack, and have a range of 400 km between trips to the plug. Spec On the specification side, both variants come standard with a pair of 12.3-inch displays, bi-LED headlights, type-A and type-C USB ports, rain sense wipers, cloth upholstery, a rubberised loadbin, electric front seats, a rear diff-lock, roof rails and Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto. Taking care of safety are front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system, tyre pressure monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Safe Exit Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Traffic Sign Recognition. Expansive interior adheres to the minimalist design and comes standard with a pair of 12.3-inch displays. Image: LDV Australia via Model-wise, the Origin has 18-inch alloy wheels and a four-speaker sound system, whereas the Evolve gets 20-inch alloys, folding electric mirrors, an eight-speaker JBL audio and a front locking differential. Adding to further to the Evolve is Trailer Reverse Assist, ambient lighting, heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, LED loadbed lighting and heated rear seats. Colours and price In total, six colours have been selected; white, black, Concrete Grey, Desert Yellow, Jewel Blue and Spruce Green. Now available, pricing for the Terron 9 kicks-off at $50 990 for the Origin and $55 990 for the Evolve. Directly converted to rand without the various taxes included, these amount to R591 834 and R649 868 respectively. As a comparison, pricing for the T60 ranges from R480 000 to R790 000, suggesting a probable starting price of around R820 000 to R850 000 for the Terron 9 locally. Coming in quarter four For the moment, no further details about the Terron 9 for South Africa is known, however, expect more to be divulged around or before the stipulated fourth quarter reveal. Additional information from and NOW READ: Maxus eTerron 9 electric bakkie makes surprise Nampo showing
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 LDV Terron 9 price and specs: New ute joins smaller T60
The new LDV Terron 9 ute is reaching Australian showrooms in July, but the current T60 ute won't be departing then. Instead, LDV will sell the two ute dual-cab 4×4 ute lines concurrently, with the larger Terron 9 priced higher. The base Origin is priced at $50,990 drive-away for ABN holders, though for a limited time LDV will offer it for $49,990 drive-away. The top-spec Evolve costs $55,990 drive-away for ABN holders, reduced to $54,990 for a limited time. For context, the 2025 T60 Max Plus lineup is currently being offered from $45,490 drive-away for ABN holders. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. LDV has yet to announce pricing for the eTerron 9, the new ute's electric twin and the replacement for the pioneering eT60 electric ute, the only 2WD version of the T60. With a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 163kW of power and 520Nm of torque, the Terron 9 outguns other four-cylinder utes including the Ford Ranger Bi-Turbo (154kW/500Nm) as well as the T60 Max (160kW/500Nm). Only the Toyota HiLux GR Sport has it beat among four-cylinder diesel utes, producing 165kW and 550Nm. The Terron 9 matches most of its rivals with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, as well as payload of between 1005kg and 1100kg. The new ute has a body 97mm wider than the T60, while in terms of wheelbase and overall length it slots in between the current T60 Plus and T60 Mega Tub Plus. That makes it close in size (not to mention price) to the GWM Cannon Alpha, which is 5445mm long, 1991mm wide and 1924mm tall on a 3350mm wheelbase. "We want to make sure when a ute buyer walks into an LDV showroom, we have a vehicle that offers value across a range of price points," said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa. "We are not going to leave our traditional ute buyers behind. Rather, the LDV Terron ute series will broaden our offering across the ute segment. "We have seen the ute market evolve in recent years, including in the tradie and workhorse space. "These customers work hard and are often on the road all day, and they appreciate space and comfort as much as family buyers do. So the new-generation LDV Terron 9 has been developed to reflect the changing demands on these vehicles." The LDV Terron 9 will soon be offered in MG showrooms too, as the U9 (above right). The rebadged ute is set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025, though MG has yet to announce pricing and specifications. LDV and MG are both owned by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, but MG distributes its own vehicles in Australia while the LDV brand is handled here by independent importer Ateco Automotive. As mentioned, for a limited time at participating dealers the Origin will be priced at $49,990 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Evolve priced at $54,990 drive-away. The LDV Terron 9 features four-wheel disc brakes and, like most utes in this segment, has leaf-spring rear suspension. The Terron 9 is offered in a single dual-cab pickup body style. The LDV Terron 9 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty. The first service is required at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, with subsequent visits required every 12 months or 15,000km. LDV Australia hasn't confirmed any capped-price servicing scheme. The LDV Terron 9 has yet to be tested by safety authority ANCAP. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are two trim levels in the Terron 9 lineup. The base Origin comes standard with the following equipment: The Evolve adds: White is the standard exterior paint finish. The following metallic and premium finishes are available for an additional $500: MORE: Everything LDV Content originally sourced from: The new LDV Terron 9 ute is reaching Australian showrooms in July, but the current T60 ute won't be departing then. Instead, LDV will sell the two ute dual-cab 4×4 ute lines concurrently, with the larger Terron 9 priced higher. The base Origin is priced at $50,990 drive-away for ABN holders, though for a limited time LDV will offer it for $49,990 drive-away. The top-spec Evolve costs $55,990 drive-away for ABN holders, reduced to $54,990 for a limited time. For context, the 2025 T60 Max Plus lineup is currently being offered from $45,490 drive-away for ABN holders. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. LDV has yet to announce pricing for the eTerron 9, the new ute's electric twin and the replacement for the pioneering eT60 electric ute, the only 2WD version of the T60. With a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 163kW of power and 520Nm of torque, the Terron 9 outguns other four-cylinder utes including the Ford Ranger Bi-Turbo (154kW/500Nm) as well as the T60 Max (160kW/500Nm). Only the Toyota HiLux GR Sport has it beat among four-cylinder diesel utes, producing 165kW and 550Nm. The Terron 9 matches most of its rivals with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, as well as payload of between 1005kg and 1100kg. The new ute has a body 97mm wider than the T60, while in terms of wheelbase and overall length it slots in between the current T60 Plus and T60 Mega Tub Plus. That makes it close in size (not to mention price) to the GWM Cannon Alpha, which is 5445mm long, 1991mm wide and 1924mm tall on a 3350mm wheelbase. "We want to make sure when a ute buyer walks into an LDV showroom, we have a vehicle that offers value across a range of price points," said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa. "We are not going to leave our traditional ute buyers behind. Rather, the LDV Terron ute series will broaden our offering across the ute segment. "We have seen the ute market evolve in recent years, including in the tradie and workhorse space. "These customers work hard and are often on the road all day, and they appreciate space and comfort as much as family buyers do. So the new-generation LDV Terron 9 has been developed to reflect the changing demands on these vehicles." The LDV Terron 9 will soon be offered in MG showrooms too, as the U9 (above right). The rebadged ute is set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025, though MG has yet to announce pricing and specifications. LDV and MG are both owned by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, but MG distributes its own vehicles in Australia while the LDV brand is handled here by independent importer Ateco Automotive. As mentioned, for a limited time at participating dealers the Origin will be priced at $49,990 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Evolve priced at $54,990 drive-away. The LDV Terron 9 features four-wheel disc brakes and, like most utes in this segment, has leaf-spring rear suspension. The Terron 9 is offered in a single dual-cab pickup body style. The LDV Terron 9 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty. The first service is required at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, with subsequent visits required every 12 months or 15,000km. LDV Australia hasn't confirmed any capped-price servicing scheme. The LDV Terron 9 has yet to be tested by safety authority ANCAP. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are two trim levels in the Terron 9 lineup. The base Origin comes standard with the following equipment: The Evolve adds: White is the standard exterior paint finish. The following metallic and premium finishes are available for an additional $500: MORE: Everything LDV Content originally sourced from: The new LDV Terron 9 ute is reaching Australian showrooms in July, but the current T60 ute won't be departing then. Instead, LDV will sell the two ute dual-cab 4×4 ute lines concurrently, with the larger Terron 9 priced higher. The base Origin is priced at $50,990 drive-away for ABN holders, though for a limited time LDV will offer it for $49,990 drive-away. The top-spec Evolve costs $55,990 drive-away for ABN holders, reduced to $54,990 for a limited time. For context, the 2025 T60 Max Plus lineup is currently being offered from $45,490 drive-away for ABN holders. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. LDV has yet to announce pricing for the eTerron 9, the new ute's electric twin and the replacement for the pioneering eT60 electric ute, the only 2WD version of the T60. With a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 163kW of power and 520Nm of torque, the Terron 9 outguns other four-cylinder utes including the Ford Ranger Bi-Turbo (154kW/500Nm) as well as the T60 Max (160kW/500Nm). Only the Toyota HiLux GR Sport has it beat among four-cylinder diesel utes, producing 165kW and 550Nm. The Terron 9 matches most of its rivals with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, as well as payload of between 1005kg and 1100kg. The new ute has a body 97mm wider than the T60, while in terms of wheelbase and overall length it slots in between the current T60 Plus and T60 Mega Tub Plus. That makes it close in size (not to mention price) to the GWM Cannon Alpha, which is 5445mm long, 1991mm wide and 1924mm tall on a 3350mm wheelbase. "We want to make sure when a ute buyer walks into an LDV showroom, we have a vehicle that offers value across a range of price points," said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa. "We are not going to leave our traditional ute buyers behind. Rather, the LDV Terron ute series will broaden our offering across the ute segment. "We have seen the ute market evolve in recent years, including in the tradie and workhorse space. "These customers work hard and are often on the road all day, and they appreciate space and comfort as much as family buyers do. So the new-generation LDV Terron 9 has been developed to reflect the changing demands on these vehicles." The LDV Terron 9 will soon be offered in MG showrooms too, as the U9 (above right). The rebadged ute is set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025, though MG has yet to announce pricing and specifications. LDV and MG are both owned by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, but MG distributes its own vehicles in Australia while the LDV brand is handled here by independent importer Ateco Automotive. As mentioned, for a limited time at participating dealers the Origin will be priced at $49,990 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Evolve priced at $54,990 drive-away. The LDV Terron 9 features four-wheel disc brakes and, like most utes in this segment, has leaf-spring rear suspension. The Terron 9 is offered in a single dual-cab pickup body style. The LDV Terron 9 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty. The first service is required at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, with subsequent visits required every 12 months or 15,000km. LDV Australia hasn't confirmed any capped-price servicing scheme. The LDV Terron 9 has yet to be tested by safety authority ANCAP. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are two trim levels in the Terron 9 lineup. The base Origin comes standard with the following equipment: The Evolve adds: White is the standard exterior paint finish. The following metallic and premium finishes are available for an additional $500: MORE: Everything LDV Content originally sourced from: The new LDV Terron 9 ute is reaching Australian showrooms in July, but the current T60 ute won't be departing then. Instead, LDV will sell the two ute dual-cab 4×4 ute lines concurrently, with the larger Terron 9 priced higher. The base Origin is priced at $50,990 drive-away for ABN holders, though for a limited time LDV will offer it for $49,990 drive-away. The top-spec Evolve costs $55,990 drive-away for ABN holders, reduced to $54,990 for a limited time. For context, the 2025 T60 Max Plus lineup is currently being offered from $45,490 drive-away for ABN holders. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. LDV has yet to announce pricing for the eTerron 9, the new ute's electric twin and the replacement for the pioneering eT60 electric ute, the only 2WD version of the T60. With a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 163kW of power and 520Nm of torque, the Terron 9 outguns other four-cylinder utes including the Ford Ranger Bi-Turbo (154kW/500Nm) as well as the T60 Max (160kW/500Nm). Only the Toyota HiLux GR Sport has it beat among four-cylinder diesel utes, producing 165kW and 550Nm. The Terron 9 matches most of its rivals with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, as well as payload of between 1005kg and 1100kg. The new ute has a body 97mm wider than the T60, while in terms of wheelbase and overall length it slots in between the current T60 Plus and T60 Mega Tub Plus. That makes it close in size (not to mention price) to the GWM Cannon Alpha, which is 5445mm long, 1991mm wide and 1924mm tall on a 3350mm wheelbase. "We want to make sure when a ute buyer walks into an LDV showroom, we have a vehicle that offers value across a range of price points," said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa. "We are not going to leave our traditional ute buyers behind. Rather, the LDV Terron ute series will broaden our offering across the ute segment. "We have seen the ute market evolve in recent years, including in the tradie and workhorse space. "These customers work hard and are often on the road all day, and they appreciate space and comfort as much as family buyers do. So the new-generation LDV Terron 9 has been developed to reflect the changing demands on these vehicles." The LDV Terron 9 will soon be offered in MG showrooms too, as the U9 (above right). The rebadged ute is set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025, though MG has yet to announce pricing and specifications. LDV and MG are both owned by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, but MG distributes its own vehicles in Australia while the LDV brand is handled here by independent importer Ateco Automotive. As mentioned, for a limited time at participating dealers the Origin will be priced at $49,990 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Evolve priced at $54,990 drive-away. The LDV Terron 9 features four-wheel disc brakes and, like most utes in this segment, has leaf-spring rear suspension. The Terron 9 is offered in a single dual-cab pickup body style. The LDV Terron 9 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty. The first service is required at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, with subsequent visits required every 12 months or 15,000km. LDV Australia hasn't confirmed any capped-price servicing scheme. The LDV Terron 9 has yet to be tested by safety authority ANCAP. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: There are two trim levels in the Terron 9 lineup. The base Origin comes standard with the following equipment: The Evolve adds: White is the standard exterior paint finish. The following metallic and premium finishes are available for an additional $500: MORE: Everything LDV Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 LDV Terron 9 price and specs: New ute joins smaller T60
The new LDV Terron 9 ute is reaching Australian showrooms in July, but the current T60 ute won't be departing then. Instead, LDV will sell the two ute dual-cab 4×4 ute lines concurrently, with the larger Terron 9 priced higher. The base Origin is priced at $50,990 drive-away for ABN holders, though for a limited time LDV will offer it for $49,990 drive-away. The top-spec Evolve costs $55,990 drive-away for ABN holders, reduced to $54,990 for a limited time. For context, the 2025 T60 Max Plus lineup is currently being offered from $45,490 drive-away for ABN holders. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. LDV has yet to announce pricing for the eTerron 9, the new ute's electric twin and the replacement for the pioneering eT60 electric ute, the only 2WD version of the T60. With a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 163kW of power and 520Nm of torque, the Terron 9 outguns other four-cylinder utes including the Ford Ranger Bi-Turbo (154kW/500Nm) as well as the T60 Max (160kW/500Nm). Only the Toyota HiLux GR Sport has it beat among four-cylinder diesel utes, producing 165kW and 550Nm. The Terron 9 matches most of its rivals with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, as well as payload of between 1005kg and 1100kg. The new ute has a body 97mm wider than the T60, while in terms of wheelbase and overall length it slots in between the current T60 Plus and T60 Mega Tub Plus. That makes it close in size (not to mention price) to the GWM Cannon Alpha, which is 5445mm long, 1991mm wide and 1924mm tall on a 3350mm wheelbase. 'We want to make sure when a ute buyer walks into an LDV showroom, we have a vehicle that offers value across a range of price points,' said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa. 'We are not going to leave our traditional ute buyers behind. Rather, the LDV Terron ute series will broaden our offering across the ute segment. 'We have seen the ute market evolve in recent years, including in the tradie and workhorse space. 'These customers work hard and are often on the road all day, and they appreciate space and comfort as much as family buyers do. So the new-generation LDV Terron 9 has been developed to reflect the changing demands on these vehicles.' The LDV Terron 9 will soon be offered in MG showrooms too, as the U9 (above right). The rebadged ute is set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025, though MG has yet to announce pricing and specifications. LDV and MG are both owned by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, but MG distributes its own vehicles in Australia while the LDV brand is handled here by independent importer Ateco Automotive. Pricing As mentioned, for a limited time at participating dealers the Origin will be priced at $49,990 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Evolve priced at $54,990 drive-away. Drivetrains and Efficiency The LDV Terron 9 features four-wheel disc brakes and, like most utes in this segment, has leaf-spring rear suspension. Dimensions The Terron 9 is offered in a single dual-cab pickup body style. Servicing and Warranty The LDV Terron 9 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty. The first service is required at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, with subsequent visits required every 12 months or 15,000km. LDV Australia hasn't confirmed any capped-price servicing scheme. Safety The LDV Terron 9 has yet to be tested by safety authority ANCAP. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Autonomous emergency braking Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver attention alert Lane-keep assist Rear cross-traffic alert Safe exit warning Front, front-side and curtain airbags Front centre airbag Surround-view camera Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring Standard Equipment There are two trim levels in the Terron 9 lineup. The base Origin comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch alloy wheels 265/65/18 highway terrain tyres Full-size spare tyre on matching alloy wheel Tow bar and wiring harness Rear differential lock Side steps Spray-in tub liner Black roof rails Locking tailgate with spring lift assistance Automatic bi-LED headlights Rain-sensing wipers 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 4-speaker sound system Cloth upholstery 6-way power-adjustable front seats 2 x USB-A outlets 2 x USB-C outlets 1 x 12V outlet ISOFIX and top-tether child seat anchor points for outboard rear seats The Evolve adds: 20-inch alloy wheels 275/55/20 highway terrain tyres Locking front differential Trailer back-up assistance Power-folding exterior mirrors Cargo bed lighting Cargo rails 8-speaker JBL sound system 8-way power-adjustable front seats Heated and ventilated front seats Massaging front seats Heated rear seats Ambient lighting Colours White is the standard exterior paint finish. The following metallic and premium finishes are available for an additional $500: Black Desert Yellow Spruce Green Jewel Blue Concrete Grey
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 LDV Terron 9 price and specs: New ute joins smaller T60
The new LDV Terron 9 ute is reaching Australian showrooms in July, but the current T60 ute won't be departing then. Instead, LDV will sell the two ute dual-cab 4×4 ute lines concurrently, with the larger Terron 9 priced higher. The base Origin is priced at $50,990 drive-away for ABN holders, though for a limited time LDV will offer it for $49,990 drive-away. The top-spec Evolve costs $55,990 drive-away for ABN holders, reduced to $54,990 for a limited time. For context, the 2025 T60 Max Plus lineup is currently being offered from $45,490 drive-away for ABN holders. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert LDV has yet to announce pricing for the eTerron 9, the new ute's electric twin and the replacement for the pioneering eT60 electric ute, the only 2WD version of the T60. With a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 163kW of power and 520Nm of torque, the Terron 9 outguns other four-cylinder utes including the Ford Ranger Bi-Turbo (154kW/500Nm) as well as the T60 Max (160kW/500Nm). Only the Toyota HiLux GR Sport has it beat among four-cylinder diesel utes, producing 165kW and 550Nm. The Terron 9 matches most of its rivals with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, as well as payload of between 1005kg and 1100kg. The new ute has a body 97mm wider than the T60, while in terms of wheelbase and overall length it slots in between the current T60 Plus and T60 Mega Tub Plus. Supplied Credit: CarExpert That makes it close in size (not to mention price) to the GWM Cannon Alpha, which is 5445mm long, 1991mm wide and 1924mm tall on a 3350mm wheelbase. 'We want to make sure when a ute buyer walks into an LDV showroom, we have a vehicle that offers value across a range of price points,' said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa. 'We are not going to leave our traditional ute buyers behind. Rather, the LDV Terron ute series will broaden our offering across the ute segment. 'We have seen the ute market evolve in recent years, including in the tradie and workhorse space. 'These customers work hard and are often on the road all day, and they appreciate space and comfort as much as family buyers do. So the new-generation LDV Terron 9 has been developed to reflect the changing demands on these vehicles.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The LDV Terron 9 will soon be offered in MG showrooms too, as the U9 (above right). The rebadged ute is set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025, though MG has yet to announce pricing and specifications. LDV and MG are both owned by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, but MG distributes its own vehicles in Australia while the LDV brand is handled here by independent importer Ateco Automotive. As mentioned, for a limited time at participating dealers the Origin will be priced at $49,990 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Evolve priced at $54,990 drive-away. The LDV Terron 9 features four-wheel disc brakes and, like most utes in this segment, has leaf-spring rear suspension. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Terron 9 is offered in a single dual-cab pickup body style. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The LDV Terron 9 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The first service is required at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, with subsequent visits required every 12 months or 15,000km. LDV Australia hasn't confirmed any capped-price servicing scheme. The LDV Terron 9 has yet to be tested by safety authority ANCAP. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Autonomous emergency braking Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver attention alert Lane-keep assist Rear cross-traffic alert Safe exit warning Front, front-side and curtain airbags Front centre airbag Surround-view camera Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring There are two trim levels in the Terron 9 lineup. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The base Origin comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch alloy wheels 265/65/18 highway terrain tyres Full-size spare tyre on matching alloy wheel Tow bar and wiring harness Rear differential lock Side steps Spray-in tub liner Black roof rails Locking tailgate with spring lift assistance Automatic bi-LED headlights Rain-sensing wipers 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 4-speaker sound system Cloth upholstery 6-way power-adjustable front seats 2 x USB-A outlets 2 x USB-C outlets 1 x 12V outlet ISOFIX and top-tether child seat anchor points for outboard rear seats The Evolve adds: 20-inch alloy wheels 275/55/20 highway terrain tyres Locking front differential Trailer back-up assistance Power-folding exterior mirrors Cargo bed lighting Cargo rails 8-speaker JBL sound system 8-way power-adjustable front seats Heated and ventilated front seats Massaging front seats Heated rear seats Ambient lighting White is the standard exterior paint finish. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The following metallic and premium finishes are available for an additional $500: Black Desert Yellow Spruce Green Jewel Blue Concrete Grey MORE: Everything LDV
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Haryana: Hours after agreeing to call off stir, HAU students do U-turn
Hours after students of Hisar agricultural university agreed to lift their dharna (on since June10) following an assurance from a four-member state government panel on their demands, the protesters on Wednesday evening did a U-turn saying the agitation would continue. Students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University during the protest in Hisar on Wednesday. (HT) The students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University have now demanded a written assurance from the panel. 'We haven't received anything in writing. The administration is pressuring us to withdraw the protest. Until we get written confirmation, the agitation will go on,' said a student representative. State education minister Mahipal Dhanda, who headed the government panel, had reportedly agreed to accept seven of the students' eight major demands. The minister also assured students over a phone call that vice-chancellor BR Kamboj would be sent on six-month leave while a three-member judicial committee will investigate his role in the June 10 police lathicharge on students —an incident that triggered the protest. Students said the panel also agreed that chief security officer Sukhbir Singh would no longer be posted at the university's main campus and no legal or disciplinary action would be taken against any of the protesting students. All ongoing university examinations, seminars, thesis submissions, and postgraduate entrance exams would be rescheduled, with a minimum three-week gap. The government also accepted the students' demand for direct election of two student representatives to the academic council. Furthermore, the state agreed to implement a uniform fee structure for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and non-JRF students. The students were also assured that registrar Pawan Kumar and dean of students' welfare Madan Khichar would be barred from holding any administrative posts until their retirement. In addition to these, the students said the government agreed to their demands concerning the revision of student stipends, the rollback of seat reservations for land donation villages (LDV), and the withdrawal of the 93rd amendment to the university calendar Volume II. Although the students announced the withdrawal of their earlier ultimatum to close all four gates of the university on June 27, they maintained that the protest would not end without official documentation of the government's commitments. A government spokesperson, meanwhile, claimed that politically affiliated individuals and outsiders were influencing the students and preventing the resolution of the standoff. 'The government agreed to fulfill the demands in accordance with rules and procedures. But the student delegation keeps changing and some outsiders are clearly involved in sustaining the protest,' the spokesperson said. In a related administrative move following the negotiations, the university issued an order relieving Madan Khichar from the post of director, students' welfare. SK Pahuja, dean of the College of Agriculture, has been given the charge of the post, subject to confirmation by the university's board of management. Earlier, the government panel, which also included social justice and empowerment minister Krishan Bedi and Nalwa MLA Randhir Panihar, had held five rounds of discussions with the students over the weekend. However, the talks had remained inconclusive, primarily due to the students' insistence on the removal of the vice-chancellor.
