Top 6 Best Chinese Pickups That Could Replace the Hilux
Ready to meet the trucks turning the global ute market on its head? China’s automakers are packing luxury‑SUV cabins, super‑hybrid drivetrains, and big‑battery EV chassis into tough, go‑anywhere pickups. Below are key specs, variants, dimensions, launch prices* and direct rivals so you—and the search engines—have every detail:
6️⃣ Great Wall Shanhai Cannon
Variants: 3.0 L twin‑turbo V6 MHEV | 2.0 L turbo petrol HEV
Power/torque: up to 265 kW / 500 Nm
Dimensions: 5,445 L × 1,996 W × 1,928 H (mm) | 3,350 mm wheelbase
Bed load: 1,050 kg | tow 3 t
China price: from ¥255,800 (≈US $35 k)
Competitors: Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux GR‑Sport, Nissan Navara PRO‑4X
5️⃣ JAC T9 Hunter
Variants: 2.0 T diesel | 2.0 T petrol | PHEV (late 2025)
Power/torque: 125 kW / 410 Nm (diesel)
Dimensions: 5,330 L × 1,965 W × 1,920 H | 3,115 mm WB
Bed load: 1,000 kg | tow 3.5 t
China price: from ¥169,800 (≈US $23 k)
Competitors: Isuzu D‑Max, Mitsubishi Triton, GWM Poer
4️⃣ Changan Hunter REEV (Range‑Extended EV)
Drivetrain: 2.0 T generator + dual e‑motors (4WD)
Combined torque: 470 Nm | 0‑100 km/h ≈ 7 s
Battery: 88 kWh LFP | up to 1,000 km hybrid range
Dimensions: 5,435 L × 1,930 W × 1,880 H | 3,432 mm WB
China price: projected ¥259,900 (≈US $36 k)
Competitors: Toyota Hilux 48V Hybrid, Ford Ranger PHEV, GWM KingKong PHEV
3️⃣ Maxus eTerron 9 (Pure EV)
Variants: Standard (RWD) | Performance (AWD 320 kW)
Battery: 100 kWh high‑nickel | 550 km WLTP | 10‑80 % in 28 min
Dimensions: 5,705 L × 2,020 W × 1,960 H | 3,500 mm WB
Bed: 8‑ft composite | frunk 236 L
China price: from ¥329,800 (≈US $46 k)
Competitors: Rivian R1T, Ford F‑150 Lightning, LDV eT60 (EU)
2️⃣ Geely Radar Horizon (RD6 AWD)
Power: 428 PS | 0‑100 km/h 4.5 s
Battery options: 66, 86, 100 kWh | up to 600 km CLTC
Dimensions: 5,260 L × 1,900 W × 1,830 H | 3,120 mm WB
V2L: 6 kW bi‑directional
China price: from ¥259,800 (≈US $36 k)
Competitors: Tesla Cybertruck RWD, Toyota Hilux BEV prototype, BYD Shark EV (future)
1️⃣ BYD Shark 6 (Super‑Hybrid)
Drivetrain: 1.5 T + dual e‑motors (321 kW AWD)
Economy: 2 L/100 km | pure‑EV 100 km NEDC
Dimensions: 5,450 L × 1,975 W × 1,890 H | 3,260 mm WB
Fast‑charge: 30‑80 % in 25 min (31 kWh Blade pack)
Launch price (Mexico): expected MXN 800 k–900 k (≈US $44 k)
Competitors: Ford Ranger PHEV, Toyota Hilux Hybrid‑MHEV, VW Amarok V6
*Prices are launch MSRPs in home markets; export pricing will vary.
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