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.
Changan Hunter Diesel vs LDV Terron 9: the short answer
Terron 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 330,000 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Terron 9 from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Terron 92498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Terron 912.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Terron 9220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Terron 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Terron 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Length
5330 mm
5500 mm
Width
1930 mm
1997 mm
Height
1875 mm
1874 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3300 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1344 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
860 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
6.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
965 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.5L turbo diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
SC25R
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
2498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
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
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Gearbox
6-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
Yes
Dual-range 4WD
Differential Lock
Rear
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
Four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
1012.66
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
879.12 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
12.3
USB Ports
3
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
12.3
Touchscreen
10-inch
12.3
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Front
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Approach Angle
28 deg
29 deg
Departure Angle
27 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Snow; Mud; Sand
Locking Differential
Rear
Standard
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
22 deg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
275/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
208 g/km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
849900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
569900
849900
Starting Price Zar
569900
849900
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Terron 9
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Terron 9 76.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Terron 9 50.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Terron 9 99.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Terron 9 88.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel 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 11 points
Terron 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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