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Double cab claimed to sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds, with a range of over 400km.
The all-electric Maxus eTerron 9 could go on sale as early as June. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe
While the Riddara RD6 was a no-show at the opening day of the Nampo Harvest Day agricultural show outside Bothaville on Tuesday, another all-electric bakkie in the form of the Maxus eTerron 9 did make a surprise appearance.
Maxus is a subsidiary of Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor which also owns MG. Maxus’ current local light commercial vehicle portfolio includes the eDeliver 3 van and eDeliver 3 Cab, as well as the T90EV double cab bakkie.
Confusing matters locally is its affiliation with LDV. LDV is the moniker used by Maxus for export markets under which the range of T60 bakkies is sold locally. The shared design language is very clear between the Maxus T90EV and the LDV T60.
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However, despite the new Maxus Terron 9 reportedly powered by a diesel engine and heading for South Africa under the LDV badge via SAIC’s Australian operations, the eTerron 9 will keep its Maxus badge in South Africa.
Maxus told The Citizen Motoring that there are currently three eTerron 9 homologation units in South Africa. It all goes well, the all-electric bakkie might go on sale at the end of June already.
The Maxus eTerron 9 features a 102kWh battery, powering dual electric motors with a total power output of 325kW. It is claimed to sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds, with an electric range of over 400km. The bakkie supports DC fast charging of up to 115kWh.
Entry to the Maxus eTerron 9 range is estimated to be around R1.25 million, with the flagship model is expected to cost R1.3 million.
The Maxus eTerron 9 features futuristic and American truck-like exterior styling, reminiscent of the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark bakkie.
The cabin features a wide dual-screen display and the interior is also finished in premium-like leather touches.
Enviro Automotive confirmed on Monday that the all-electric Riddara RD6 bakkie was set to make its first public showing at Nampo, but was said to be “delayed”. It will be offered in single motor 200kW and as well as dual motor 315kW derivatives.
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