After entering the South African market in May 2024 with its T60 range of bakkies, Chinese brand LDV has bolstered its local line-up with three new vehicles: the Terron 9 double cab, D90 SUV and Deliver 9 van.
LDV is a subsidiary of the giant SAIC Motor and the three vehicles are on show at this weekend’s Kyalami Festival of Motoring.
Terron 9
The Terron 9 is a strikingly styled double cab with a giant grille and slots above the T60 as the brand’s flagship bakkie range. It will be sold in three 4x4 models: the R699,900 Elite, the R779,900 Premium and the R849,900 Flagship. The latter is a luxury model with features such as an electronic tailgate, panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, electrically-adjustable front seats with ventilation and massaging, and 20-inch alloy wheels. Front and rear diff locks boost its off-road capabilities, and all models have a 215mm ground clearance.
All three versions are powered by a 2.5l turbo diesel engine with outputs of 163kW and 520Nm, powering both axles via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
At 5,500mm in length the Terron 9 is South Africa's largest double cab bakkie, outsizing rivals such as the GWM P500 (5,445mm), Ford Ranger (5,350mm) and Toyota Hilux (5,325mm). It has a spacious and modern interior with advanced features including a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster and wireless charging.
D90
The D90 is a large seven-seat SUV that competes against the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X. It combines rugged performance with modern comfort and arrives in two guises: the R799,900 Elite and R899,900 Flagship.
Both models are powered by a 2.0l turbo diesel engine with 160kW and 500Nm of torque, sent to all four wheels by an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Good off-road performance is ensured by a low-range transfer case. Elite models boast a locking centre differential as standard, while the Flagship takes traction a step further with a locking front and rear differential.
The spacious cabin has a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a digital instrument cluster. Other highlights include leather seats, tri-zone climate control, keyless entry and a panoramic sunroof.
Deliver 9
The large all-wheel drive panel van handles jobs with a cargo area, with a comfortable cabin designed for long hours on the road. Modern tech includes a 10-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control.
It also has driver assist features such as adaptive cruise control and lane keep assistance.
Power comes from a 120kW/420Nm 2.0l turbo diesel engine and it is priced at R699,900.
Like all LDV models it is sold with a five-year/200,000km warranty and five-year/100,000km service plan.
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