On May 15, 2025, the Brisbane Truck Show in Australia officially kicked off. As one of the largest truck shows in the Southern Hemisphere, it attracted global truck, trailer, and component manufacturers from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and other regions. In previous articles, we introduced the European and American trucks at the show. Today, let’s shift our focus to Asia and explore the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean truck exhibits.
When it comes to Asian trucks, let’s start with China. At this year’s Brisbane Truck Show, Dongfeng officially announced its entry into the Australian market, introducing 4.5-ton and 9.5-ton diesel light truck products. The 4.5-ton diesel light truck is equipped with a Dongkang D2.5 diesel engine, delivering 165 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, matched with a Fast 6-speed AMT transmission and Dongfeng Dena axles. The 9.5-ton diesel light truck features a Dongkang D4.5 diesel engine, producing 240 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque, paired with a Fast 8-speed AMT transmission and Dongfeng Dena axles, and will be launched in the fourth quarter.
For a long time, Australia’s light truck market has been dominated by Japanese products. Dongfeng’s entry into the Australian market provides customers with an alternative to Japanese offerings. Its sales and related services in Australia will be handled by KRW Motor Group, which offers a 7-year/250,000-kilometer warranty. Neil Wang, the founder of KRW, stated: “Introducing Dongfeng products to Australia is an exciting milestone. The specifications offered by this brand are highly popular in the local market.”
In addition to Dongfeng, JAC Motors also participated in the Brisbane Truck Show, showcasing its N90 EV pure electric light truck. The N90 EV is a 9-ton pure electric light truck equipped with a powerful 233-horsepower electric motor, designed for demanding heavy transportation and zero-emission urban last-mile delivery. It uses CATL lithium iron phosphate batteries and incorporates extensive active safety features to meet the high standards of the Australian market.
Sitrak, a leading Chinese heavy truck manufacturer, also made a notable appearance at the Brisbane Truck Show. Prior to this, Sitrak C7H and other products have gained popularity in the Australian market for their high reliability and excellent cost-effectiveness, enjoying a strong reputation in highway trunk transportation, dump trucks, and forestry vehicles. At this year’s show, Sitrak introduced the C9H flagship diesel tractor and GX EV pure electric tractor, demonstrating its cutting-edge concepts and diverse product solutions to the Australian market.
The C9H is Sitrak’s flagship heavy truck, equipped with a high-efficiency Weichai engine and intelligent transmission, offering both strong power and fuel efficiency. It features a new aerodynamic design with a drag coefficient as low as 0.49, combined with a lightweight vehicle structure to optimize fuel economy. The luxurious interior provides ample space, comfortable configurations, and a low-noise environment for a superior driving experience. Of course, reliability remains a key focus for Shandeka, as evident from its slogan: “THE TRUCK YOU CAN RELY ON.”
The Sitrak GX EV pure electric tractor is built on the same platform as the C9H flagship model, with front-end upgrades for electrification, including a closed front fascia and new front grille to reduce drag and enhance range. For reference, the domestic version of the GX EV features a dual-axle three-motor setup with a peak power of 600 kW (approximately 816 horsepower), optional battery capacities of 513 kWh, 342 kWh, and 171 kWh, and a bottom-mounted battery swap design, offering core advantages of high efficiency, energy conservation, and extended range.
At the outdoor booth, we discovered another Chinese truck exhibitor: Windrose Technology, which brought its star model, the Windrose R700 electric heavy truck—popular in European and American markets—to Australia for the first time. The vehicle is equipped with a 729 kWh battery pack, offering a full-load range of 670 km, an 800V high-voltage drive platform, and megawatt-level fast-charging technology, capable of replenishing 400 km of range in 35 minutes. Deliveries in Australia are scheduled to begin by the end of 2025.
After exploring Chinese trucks, let’s turn to Japanese trucks, starting with Isuzu. In Australia’s light truck market, Isuzu is a dominant player. At the Brisbane Truck Show, Isuzu unveiled the latest seventh-generation ELF light truck, alongside a second-generation ELF from 1975. Despite being fifty years old, the second-generation model still looks robust under excellent maintenance, a testament to Isuzu’s high reliability.
The seventh-generation Isuzu ELF was officially launched in March 2023. Compared to the sixth generation, it features a newly designed modern exterior with LED headlights, creating a fresh first impression. The cab is available in three configurations: compact, high-roof, and high-roof wide, catering to different industry needs.
In Australia, the Isuzu ELF is divided into NLR, NPR, and other models based on tonnage and application. Although named differently, they all belong to the ELF family. Powering the seventh-generation ELF is the new 4JZ1 diesel engine, available in two variants: 4JZ1-TCS (150 hp, 375 Nm) and 4JZ1-TCH (175 hp, 430 Nm), paired with an Isuzu dual-clutch automatic transmission for excellent performance and smoothness.
Isuzu offers a variety of optional configurations for the ELF series, covering exterior, interior, and safety features. The NPR model in the image is equipped with bull bars, chrome wheel arch trims, and other Australian-specific features.
In addition to diesel models, Isuzu showcased the ELF EV pure electric light truck, with optional battery sizes of 44 kWh, 66 kWh, and 110 kWh, and two motor options (110 kW/370 Nm and 150 kW/370 Nm), primarily used for urban distribution and municipal waste collection.
Isuzu also introduced the all-new 2025 FX series at the show, fully upgraded in tonnage to a maximum of 26 tons, classified as a standard heavy truck. Sharing the same design as the seventh-generation ELF, it is powered by an Isuzu 6UZ1-TCC inline six-cylinder diesel engine and matched with an Allison 4430 series automatic transmission, suitable for agriculture, heavy construction, and long-haul general freight.
The F series represents Isuzu’s medium-duty trucks in Australia, covering a wide range of gross weights from 11 to 24 tons.
Next, let’s visit the Hino booth. Hino displayed the classic 700 Series, equipped with Australian-style bull bars and windshield stone guards for a rugged look. The 700 Series is Hino’s main heavy truck in Australia, powered by Hino A09C and E13C engines, offering horsepower options of 320, 360, 450, and 480 hp, compliant with Euro VI standards, and paired with ZF TraXon AMT transmissions.
Also on display was Hino’s mobile stage truck, featuring a specially designed trailer that can fold compactly for storage and expand into a mobile office with a terrace, commonly used in large exhibitions. Its core advantages are reusability and mobility.
Hino also exhibited a hybrid flatbed wrecker based on the 300 Series, using a parallel hybrid system with three driving modes: pure diesel, pure electric, and hybrid. The diesel engine is the classic N04C inline four-cylinder, matched with a six-speed automatic transmission, delivering a combined 150 hp and 470 Nm of torque.
Next to it is a Hino 300 hybrid dump truck with a maximum gross weight of 7 tons (2 tons lighter than the wrecker), sharing the same powertrain.
The image shows a Hino 300 hybrid chassis without any superstructure.
In addition, Hino brought an authentic Japanese light truck, the Dutro Z EV, even displaying Japanese license plates. With an ultra-low floor design, it allows easy movement between the cargo compartment and cab, suitable for urban courier services. It is equipped with a 40 kWh battery, offering a WLTC range of 150 km and a maximum payload of 1 ton, sufficient for delivering parcels.
Moving on to another Japanese brand, UD (now part of the Volvo Group), whose trucks were displayed alongside Volvo and Mack at the Volvo booth.
The highlight was a UD Quon 8×4 dump truck with a shield-shaped front fascia, chrome trim, and stone guards for a bold appearance. Powered by a GH-11 engine (460 hp, 2250 Nm) and matched with an ESCOT-VI transmission, it is used as a dump truck, timber truck, and road train tractor in Australia to meet diverse industry needs.
Finally, at the Daimler Truck booth, Mitsubishi Fuso (a Daimler subsidiary) showcased multiple models. Front and center was the Fuso Shogun heavy truck, the latest generation featuring a new cab, a next-gen 13-liter 6R30 engine (530 hp, 2600 Nm), and Daimler’s active safety technologies, making it the most powerful Japanese truck in Australia.
The classic Canter light truck series was also present. As a globally renowned Japanese light truck, the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has undergone nine generations of evolution. The diesel version features an upgraded 4P10 engine with three horsepower options (130–175 hp), available with a 5-speed manual or dual-clutch transmission. At the show, multiple Canter models were displayed, including dump trucks in both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.
Based on the Canter, Mitsubishi Fuso introduced the eCanter pure electric light truck with three battery options (41.3 kWh, 82.6 kWh, 123.9 kWh) and e-Axle integrated electric drive axles (110 kW and 129 kW), designed for zero-emission urban applications.
Mitsubishi Fuso also showcased the new Fighter medium-duty dump truck with an optional Allison automatic transmission for smoother power delivery.
The most prominent display at the Daimler booth was the Canter 4X4, part of the ninth-generation Canter series. With a modern design, double-cab, and flatbed, it is ideal for field work. Its core advantage is the 4×4 all-wheel drive system, demonstrated by the uneven terrain setup at the booth—long suspension travel keeps the body level, highlighting the benefits of a rigid axle and long stroke. The cargo bed carries a UTV to assist in navigating rough terrain.
Finally, South Korea’s Hyundai showcased the XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy truck at the show. Equipped with a 350 kW electric motor and a range of approximately 400 km (emitting only water vapor), it is the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered heavy truck. Hyundai also displayed the upgraded Mighty pure electric light truck to support electrification in short-to-medium haul transportation.
With this, the three main chapters of the Brisbane Truck Show—Europe, America, and China/Japan/South Korea—are complete. As an Oceanian country, Australia’s truck market is uniquely diverse, embracing European and American trucks, cab-over and long-nose designs, as evident from the show’s lineup.
In future articles, we will introduce modified trucks and vintage trucks from the show, sharing more of the global truck culture. Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more interesting and informative commercial vehicle content!
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