A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
D90 and Terron 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Terron 9 starts ZAR 120,000 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · Terron 9 from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
D90
Terron 9
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
Terron 92498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
Terron 912.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
Terron 9220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D90
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Terron 9
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Terron 9
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D90
Terron 9
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Length
5046 mm
5500 mm
Width
2016 mm
1997 mm
Height
1876 mm
1874 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
3300 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
1344 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
860 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
6.7 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
965 mm
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
2.5L turbo diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
SC25R
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
15.5:1
Bore
83 mm
92 mm
Stroke
92 mm
94 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
66.80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
213.11 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic traction management
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Dual-range 4WD
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD
Four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Standard
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
80
Combined Driving Range
824.18
1012.66
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
879.12 km
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
12.3
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3
12.3
Touchscreen
12.3
12.3
Spec
D90
Terron 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Approach Angle
28 deg
29 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Snow; Mud; Sand
Locking Differential
Standard
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
22 deg
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
275/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
20
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
D90
Terron 9
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
208 g/km
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
849900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
899900
849900
Starting Price Zar
899900
849900
Spec
D90
Terron 9
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and Terron 9 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D90 82 vs Terron 9 76.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Terron 9 50.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Terron 9 99.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Terron 9 88.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs Terron 9 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Terron 9 leads by 4 points
D90 and Terron 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 76 pts for D90
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 leads. However, D90 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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