LDV has announced a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its T60 and Terron 9 dual-cab utes in China, among several updates across its commercial range which are scheduled for production from 2027.
The Chinese automaker also revealed a new T70 – a successor to the current Ford Ranger-sized T60 sold here – including a PHEV variant.
Both the T70 PHEV and Terron 9 PHEV could take on a growing number of plug-in hybrid dual-cab utes in Australia, including the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV, and the upcoming JAC Hunter PHEV.
LDV Australia hasn’t confirmed if the T70, T70 PHEV or Terron 9 PHEV will be sold here, but has been contacted for comment.
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It’s likely the T70 would wear the familiar T60 badge in Australia if it was introduced locally.
The current T60 is based on a now decade-old model – not unusual for a dual-cab ute – and few details of the new T70 were shared at the Beijing motor show announcement.
The T60 is sold here with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine paired with an eight-speed automatic and dual-range four-wheel drive, priced from $41,025 drive-away.
There’s also an electric version, badged eT60 and priced at $92,990 plus on-road costs, with a single 130kW/310Nm electric motor, rear-wheel drive, and a claimed driving range of up to 330km (WLTP).
The sneak peek of the T70 in Beijing shows it will feature more squared-off styling, with slim headlights, an upright front-end, integrated roof rails and black wheels, bringing it closer in design to the newer Terron 9.
The diesel-powered Terron 9 arrived in Australia in 2025 as a value-focused dual-cab ute positioned above the T60 in the local LDV lineup, and is currently priced from $53,674 drive-away.
As with the T60/T70, the PHEV system will be the third powertrain offered for the Terron 9 in China, alongside the current turbo-diesel sold here and the battery-electric eTerron 9, which is still yet to arrive in Australian showrooms.
The Terron 9 shares its core underpinnings and 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with the more expensive MG U9 dual-cab, with both utes also using the same eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system.
That’s notable because MG Australia has already announced plans to add a PHEV version of the U9 to the local lineup in 2027. Both brands are part of the SAIC Motor group.
Details of the Terron 9 PHEV and MG U9 PHEV powertrains – which are likely to be closely related – haven’t been disclosed by either brand yet.
The current best-selling PHEV dual-cab ute in Australia is the BYD Shark 6, which until recently was offered in a single model grade fitted with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors producing 321kW and 650Nm.
Earlier this month BYD added a new Shark 6 Dynamic cab/chassis variant with the same PHEV system and outputs, along with a new flagship Shark 6 Performance flagship powered by a larger 2.0-litre engine delivering 350kW and 700Nm.
The larger engine also enables a 3500kg braked towing capacity, while other Shark 6 variants remain rated to tow only 2500kg. MORE: Explore the LDV showroom
