2026 LDV T60, Terron 9 PHEVs unveiled to rival BYD Shark 6, Ranger PHEV

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 New Zealand, including the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV.

LDV New Zealand hasn’t confirmed if the T70, T70 PHEV or Terron 9 PHEV will be sold here.

It’s likely the T70 would wear the familiar T60 badge in New Zealand 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 $44,990 plus on-road costs.

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 New Zealand in 2025 as a value-focused dual-cab ute positioned above the T60 in the local LDV lineup, and is currently priced from $54,990 plus on-road costs.

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.

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.

The current best-selling PHEV dual-cab ute in New Zealand 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.

A new 2.0-litre BYD Shark 6 with 700Nm and a 3.5 tonne towing capacity is due to arrive in May.