While the deal has been struck, Australian Design Rule compliance and testing is currently underway and due to be finalised by September.
The Foton Utes will be powered by a Cummins ISF 2.8-litre Euro 5 common rail turbo diesel or a Foton manufactured 2.4-litre petrol engine coupled to a Getrag 5-speed manual or ZF 6-speed automatic.
WMC is planning a range of 6 model variants, including a 4x4 dual cab diesel, a 4x2 dual cab diesel and a 4x2 cab petrol, as well as a 4x2 extra cab diesel and 4x2 single cab models with either petrol or diesel power.
