After the single cab in Post 8, this is the Tembo Tusker dual cab. It's the "mine spec" version, built for off-road work such as civil works, remote construction and service crews.
Built for rough ground
The first things you notice are the rough-terrain tyres and the fluorescent high-visibility stripe down the side. On the roof there's an amber beacon and directional lights, and there's a light bar at the front.
At the rear are two spare tyres. The tray has a non-slip lining. It's practical, though we'll see how it holds up under heavy use.
The more useful part is in the tray: a battery isolator and a 240-volt power outlet, so you can charge tools on site straight from the ute. It also comes with wheel chocks and a CB radio already fitted, as you'd expect on a mine-spec vehicle.
There's no tow bar on this unit, but it has a reversing camera and parking sensors.
Inside the cab
The interior is plain and practical, with fitted seat covers. If you've driven a recent Hilux, the layout will feel familiar. The controls feel solid, and everything, including the gear selector, is where you'd expect it.
Under the bonnet
The electric drivetrain is on full display. The wiring is mostly neat, run through orange flexible conduit, and there's a main battery isolator (switched on in the video).
This is a pre-production model, and the finish is good overall. In a few spots the wiring is slightly exposed, but those look like easy fixes rather than real concerns.
What stands out is how simple the engine bay is. With far fewer moving parts than a diesel, it should be much easier to keep clean and maintain, which counts for a lot if your ute lives on dirty sites.
Next, we take the dual cab for a drive in Post 10.
