Maxus T70

Maxus T70
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC Motor
Also called	MG Extender (Thailand and Pakistan) LDV T70 (UK) LDV T60 D20 (Australia) Maxus T60 D20 (Chile)
Production	2019–present
Model years	2019–present
Assembly	China: Wuxi, Jiangsu (SAIC Maxus Wuxi Branch) Thailand: Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province (SAIC-CP)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Body style	4-door extended cab with rear clamshell doors 4-door crew cab
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Maxus T platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L SC20M turbo I4 (diesel) 2.0 L 20L4E turbo I4 (petrol)
Transmission	6-speed manual & automatic 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,155 mm (124.2 in) (Short wheelbase) 3,470 mm (136.6 in) (Long wheelbase)
Length	5,365 mm (211.2 in) (Short wheelbase) 5,680 mm (223.6 in) (Long wheelbase)
Width	1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height	1,722 mm (67.8 in) (Low chassis 1,809 mm (71.2 in)-1,845 mm (72.6 in) (High chassis)
Chronology
Predecessor	Maxus T60
Successor	Maxus T90

The Maxus T70 is a mid-size pickup truck produced by SAIC Maxus as the successor of the Maxus T60.

History

In early 2019, Chinese media reported that SAIC was testing a new T60 model powered by the new "D20" China/Euro 6 engine, with the new truck being internally called "T60 Plus". At the time, Chinese media outlets presented pictures of the new truck supposedly being tested, showing radical differences in body, pick-up and taillights compared to the original T60.

At the 2019 Auto Shanghai, SAIC Maxus introduced a new pickup truck, the Maxus T70. The truck, as presented at the 2019 Auto Shanghai, is based on the "T60 Cross" model of the T60, as both trucks have identical paint kit and similar accessories. The T70 is the first Maxus pickup to include the new SAIC-GM π engine that will be used in all new Maxus vehicles.

In July 2020 the Maxus NEW Concept pickup truck was unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show, intended as a test-bed for the successor of the T70.

Specifications

The T70 is powered by either a 160 kW (218 PS; 215 bhp), 480 N⋅m (350 lbf⋅ft) twin-turbo or 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp), 375 N⋅m (277 lbf⋅ft) single turbo 2.0 litre "SAIC π" Euro 6b diesel engine, developed jointly with GM and manufactured by SDEC. A six-speed automatic is paired with both engines. The T70 is the first Maxus truck with an electronic power steering system.

The T70 includes a larger set of wheels (17-inch 6x130 Maxus "Tomahawk") and 255/55R19 Continental ContiSportContact high performance tires, front guard bars, integrated roll cage, rear trailer bar, two-color interior and new Raptor-style front grill with "MAXUS" lettering.

Powertrains

Engines
Model	Transmission	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Emission standard	Fuel
SDEC SC20M 163 Q6A single-turbocharger	6-speed manual & automatic	I4	1,996 cc (2.0 L)	120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) at 4000 rpm	375 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2400 rpm	Euro 6b	Diesel
SAIC-GM 20L4E TGI	6-speed manual 8-speed automatic		1,995 cc (2.0 L)	157 kW (213 PS; 211 bhp) at 5500 rpm	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm	Euro 6	Petrol

MG Extender

The MG Extender a MG-rebadged version of the T70 assembled in Thailand by SAIC-CP. Besides replacing the badges, the changes MG made to the T70 was to apply its corporate grille, introduce a new set of wheels, and moved the steering wheel to the right-hand side to comply with Thailand's traffic regulations.

Models

• GIANT CAB (2WD) extended cab, manual
• GIANT CAB GRAND (2WD) extended cab, manual & automatic
• DUAL CAB GRAND (2WD, 4WD) dual cab, manual & automatic

Gallery

• 
  2019 MG Extender DC 2.0X Grand 4WD
• 
  2020 MG Extender DC 2.0D Grand
• 
  2021 MG Extender DC 2.0X Grand 4WD (facelift)

Sales

Calendar Year	Thailand
2019	482
2020	5,387

External links

• Media related to Maxus T70 at Wikimedia Commons
• T70 official site (Chinese)
• MG Extender official site