SAIC Maxus eTerron 9 sighted in Serdang, Selangor – ROI open for battery-electric pick-up truck in Malaysia

An example of the SAIC Maxus eTerron 9 has been sighted on Malaysian roads heading in the direction of Minlon, Serdang in Selangor, courtesy of the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook.

Having made its debut in September 2024 for Europe, the eTerron 9 was billed as “the first 4×4 electric pick-up truck built on a dedicated electric platform,” and it measures 5,500 mm long, 2,005 mm wide, 1,860 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 3,300 mm. This makes the eTerron 9 140 mm longer than the Ford Ranger, or 175 mm longer than the Toyota Hilux.

The eTerron 9 for the European market gets a 102 kWh battery pack that offers up to 430 km of range on the WLTP testing standard, and can be recharged at up to 115 kW DC to bring a 20-80% recharge in around 40 minutes. Conversely the truck can also supply power at 2.2 kW or 6.6 kW.

Powertrain is a pair of electric motors, with one unit per axle, providing a combined output of 442 PS that propels the eTerron 9 from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. For load hauling, the eTerron 9 has a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, and a payload capacity of 620 kg.

The eTerron 9 has the added utility of a midgate that opens to allow items up to 2,400 mm in length to fit into the truck’s cabin, while the frunk has a powered lid, and holds 236 litres. Within the cabin of the Terron 9, the front seats can fold down to create a nearly flat sleeping area measuring 1,700 mm long, and there are some 20 storage compartments around the cabin.

Further equipment in the eTerron 9 includes two-tone leather upholstery and a pair of displays (digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system), a floating centre console, and a two-spoke steering wheel, while the powered driver’s seat gets ventilation and massage functions.

Registrations of interest have opened for the SAIC Maxus eTerron 9, and interested parties can get in touch with Maxus dealers via phone.

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