We're just about ready to award the "Ute Name of The Year" gong to the Terralord. Yes, it sounds like a Marvel villain, but it's actually a new mid-size dual-cab from Chinese brand Zhongxing, with a design flavour clearly borrowed from the big trucks of the USA.

Available with a choice of petrol or diesel engine, the pick for the power is the 2.4-litre turbo-petrol, which produces some 207 hp and 320 Nm. Alternatively, you can opt for an Isuzu-sourced 2.5-litre diesel, good for 134 hp and 320 Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. And if you're worried about reliability, the brand offers a five-year, 150,000 km warranty.


There is 4WD available, of course, as well as Sport, Snow and Normal drive modes, and, one some levels, an Eaton diff lock. A huge centre screen, leather trim, heated seats, keyless entry, stop start and an auto handbrake also join the features list.

The price would be a very palatable RMB 99,800, or a smidge over US$ 14,359.