LDV launches new Terron 9 ute in New Zealand

LDV New Zealand is set to shake up the ute sector further with the launch of its new Terron 9 double-cab ute. 

For years there has just been a handful of different diesel-powered utes available in New Zealand but the landscape is changing dramatically in 2025. Not only are new brands launching here, some with electrified powertrains, but there are also new models from established brands. Included are GWM’s new arrivals, along with the incoming Tasman ute from Kia. And others from China are promised. 

Meantime, LDV also gets in on the act with Terron 9, a stablemate for the T60 line-up. Powered by a 2.5L turbodiesel engine, this four-wheel drive workhorse offers 164kW of power and 520Nm of torque. Its braked towing capacity is rated at 3.5 tonnes, mandatory to make any impact into this sector.

Main dimensions are length of 5500mm, width of 1997mm and height of 1860mm. With a wheelbase of 3300mm this is bigger than any of the T60 offerings and faces off against the likes of Ranger, Hilux and Triton.  

Kym Mellow, General Manager of Inchcape New Zealand, the distributor of LDV, commented: “The all-new Terron 9 is a powerhouse.”

He added: “Expanding our range, the Terron 9 delivers serious toughness, intelligent capability, and high-end performance — all backed by LDV’s seven-year warranty, seven-year roadside assistance, and seven years of WOF. It’s a game-changer for the segment and TERRON 9 gives drivers confidence on every journey.”

The LDV Terron 9 is another new vehicle that will debut at Fieldays. So you can check it out from June 11 to 14 at Mystery Creek, Hamilton.

LDV is also currently also evaluating the eTerron 9 — a fully electric 4×4 — for the New Zealand market.

Customers can register their interest here and be the first to know when it lands.