Maxus eTerron 9

Maxus eTerron 9
Overview
Manufacturer	Maxus (SAIC Motor)
Also called	LDV eTerron 9 (Australia) Maxus Interstellar X EV (China) MG U9 (Australia)
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	2498cc turbo-diesel (Terron 9)
Electric motor	Front: permanent magnet synchronous 125 kW (168 hp) Rear: permanent magnet synchronous 200 kW (270 hp)
Power output	219hp (Terron 9)
Transmission	1-speed reduction gear 8-speed automatic (Terron 9)
Battery	102 kWh
Range	430 km (270 mi) WLTP
Plug-in charging	V2L: at least 6.6kW
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 Maxus eTerron 9 is an electric pickup truck produced by Chinese automaker Maxus since 2024.

It was presented on 17 September 2024 at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, ^{[1] [2]} announcing its arrival on the European market. ^{[3] [4]}

Overview

The eTerron 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, a rebadged of the upcoming Terron 9 ICE engine on 4 April 2025. ^[7]

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  Rear view
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  Interior

Powertrain

The truck 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). ^[8] It supports direct current (DC) fast charging up to 115 kW (154 hp), allowing it to charge from 20% to 80% in 40 minutes. ^[9]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Maxus eTerron 9 (LHD) (2024) ^[10]

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

References

1. Gauthier, Michael (September 19, 2024). "Maxus eTerron 9 Debuts As A 436 HP Electric Pickup For Europe". Carscoops.
2. Maxime Duchemin (September 18, 2024). "Maxus eTERRON 9: the Chinese behemoth takes on the European market". Turbo .
3. Benjamin Defay (September 17, 2024). "Maxus eTerron 9: the Chinese electric pick-up arrives in Europe". Auto Moto .
4. "The Maxus eTerron 9 is Europe's first all-electric, AWD pick-up". Top Gear. 19 September 2024.
5. Quentin Pannaud (September 17, 2024). "Maxus eTerron 9: the offensive of electric pick-ups continues!". L'Auto-Journal.
6. Frédéric Kevers (September 17, 2024). "New model / Maxus eTerron 9: a second electric pick-up in Europe". Le Moniteur Automobile .
7. "2026 MG U9 ute revealed, coming to Australia this year with diesel power". Drive. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
8. Daniel Latif (September 16, 2024). "Maxus eTerron 9: Much more than Rivian airs..." La Revue Automobile.
9. "New Maxus eTerron 9 is a 436bhp electric pick-up truck that is coming to the UK". Auto Express.
10. https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/maxus/eterron+9/53411

External links

• Official website