Maxus Terron 9

The Maxus Terron 9 or LDV Terron 9 is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Chinese automaker SAIC Maxus since 2024. It is available in both diesel engine and battery electric powertrains with different naming. The model is marketed as the Maxus Interstellar X (Chinese: 大通星际X; pinyin: Dàtōng Xīngjì X, translation: star boundary or interstellar) in China, while the diesel-powered LDV Terron 9 and MG U9 (marketed by MG Motor) are sold concurrently in Australia.

Maxus Terron 9
Maxus eTerron 9
Overview
Manufacturer	Maxus (SAIC Motor)
Also called	Maxus eTerron 9 (electric) Maxus Interstellar X (China) LDV Terron 9 (Australia) LDV eTerron 9 (Australia, electric) MG U9 (Australia) Volkswagen e-Amarok (South America)
Production	2024–present
Assembly	China: Wuxi
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Body style	4-door pickup truck
Layout	Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Diesel: 2.5 L I4 turbo
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Battery	102 kWh (electric)
Range	430 km (270 mi) (WLTP, electric)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Length	5,500 mm (216.5 in)
Width	1,997 mm (78.6 in)
Height	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Kerb weight	2,800 kg (6,173 lb)

The battery electric version, the Maxus eTerron 9, was presented on 17 September 2024 at the IAA Transportation in Hanover,^[1][2] announcing its arrival on the European market.^[3][4] It is also marketed as the LDV eTerron 9 in Australia.

Overview

The Terron 9 offers a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes and a payload of 620 kg (1,370 lb) in its 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) long rear dump body,^[5] which extends to 2.4 with the tailgate down. It offers an electrically opening frunk (front trunk) with a capacity of 236 dm³ with two integrated seats.^[6]

The MG U9 was revealed in Australia on 4 April 2025 as a diesel-powered model.^[7]

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will produce the second-generation, Latin American market Volkswagen Amarok in Argentina based on the Terron 9.^[8]

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  Rear view
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  Interior
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  Maxus Interstellar X
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  Rear view

Powertrain

The eTerron 9 is equipped with two electric motors (125 kW (168 hp) at the front and 200 kW (270 hp) at the rear) for a combined power of 325 kW (436 hp), powered by a LFP battery with a capacity of 102 kWh (370 MJ).^[9] It supports direct current (DC) fast charging up to 115 kW (154 hp), allowing it to charge from 20% to 80% in 40 minutes.^[10]

Markets

Oceania

Australia

The LDV Terron 9 went on sale in Australia on 30 June 2025, with two trim levels: Origin and Evolve.^[11]

The MG U9 went on sale in Australia on 22 September 2025, with three trim levels: Explore, Explore X and Explore Pro.^[12]

New Zealand

The LDV Terron 9 went on sale in New Zealand on 12 June 2025, in the sole Elite variant.^[13]

Africa

South Africa

The LDV Terron 9 was launched in South Africa on 1 September 2025, with three trim levels: Elite, Premium and Flagship.^[14]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Maxus eTerron 9 (LHD) (2024)^[15]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	36.8	91%
Child occupant:	42	84%
Pedestrian:	53.1	83%
Safety assist:	15.1	79%