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The Advertiser
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
China's quirkiest ute nears Australian launch
First examples of the Deepal E07 are on their way to Australia, as the unconventional electric vehicle (EV) gets ready to shake up a fairly staid SUV and ute market. "I can personally confirm that the first batch of the Deepal E07s are built, loaded and on water," said Deepal Australia boss Cormac Cafolla in a post on the Deepal Owners Australia Facebook group, which included a photo of a handful of right-hand drive examples of the unique SUV/ute. "We are just as excited as you to see these prepared for first customer handovers late August or early September. "Check in with your local retailer for more info on your order details and timing. "Second batch of orders are not far behind," he added. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The E07 Multitruck, as Deepal is marketing it, looks like a coupe-style SUV from some angles. However, the rear section of the roof retracts to create an open load bay like that in a ute. Press another button and the glass behind the rear seats drops down, providing fresh air to the cabin, and the rear seats move forward to allow you to extend the length of the load bay. With the E07, Deepal parent Changan – which sells it in China as the Nevo E07 – appears to have been looking to General Motors' back-catalogue for inspiration. The GMC Envoy XUV SUV had a retractable rear roof portion, while the Chevrolet Avalanche SUV-based pickup had a 'midgate' that allowed owners to drop the wall between the tub and the cabin. The existing Silverado EV's Multi-Flex Midgate has a similar arrangement in which the rear window glass can be removed or left in place while folding down the lower portion of the bulkhead. None of those vehicles are or were sold here, and indeed there's nothing on the Australian market today that's even close to the E07 conceptually. The rear compartment has a capacity of 524 litres and measures 941mm long and 1028mm between the wheel-arches. Drop the rear seats and the cargo bay length expands to 1543mm and its volume to 1654L. There's also a 131L storage compartment under the bonnet. Deepal claims a payload of just 300kg, though it specifies this is for the load area only. While an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a small petrol engine is offered in China, the E07 is launching here exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). A single-motor rear-wheel drive variant opens the range at $64,900 before on-road costs, powered by a 252kW/365Nm electric motor and offering 642km of claimed electric range under the NEDC cycle. The dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is priced at $73,900 before on-roads, and pumps out 440kW and 645Nm – slashing the 0-100km/h time from 6.9 seconds to just 3.9 seconds, though offering slightly less range at 626km. Both variants employ an 89.98kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and an 800V electrical architecture, which can be charged at up to 240kW using DC power. The battery also supports vehicle-to-load capability, with a discharge rate of up to 6.6kW. The entire E07 range comes standard with the following equipment: Deepal will also offer the E07 with Resting and Camping modes, plus 360-degree Sentry Mode monitoring. There's also an extensive suite of active safety and driver assist technology. MORE: Explore the Deepal E07 showroom Content originally sourced from: First examples of the Deepal E07 are on their way to Australia, as the unconventional electric vehicle (EV) gets ready to shake up a fairly staid SUV and ute market. "I can personally confirm that the first batch of the Deepal E07s are built, loaded and on water," said Deepal Australia boss Cormac Cafolla in a post on the Deepal Owners Australia Facebook group, which included a photo of a handful of right-hand drive examples of the unique SUV/ute. "We are just as excited as you to see these prepared for first customer handovers late August or early September. "Check in with your local retailer for more info on your order details and timing. "Second batch of orders are not far behind," he added. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The E07 Multitruck, as Deepal is marketing it, looks like a coupe-style SUV from some angles. However, the rear section of the roof retracts to create an open load bay like that in a ute. Press another button and the glass behind the rear seats drops down, providing fresh air to the cabin, and the rear seats move forward to allow you to extend the length of the load bay. With the E07, Deepal parent Changan – which sells it in China as the Nevo E07 – appears to have been looking to General Motors' back-catalogue for inspiration. The GMC Envoy XUV SUV had a retractable rear roof portion, while the Chevrolet Avalanche SUV-based pickup had a 'midgate' that allowed owners to drop the wall between the tub and the cabin. The existing Silverado EV's Multi-Flex Midgate has a similar arrangement in which the rear window glass can be removed or left in place while folding down the lower portion of the bulkhead. None of those vehicles are or were sold here, and indeed there's nothing on the Australian market today that's even close to the E07 conceptually. The rear compartment has a capacity of 524 litres and measures 941mm long and 1028mm between the wheel-arches. Drop the rear seats and the cargo bay length expands to 1543mm and its volume to 1654L. There's also a 131L storage compartment under the bonnet. Deepal claims a payload of just 300kg, though it specifies this is for the load area only. While an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a small petrol engine is offered in China, the E07 is launching here exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). A single-motor rear-wheel drive variant opens the range at $64,900 before on-road costs, powered by a 252kW/365Nm electric motor and offering 642km of claimed electric range under the NEDC cycle. The dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is priced at $73,900 before on-roads, and pumps out 440kW and 645Nm – slashing the 0-100km/h time from 6.9 seconds to just 3.9 seconds, though offering slightly less range at 626km. Both variants employ an 89.98kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and an 800V electrical architecture, which can be charged at up to 240kW using DC power. The battery also supports vehicle-to-load capability, with a discharge rate of up to 6.6kW. The entire E07 range comes standard with the following equipment: Deepal will also offer the E07 with Resting and Camping modes, plus 360-degree Sentry Mode monitoring. There's also an extensive suite of active safety and driver assist technology. MORE: Explore the Deepal E07 showroom Content originally sourced from: First examples of the Deepal E07 are on their way to Australia, as the unconventional electric vehicle (EV) gets ready to shake up a fairly staid SUV and ute market. "I can personally confirm that the first batch of the Deepal E07s are built, loaded and on water," said Deepal Australia boss Cormac Cafolla in a post on the Deepal Owners Australia Facebook group, which included a photo of a handful of right-hand drive examples of the unique SUV/ute. "We are just as excited as you to see these prepared for first customer handovers late August or early September. "Check in with your local retailer for more info on your order details and timing. "Second batch of orders are not far behind," he added. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The E07 Multitruck, as Deepal is marketing it, looks like a coupe-style SUV from some angles. However, the rear section of the roof retracts to create an open load bay like that in a ute. Press another button and the glass behind the rear seats drops down, providing fresh air to the cabin, and the rear seats move forward to allow you to extend the length of the load bay. With the E07, Deepal parent Changan – which sells it in China as the Nevo E07 – appears to have been looking to General Motors' back-catalogue for inspiration. The GMC Envoy XUV SUV had a retractable rear roof portion, while the Chevrolet Avalanche SUV-based pickup had a 'midgate' that allowed owners to drop the wall between the tub and the cabin. The existing Silverado EV's Multi-Flex Midgate has a similar arrangement in which the rear window glass can be removed or left in place while folding down the lower portion of the bulkhead. None of those vehicles are or were sold here, and indeed there's nothing on the Australian market today that's even close to the E07 conceptually. The rear compartment has a capacity of 524 litres and measures 941mm long and 1028mm between the wheel-arches. Drop the rear seats and the cargo bay length expands to 1543mm and its volume to 1654L. There's also a 131L storage compartment under the bonnet. Deepal claims a payload of just 300kg, though it specifies this is for the load area only. While an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a small petrol engine is offered in China, the E07 is launching here exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). A single-motor rear-wheel drive variant opens the range at $64,900 before on-road costs, powered by a 252kW/365Nm electric motor and offering 642km of claimed electric range under the NEDC cycle. The dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is priced at $73,900 before on-roads, and pumps out 440kW and 645Nm – slashing the 0-100km/h time from 6.9 seconds to just 3.9 seconds, though offering slightly less range at 626km. Both variants employ an 89.98kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and an 800V electrical architecture, which can be charged at up to 240kW using DC power. The battery also supports vehicle-to-load capability, with a discharge rate of up to 6.6kW. The entire E07 range comes standard with the following equipment: Deepal will also offer the E07 with Resting and Camping modes, plus 360-degree Sentry Mode monitoring. There's also an extensive suite of active safety and driver assist technology. MORE: Explore the Deepal E07 showroom Content originally sourced from: First examples of the Deepal E07 are on their way to Australia, as the unconventional electric vehicle (EV) gets ready to shake up a fairly staid SUV and ute market. "I can personally confirm that the first batch of the Deepal E07s are built, loaded and on water," said Deepal Australia boss Cormac Cafolla in a post on the Deepal Owners Australia Facebook group, which included a photo of a handful of right-hand drive examples of the unique SUV/ute. "We are just as excited as you to see these prepared for first customer handovers late August or early September. "Check in with your local retailer for more info on your order details and timing. "Second batch of orders are not far behind," he added. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The E07 Multitruck, as Deepal is marketing it, looks like a coupe-style SUV from some angles. However, the rear section of the roof retracts to create an open load bay like that in a ute. Press another button and the glass behind the rear seats drops down, providing fresh air to the cabin, and the rear seats move forward to allow you to extend the length of the load bay. With the E07, Deepal parent Changan – which sells it in China as the Nevo E07 – appears to have been looking to General Motors' back-catalogue for inspiration. The GMC Envoy XUV SUV had a retractable rear roof portion, while the Chevrolet Avalanche SUV-based pickup had a 'midgate' that allowed owners to drop the wall between the tub and the cabin. The existing Silverado EV's Multi-Flex Midgate has a similar arrangement in which the rear window glass can be removed or left in place while folding down the lower portion of the bulkhead. None of those vehicles are or were sold here, and indeed there's nothing on the Australian market today that's even close to the E07 conceptually. The rear compartment has a capacity of 524 litres and measures 941mm long and 1028mm between the wheel-arches. Drop the rear seats and the cargo bay length expands to 1543mm and its volume to 1654L. There's also a 131L storage compartment under the bonnet. Deepal claims a payload of just 300kg, though it specifies this is for the load area only. While an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a small petrol engine is offered in China, the E07 is launching here exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). A single-motor rear-wheel drive variant opens the range at $64,900 before on-road costs, powered by a 252kW/365Nm electric motor and offering 642km of claimed electric range under the NEDC cycle. The dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is priced at $73,900 before on-roads, and pumps out 440kW and 645Nm – slashing the 0-100km/h time from 6.9 seconds to just 3.9 seconds, though offering slightly less range at 626km. Both variants employ an 89.98kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and an 800V electrical architecture, which can be charged at up to 240kW using DC power. The battery also supports vehicle-to-load capability, with a discharge rate of up to 6.6kW. The entire E07 range comes standard with the following equipment: Deepal will also offer the E07 with Resting and Camping modes, plus 360-degree Sentry Mode monitoring. There's also an extensive suite of active safety and driver assist technology. MORE: Explore the Deepal E07 showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
China's quirkiest ute nears Australian launch
First examples of the Deepal E07 are on their way to Australia, as the unconventional electric vehicle (EV) gets ready to shake up a fairly staid SUV and ute market. 'I can personally confirm that the first batch of the Deepal E07s are built, loaded and on water,' said Deepal Australia boss Cormac Cafolla in a post on the Deepal Owners Australia Facebook group, which included a photo of a handful of right-hand drive examples of the unique SUV/ute. 'We are just as excited as you to see these prepared for first customer handovers late August or early September. 'Check in with your local retailer for more info on your order details and timing. 'Second batch of orders are not far behind,' he added. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The E07 Multitruck, as Deepal is marketing it, looks like a coupe-style SUV from some angles. However, the rear section of the roof retracts to create an open load bay like that in a ute. Press another button and the glass behind the rear seats drops down, providing fresh air to the cabin, and the rear seats move forward to allow you to extend the length of the load bay. With the E07, Deepal parent Changan – which sells it in China as the Nevo E07 – appears to have been looking to General Motors' back-catalogue for inspiration. The GMC Envoy XUV SUV had a retractable rear roof portion, while the Chevrolet Avalanche SUV-based pickup had a 'midgate' that allowed owners to drop the wall between the tub and the cabin. The existing Silverado EV's Multi-Flex Midgate has a similar arrangement in which the rear window glass can be removed or left in place while folding down the lower portion of the bulkhead. None of those vehicles are or were sold here, and indeed there's nothing on the Australian market today that's even close to the E07 conceptually. The rear compartment has a capacity of 524 litres and measures 941mm long and 1028mm between the wheel-arches. Drop the rear seats and the cargo bay length expands to 1543mm and its volume to 1654L. There's also a 131L storage compartment under the bonnet. Deepal claims a payload of just 300kg, though it specifies this is for the load area only. While an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a small petrol engine is offered in China, the E07 is launching here exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). A single-motor rear-wheel drive variant opens the range at $64,900 before on-road costs, powered by a 252kW/365Nm electric motor and offering 642km of claimed electric range under the NEDC cycle. The dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is priced at $73,900 before on-roads, and pumps out 440kW and 645Nm – slashing the 0-100km/h time from 6.9 seconds to just 3.9 seconds, though offering slightly less range at 626km. Both variants employ an 89.98kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and an 800V electrical architecture, which can be charged at up to 240kW using DC power. The battery also supports vehicle-to-load capability, with a discharge rate of up to 6.6kW. The entire E07 range comes standard with the following equipment: Air suspension with continuous damping control 15.4-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 14-way power-adjustable front seats Rear bench with electric backrest adjustment 256-colour ambient lighting Head-up display Semi-autonomous parking assist Surround-view camera Integrated dashcam Deepal will also offer the E07 with Resting and Camping modes, plus 360-degree Sentry Mode monitoring. There's also an extensive suite of active safety and driver assist technology.
Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
China's quirkiest ute nears Australian launch
First examples of the Deepal E07 are on their way to Australia, as the unconventional electric vehicle (EV) gets ready to shake up a fairly staid SUV and ute market. 'I can personally confirm that the first batch of the Deepal E07s are built, loaded and on water,' said Deepal Australia boss Cormac Cafolla in a post on the Deepal Owners Australia Facebook group, which included a photo of a handful of right-hand drive examples of the unique SUV/ute. 'We are just as excited as you to see these prepared for first customer handovers late August or early September. 'Check in with your local retailer for more info on your order details and timing. 'Second batch of orders are not far behind,' he added. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The E07 Multitruck, as Deepal is marketing it, looks like a coupe-style SUV from some angles. However, the rear section of the roof retracts to create an open load bay like that in a ute. Press another button and the glass behind the rear seats drops down, providing fresh air to the cabin, and the rear seats move forward to allow you to extend the length of the load bay. With the E07, Deepal parent Changan – which sells it in China as the Nevo E07 – appears to have been looking to General Motors' back-catalogue for inspiration. The GMC Envoy XUV SUV had a retractable rear roof portion, while the Chevrolet Avalanche SUV-based pickup had a 'midgate' that allowed owners to drop the wall between the tub and the cabin. The existing Silverado EV's Multi-Flex Midgate has a similar arrangement in which the rear window glass can be removed or left in place while folding down the lower portion of the bulkhead. Supplied Credit: CarExpert None of those vehicles are or were sold here, and indeed there's nothing on the Australian market today that's even close to the E07 conceptually. The rear compartment has a capacity of 524 litres and measures 941mm long and 1028mm between the wheel-arches. Drop the rear seats and the cargo bay length expands to 1543mm and its volume to 1654L. There's also a 131L storage compartment under the bonnet. Deepal claims a payload of just 300kg, though it specifies this is for the load area only. While an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a small petrol engine is offered in China, the E07 is launching here exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). Supplied Credit: CarExpert A single-motor rear-wheel drive variant opens the range at $64,900 before on-road costs, powered by a 252kW/365Nm electric motor and offering 642km of claimed electric range under the NEDC cycle. The dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is priced at $73,900 before on-roads, and pumps out 440kW and 645Nm – slashing the 0-100km/h time from 6.9 seconds to just 3.9 seconds, though offering slightly less range at 626km. Both variants employ an 89.98kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and an 800V electrical architecture, which can be charged at up to 240kW using DC power. The battery also supports vehicle-to-load capability, with a discharge rate of up to 6.6kW. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The entire E07 range comes standard with the following equipment: Air suspension with continuous damping control 15.4-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 14-way power-adjustable front seats Rear bench with electric backrest adjustment 256-colour ambient lighting Head-up display Semi-autonomous parking assist Surround-view camera Integrated dashcam Deepal will also offer the E07 with Resting and Camping modes, plus 360-degree Sentry Mode monitoring. There's also an extensive suite of active safety and driver assist technology. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Explore the Deepal E07 showroom
The Advertiser
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Every dual-cab ute coming to Australia in 2025
A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux taking the number one spot in 2016 and holding onto it until the Ford Ranger nabbed it in 2023 and 2024. Three of the best sellers last year were dual cabs, with the Isuzu D-Max finishing fourth behind the Ford and Toyota – with the Toyota RAV4 SUV splitting them in third place. The perennial favourites are under threat from a raft of new players including the Kia Tasman – the automaker's first ute – and Chinese manufacturers whose planning departments have seen Australia's appetite for rugged dual-cabs able to handle the everyday stuff, too. Here's what utes are coming for the remainder of 2025 in one of the most hotly contested markets on the planet. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Tired of waiting for the Tesla Cybertruck? The 2025 Deepal E07 may be the next-best thing for those wanting an electric ute able to stand apart from the crowd. Based on the automaker's S07 SUV, the Deepal E07 is not about to tow a HiLux out of a muddy bog, but it's not meant to either. Its SUV-meets-dual cab design sees a swooping roofline and high shouldered tray area with a 252kW/365Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive entry-model with 642km (NEDC) range priced from $64,900 plus on-roads. A 440kW/645Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive range-topper with 626km range – and a 0-100km/h claim of 3.9 seconds – is priced from $73,900. MORE: 2025 Deepal E07 pricing: How much China's quirky 'Transformer Ute' will cost in Australia MORE: Everything Deepal E07 After multiple delays, the updated F-150 is on sale in the US since 2023 is finally scheduled to arrive in Ford Australia showrooms in the second half of 2025. That means a 2024 model year – you read that correctly – bringing minor exterior tweaks including new headlights, grille and wheel designs and cabin changes seeing a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's expected to remain offered here in XLT and Lariat grades in both short- and long-wheelbase dual-cab bodies, with the same 298kW/678Nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine across the lineup. MORE: 2025 Ford F-150: Australian arrival delayed for updated pickup MORE: Everything Ford F-150 The BYD Shark 6 and the GWM Cannon Alpha won the race for bragging rights as the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes in Australian showrooms, but the 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings a plug-in powertrain to Australia's top-selling ute. A petrol 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 10-speed auto are backed by an 11.8kWh battery for 49km of claimed electric-powered driving on the NEDC cycle and a combined 2.9L/100km fuel figure. The Ranger PHEV boasts full-time four-wheel drive, has a payload of 8080-973kg and a 3500kg braked tow rating – meaning only the 2026 Ranger Super Duty can tow more. Four Ranger PHEV model grades kick off with the XLT at $71,990 before on-road costs – a $3150 premium over the V6 XLT – through to the top-spec Stormtrak at $86,990. MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Plug-in hybrid ute up to $5000 more expensive than V6 diesel MORE: Everything Ford Ranger They're back: the Foton V Series returns to Australia in 2025 after a five-year hiatus with the styling mimicking the Ford F-150 in the V7 and the Ram 1500 in the V9. Imported by Inchcape – who also bring in Subaru and Peugeot – the V Series pair share the same dimensions to be larger than a Ford Ranger but smaller than a Ford F-150. Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but overseas the V7 and V9 use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 120kW/450Nm, an eight-speed auto, and leaf-spring rear suspension in the V7 and coil springs in the V9. MORE: China's Foton delays its Ram, F-150 lookalike utes for Australia MORE: Everything Foton Tunland The V6-powered Jeep Gladiator is set for a facelift – after several delays – with minor exterior changes including new alloy wheels, new paint choices and an integrated antenna. Inside, there's wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new backlit touchscreen and curtain airbags (now mandated by US law). Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but no changes have been made to the 213kW/353kW 3.6-litre V6. MORE: Everything Jeep Gladiator The Tasman has already made an impact for the sheer grandeur of its marketing campaign – and for its polarising exterior design. Yet the Tasman is a serious threat to the status quo with local testing fine-tuning the end package and the 3500kg braked towing capacity and one-tonne payload expected in this segment. With the dual-cab in showrooms in July, a cab/chassis version lands in August and a single-cab entry level Tasman by the end of 2025. MORE: 2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute MORE: Everything Kia Tasman Full local specs of the battery-electric version of the LDV Terron 9 haven't been revealed but overseas, where it's sold under the 'Maxus' brand, it's available with 200kW single- and 325kW dual-motor powertrains. A 102.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery comes with a 430km WLTP range – more than the eT60 currently sold here – with DC charging bringing up to 80 per cent charge in 42 minutes. Pricing is yet to be announced, but it should be less than the eT60's $93k ask before on-roads. MORE: 2025 LDV eTerron 9: New electric ute locked in for Australia The Terron 9 – twinned with the MG U9 – arrives in Australia after a local testing program of the dual-cab ute's driver assist systems. The overall package is bigger than the existing T60 dual cab – and at 5500mm is longer than the Ford Ranger – with numbers up in every way in terms of power and capability. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine has 164kW – 14kW more than a Toyota HiLux – and although a torque figure hasn't been revealed for our market, the Terron 9 comes with the obligatory 3500kg braked tow rating. MORE: 2025 LDV Terron 9: Australian testing underway for bigger, bolder Ranger rival MG Australia isn't exaggerating when it says the arrival of the MG U9 – its first dual-cab ute – is a 'turning point', as the brand wrestles with GWM as the best-selling Chinese automaker in details are yet to be revealed, but the U9 is a twin to the LDV Terron 9 and shares the same 164kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and – you guessed it – 3500km tow rating, backed by a 10-year warranty. MORE: 2026 MG U9: Australian testing underway for China's next Ranger, HiLux rival After launching early last year in dual-cab ute guise, the new-generation Triton range is expanding mid-year to include not only single-cab/chassis and Club Cab models, but also long-awaited dual-cab/chassis models. This sees the Triton lineup expand to 18 variants, with the dual-cab/chassis body style alone available in GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR trim levels. MORE: 2025 Mitsubishi Triton price and specs: Australian lineup grows again MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Triton Content originally sourced from: A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux taking the number one spot in 2016 and holding onto it until the Ford Ranger nabbed it in 2023 and 2024. Three of the best sellers last year were dual cabs, with the Isuzu D-Max finishing fourth behind the Ford and Toyota – with the Toyota RAV4 SUV splitting them in third place. The perennial favourites are under threat from a raft of new players including the Kia Tasman – the automaker's first ute – and Chinese manufacturers whose planning departments have seen Australia's appetite for rugged dual-cabs able to handle the everyday stuff, too. Here's what utes are coming for the remainder of 2025 in one of the most hotly contested markets on the planet. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Tired of waiting for the Tesla Cybertruck? The 2025 Deepal E07 may be the next-best thing for those wanting an electric ute able to stand apart from the crowd. Based on the automaker's S07 SUV, the Deepal E07 is not about to tow a HiLux out of a muddy bog, but it's not meant to either. Its SUV-meets-dual cab design sees a swooping roofline and high shouldered tray area with a 252kW/365Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive entry-model with 642km (NEDC) range priced from $64,900 plus on-roads. A 440kW/645Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive range-topper with 626km range – and a 0-100km/h claim of 3.9 seconds – is priced from $73,900. MORE: 2025 Deepal E07 pricing: How much China's quirky 'Transformer Ute' will cost in Australia MORE: Everything Deepal E07 After multiple delays, the updated F-150 is on sale in the US since 2023 is finally scheduled to arrive in Ford Australia showrooms in the second half of 2025. That means a 2024 model year – you read that correctly – bringing minor exterior tweaks including new headlights, grille and wheel designs and cabin changes seeing a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's expected to remain offered here in XLT and Lariat grades in both short- and long-wheelbase dual-cab bodies, with the same 298kW/678Nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine across the lineup. MORE: 2025 Ford F-150: Australian arrival delayed for updated pickup MORE: Everything Ford F-150 The BYD Shark 6 and the GWM Cannon Alpha won the race for bragging rights as the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes in Australian showrooms, but the 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings a plug-in powertrain to Australia's top-selling ute. A petrol 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 10-speed auto are backed by an 11.8kWh battery for 49km of claimed electric-powered driving on the NEDC cycle and a combined 2.9L/100km fuel figure. The Ranger PHEV boasts full-time four-wheel drive, has a payload of 8080-973kg and a 3500kg braked tow rating – meaning only the 2026 Ranger Super Duty can tow more. Four Ranger PHEV model grades kick off with the XLT at $71,990 before on-road costs – a $3150 premium over the V6 XLT – through to the top-spec Stormtrak at $86,990. MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Plug-in hybrid ute up to $5000 more expensive than V6 diesel MORE: Everything Ford Ranger They're back: the Foton V Series returns to Australia in 2025 after a five-year hiatus with the styling mimicking the Ford F-150 in the V7 and the Ram 1500 in the V9. Imported by Inchcape – who also bring in Subaru and Peugeot – the V Series pair share the same dimensions to be larger than a Ford Ranger but smaller than a Ford F-150. Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but overseas the V7 and V9 use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 120kW/450Nm, an eight-speed auto, and leaf-spring rear suspension in the V7 and coil springs in the V9. MORE: China's Foton delays its Ram, F-150 lookalike utes for Australia MORE: Everything Foton Tunland The V6-powered Jeep Gladiator is set for a facelift – after several delays – with minor exterior changes including new alloy wheels, new paint choices and an integrated antenna. Inside, there's wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new backlit touchscreen and curtain airbags (now mandated by US law). Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but no changes have been made to the 213kW/353kW 3.6-litre V6. MORE: Everything Jeep Gladiator The Tasman has already made an impact for the sheer grandeur of its marketing campaign – and for its polarising exterior design. Yet the Tasman is a serious threat to the status quo with local testing fine-tuning the end package and the 3500kg braked towing capacity and one-tonne payload expected in this segment. With the dual-cab in showrooms in July, a cab/chassis version lands in August and a single-cab entry level Tasman by the end of 2025. MORE: 2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute MORE: Everything Kia Tasman Full local specs of the battery-electric version of the LDV Terron 9 haven't been revealed but overseas, where it's sold under the 'Maxus' brand, it's available with 200kW single- and 325kW dual-motor powertrains. A 102.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery comes with a 430km WLTP range – more than the eT60 currently sold here – with DC charging bringing up to 80 per cent charge in 42 minutes. Pricing is yet to be announced, but it should be less than the eT60's $93k ask before on-roads. MORE: 2025 LDV eTerron 9: New electric ute locked in for Australia The Terron 9 – twinned with the MG U9 – arrives in Australia after a local testing program of the dual-cab ute's driver assist systems. The overall package is bigger than the existing T60 dual cab – and at 5500mm is longer than the Ford Ranger – with numbers up in every way in terms of power and capability. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine has 164kW – 14kW more than a Toyota HiLux – and although a torque figure hasn't been revealed for our market, the Terron 9 comes with the obligatory 3500kg braked tow rating. MORE: 2025 LDV Terron 9: Australian testing underway for bigger, bolder Ranger rival MG Australia isn't exaggerating when it says the arrival of the MG U9 – its first dual-cab ute – is a 'turning point', as the brand wrestles with GWM as the best-selling Chinese automaker in details are yet to be revealed, but the U9 is a twin to the LDV Terron 9 and shares the same 164kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and – you guessed it – 3500km tow rating, backed by a 10-year warranty. MORE: 2026 MG U9: Australian testing underway for China's next Ranger, HiLux rival After launching early last year in dual-cab ute guise, the new-generation Triton range is expanding mid-year to include not only single-cab/chassis and Club Cab models, but also long-awaited dual-cab/chassis models. This sees the Triton lineup expand to 18 variants, with the dual-cab/chassis body style alone available in GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR trim levels. MORE: 2025 Mitsubishi Triton price and specs: Australian lineup grows again MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Triton Content originally sourced from: A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux taking the number one spot in 2016 and holding onto it until the Ford Ranger nabbed it in 2023 and 2024. Three of the best sellers last year were dual cabs, with the Isuzu D-Max finishing fourth behind the Ford and Toyota – with the Toyota RAV4 SUV splitting them in third place. The perennial favourites are under threat from a raft of new players including the Kia Tasman – the automaker's first ute – and Chinese manufacturers whose planning departments have seen Australia's appetite for rugged dual-cabs able to handle the everyday stuff, too. Here's what utes are coming for the remainder of 2025 in one of the most hotly contested markets on the planet. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Tired of waiting for the Tesla Cybertruck? The 2025 Deepal E07 may be the next-best thing for those wanting an electric ute able to stand apart from the crowd. Based on the automaker's S07 SUV, the Deepal E07 is not about to tow a HiLux out of a muddy bog, but it's not meant to either. Its SUV-meets-dual cab design sees a swooping roofline and high shouldered tray area with a 252kW/365Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive entry-model with 642km (NEDC) range priced from $64,900 plus on-roads. A 440kW/645Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive range-topper with 626km range – and a 0-100km/h claim of 3.9 seconds – is priced from $73,900. MORE: 2025 Deepal E07 pricing: How much China's quirky 'Transformer Ute' will cost in Australia MORE: Everything Deepal E07 After multiple delays, the updated F-150 is on sale in the US since 2023 is finally scheduled to arrive in Ford Australia showrooms in the second half of 2025. That means a 2024 model year – you read that correctly – bringing minor exterior tweaks including new headlights, grille and wheel designs and cabin changes seeing a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's expected to remain offered here in XLT and Lariat grades in both short- and long-wheelbase dual-cab bodies, with the same 298kW/678Nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine across the lineup. MORE: 2025 Ford F-150: Australian arrival delayed for updated pickup MORE: Everything Ford F-150 The BYD Shark 6 and the GWM Cannon Alpha won the race for bragging rights as the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes in Australian showrooms, but the 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings a plug-in powertrain to Australia's top-selling ute. A petrol 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 10-speed auto are backed by an 11.8kWh battery for 49km of claimed electric-powered driving on the NEDC cycle and a combined 2.9L/100km fuel figure. The Ranger PHEV boasts full-time four-wheel drive, has a payload of 8080-973kg and a 3500kg braked tow rating – meaning only the 2026 Ranger Super Duty can tow more. Four Ranger PHEV model grades kick off with the XLT at $71,990 before on-road costs – a $3150 premium over the V6 XLT – through to the top-spec Stormtrak at $86,990. MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Plug-in hybrid ute up to $5000 more expensive than V6 diesel MORE: Everything Ford Ranger They're back: the Foton V Series returns to Australia in 2025 after a five-year hiatus with the styling mimicking the Ford F-150 in the V7 and the Ram 1500 in the V9. Imported by Inchcape – who also bring in Subaru and Peugeot – the V Series pair share the same dimensions to be larger than a Ford Ranger but smaller than a Ford F-150. Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but overseas the V7 and V9 use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 120kW/450Nm, an eight-speed auto, and leaf-spring rear suspension in the V7 and coil springs in the V9. MORE: China's Foton delays its Ram, F-150 lookalike utes for Australia MORE: Everything Foton Tunland The V6-powered Jeep Gladiator is set for a facelift – after several delays – with minor exterior changes including new alloy wheels, new paint choices and an integrated antenna. Inside, there's wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new backlit touchscreen and curtain airbags (now mandated by US law). Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but no changes have been made to the 213kW/353kW 3.6-litre V6. MORE: Everything Jeep Gladiator The Tasman has already made an impact for the sheer grandeur of its marketing campaign – and for its polarising exterior design. Yet the Tasman is a serious threat to the status quo with local testing fine-tuning the end package and the 3500kg braked towing capacity and one-tonne payload expected in this segment. With the dual-cab in showrooms in July, a cab/chassis version lands in August and a single-cab entry level Tasman by the end of 2025. MORE: 2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute MORE: Everything Kia Tasman Full local specs of the battery-electric version of the LDV Terron 9 haven't been revealed but overseas, where it's sold under the 'Maxus' brand, it's available with 200kW single- and 325kW dual-motor powertrains. A 102.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery comes with a 430km WLTP range – more than the eT60 currently sold here – with DC charging bringing up to 80 per cent charge in 42 minutes. Pricing is yet to be announced, but it should be less than the eT60's $93k ask before on-roads. MORE: 2025 LDV eTerron 9: New electric ute locked in for Australia The Terron 9 – twinned with the MG U9 – arrives in Australia after a local testing program of the dual-cab ute's driver assist systems. The overall package is bigger than the existing T60 dual cab – and at 5500mm is longer than the Ford Ranger – with numbers up in every way in terms of power and capability. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine has 164kW – 14kW more than a Toyota HiLux – and although a torque figure hasn't been revealed for our market, the Terron 9 comes with the obligatory 3500kg braked tow rating. MORE: 2025 LDV Terron 9: Australian testing underway for bigger, bolder Ranger rival MG Australia isn't exaggerating when it says the arrival of the MG U9 – its first dual-cab ute – is a 'turning point', as the brand wrestles with GWM as the best-selling Chinese automaker in details are yet to be revealed, but the U9 is a twin to the LDV Terron 9 and shares the same 164kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and – you guessed it – 3500km tow rating, backed by a 10-year warranty. MORE: 2026 MG U9: Australian testing underway for China's next Ranger, HiLux rival After launching early last year in dual-cab ute guise, the new-generation Triton range is expanding mid-year to include not only single-cab/chassis and Club Cab models, but also long-awaited dual-cab/chassis models. This sees the Triton lineup expand to 18 variants, with the dual-cab/chassis body style alone available in GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR trim levels. MORE: 2025 Mitsubishi Triton price and specs: Australian lineup grows again MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Triton Content originally sourced from: A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux taking the number one spot in 2016 and holding onto it until the Ford Ranger nabbed it in 2023 and 2024. Three of the best sellers last year were dual cabs, with the Isuzu D-Max finishing fourth behind the Ford and Toyota – with the Toyota RAV4 SUV splitting them in third place. The perennial favourites are under threat from a raft of new players including the Kia Tasman – the automaker's first ute – and Chinese manufacturers whose planning departments have seen Australia's appetite for rugged dual-cabs able to handle the everyday stuff, too. Here's what utes are coming for the remainder of 2025 in one of the most hotly contested markets on the planet. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Tired of waiting for the Tesla Cybertruck? The 2025 Deepal E07 may be the next-best thing for those wanting an electric ute able to stand apart from the crowd. Based on the automaker's S07 SUV, the Deepal E07 is not about to tow a HiLux out of a muddy bog, but it's not meant to either. Its SUV-meets-dual cab design sees a swooping roofline and high shouldered tray area with a 252kW/365Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive entry-model with 642km (NEDC) range priced from $64,900 plus on-roads. A 440kW/645Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive range-topper with 626km range – and a 0-100km/h claim of 3.9 seconds – is priced from $73,900. MORE: 2025 Deepal E07 pricing: How much China's quirky 'Transformer Ute' will cost in Australia MORE: Everything Deepal E07 After multiple delays, the updated F-150 is on sale in the US since 2023 is finally scheduled to arrive in Ford Australia showrooms in the second half of 2025. That means a 2024 model year – you read that correctly – bringing minor exterior tweaks including new headlights, grille and wheel designs and cabin changes seeing a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's expected to remain offered here in XLT and Lariat grades in both short- and long-wheelbase dual-cab bodies, with the same 298kW/678Nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine across the lineup. MORE: 2025 Ford F-150: Australian arrival delayed for updated pickup MORE: Everything Ford F-150 The BYD Shark 6 and the GWM Cannon Alpha won the race for bragging rights as the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes in Australian showrooms, but the 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings a plug-in powertrain to Australia's top-selling ute. A petrol 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 10-speed auto are backed by an 11.8kWh battery for 49km of claimed electric-powered driving on the NEDC cycle and a combined 2.9L/100km fuel figure. The Ranger PHEV boasts full-time four-wheel drive, has a payload of 8080-973kg and a 3500kg braked tow rating – meaning only the 2026 Ranger Super Duty can tow more. Four Ranger PHEV model grades kick off with the XLT at $71,990 before on-road costs – a $3150 premium over the V6 XLT – through to the top-spec Stormtrak at $86,990. MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Plug-in hybrid ute up to $5000 more expensive than V6 diesel MORE: Everything Ford Ranger They're back: the Foton V Series returns to Australia in 2025 after a five-year hiatus with the styling mimicking the Ford F-150 in the V7 and the Ram 1500 in the V9. Imported by Inchcape – who also bring in Subaru and Peugeot – the V Series pair share the same dimensions to be larger than a Ford Ranger but smaller than a Ford F-150. Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but overseas the V7 and V9 use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 120kW/450Nm, an eight-speed auto, and leaf-spring rear suspension in the V7 and coil springs in the V9. MORE: China's Foton delays its Ram, F-150 lookalike utes for Australia MORE: Everything Foton Tunland The V6-powered Jeep Gladiator is set for a facelift – after several delays – with minor exterior changes including new alloy wheels, new paint choices and an integrated antenna. Inside, there's wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new backlit touchscreen and curtain airbags (now mandated by US law). Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but no changes have been made to the 213kW/353kW 3.6-litre V6. MORE: Everything Jeep Gladiator The Tasman has already made an impact for the sheer grandeur of its marketing campaign – and for its polarising exterior design. Yet the Tasman is a serious threat to the status quo with local testing fine-tuning the end package and the 3500kg braked towing capacity and one-tonne payload expected in this segment. With the dual-cab in showrooms in July, a cab/chassis version lands in August and a single-cab entry level Tasman by the end of 2025. MORE: 2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute MORE: Everything Kia Tasman Full local specs of the battery-electric version of the LDV Terron 9 haven't been revealed but overseas, where it's sold under the 'Maxus' brand, it's available with 200kW single- and 325kW dual-motor powertrains. A 102.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery comes with a 430km WLTP range – more than the eT60 currently sold here – with DC charging bringing up to 80 per cent charge in 42 minutes. Pricing is yet to be announced, but it should be less than the eT60's $93k ask before on-roads. MORE: 2025 LDV eTerron 9: New electric ute locked in for Australia The Terron 9 – twinned with the MG U9 – arrives in Australia after a local testing program of the dual-cab ute's driver assist systems. The overall package is bigger than the existing T60 dual cab – and at 5500mm is longer than the Ford Ranger – with numbers up in every way in terms of power and capability. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine has 164kW – 14kW more than a Toyota HiLux – and although a torque figure hasn't been revealed for our market, the Terron 9 comes with the obligatory 3500kg braked tow rating. MORE: 2025 LDV Terron 9: Australian testing underway for bigger, bolder Ranger rival MG Australia isn't exaggerating when it says the arrival of the MG U9 – its first dual-cab ute – is a 'turning point', as the brand wrestles with GWM as the best-selling Chinese automaker in details are yet to be revealed, but the U9 is a twin to the LDV Terron 9 and shares the same 164kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and – you guessed it – 3500km tow rating, backed by a 10-year warranty. MORE: 2026 MG U9: Australian testing underway for China's next Ranger, HiLux rival After launching early last year in dual-cab ute guise, the new-generation Triton range is expanding mid-year to include not only single-cab/chassis and Club Cab models, but also long-awaited dual-cab/chassis models. This sees the Triton lineup expand to 18 variants, with the dual-cab/chassis body style alone available in GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR trim levels. MORE: 2025 Mitsubishi Triton price and specs: Australian lineup grows again MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Triton Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Every dual-cab ute coming to Australia in 2025
A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux taking the number one spot in 2016 and holding onto it until the Ford Ranger nabbed it in 2023 and 2024. Three of the best sellers last year were dual cabs, with the Isuzu D-Max finishing fourth behind the Ford and Toyota – with the Toyota RAV4 SUV splitting them in third place. The perennial favourites are under threat from a raft of new players including the Kia Tasman – the automaker's first ute – and Chinese manufacturers whose planning departments have seen Australia's appetite for rugged dual-cabs able to handle the everyday stuff, too. Here's what utes are coming for the remainder of 2025 in one of the most hotly contested markets on the planet. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Tired of waiting for the Tesla Cybertruck? The 2025 Deepal E07 may be the next-best thing for those wanting an electric ute able to stand apart from the crowd. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Based on the automaker's S07 SUV, the Deepal E07 is not about to tow a HiLux out of a muddy bog, but it's not meant to either. Its SUV-meets-dual cab design sees a swooping roofline and high shouldered tray area with a 252kW/365Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive entry-model with 642km (NEDC) range priced from $64,900 plus on-roads. A 440kW/645Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive range-topper with 626km range – and a 0-100km/h claim of 3.9 seconds – is priced from $73,900. MORE: 2025 Deepal E07 pricing: How much China's quirky 'Transformer Ute' will cost in Australia MORE: Everything Deepal E07 After multiple delays, the updated F-150 is on sale in the US since 2023 is finally scheduled to arrive in Ford Australia showrooms in the second half of 2025. Supplied Credit: CarExpert That means a 2024 model year – you read that correctly – bringing minor exterior tweaks including new headlights, grille and wheel designs and cabin changes seeing a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's expected to remain offered here in XLT and Lariat grades in both short- and long-wheelbase dual-cab bodies, with the same 298kW/678Nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine across the lineup. MORE: 2025 Ford F-150: Australian arrival delayed for updated pickup MORE: Everything Ford F-150 The BYD Shark 6 and the GWM Cannon Alpha won the race for bragging rights as the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes in Australian showrooms, but the 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings a plug-in powertrain to Australia's top-selling ute. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A petrol 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 10-speed auto are backed by an 11.8kWh battery for 49km of claimed electric-powered driving on the NEDC cycle and a combined 2.9L/100km fuel figure. The Ranger PHEV boasts full-time four-wheel drive, has a payload of 8080-973kg and a 3500kg braked tow rating – meaning only the 2026 Ranger Super Duty can tow more. Four Ranger PHEV model grades kick off with the XLT at $71,990 before on-road costs – a $3150 premium over the V6 XLT – through to the top-spec Stormtrak at $86,990. MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Plug-in hybrid ute up to $5000 more expensive than V6 diesel MORE: Everything Ford Ranger They're back: the Foton V Series returns to Australia in 2025 after a five-year hiatus with the styling mimicking the Ford F-150 in the V7 and the Ram 1500 in the V9. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Imported by Inchcape – who also bring in Subaru and Peugeot – the V Series pair share the same dimensions to be larger than a Ford Ranger but smaller than a Ford F-150. Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but overseas the V7 and V9 use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 120kW/450Nm, an eight-speed auto, and leaf-spring rear suspension in the V7 and coil springs in the V9. MORE: China's Foton delays its Ram, F-150 lookalike utes for Australia MORE: Everything Foton Tunland The V6-powered Jeep Gladiator is set for a facelift – after several delays – with minor exterior changes including new alloy wheels, new paint choices and an integrated antenna. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Inside, there's wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new backlit touchscreen and curtain airbags (now mandated by US law). Local spec is yet to be confirmed, but no changes have been made to the 213kW/353kW 3.6-litre V6. MORE: Everything Jeep Gladiator The Tasman has already made an impact for the sheer grandeur of its marketing campaign – and for its polarising exterior design. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Yet the Tasman is a serious threat to the status quo with local testing fine-tuning the end package and the 3500kg braked towing capacity and one-tonne payload expected in this segment. With the dual-cab in showrooms in July, a cab/chassis version lands in August and a single-cab entry level Tasman by the end of 2025. MORE: 2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute MORE: Everything Kia Tasman Full local specs of the battery-electric version of the LDV Terron 9 haven't been revealed but overseas, where it's sold under the 'Maxus' brand, it's available with 200kW single- and 325kW dual-motor powertrains. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A 102.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery comes with a 430km WLTP range – more than the eT60 currently sold here – with DC charging bringing up to 80 per cent charge in 42 minutes. Pricing is yet to be announced, but it should be less than the eT60's $93k ask before on-roads. MORE: 2025 LDV eTerron 9: New electric ute locked in for Australia The Terron 9 – twinned with the MG U9 – arrives in Australia after a local testing program of the dual-cab ute's driver assist systems. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The overall package is bigger than the existing T60 dual cab – and at 5500mm is longer than the Ford Ranger – with numbers up in every way in terms of power and capability. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine has 164kW – 14kW more than a Toyota HiLux – and although a torque figure hasn't been revealed for our market, the Terron 9 comes with the obligatory 3500kg braked tow rating. MORE: 2025 LDV Terron 9: Australian testing underway for bigger, bolder Ranger rival MG Australia isn't exaggerating when it says the arrival of the MG U9 – its first dual-cab ute – is a 'turning point', as the brand wrestles with GWM as the best-selling Chinese automaker in details are yet to be revealed, but the U9 is a twin to the LDV Terron 9 and shares the same 164kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and – you guessed it – 3500km tow rating, backed by a 10-year warranty. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: 2026 MG U9: Australian testing underway for China's next Ranger, HiLux rival After launching early last year in dual-cab ute guise, the new-generation Triton range is expanding mid-year to include not only single-cab/chassis and Club Cab models, but also long-awaited dual-cab/chassis models. Supplied Credit: CarExpert This sees the Triton lineup expand to 18 variants, with the dual-cab/chassis body style alone available in GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR trim levels. MORE: 2025 Mitsubishi Triton price and specs: Australian lineup grows again MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Triton
