The Maxus Terron 9 is a battery electric and diesel mid-size pickup truck produced by Chinese automaker SAIC Maxus since 2024.
The model is marketed as the Maxus Interstellar X (, translation: star boundary or interstellar) in China.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will produce the second-generation, Latin American market Volkswagen Amarok in Argentina based on the Terron 9.
The Terron 9 is based on an all-new chassis design called Starbridge Architecture ().
The Terron 9 offers a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes and a payload of in its long load bed, which extends to 2.4 m with the tailgate down. The electric version includes a power-operated front trunk with a capacity of 236 dm<sup>3</sup> and two integrated seats.
The truck features double-wishbone independent suspension on all four wheels and BorgWarner front and rear differential locks.
Interior features include a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 12.3-inch central control touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
Off-road and safety technologies include:
SAIC Maxus claims that "high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel account for 73%" of the Terron 9âÂÂs chassis structure and a combined diesel fuel consumption of .
According to official information published by SAIC Maxus, the pickup is equipped with a "Super four-wheel-drive system" (). The manufacturer states that this system features three mechanical differential locks: front, centre, and rear (), allowing the vehicle to operate as a full-time four-wheel-drive truck with a lockable centre differential for off-road use.
This configuration enables continuous torque distribution between the front and rear axles on high-traction surfaces, while the driver can manually lock the differentials for challenging terrain. The setup positions the Terron 9 among a limited number of mid-size pickups offering full-time 4WD capability.
For the battery-electric variant, the system differs: the eTerron 9 employs a real-time four-wheel-drive layout managed by its front and rear electric motors. The front axle motor engages through a one-way clutch to control torque delivery in Drive gear, while it is not engaged in Reverse gear.
The eTerron 9 is equipped with two electric motors ( at the front and at the rear) for a combined power output of , powered by a LFP battery with a capacity of . It supports direct current (DC) fast charging up to , enabling a 20âÂÂ80% charge in around 40 minutes. Maxus quotes an acceleration of 0âÂÂ100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and lists a vehicle-to-load (V2L) power export function with multiple external socket options.
The LFP battery pack uses a liquid-cooled thermal management system designed to maintain stable performance across extreme temperatures and improve charging efficiency. It also supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, enabling external power supply for tools or appliances with a rated output of up to 6.6 kW through multiple sockets located in the load bed and cabin.
The diesel-powered Terron 9 is equipped with a 2.5-litre SAIC ÃÂPlus 2.5T turbodiesel engine, producing and of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed ZF 8HP50 automatic transmission and features a full-time four-wheel-drive system with selectable locking differentials. At launch, the 2.5-litre diesel was claimed to be the most powerful four-cylinder turbodiesel in its class.
At the launch of the MG U9 on September 29, 2025, MG Australia's boss, Peter Ciao, confirmed that a plug-in hybrid version of the U9 will launch in Australia would launch in mid-2027. No details have been confirmed about the PHEV version so far.
In China, the vehicle is marketed as the æÂÂé X (, lit. "Interstellar" or "Starry" X) with Maxus branding in the front and back.
The battery-electric version, marketed as the Maxus eTerron 9, was unveiled on September 17, 2024 at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, marking the brandâÂÂs entry into the European market.
Marketed as the LDV Terron 9 and the LDV eTerron 9 for electric variants, it went on sale in Australia on June 30, 2025, offered in two trim levels: Origin and Evolve. The diesel variant is also sold under the MGU9 nameplate by MG Motor. It is offered in three trims: Explore, Explore X, and Explore Pro. The MGU9 introduces a powered âÂÂSmart Hatchâ mid-gate and MultiFold seating system that allow the cabin and tub to merge into a continuous load area, as well as a powered multi-step tailgate with built-in folding steps for easier access.
The LDV Terron 9 was launched in New Zealand on June 12, 2025, in the sole Elite variant.
The LDV Terron 9 was launched in South Africa on September 1, 2025, with three trim levels: Elite, Premium and Flagship.
In Chile, the Terron 9 is marketed as the Maxus All New T90. Sales began in September 2025 with two trim levels: GL and GLX. At launch, it was unveiled with a Euro 6c 2.5-litre SAIC ÃÂPlus engine and reported as the most powerful four-cylinder turbodiesel in its class in the Chilean market.