Maxus Maxus Terron 9: range, price, specs and where it is sold
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The Terron 9 is the larger pickup Maxus built to succeed the T60, in production at SAIC Maxus's Wuxi branch in Jiangsu since 2024 and sold in China as the Maxus Interstellar X. It is 5,500 mm long on a 3,300 mm wheelbase — roughly the size of a full-size American pickup rather than a Hilux — and comes in two very different forms.
The diesel Terron 9 uses SAIC's 2.5-litre piPlus turbodiesel and 520 Nm, quoted at 165 kW in general specifications and 163 kW by LDV Australia; LDV Australia quotes payloads of 1,005-1,100 kg and 3.5-tonne braked towing. The electric eTerron 9 uses a 102 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack with a 125 kW front and 200 kW rear motor for 325 kW combined, rated 430 km WLTP.
Europe took the vehicle in September 2024, Australia in June 2025 as the LDV Terron 9, New Zealand and South Africa in September 2025, and Pakistan in January 2026 as the MG U9. Australia is unusual in selling the same pickup through both networks: LDV lists the Terron 9 and MG sells it as the MG U9 from AUD 51,990 drive-away. Euro NCAP tested the eTerron 9 in 2024 and gave it five stars, with 91% for adult occupants, 85% for children, 84% for vulnerable road users and 83% for safety assist.
Key facts
| Name in Chinese | 星际X “SHING-jee X” 星际 'interstellar' — Maxus's Chinese name for its current pickup line; the export badge is Terron 9 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Maxus |
| Body | Pickup, segment commercial |
| Powertrain | Offered with more than one powertrain |
| Launched | China 2024; export 2024 |
| Headline output | 325 kW |
| Battery | 102 kWh |
| Dimensions | 5,500 × 1,997 × 1,860 mm, wheelbase 3,300 mm |
What it is called where
The same car carries different names in different markets. This is the crosswalk, so a reader who knows one name can find the other.
| Market | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| China | Maxus Interstellar X (星际X) | |
| European Union | Maxus Terron 9 / eTerron 9 | |
| Australia | LDV Terron 9 | also sold through MG dealers as the MG U9 |
| New Zealand | LDV Terron 9 | |
| South Africa | LDV Terron 9 | |
| Pakistan | MG U9 |
Range
| Range | Cycle | Variant |
|---|---|---|
| 430 km WLTP | WLTP | eTerron 9, 102 kWh LFP, dual motor |
Price
| Where | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Australia, MG U9 Explore, drive-away; the same vehicle is also sold as the LDV Terron 9 | AUD 51,990 as of | |
| New Zealand, LDV Terron 9, recommended sale price excluding on-road costs | NZD 38,990 as of |
Where the Maxus Terron 9 is sold
| Market | Status | Since | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Sold | 2024 | |
| Germany | Sold | September 2024 | European launch September 2024 |
| Australia | Sold | June 2025 | as the LDV Terron 9 and, through MG, as the MG U9 |
| New Zealand | Sold | September 2025 | |
| South Africa | Sold | September 2025 | |
| Pakistan | Sold | January 2026 | as the MG U9 |
| United States | Never sold | SAIC does not sell pickups in the United States |
Crash-test results
Quoted from the testing bodies. This site does not rate cars itself.
| Body | Year | Stars | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro NCAP | 2024 | 5 | Read the Euro NCAP result |
Maxus Maxus Terron 9: questions people ask
- Is the LDV Terron 9 the same as the MG U9?
- Yes. Both are the Maxus Terron 9 built at Wuxi; Australia sells it through the LDV network as the Terron 9 and through the MG network as the U9.
- Where is the Terron 9 built?
- At SAIC Maxus's Wuxi branch in Jiangsu province, China, since 2024.
- What is the eTerron 9's range?
- 430 km on the WLTP cycle from a 102 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack, with 125 kW front and 200 kW rear motors for 325 kW combined.
- What is the Terron 9's safety rating?
- Euro NCAP tested the electric eTerron 9 in 2024 and published five stars: 91% adult occupant, 85% child occupant, 84% vulnerable road user, 83% safety assist.
Related
Sources for the Maxus Maxus Terron 9
- LDV Automotive Australia (SAIC), LDV Terron 9 Ute. Read . 2.5-litre turbodiesel, 163 kW and 520 Nm as quoted for Australia, payloads and towing
- LDV New Zealand (SAIC), LDV New Zealand price list. Read . Terron 9 from NZD 38,990 RSP
- MG Motor Australia, Latest Offers — drive-away pricing. Read . MG U9 Explore from AUD 51,990 drive-away
- Euro NCAP, Maxus eTERRON 9 safety assessment. Read .
- Wikipedia, Maxus Terron 9. Read . Chinese name, Wuxi assembly, engine and motor outputs, battery, dimensions, market launch dates and badges