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Maxus T90

2021 to present DieselPetrolHybrid 4-door pickup truck
Maxus T90, photograph
Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0
01 Overview

Maxus T90 was built from 2021 to the present, as a 4-door pickup truck. Powertrain: 2.0 L SAIC D20 biturbo I4 (diesel); 2.0 L 20A4E turbocharged I4 (petrol); 130 kW EV Electric. Battery: 88.55 kWh (EV). Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive. Size: 5,365 x 1,900 x 1,845 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 2300 kg.

Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.

02 Features and what it can do
Four-wheel / all-wheel driveForced induction (turbo or supercharger)Hybrid powertrainDiesel option

Overview

The Maxus T90 is a mid-size pickup truck produced by SAIC Maxus. The T90 is the flagship Maxus pickup truck, sitting above the more affordable Maxus T60 and Maxus T70 series.

Powertrain

There are two ICE powertrains available; one petrol and one diesel. The 2.0 litre π bi-turbo diesel produces 160 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque. There is also a SAIC 20A4E turbo petrol that produces 184 kW of power and 410 Nm of torque. The engines are mated to 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 8-speed ZF automatic transmissions. Upper trim models support 12 driving modes. The driver can switch between 2H, 4H, AUTO and 4L driving modes with Eco, Power, and Normal driving modes through a simple button control. Four-wheel-drive is available as an optional feature,

Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.

03 Specifications
Built2021-present
Body4-door pickup truck
ClassMid-size pickup truck
Engine2.0 L SAIC D20 biturbo I4 (diesel); 2.0 L 20A4E turbocharged I4 (petrol); 130 kW EV Electric
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous (EV)
Battery88.55 kWh (EV)
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed SAGW SC48M6B manual; 6-speed GM 6L50 automatic; 8-speed ZF 8HP50 automatic; 1-speed direct-drive (EV)
PlatformMaxus T platform (SK8C)
Length5,365 mm
Width1,900 mm
Height1,845 mm
Wheelbase3,155 mm
Weight2300 kg
Built atChina: Wuxi, Jiangsu (SAIC Maxus Wuxi Branch); Thailand: Laem Chabang, Chonburi (SAIC-CP)
ManufacturerMaxus (SAIC Motor)
Also sold asLDV T60 Bi-turbo (New Zealand); LDV T60 MAX (Australia); Maxus Interstellar H/Bull Demon King (China, 2023–present); Maxus Interstellar EV (China, Electric); Maxus Tornado 90 (Saudi Arabia); MG Extender (facelift; Laos, Thailand and Pakistan)
ReplacedMaxus T70
Replaced byMaxus Terron 9
05 Market price

Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.

04 How it compares

Against the other pickup / truck models in this database (18 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.

Length5,365 mm
Width1,900 mm
Height1,845 mm
Wheelbase3,155 mm
  • about the same as the median of 5,383 mm, and shorter than 67% of the 12 other pickup / truck models in this database.
  • about the same as the median of 1,913 mm, and narrower than 69% of the 16 other pickup / truck models in this database.
  • about the same as the median of 1,880 mm, and lower than 71% of the 14 other pickup / truck models in this database.
  • 95 mm below the median of 3,250 mm, and shorter than 69% of the 13 other pickup / truck models in this database.
06 Buyer's guide

Who it suits

  • Work and haulage: a truck body is chosen for its load bed and payload.
  • High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.

Check before you buy

  • Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
  • Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
  • Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
  • Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
  • Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
  • Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
  • Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator

General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.

07 Import age windows

Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

United StatesEarliest examples become eligible in 2046.
CanadaEarliest examples become eligible in 2036.
United KingdomEarliest examples become eligible in 2031.
AustraliaEarliest examples become eligible in 2046.
KenyaNewest examples (2026) are within the 8-year cap.
08 Other generations and models

More from Maxus · all Maxus models

09 Questions buyers ask

Can I import a Maxus T90 from Japan?

By production year alone, Maxus T90 is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2046); Canada (2036); United Kingdom (2031); Australia (2046). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

What powers the Maxus T90?

Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 2.0 L SAIC D20 biturbo I4 (diesel); 2.0 L 20A4E turbocharged I4 (petrol); 130 kW EV Electric; electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous (EV); battery: 88.55 kWh (EV).

How big is the Maxus T90?

5,365 mm long and 1,900 mm wide and 1,845 mm tall, on a 3,155 mm wheelbase (4-door pickup truck). For container loading, use the container packer.

Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.

10 Sources

Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.

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