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.
