LDV Terron 9 Ute: Electric or Diesel


LDV has confirmed the Terron 9 ute series will arrive in showrooms by mid-2025, offering buyers a choice between electric or diesel power. The announcement signals LDV’s commitment to catering to a broad audience, from traditional ute drivers to those embracing electrification.

Two LDV Terron 9 prototypes have already hit Australian roads as part of rigorous validation testing. Engineers have taken the vehicles on a comprehensive journey through New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, tackling metropolitan streets, major highways, and rural backroads. The testing focuses on refining advanced safety systems like speed-sign recognition, lane-keeping assist, and other electronic driver aids to ensure the Terron 9 performs seamlessly under local driving conditions.

“This validation test demonstrates the importance of this market to our global plans,” said LDV Australia GM, Dinesh Chinnappa, noting the brand’s push to deliver vehicles designed to meet the specific needs of drivers here.

LDV’s new lineup will include the all-electric eTerron 9 and a next-generation diesel-powered Terron 9, sold alongside the existing T60 series. The goal, Chinnappa explained, is to ensure ute buyers have options at various price points without leaving traditional diesel buyers behind. “Certain segments of the market, such as fleets and mining companies, have been pleading for a factory-built electric ute straight off the showroom floor. With the eTerron 9, we’re delivering that solution.”

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ABOVE:  LDV Terron 9 ute series 

The eT60, LDV’s first electric ute, has seen only 100 buyers take up the model since 2022, the company is confident the eTerron 9 will mark a major leap forward. With a completely new design and significantly larger dimensions – 5500mm long, 1997mm wide, and 1860mm high – the Terron 9 promises improved capability, comfort, and practicality. It’s positioned as a versatile option for buyers seeking either cutting-edge electric technology or reliable diesel power.

While full pricing and specifications are under wraps for now, LDV has hinted that the Terron 9 will offer a range of features designed to meet the diverse needs of ute drivers, whether for work, fleet operations, or recreational use. The Terron 9 is also expected to feature upgraded technology, more spacious interiors, and improved towing and payload capacities.

With final testing underway and shipments planned for the second quarter of 2025, the Terron 9 represents a significant evolution for LDV. It’s not just a step forward for the brand but for the ute market as a whole, with options tailored to both diesel loyalists and those ready to embrace an electric future.

The countdown has begun, and whether you’re after an eco-friendly electric workhorse or a trusty diesel companion, the Terron 9 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting additions to the segment in years. The question is—will you stick with tradition or plug into progress?

Dimensions:

MY24 LDV T60 Plus

Length: 5395mm

Width (body): 1900mm

Height: 1819mm

Wheelbase: 3175mm

MY25 LDV Terron 9

Length: 5500mm

Width (body): 1997mm

Height: 1860mm

Wheelbase: 3300mm

Once final validation testing of the LDV eTerron 9 electric ute and LDV Terron 9 new-generation diesel ute are complete, LDV Automotive Australia expects the first shipments to arrive in the second quarter of 2025, pending any delays.

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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